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.
Bauhaus 3/4" Thick Glass Top Round Stainless Steel Base Coffee Center Table MINT
By Knoll, Nicos Zographos
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bauhaus 3/4" Thick Glass Top Round Stainless Steel Base Coffee Center Table MINT!
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Nicos Zographos Square Glass Table With Stainless Steel Frame
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional International Bauhaus Style coffee table designed by Nicos Zographos circa 1960's. Stainless steel frame with one inch thick glass top. exceptional condition for age and ...
Stainless Steel
International Style Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Zographos c 1970's
By Nicos Zographos
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional International Bauhaus Style coffee table designed by Nicos Zographos circa 1970's. From his iconic 35 series group, this is the ...
Chrome
1970s Nicos Zographos Solid Patinated Bronze Coffee Table with Glass Top 32x60
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rectangular Coffee Table, Model TA.35.60.72, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960. This example was custom-made by Zographos Designs Limited in the 1970s in the US...
Bronze
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
1990s Nicos Zographos Polished Stainless Steel and Glass Coffee Table TA.35.42G
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
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
1995 Nicos Zographos Round Coffee Table in Stainless Steel w/ Glass Top 36"
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TA.35.36G Round Coffee Table, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960. This particular piece was produced by Zographos Designs Limited in the USA in 1995. The sophist...
Steel
Nicos Zographos Chrome X-Base Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sleek chrome X-base coffee table, designed by Nicos Zographos, circa 1960s.
Metal
Vintage Minimalist Nicos Zographos Round Glass and Stainless-Steel Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A stunning Minimalist round glass and stainless steel coffee table designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960 and remains a current timeless and elegant design today. Zographos' signature ...
Stainless Steel
Nicos Zographos Slate and Brushed Metal Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Nicos Zographos slate and brushed metal coffee table with minimalist circular top and steel base. Zographos 6642 etched on side.
Slate, Metal
1960s Nicos Zographos Ribbon Table with 42 inch Glass Top and Stainless Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Ribbon Table, originally designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960. This particular piece was produced by Zographos Designs Limited in the USA in the 1960s. The sophisticated des...
Steel
Barcelona Style, Nicos Zographos Steel and Glass Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in New York, NY
Custom X-frame coffee table with a brushed steel base and glass top by Nicos Zographos. Note the signature Zographos center weld joint for the four pieces of steel.
Steel
Nicos Zographos Brown Granite and Stainless Steel Coffee Table, 1970
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Brown Granite and Stainless Steel Coffee Table, 1970. Original
Granite, Steel
1960s Nicos Zographos for Albano TA.42G.36 Ribbon Coffee Table in Steel
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Round TA.42G.36 Ribbon Coffee Table, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960. This particular piece was produced by Zographos Designs Limited in the USA in the 1960s....
Steel
1980s Nicos Zographos Coffee Table in Stainless Steel with Marble Top
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rectangular Coffee Table, Model TA.35.36.72, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960. This particular piece was produced in the 1980s by Zographos Designs Limited in ...
Marble, Steel
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
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Chrome and Smoked Glass Round Italian Coffee Table, Giotto Stoppino Style, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful coffee table in chromed metal with smoked glass top. This lovely table was designed in Italy in the 1970s in the style of Giotto Stoppino. This charming round table featur...
Metal, Chrome
H 15 in W 40 in D 40 in
Midcentury Chrome and Glass Coffee Table Kjærholm Style
By Kjærholm Production, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful chrome coffee table the with thick glass top with green edges. Chrome is very clean. Has the look of Kjærholm or Mies van her Rohe.
Chrome
H 16.5 in Dm 36 in
Brueton Attributed Stainless Steel Pedestal Base Coffee Table
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
This is very much of the quality of Brueton. Polished stainless steel base with glass top. In beautiful condition.
Stainless Steel
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Modern Minimalist Square Center Coffee Table Glass and Polished Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspiration for our objects comes from the most unusual things. The Gift Wrap table is a ribbon of steel wrapping around a volume, just like a box of chocolates. The "Gift Wrap 2nd ...
Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel
H 14.97 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Coffee Center Table Cocktail Mirror Steel Glass Top Spider Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Spider skeleton Junior' coffee table is made of mirror polished stainless and table top in extra clear crystal glass. Coffee table dimensions: L 135 x W 50 x H 38 cm. Dimensions are customizable. Limited Edition of 30. Each table is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”. A little black spider is crawling slowly and tired on an endless road of dark wood. All of a sudden it holds motionless as if to rest; there is a cold and alien light...
Stainless Steel
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
H 22.84 in Dm 23.63 in
Modernist, Round Sofa/ Coffee Table, Polished Stainless Steel Base and Glass Top
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Round sofa/ coffee table in Modernist Look produced by GMD Berlin. Stainless steel base with wood insertion and glass top.
Stainless Steel
H 16.54 in W 48.82 in D 26.78 in
Sculptural Vintage Travertine Coffee Table with Glass Top, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Atkris Studio presents a coffee table that balances architectural clarity with organic movement. Its form feels carved rather than constructed, allowing material and silhouette to le...
Travertine
H 11.82 in W 38.98 in D 24.81 in
Midcentury Smoked Glass and Chrome-Plated Tubular Coffee Table Mayen Style 1970s
By Paul Mayen
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century Modern smoked glass coffee table in chrome-plated tubular in the style of Paul Mayen. A great example of 1970s design, ...
Metal
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
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
Solid Plate Glass Top Glass Base Coffee Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Solid glass top ( 1"- Thick ) rests on opposing curved glass elements. Glass elements are all in perfect condition. Italian made, after Fontana Arte.
Glass
H 16 in Dm 36.25 in
Nicos Zographos Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970. Original and great condition. There is a green hue to the glass. Measures 36.25" diameter 16" tall. Glass is .75" thick
Brass
1985 Nicos Zographos TA.35.42G Round Coffee Table in Polished Steel w/ Glass Top
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
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 1985. The sophist...
Steel
H 14.63 in Dm 36 in
Zographos Coffee Table
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, by Nicos Zographos for Zographos designs. General wear including scratches and scuffs, it is in great vintage condition
Glass
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos 35 Series Low Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage mid-century modern low round table attributed to Nicos Zographos of the TA35 line circa 1960. Seamless design stainless steel frame with stiletto legs and a 3/4" thick glas...
Stainless Steel
H 17 in W 35 in D 35 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Brass and Marble Square Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A stunning minimalist design marble and brass square coffee table designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960 and remains a current timeless and elegant design today. Specification: Beau...
Marble, Brass
H 17 in W 35 in D 35 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nicos Zographos Marble and Brass Square Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A stunning minimalist design marble and brass square coffee table designed by Nicos Zographos in 1960 and remains a current timeless and elegant design today, Specification: Beau...
Marble, Brass
H 16 in W 30 in D 30 in
Nicos Zographos Brown Granite and Stainless Steel Coffee Table, 1970
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos brown granite and stainless steel coffee table, 1970. Original.
Granite, Steel
H 16.82 in W 42 in D 42 in
Large Nicos Zographos Square Marble and Stainless 35 Series Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Hudson, NY
Impressive 42 inch square Nicos Zographos stainless steel and marble 35 series low coffee table. A beautiful highly figured piece of stone.
Marble, Steel
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Marble Coffee Table by Nicos Zographos
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished stainless steel coffee table with green marble top by Nicos Zographos from the 1960s. Italian marble is inset into the clean Minimalist steel frame. Condition: Excellent v...
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Granite Stainless Steel TA35 Series Zographos Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
42" granite stainless steel TA35 Series Zographos coffee table Designed in 1960 by Nico Zographos the TA35 series low table is composed of polished stainless steel and a sparkling...
Granite, Stainless Steel
H 14 in Dm 30 in
Steel and Glass Coffee Table by Nicos Zographos, circa 1960s
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Designed by Nicos Zographos in the 1960s, this austere and compelling form is typical of the work produced by his firm: of fine quality with exceptional metalwork and tightly adherin...
Steel
H 15.75 in W 48 in D 48 in
Round Stainless Steel and Glass Cocktail TA35 Cocktail Table by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Wilton, CT
Nicos Zographos made his name during his time at the renown architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. He joined the interior design department in 1957 and was afforded much creat...
Metal, Stainless Steel