‘Kroma’ desk / table by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s

Designed by Antonia Astori for Driade, the ‘Kroma’ table is a quintessential expression of Italian postmodernism — bold, architectural, and immaculately balanced. The design pairs a crisp white top with finely striped edges and cylindrical terracotta-red legs resting on sculptural, concentric metal bases. Astori’s composition feels both graphic and serene: a dialogue between geometry and color that captures the optimism of the 1980s Memphis era, yet retains Driade’s characteristic refinement and intellectual rigor. The result is a functional work that stands as both furniture and sculpture. About the designer. Antonia Astori (1940–2023) was one of Italy’s most influential architects and designers, co-founder of Driade in 1968 alongside Enrico and Adelaide Astori. Known for her visionary approach to modular living systems and her belief in design as “a discipline of harmony, ” Astori’s work blurred the boundaries between architecture, furniture, and art. Through Driade, she helped define a uniquely poetic form of modern Italian design — intellectual yet sensuous, rigorous yet human. Designer: Antonia Astori. Manufacturer: Driade. Period: 1980s. Condition: Excellent, with minimal signs of use. Dimensions H 74 X W 180 X D 58 cm. Stock nr 04221025TD.