Italian furniture brand Driade offers modern designs that are joyful, whimsical and slightly mischievous — words that might be used to describe the tree nymph of Greek mythology for which the company is named. Faye Toogood’s chunky, stout Roly Poly armchair and Fabio Novembre’s enigmatic Nemo chair — in which a backrest assumes the form of a human face — are just two examples of Driade’s eclectic furnishings.
Driade was founded in 1968 by brother and sister Enrico and Antonia Astori, and Adelaide Acerbi Astori, Enrico’s wife. Described by the company as a “factory of art,” Driade was focused solely on bringing distinctive and creative seating, case pieces and decorative objects to market in its early years. The brand sought to mass-produce decor and furniture that could also be seen as provocative works of art.
Driade's initial collaborations included Italian designers such as Enzo Mari, Nanda Vigo, Giotto Stoppino and Rodolfo Bonetto, to name a few. In the 1980s, the brand worked with influential and renowned designers from around the globe. In 1984, Driade partnered with French designer Philippe Starck and debuted his iconic Costes armchair during the same year. Projects with architects and furniture designers such as Ron Arad, Toyo Ito, Borek Sipek, Patricia Urquiola and others followed into the 2000s.
Over more than five decades — the company celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2018 — Driade’s fruitful partnerships have culminated in a vast catalog of chairs, sofas, coffee tables and other furnishings for the home and garden that evoke a unique and diverse blend of cultures.
Driade has also garnered international acclaim, winning the Compasso d’Oro award in 1979 and 2001 for Enzo Mari’s Delfira chair and ebony-finished, chipboard-top table, and again in 2008 for Ron Arad’s MT3 rocking armchair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage and contemporary Driade tables, cabinets, armchairs and other furniture.
H 29.75 in W 94.25 in D 44 in
Modern Crema Marfil Marble Dining Table on Ebonized Steel Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your dining space with this contemporary masterpiece. The luxurious Crema Marfil marble top showcases warm, creamy tones with subtle veining, creating an elegant focal point ...
Stone, Marble, Steel
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 41.34 in
21st Century Kenai Dining Table Marble Steel. Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Transpiring emotion through recreations of hidden treasures all around the world, Porus Studio designers conceived its modern collection. Inspired by the turquoise tranquility waters...
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 36 in
Parker Dining Table in Nero Marquina Marble by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dining table is custom made in Los Angeles. The sheet metal base is cut to size, bent, and welded. The stone is cut to size and honed. Fissures, small cracks, areas of cloudine...
Steel
H 30 in W 82 in D 36 in
Modern Iron and Marble Dining Table
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece features a stunning white marble top, each slab showcasing natural, unique veining. The hand-wrought iron legs are expertly crafted, adding both strength and a touch of ar...
Marble, Iron
H 29 in W 84 in D 36 in
Geo Dining Table in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Marble
By Kin & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the idea of geological plates slipping past one another, this ethereal table features cutaway arches and parabolic curves without end. Kin & Company continues to build on their language of sculptural geometry, this time with a volumetric and chunky blackened steel base. The custom patterned marble...
Marble, Steel
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 86.62 in
21st Century by Ce Studio Dining Table Steel Artisan Finish Custom
Located in Lecce, IT
Indoor-outdoor table, legs and frame realized in welded square drawn steel rod, available with steel top or other tops of the DAA collection.
Steel
H 30 in W 79 in D 48 in
Extendable Dining Table with 79-Inch Black Oak Top and Metal Legs, Cronos Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Cronos extendable dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with 79-inch black oak veneered top and black metallic base. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Th...
Metal
H 31 in W 84 in D 44 in
Beautiful Black Block and White Custom Marble Conference Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful black and white custom marble conference dining table, 2000s Thick and beautiful. Was custom made for a high end fashion showroom. Black with marble veining throughout. Th...
Marble
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Doris Double Pedestal Dining Table in White Carrara Marble and Blackened Bronze
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Dining tables with marble tops and multifaceted pedestals in cast bronze, blackened bronze or aluminum. Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point ...
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Aluminum, Bronze
H 31 in W 127 in D 44 in
Monumental Minimalist Extendable Dining Table In High-Gloss Ebonized Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking statement of modern restraint, this monumental dining table commands attention through pure form and impeccable finish. Crafted from solid hardwood and finished in a drama...
Hardwood
Walnut Wood & Bronze Metal Extending Dining Table
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
The focus on the essentials determines the form and function of Tak. Three simple, intuitive steps are all you need to operate the revolutionary extension. The uncompromisingly slim ...
Metal
Waterfall Contemporary Glossy White Lacquer Coffee Table by Driade
By Driade
Located in Chicago, IL
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological limitations. Fredrikson Stallard address the issue with the strength of the material to be...
Lacquer
White Oiled Oak / Grey Glass Extending Table & Set of 4 Chairs
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
Girado Extending table in white oiled oak and matte grey glass insert. Feet in matte aluminum. The table closed is a round and opens into an oval. The self storing leaf features ...
Leather, Glass, Oak
Square Side Table With Polished Chrome Frame & Sandstone Top by Draenert
By Peter Draenert
Located in Chicago, IL
For 50 Years Draenert has been a top-brand of the International Furniture design. In the tradition of a modern manufactory, we design and produce high-quality and sophisticated fu...
Sandstone, Chrome
Set of 4 Black Leather Cantilevered Dining Chairs with Matt Chrome Feet
By Peter Draenert
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly finished and extremely comfortable design chairs by Draenert. Made in Germany. Set of 4 cantilevered chairs in black leather with matt chrome skids. Dimensions 18"...
Chrome
Sculptural Walnut Wood Side Occasional Table with Hand Carved Textured Top
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
TEAM 7 - Your solid wood furniture manufacturer from Austria. The starting point for sensible use of resources is a sustainably managed forest, which regrows c...
Walnut
