Driade – an Italian Design Icon

Driade is an Italian brand with an exceptionally long history. Its origins date back to 1968, when it was created by a magnificent trio – Enrico Astori, Antonio Astori, and Adelaide Acerbi. From its very inception, the brand embraced innovative design in its products and aimed to craft designer furniture as individual works of art – with collectors in mind, among others. Nowadays, the brand considers environmental needs and uses recycled materials, while still creating its “little works of art.” In 2013, it became part of the ItalianCreationGroup, whose mission is to promote Italian excellence in lifestyle and interior design. The brand's products come from renowned designers from all over the world – Claudio Bellini, Philippe Starck, and Tokujin Yoshioka. It’s no wonder that many products from the Driade collection have become true design icons. These include the Sof Sof and Delfina chair designs (Enzo Mari), the Blocco seat (Nanda Vigo), and the Sabrina armchair (Alessandro Mendini). All these interior furnishings are one of a kind and immediately speak volumes about the owner's love for art.

Driade has been well-known in many countries beyond Italy for years, and the term “aesthetic laboratory” fits it like a glove. It’s a place full of modern concepts and elegant extravagance, reflecting, to some extent, the current zeitgeist. According to the manufacturer, interiors should never lack dynamic elements, as they are precisely what add character. Thanks to its artistic approach, the brand stands out significantly from other manufacturers and captures attention in the public sphere. Driade weaves a wealth of creativity into every piece of furniture and decoration, winning the hearts of customers in the most diverse corners of the world.

Driade products immediately catch the eye with their design. There's no mistaking them for the creations of any other manufacturer – a close connection to art is their hallmark. Driade furniture and accessories are at once eccentric, eclectic, and elegant. Thanks to their wild colours and unusual artistic forms, they also inject a touch of playful character into any interior. The products are sold in exactly the form in which they were created by the designers – not a single, even the smallest, change is made. This makes them truly unique and incomparable to ordinary, mass-produced furniture.

Driade's exceptional armchairs are some of the most unconventional proposals the world has ever seen. They bear no resemblance to classic armchairs from old-fashioned living room sets – think heavy leather models with thick armrests or lighter wooden rocking chairs. Shapes mimicking a theatrical mask, a bowl, or an accordion instantly draw the eye and make these armchairs a unique, sculptural interior decoration.

In addition to unique armchairs, the Driade range also includes furniture such as tables and shelving units. Here, too, there's no room for boredom – their extraordinary forms speak for themselves. A dynamically curved shelving unit or a coffee table with a looped leg are just some of the manufacturer's many exceptional offerings. Also noteworthy is the shelving unit combined with a sculpture of Venus, or a table with four tabletops of different sizes placed at varying heights.

Furniture designers pour their heart and soul into their creations, which, without a doubt, is reflected in their distinctive design. Driade's assortment also includes interesting chairs that will work well both with a dining table and as part of a kitchen island. Their eclectic style ensures that interiors gain a truly unique atmosphere, and long hours spent at the table become a pure pleasure.

Driade has also not forgotten about intriguing decorations, which are truly the icing on the cake in many home interiors. We're talking about candlesticks resembling coral from a sea reef, glasses that allow you to drink from two sides, or porcelain vases imitating a crumpled paper bag. A noteworthy decoration is also, without a doubt, a mirror in the shape of an island in three different variants. You can combine all elements from the collection or hang just one mirrored ornament on the wall.

Besides their unconventional style, the furniture is also characterised by great comfort – even in the case of proposals made from polyethylene. Driade's unconventional armchairs are the ideal choice for those who are fed up with traditional,

Driade's furniture and decorations are among the most recognisable solutions worldwide. So, if you want to inject a bit of madness into minimalist interiors and aren't afraid of unusual, controversial forms and colours, this is the perfect choice for you. The FormAdore store offers dozens of the manufacturer's proposals that will add unique character to your home, effectively enliven your interiors, and surprise many a guest. Mesh-structured armchairs, three-legged bamboo chairs, or a shelving unit with an antique sculpture enclosed within… – no matter which unusual piece of furniture you choose, you'll make your home incredibly original. Check which proposals from the Italian manufacturer best suit your tastes and transform your home interiors into a true art museum.

In the Driade collection, you'll also find a free-standing coat rack in the form of several intertwined branches, perfect for nature lovers and those who appreciate organic shapes. We also can't forget about the brand's three-panel screen, which directly features a fragment of the vaulted ceiling and walls of Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. As you can see, according to Driade, even dividing space in a room or hiding its less aesthetic parts can be done in an artistic way. The brand's decorations make even the most minimalist arrangements exceptional – try them in your own interiors!