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Nicos Zographos Seating

Greek, American, b. 1931

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.

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Creator: Nicos Zographos
1960s Set of Three Model 28 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Three model 28 lounge chairs having rich black leather seats with deep button tufting and welt cord detailing on stainless steel frames.
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1690s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Nicos Zographos Seating

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Stainless Steel

1990 Pair of Nicos Zographos CH.86P Tuxedo Chairs with Round Arms, Upholstered
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH.86P Tuxedo Club Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs Inc. in the USA in 1990. The listed price...
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Early 2000s American Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel

Pair of 1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon Chairs in Caramel Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Nicos Zographos CH28 ribbon lounge chairs in caramel leather, produced by Nicos Zographos Designs Inc. in the 1960s. The listed price includes the pair as shown. Th...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel

2009 Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Dining Arm Chairs Leather & Stainless 4x Avail
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are CH6 Alpha Bucket Swivel Chairs, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. These examples date to 2009. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs ava...
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Early 2000s American Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel

1960s Set of Six Nicos Zographos CH.2S Bucket Chairs by Zographos Designs Ltd.
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an impressive set of six CH.2S Bucket Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos for Zographos Designs Inc. in 1964. They were produced in the USA in the mid-1960s, and the listed p...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel

1970s Pair of Nicos Zographos CH66 Brown Leather Cantilever Side Chairs
By Nicos Zographos, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH66 Side Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1966. The chairs were produced by the General Fireproofing Company. The frames are formed of tubular chrome-plated ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel

1970s Nicos Zographos Ochre Velvet and Bronze Swivel Bucket Chair – a Pair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning pair of chairs by renowned designer Nicos Zogoraphos, circa the 1970s. Known for his timeless and elegant furniture designs, this pair is one of his most iconic creations the 'Bucket Chair”, it exemplifies his approach to combining comfort, style, and functionality. These pieces showcase clean lines, luxurious materials, and meticulous craftsmanship. The chairs feature curved backrests and rounded seat cushions...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Bronze

2009 Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Alpha bucket executive desk chairs, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purch...
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Early 2000s American Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Steel

1990s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Polished Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The piece was produced by his namesake Zographos Designs Limited. It features a poli...
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1990s American Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel

1990s Nicos Zographos Model 70 lounge chair in Black Leather 6x Available
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Nicos Zographos black Leather No. 70 lounge chair with arms. This example is fully upholstered in leather, with a ...
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1990s American Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Stainless Steel

(4) Black Leather Nicos Zographos 66 Side chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
This ad is for a Black Leather Nicos Zographos chrome steel side chair. The chair is cantilevered and upholstered in high quality leather. There are 4 chairs available. Price is for...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel

Rare Nicos Zographos Black Leather -Brushed Aiiminum Parsons Club Chairs 4 AVAIL
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning black leather Nicos Zogrophos club chairs. Priced per chair. 4 chaiors available. Nicos Zographos made his name during his time at the renown architecture firm Skidmore, Ow...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Nicos Zographos Mid Century CH28 Ribbon Chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Countryside, IL
Nicos Zographos Mid Century CH28 Ribbon Chair This lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 30 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Metal

Rare Set of 8 Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF EIGHT DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS United States, circa 1970s Item # 307GYP27X A rare set of eight "CH66" dining chairs by Nicos Zog...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs, produced circa 1990. These examples were specified i...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Bronze

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The piece was produced by his namesake Zographos Designs...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a notable and very rare Nicos Zographos CH28 ribbon three-seater sofa in brown leather, produced by Nicos Zographos Designs Inc. The custom fabricate and polished ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Stainless Steel

1970s Pair of Nicos Zographos Tuxedo Club Lounge Chairs in Blue Fabric
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of tuxedo club chairs, seemingly designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs Inc. As the chairs are unmarked and many desi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Steel

Nicos Zographos Stainless Steel Bench
By Nicos Zographos
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nicos Zographos design stainless steel and leather upholstered bench. Classic modern design lines made with a high quality solid stainless steel frame in very good restored conditio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Stainless Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The listed price includes one chair, but several are available...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Grey Leather Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Bases
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is one (the price listed is for one chair, but two are available) very rare Nicos Zographos rolling bucket desk chairs in gray leathe...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair 1976 Nicos Zographos Saronis Leather & Oak Lounge Chairs
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of leather and oak Nicos Zographos Saronis lounge chairs from 1976, which came directly from a Hugh Stubbins (Architect) designed Library at a notable ivy-l...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Leather, Oak

1976 Nicos Zographos Saronis Leather & Oak Sofa from Hugh Stubbins Library
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a leather and oak Nicos Zographos Saronis sofa from 1976, which came directly from a Hugh Stubbins (Architect) designed library at a notable ivy-league institution...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Leather, Oak

1974 Set of 8 Nicos Zographos CH66 Cantilever Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Nicos Zographos, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 CH66 Side Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos for Zographos Designs in 1966. The chairs were produced by the General Fireproofing Company circa 1974. The frames ar...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Steel, Chrome

1970s Nicos Zographos Bucket Swivel Armchair in White Leather Polished Stainless
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (four chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) bucket chair designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs circa mi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos Gray Leather Office/Desk Chairs, 1980
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos grey leather office/desk chair, 1980s. Original slate grey color leather.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964, Original gently used Cool-Grey leather with chrome-plated 5-star base on casters. Seat height adjustable: 19....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Chrome

Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
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 for thousands of spaces in America and Europe. Zographos is the last adherent to the strict aesthetic principles first defined by the European Bauhaus school, and he is very likely one of the last designers to manage his own manufacturing company. Vintage Zographos high back alpha bucket...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos Museum Bench with Bronze Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in St. Louis, MO
Leather tufted museum bench by Nicos Zographos with bronze base, circa 1965. Leather shows wear but no holes, bronze has patina. Label. Midcentury, Floren...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Bronze

Rare Pair Sleek Nicos Zographos Limited Leather & Stainless Steel Club Chairs
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of stunning black leather Nicos Zogrophos club chairs. Priced per pair. two pair available. Nicos Zographos made his name during his time at the renown architecture firm ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Nicos Zographos Seating

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Stainless Steel

Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Metal, Bronze

1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze 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 for thousands of spaces in America and Europe. Zographos is the last adherent to the strict aesthetic principles first defined by the European Bauhaus school, and he is very likely one of the last designers to manage his own manufacturing company. Leather executive chair designed by Nicos Zographos. black leather with bronze 4 star base Higher back than the mid-sized version. Zographos Alpha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Bronze

Signed Nicos Zographos Mohair Mid Century Armchairs, Set of 4
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Countryside, IL
Signed Nicos Zographos Mohair Mid Century armchairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 26.25 wide x 26.5 deep x 32 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vint...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Metal

One Nicos Zographos Ireland Chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Ireland chair designed by Nicos Zogarphos in 1962 and made by Zographos Designs Ltd. Reupholstered in white linen.
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1960s American Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Nicos Zographos Lounge Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
Zographos 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 ki...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Chrome

1 Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair with Grey Circle Upholstery
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
One bucket chair by Nicos Zographos. These chairs have a five star steel base on coasters and the upholstery is a gray fabric with circle patterns. These timeless chairs would look ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

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Chrome

Zogrophos Bucket Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Nicos Zogrophos high back executive chairs. Available per chair or as set of ten. Grey leather and loose cushions on five-star c...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Seating

Materials

Metal

Nicos Zographos seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Nicos Zographos seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stainless steel and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original seating by Nicos Zographos were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Kipp Stewart, George Mulhauser, and Richard Schultz. Prices for Nicos Zographos seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,500 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.

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