a greek family business crafting marine furniture since 1979
forma marine is a greek family-owned manufacturer that has been designing and manufacturing boat chairs and tables in Greece
founded by agis zografos
born from a love of the sea
For Agis Zografos, the sea was a part of life before it became a part of business.
That connection continues to influence the way forma marine designs furniture for people who live, work and relax on the water.
passionate sea lovers
Agi's grandfather was a brave swimmer and he made sure to transmit the love of the sea to all his 6 children. Agi’s father, Fotis, was a Greek swimming champion In the 1930’s,
His son Agis, was a water polo player himself, and he is still an active participant in international swimming events.
THE START -1979
from a small athens workshop to forma marine furniture manifacturing
With a strong vision and determination, after completing his Greek army obligations, Agis Zografos decided to set up a small manufacturing workshop in a family owned warehouse in Athens, Greece and began to manufacture folding furniture made of aluminium tubes.
1979 - FORMA MARINE founded in Athens
1980 - First yacht furniture produced: The Marathon Line
1991 - Beach Collection: Pacific Line
2000s - High End Collection: Astron and Synthesis
2006 - Factory destroyed by fire and rebuilt
2015 - Padded Marine Chair Collection: Venus and B100 heavy duty.
2019 - 40 Years of Forma Marine
Today
Forma Marine stands by now firmly on its feet enjoying steady growth while the company haw accumulated valuable experience and knowledge in the design and manufacture of marine furniture.
Growing through deisign and manufacturing
Management was challenged to work side by side with esteemed furniture designers in order to create new models, inspired by its focus on satisfying the market need for sturdy, durable and comfortable handcrafted marine furniture.
BUILT BY PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE SEA
The prosperity of the company was also based on the devoted and loyal employees many of whom were hired at the beginning of their active work life and are still part of the Forma family. Their craftmanship focuses always on quality and values. The company has inspired its workforce to be proud of the products they manufacture and to appreciate the value of manual work performed.
2006 - STARTING AGAIN
IN 2006, A FIRE DESTROYED OUR FACTORY, MASHINERY, MATERIALS AND STOCK. RATHER THAN ABANDON THE BUSINESS BUILT OVER THE PREVIOUS DECADES, THE FAMILY DECIDED TO START AGAIN. WITHIN DAYS, A NEW PLACE WAS FOUND AND PRODUCTION STARTED GRADUALLY RESUMED.
The experience became part of FORMA MARINE's identity: resilience, continuity and long-term commtment to manufacturing.
THE PRESENT
A FAMILY BUSINESS ACROSS GENERATIONS
More than four decades after its founding, FORMA MARINE remains a family business. Founder Agis Zografos continues to contribute his manufacturing knowledge and decades of experience, while the next generation brings new prospective in design, architecture, digital commerce and international markets.
Recently, Olga, Agis's wife took over the management and ownership of the company, having been responsible for its financial and accounting operations for many years.
Their eldest daughter, Daphne, an accomplished architect and designer, has also joined the family business in a part-time capacity, contributing fresh design ideas and exploring new business apportunities, to help shape the future of FORMA MARINE.
Their youngest daughter, Artemis, a successful software engineer, has taken on the responsibility of leading the company's digital transformation, preparing FORMA MARINE to embrace the opportunities and navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital world driven by artificial intelligence (AI)
MADE IN GREECE
Crafted by People Who Care
Every FORMA MARINE chair and table is proudly made in our own factory in Kalyvia, near Athens, Greece.
Behind our furniture stands a dedicated team of skilled craftsmen and women, many of whom have been part of
our journey for decades.
They take genuine pride in knowing that the furniture they create with their own hands brings comfort and enjoyment to boat owners in more than 25 countries around the world.
For us, craftsmanship is not simply a manufacturing process. It is a tradition built on experience, dedication, and personal care.
From Our Hands to Your Boat
Every detail matters.
We carefully bend and assemble our anodized aluminum frames, sew durable marine-grade fabrics, and shape and finish the wooden components, including our signature teak armrests.
Each piece is assembled and inspected by our team before leaving our factory.
Our philosophy is simple: make furniture that looks beautiful, performs reliably, and lasts for years.
That is why we design our products with replaceable components and continuously work to improve the
environmental impact of our manufacturing
A Promise We Take Personally
Since 1979, our family and our team have shared the same commitment: to create exceptional folding marine furniture
and earn the trust of every customer.
We believe that the true value of a product lies not only in its design and materials, but also in the people, knowledge, and care behind it.
Our greatest satisfaction is knowing that somewhere in the world, someone is enjoying a piece of furniture we proudly made in Greece.
