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 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
1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Dining Table in Solid Bronze with White Marble Top
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Alpha Table, originally designed by Nicos Zographos. This example was produced by Zographos Designs in the 1980s. The design is unmistakably Zographos; having a 4-point ba...
Marble, Bronze
$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
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
1980s Nicos Zographos Solid Bronze Oval / Rectangular Alpha Dining Table Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This in an incredible, custom-made, Nicos Zographos Dining Table Base in Solid Rubbed-Bronze. The design is unmistakably Zographos; having a 4-point base that is flattened and rounde...
Bronze
Monumental Conference Table Base by Nicos Zographos, Stainless Steel, 1985
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Dronten, NL
A powerful and sculptural table base by Greek-American master Nicos Zographos, this monumental “Alpha” model exemplifies the artist’s distinctive fusion of classical influence and mo...
Stainless Steel
1990s Nicos Zographos Grey Marble and Stainless Steel Alpha Dining Table w/ Top
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an incredible Nicos Zographos Alpha Dining Table in Stainless Steel with a round honed grey marble top. The design is unmistakably Zographos; having a 4-point radial “alpha...
Marble, Steel
Nicos Zographos Substantial Solid Bronze and Deep Green Marble Dining Table 42"D
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Substantial Solid Bronze and Marble Dining Table by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. This piece is extremely heavy and well crafted. It is a versatile size and can be used as ...
Marble, Brass
1970s Nicos Zographos Rosso Levanto Marble and Stainless Steel Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Rectangular Marble and Polished Steel Dining Table or Desk, Model TD.30.48, designed by Nicos Zographos for his company Zographos Designs in the 1970s. The design is ...
Marble, Steel
Nicos Zographos Circular Travertine and Steel Dining Table
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
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Zographos Bronze Marble Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
Zographos bronze marble dining table Beautiful black marble table on an solid bronze alpha 4-star base Zographos base. Richly veined Ital...
Bronze
1980s Nicos Zographos Solid Bronze Dining Table Bases w/ Square or Round Tops
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are incredible, custom-made, Nicos Zographos Dining Table Bases in Solid Rubbed-Bronze. The listed price includes one base, and we have several available for purchase. Their fo...
Bronze
Nicos Zographos Monumental Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Custom Table designed by Nicos Zographos. Gorgeous book matched earth toned marble with solid stainless steel propeller bases. A true statement piece of any interior. Ca...
Marble, Stainless Steel
$3,500
H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
Rare 1980s Nicos Zographos TA.20G Square Brass/Bronze + Glass Table Small 20²
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare Nicos Zographos Model TA.20G Square Table. Brass or Bronze solid base, a heavy table. Lots of scratches to the top surface of the original glass from previous use, but no chips...
Brass
$1,495
H 28.5 in W 70 in D 45 in
1980's, Belgo Chrome Made, Oval Glass Top Dining Table with Bronzed Metal Base
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1980's, Belgo Chrome made, oval glass dining table with bronzed metal base and gold-plated brass details. The newly fitted glass top has a r...
Metal
1980's Solid Oak Oval Craftsman Extension Dining Table
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful, 1980's, oak oval extension dining table is a handmade masterpiece. I love the carved out detail in the legs and the variation of grain and color in all the planks of...
Oak
Oval Travertine Marble Dining Table - Natural Stone Conference Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE MARBLE OVAL DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Travertine Dimensions: 75" x 35" (190 x 90 cm) Leg Model: Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping...
Travertine, Marble
$3,780
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Modern Sculptural Octopus Bronze Center or Dining Table, Italy, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
This striking and imaginative centerpiece is a sculptural table from Italy, crafted in the 1980s, that beautifully merges artistic expression with functional design. The bronze base ...
Bronze
round Green Marble dining table 1980s Italy
By Arflex
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Green Marble dining table ,comes with a Black Cast Iron base . Chrome tube upright. Nice thin round Marble top .
Marble
Vintage 1980s Postmodern Nero Marquina Marble Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning veining on this black marble dining table. Even the base has intricate veining on all four sides, it’s hard to pick a favorite angle. We also had the lacquer pro...
Marble
Vintage Marble & Glass Dining Table, Italy 1980s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century modern dining room table designed and manufactured in the 1980's in Italy. The table has a marble base with a metal rod holding the two marble pillars. The table has a ...
Marble, Metal
$3,547
H 29.34 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Scandinavian Square Dining Table in White Marble, 1980s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Scandinavian square dining table in white marble, made in 1980s. Top is separated from the bottom, so you can twist the top if you want another look. Overall good condi...
Marble
$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
Cortes, Dining table with marble top
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
A group of people with diverse specialized skills bonded by the single objective of bringing design beauty. This is the founding idea of CLAN. This philospy is reflected on the CORTE...
Marble, Metal
$1,195
H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in
Nicos Zographos Designs Limited Glass Stainless Side Table from SOM Project
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare grouping of original Nicos Zographos glass side tables, produced by Zographos Designs Limited. The renowned industrial designer became ahousehold name ...
Stainless Steel
Nicos Zographos Black & White Marble Round Dining Table Stainless Steel Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly crafted with a Belgium black marble top, over 1" thick with white veining, and a nice round bullnose edge. The top has a polished finish with no clear-coat, which is a very ...
Belgian Black Marble, Stainless Steel
Nicos Zographos Granite and Bronze Dining Table, 1980
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos granite and bronze dining table, 1980. Bronze base.
Granite, Bronze
Nicos Zographos Marble and Stainless Steel Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval dining table by Nicos Zographos, circa 1980. Polished stainless steel base with a beautiful rosso levanto, Italian marble top.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Zographos Bleached Walnut Table with Stainless Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nicos Zographos The world's most singular, severely elegant collection of contemporary furniture has been created by Nicos Zographos. He has produced more than 300 kinds of products...
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
Substantial Solid Bronze and Marble Dining Table by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Substantial Solid Bronze and Marble Dining Table by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. This piece is extremely heavy and well craft...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 48 in L 27.5 in
Nicos Zographos Round Marble Top Chrome Steel Pedestal Base Alpha Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Round "Alpha" Dining Table by Nicos Zographos. Item features a round 1" thick white marble top with grey veins, and a heavy solid steel sculptural pedestal...
Marble, Steel
Oval Marble Table by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in New York, NY
Oval marble table by Nicos Zographos. Table has steel base.
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
Nicos Zographos Granite Top Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in New York, NY
Nicos Zographos table with a black granite top and chrome base. Great looking item for a Mid-Century Modern interior.
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