Italian Aesthetic Design
Driade is a legendary Italian design house founded in 1968 that has redefined the boundaries between furniture and contemporary art. Since its inception, Driade has operated as a creative laboratory where aesthetics, experimentation and craftsmanship come together to produce pieces that are both functional and expressive, tailored for discerning interiors around the world.
A Legacy of Artistic Innovation
Born from a Visionary Design Laboratory
Founded by Enrico Astori, Antonia Astori and Adelaide Acerbi in Piacenza, Italy, Driade quickly distinguished itself by rejecting uniformity and industrial monotony in favour of artistic expression and narrative design. The brand’s early years were marked by collaborations with visionary creatives and the development of pieces that blurred the line between art and utility.
Today, Driade continues to evolve while retaining the bold spirit of its founders, embracing aesthetics that belong as comfortably to a museum space as to a sophisticated home.
Iconic Collaborations and Designers
A Gallery of World‑Renowned Creatives
Driade’s distinction lies in its collaborations with some of the most influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries, each bringing a unique voice to the brand’s eclectic collections:
Philippe Starck, creator of the legendary Costes Chair (1984), an icon of contemporary seating.
Ron Arad, global design figure whose sculptural approach enriches Driade’s expressive repertoire.
Fabio Novembre, blending organic forms with bold narratives.
Patricia Urquiola, Konstantin Grcic, Enzo Mari, names that have contributed to Driade’s evolving language of contemporary design.
These partnerships ensure that each collection remains avant‑garde, evocative and culturally relevant.
Furniture as Living Art
Eclectic Creations for Distinctive Spaces
Driade’s catalog spans an extensive array of design pieces, from seating and tables to indoor and outdoor furniture, home accessories and signature objects, all crafted with meticulous attention to materiality and form.
With an aesthetic that embraces diversity and storytelling, Driade’s creations are suited to a wide range of interiors, whether minimal and modern or rich and expressive.
Whether as centrepieces or complementary accents, Driade furnishings elevate interiors with a blend of artistic vision and craftsmanship.
We are proud to present Driade at the Danilo Cascella Premium Store thanks to our exclusive partnership with the historic Roman store Catalano Ufficio, a long-standing reference point for Italian design excellence.
