Driade: An Aesthetic Laboratory

Driade is not simply an Italian brand leading in the furniture and design sector—rather, it is a true aesthetic laboratory. The word that best defines it? Research. Relentless research for beauty.

Its catalog includes a wide range of everyday living elements, from furniture to home accessories, all reimagined with a creative, modern-experimental approach and strong aesthetic impact.

Driade: History and Philosophy of a Young Italian Brand

This “aesthetic laboratory,” as the company itself describes it, was founded in 1968 by a group of creatives: Enrico Astori, behind the product policy, Antonia Astori, designer, and Adelaide Acerbi, head of image.

What has distinguished this company from the beginning is the triple vision applied to every product and a constant drive to create innovative, never-before-seen products on an industrial scale.

Driade—often referred to as the most visionary Italian company in its sector—takes its name from the Dryads, forest nymphs of ancient Greek mythology, said to inhabit the trunks of trees.

What led to its success? Visionary innovation, not only in its products but also in Driade’s philosophy, structure, and communication. Architecture blends with design—not replacing one another but creating a surprising balance, reflected in every idea the brand develops.

Driade and Product Creativity

For Driade, each product is much more than just a product. Every piece of furniture is a unique designer object, turning the catalog into a contemporary museum filled with collectible items. The word “laboratory” perfectly describes what the company embodies: a place where expertise—in every field, from visual arts to pure design—blends with genius and refined aesthetics.

Mass production and industrial-scale manufacturing do not mean sacrificing originality and beauty—this is the message conveyed through its creations. Here, internationally renowned artists and designers make their voices heard. The brand embraces eccentricity and uniqueness.

Along with this high level of innovation and creativity, Driade is built on a solid foundation of knowledge and craftsmanship, allowing it to achieve global recognition, with several products already considered “timeless,” despite the brand’s relatively recent history.

Elegance is never absent, nor are global influences: listening, interpreting, and transforming cultural inspirations into creations that enhance everyday life. Driade’s openness to cultural exchanges, unconventional ideas, and the future brings a breath of fresh air, with its products infusing vitality, joy, and harmony into every space.

Driade in the Casarredo Catalog

The Casarredo catalog features furniture for both indoor and outdoor spaces, for homes and offices alike. The eclectic products fit seamlessly into various settings, while always maintaining their distinctive allure.

From living space creations such as chairs, small tables, sofas, armchairs, as well as candelabras, glassware, centerpieces, beds, and chandeliers. For outdoor areas, you will find planters, tables, and seating of all kinds.