Nicos Zographos Chairs

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.

Creator: Nicos Zographos

Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather

$3,000 / item

Nicos Zographos Cantilever Bronze Base Lounge Chair CH28 in Carmel Leather

By Nicos Zographos

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern CH28 lounge chairs by architect Nicos Zographos with Carmel tufted leather seats and bronze bases, circa 1960s. Pair available, priced per chair. Designed and manu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1970s Nicos Zographos Bucket Swivel Armchair in White Leather Polished Stainless

$2,950 / item

1970s Nicos Zographos Bucket Swivel Armchair in White Leather Polished Stainless

By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos

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 Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zogrophos Bucket Chairs

$16,000 / item

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 Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs

$19,242 / set

H 19.69 in W 19.3 in D 28.35 in

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Soho, London, GB

Pair of office chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Black Leather and Black Metal, 1970s

$771

H 78 in W 71 in D 68 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Black Leather and Black Metal, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair in black leather and black metal, 1970s Armchair in black leather with round padded seat. The padded back is in the shape of a semi-circle. On the sides it has two curved and slightly padded armrests. Exposed seams. At the base it has 4 spoke paw in black painted metal, with wheels. 1970s. Good conditions. The leather has slight scratches caused by use. The measurements are in cm 71 x 68 x 78 H 50 H seat 70...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Metal

Nicos Zographos Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern CH28 Mies

$3,250

H 28.75 in W 28 in D 28.25 in

Nicos Zographos Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern CH28 Mies

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sleek Black Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Similar in design to the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, but much mor...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair

$2,000 / item

H 30 in W 16 in D 18 in

Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk in the office. Wit...

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2010s American American Craftsman Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos

$8,500

H 16 in W 72 in D 24.25 in

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 Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair

$899

H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Fixed height base, with working wheels and swivel. No cracking to the shell. In very g...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller High-Back Office Chair

$1,900

H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in

Herman Miller High-Back Office Chair

By Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Herman Miller high-back soft pad office chair in black leather, great condition. Stamped with date of manufactured.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Pair of Nicos Zographos CH66 Brown Leather Cantilever Side Chairs

$2,500 / set

H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in

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 Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of 8 Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos

$5,850Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 30.88 in W 19 in D 21.38 in

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 Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stunning Pair Blue Velvet Flat Bar Nicos Zorophos Swivel Chairs w.Steel X-Base

$3,800 / set

H 28.25 in W 30.25 in D 21 in

Stunning Pair Blue Velvet Flat Bar Nicos Zorophos Swivel Chairs w.Steel X-Base

By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning pair of deep blue velvet armchairs. The steel x base frames are absolutely stunning. Solid, lovely chairs in good condition. Ready for use.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair

$2,200

H 33 in W 23 in D 24 in

Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair

By Franco Albini

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Elegant high-quality decorative bent bamboo desk chair armchair.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair

$1,447

H 35 in W 23 in D 26.25 in

Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair

By Jean Gillon

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jean Gillon mid century desk chair The chair measures: 23 wide x 26.25 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 22.25 inches and arm he...

Category

1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Previously Available Items

Nicos Zographos Cognac Leather Chrome Chair, 1970

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H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 21 in

Nicos Zographos Cognac Leather Chrome Chair, 1970

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing chair by Nicos Zographos. Chrome cantilevered design with leather seat and back held in place by springs. All original.

Category

1970s American Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Lounge Chairs by Nicos Zographos

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H 29 in W 28 in D 29 in

Set of Three 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.

Category

1690s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cantilever “CH66” Chrome and Leather Tubular Side Chair by Nicos Zographos

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H 30.88 in W 19 in D 21.38 in

Cantilever “CH66” Chrome and Leather Tubular Side Chair by Nicos Zographos

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Remaining in fine original condition, this uncommon "double cantilever" side chair is of very high quality with a single chromed steel tube curved to build the entire chair in a sing...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Nicos Zographos

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H 33 in W 24 in D 25 in

1960s Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Nicos Zographos

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A return-swivel desk chair with the original leather upholstery, on a steel X-base.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nicos Zographos Desk Chair

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H 36 in W 25.5 in D 28 in

Nicos Zographos Desk Chair

By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos

Located in Chicago, IL

Nicos Zographos office chair with chrome base and blue leather.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Nicos Zographos Black Leather and Chrome Base Bucket Chair on Casters

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H 29 in W 24.38 in D 19 in

Vintage Nicos Zographos Black Leather and Chrome Base Bucket Chair on Casters

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Nicos Zographos black leather bucket chair on casters. Four-star chrome-plated base. Tilt, swivel, adjustable, tilt lock. Maker name is etched in...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Nico Zographos Leather Dining Office Chairs

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H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Nico Zographos Leather Dining Office Chairs

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic set of eight side dining or office chairs, with cantilever chrome bases and orange leather upholstery, designed by Nicos Zographos in the 1960s ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Pair of Nicos Zographos "66" Chairs

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H 31 in W 19 in D 14 in

Pair of Nicos Zographos "66" Chairs

By Nicos Zographos

Located in New York, NY

Nicos Zographos's design for these "66" chairs cleverly employs a cantilevered frame made of chromed steel. The seat and back are constructed from leather, which is wrapped around th...

Category

1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Six Chairs by Nicos Zographos, 1974

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H 31 in W 19 in D 23 in

Six Chairs by Nicos Zographos, 1974

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Six chairs designed by Nicos Zographos for the General Fireproofing Company, North Carolina. Chairs are steel and Naugahyde. In excellent condition with a pin hole on one of the chai...

Category

1970s American Vintage Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos Lounge Chairs

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H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in

Nicos Zographos Lounge Chairs

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of black leather lounge chairs in quality of the highest order ,mirror polished solid stainless steel and heavy black soft leather with individually welted panels and button t...

Category

20th Century American Modern Nicos Zographos Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Nicos Zographos chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nicos Zographos chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Nicos Zographos were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by John Keal, James Mont, and Donghia. Prices for Nicos Zographos chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,950 and can go as high as $16,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,750.