Industrial designer Nicos Zographos is renowned as a mid-century modern master. His abstract structures and minimalist forms helped elevate 20th-century furniture design.
Born in Athens, Greece, in 1931, Zographos completed his graduate degree at the University of Iowa before joining the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in 1957.
He worked in SOM’s interior design department, where he enjoyed unlimited creative freedom, resulting in the design of two critically acclaimed pieces. The fluid Ribbon chair, which he created in 1959, is an interpretation of the Barcelona chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The Alpha bucket chair, featuring Zographos’s signature reverse curl, was designed in 1960. Also while at SOM, Zographos developed a suite of TA35 low tables, which have gentle curves and slim stainless steel legs.
Zographos spent five years at SOM before he formed his own company, Zographos Designs Limited, in 1964. The New York-based firm manufactured elegant, polished and streamlined pieces such as lounge chairs, office chairs, side tables, coffee tables and dining room tables. Several of his furnishings have been included in interiors by such revered architects as Gordon Bunshaft and I.M. Pei.
Among Zographos’s most iconic designs are the wood-carved Ireland chair, the wooden Saronis tables and his two tubular-steel cantilevered chairs: the solid CH17 chair and the CH66 chair, which he designed in 1966. It is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Zographos has retired to his native Greece, and Zographos Designs Limited recently closed after 56 years in business. His pieces continue to be highly sought by interior designers and avid vintage furniture collectors.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Nicos Zographos seating and tables.
Nicos Zographos Mid-Century Dining Table with Travertine Top
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century circular dining table with a travertine top supported by a polished steel pedestal base with an x-shaped foot. (NICOS ZOGRAPHOS)
Travertine, Metal, Steel
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
78" Oval Zographos Black Marquina Marble Stainless Steel Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nicos Zographos marble stainless steel dining table 78" richly veined Italian Nero Marquina marble, with a recently polished surface. Stainless steel base alpha four star base. Hi...
Marble, Stainless Steel
$13,000
H 28.25 in W 84 in D 48 in
Carrara Marble Dining Table with Stainless Steel Base by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large custom made oval-shaped Carrara marble "Alpha" dining or conference table with polished stainless steel base designed by Nicos Zographos. Seats 6-8. Incredibly heavy and sturdy...
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
$7,500 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 36 in
Bookmatched Walnut Dining Table with Black Steel Legs "Lafayette Dining Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Lafayette dining table is made of a book-matched claro walnut top with a blackened steel base with walnut inserts. This piece has been finished in an extremely durable matte conv...
Steel
Sleek Danish Dining Table with Rectangular Top in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, teak, Denmark, 1960s. Beautiful sleek table. rectangular shaped top of this table displays a beautiful grain in the wood. The base consists of four legs and shows beau...
Wood
$9,000 / item
H 30 in W 36 in D 84 in
Solid Walnut Dining Table with Walnut and Black Steel Legs "Campau Dining Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Campau dining table is made of a bookmatched solid walnut top and solid walnut bases with blackened steel inserts. This simple and modern table emphasizes the high-quality materi...
Steel
Large Deep Black Steel Dining Table
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Marianas table The Marianas table is an expansive presence in a room. Featuring a tabletop constructed from Richlite, a paper-based material infused with resin, the ...
Steel
Italian Single Travertine Pedestal Glass Top Dining Conference Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Single Travertine Pedestal Glass Top Dining Conference Table glass top measures 1/2'' thick
Travertine, Brass
$52,786 / item
H 29.53 in W 114.18 in D 63 in
Oval Travertino Silver Contemporary Marble Dining Table 290/75
Located in Geneve, CH
Oval Travertino silver contemporary marble dining table 290/75 For 12 People Angelo is a natural stone, sculp...
Marble
$7,500 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 36 in
Maple Dining Table with Black Steel & Maple Legs 'Trumbull Dining Table'
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
Made of a bleached hard maple top and a wrinkle black powder-coated base, the Trumbull dining table fits many modern spaces with its sleek design. ...
Steel
$2,200
H 27 in Dm 54 in
Mid Century Dining Conference Table with Round Solid Walnut Top on Chrome Base
By Knoll, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional dining, or conference table, having a thick solid walnut top, which is supported by a bright chrome pedestal base with four chrome legs which radiate from the center pole...
Chrome
$7,100 / item
H 30 in W 42 in D 76 in
Oval Walnut Dining Conference Midcentury Inspired Steel Powder Coated Table
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, the McManus dining table feels light and airy. The base is created using a stainless steel, power coated frame. The top shown is soli...
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Walnut Extension Dining Room Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant black walnut dining table attributed to the Founders Furniture Company. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, it was well taken care of. Two large leav...
Walnut
$6,500
H 30 in W 39.25 in D 67 in
Nicos Zographos Large Oval Travertine Marble Stainless Steel Dining Table MCM
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amazingly well-made, a dining or conference table that can also be use as a desk. The top is a broad oval or racetrack that is about 1" thick, with a nice bullnose edge. The Italian ...
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Monumental Nicos Zographos 5' Round Calacatta Marble Dining or Conference Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Hudson, NY
A very impressive and versatile Nicos Zographos Alpha table that could function as a dining, center, or conference table. The top is a beautiful single...
Carrara Marble, Steel
Nicos Zographos Table with Marble Top
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Highland, IN
Zographos' aesthetic is one of quiet refinement, elegant lines, subtle details, and impeccable craftsmanship. This pedestal table designed in 1961 has a base of polished stainless st...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 132 in D 60 in
Monumental Zographos Conference or Dining Table with Burl Top and Chrome Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Oval conference or dining table by Nicos Zographos. Burl wood table top with walnut color banding. Base is the iconic alpha design with curved flat bars. Chrome base is gorg...
Chrome
Oval Green Marble Zographos Alpha Table or Desk
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
72" green marble table with chrome base designed by Nicos Zographos for Zographos. This large oval table could be used as a conference table or for dining as well as a desk. The base...
Marble, Bronze
Nicos Zographos Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Zographos Dining Table, four star bronze base with 3/4" thick marble top with bull nose edge detail.
Marble, Bronze
Nicos Zogarphos For Zogaphos Large Granite Conference Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern conference table fourteen feet long designed by Nicos Zographos and made by Zographos. Twin stainless steel bases with a granite top with a knife edge.
Granite, Stainless Steel