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
Monumental Alpha Dining Table by Nicos Zographos, 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
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
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
1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Dining Table in Solid Bronze with White Marble Top
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
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
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
1990s Nicos Zographos Grey Marble and Stainless Steel Alpha Dining Table w/ Top
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
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
1980s Nicos Zographos Solid Bronze Oval / Rectangular Alpha Dining Table Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
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
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
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
1970s Nicos Zographos Round Dining Table in Stainless Steel and Burled Wood
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a dining table, originally designed by Nicos Zographos. This particular piece was produced by Zographos Designs Limited in the USA in the 1970s. The design features a frame c...
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
$1,195
H 20 in W 18 in D 18 in L 20 in
Nicos Zographos Designs Limited Glass Stainless Side Table from SOM Project
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare original Nicos Zographos glass side table, produced by Zographos Designs Limited. The renowned industrial designer became a household name at Skidmore,...
Stainless Steel
Nicos Zographos Coffee Table in Polished Steel With Glass Top
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Peabody, MA
A coffee table in solid stainless steel with thick glass top circa 1970s by the Greek born industrial designer and architect Nicos Zographos (1931-2024). His postwar furniture design...
Steel
Large Solid Pine Dining Table, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1980s
Located in Rødding, DK
This large pine dining table, or conference table, was made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1980s. The rectangular top is built from wide pine boards, running full length with visibl...
Brass
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
$6,500
H 28.75 in W 83 in D 45 in
Post Modern Italian Oval Top Pedestal Base Crystal Alabaster Marble Dining Table
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare marble table made of Alabaster-Crystal, with a thick, very durable and perfectly polished resign coating on the top and base. This large and super cool table easily seats 8 to...
Alabaster, 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
$3,800
H 29 in W 57 in D 35 in
Compact Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oval expandable solid teak dining room table with two 19" extension boards.
Teak
Warren Platner Marble Top Bronze Dining Table
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A Warren Platner dining table with bronze powder coated base and marble top.
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
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
$51,304 / 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
$4,500
H 14 in Dm 42.5 in
1990s Nicos Zographos Polished Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table TA.35.42G
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TA.35.42G Round Coffee Table, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960. This particular piece was produced by Zographos Designs Limited in the USA in the 1990s. The so...
Steel
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 35 in D 75 in
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
$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
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
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
Nicos Zographos Alpha Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Danville, CA
Stainless steel dining table with a vibrantly grained stone top by Nicos Zographos for Zographos. The heavy, solid stainless steel base with adjustable height glides has been freshly...
Granite, Stainless Steel
Nicos Zographos For Zographos Exotic Burled Dining Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern dining table designed by Nicos Zographos and made by Zographos. A bronze Alpha base with a 60" round top in an exotic burled wood.
Metal
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