T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
British, 1905-1976
British-born designer, interior decorator and author T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings was one of the great American tastemakers in the middle decades of the 20th century. Much like Edward Wormley, Robsjohn-Gibbings was a design classicist by education and inclination, but he would come to create some of the most gracious and livable modern furnishings of the era.
Robsjohn-Gibbings studied architecture at the University of London, then held various jobs that included designing décors for passenger liners and working as the art director of a film studio. In the early 1930s, while employed by the upper-crust interior designer Charles J. Duveen, Robsjohn-Gibbings experienced an epiphany during a visit to the British Museum.
Examining the furniture depicted on ancient Greek ceramics — lithe stools and klismos chairs — he realized that he had found a design touchstone. By 1936, Robsjohn-Gibbings had moved to New York and set up a showroom on Madison Avenue for his modern reinterpretations of Classical Greek designs. Aided by contacts he’d developed while working with Duveen, he quickly established a clientele that included Elizabeth Arden, Doris Duke and Thelma Chrysler Foy.
Through his writings for magazines and books, Robsjohn-Gibbings earned a public following and was established as an urbane arbiter of taste. From 1943 to 1956, he produced an understated line of modernist furnishings for Widdicomb, which included one of the icons of the period: the tiered, biomorphic Mesa coffee table (1951). Robsjohn-Gibbings moved to Athens, Greece, in 1966, and created a new line of antiquity-inspired pieces for the firm Saridis. The series turned out to be his swan song.
Collectors’ interest in Robsjohn-Gibbings was reignited in the 1980s when the 200-plus pieces from his 1936–38 commission for the Bel-Air estate of Los Angeles socialite Hilda Boldt Weber — pared-down neoclassical pieces rendered in blond wood (with the occasional flourish) — came on the market. (Up until then, the collection had remained in the house, despite its having changed hands several times.)
But his work for Widdicomb remains his most widely known, appreciated for its elegance and generous proportions. Robsjohn-Gibbings despised the stern aesthetic associated with his Bauhaus contemporaries, and a keynote of his modernist pieces is that they have no sharp angles. His chair and sofa frames, table legs and even many cabinets feature softly contoured edges. In whatever style he designed, Robsjohn-Gibbings was guided by simplicity and timelessness. He wanted his furniture to be lived with happily.
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Creator: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tall Dresser for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed and functional dresser cabinet with ample storage and unique pull out workspace. By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
Elegant Coffee Coffee Table in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 1940s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Square two-tier coffee table in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, 1940s (label on bottom). This beautiful clean line coffee table would add to any interior.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Finish Coffee or End Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant and not very common walnut table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, rectangular table with tapered legs with notch in at top. Model 3348, label. Similar to hi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
Custom T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Bookcase
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple modernist three-shelf bookcase on sleigh legs with lovely striped graining and light coursed surface. This unit is part of a custom designed library suite...
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1930s American Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
Mahogany Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dorchester, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed this handsome mahogany cabinet for the Widdicomb Furniture Company. The solidly built case has three roomy center drawers with linear wooden pulls and additional shelving behind doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Chest in Two-Tone Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern four-drawer high chest was realized by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Company, circa 1950. Robsjohn-Gibbings represents one of the premie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dining table in Italian walnut with two end-mounting leaves sitting atop four slightly sabred legs in spun brass. Widdicomb decal label and stenciled numbers.
Two leaves each 16"....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Brass
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table Model #3307
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful grain and good design grace this table.
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1950s American Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Mahogany
Robsjohn Gibbings Table And Chair Set
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Robsjohn Gibbings Table and Chair Set for Widdicomb.
In need of new upholstery, some surface abrasions and ware are present.
Chairs can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
Elegant Mahogany Altar Style Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional example from a rare production of case pieces designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1948. Beautiful rich toning highlight the exquisite leg detail. Elegant solid brass hardware mark the doors. Absolutely stunning! Excellent restored condition. The piece has been professionally cleaned and re-lacquered. The finish displays fabulous color, warmth and depth. The brass door...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Brass
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Open Armchairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings maple framed open armchairs with new dark chocolate wool upholstery.
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1950s American Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Velvet, Maple
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Fine and Rare Coffee Table, USA, C. 1938
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in carved acacia wood with original glass top
Stamped: Sans Epoque, Robsjohn-Gibbings
Provenance: This table was created for the Brentwood, CA home of architect James Dolena. Dolena and Gibbings worked closely during this period on several projects including the very well-known home of Mrs. Hilda Boldt Weber, "Casa Encantada...
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20th Century American T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Glass
Pair of Art Moderne Sycamore Pedestals
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Art Moderne sycamore pedestals with 3 ram heads and round glass tops above a Greek key apron with a stretcher and round base. (T. H. ROBSJOHN GIBBINGS)
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1940s American Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Glass, Sycamore
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Floor Lamps for Hansen Lighting
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Fine pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings floor lamps in a polished chrome finish on a cruciform base. Manufactured by Hansen lighting of New York. Lamps...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Side Table with Double Stretchers 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Side table No. 3335 in walnut with double stretcher design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's. This is a very elegant design.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Twin Size Beds, Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut twin size bed frames
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1955
Each measures: 41.5"W x 78"D x 34.75"H. Footboard ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Reverse Tapered Three Tier Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A restored T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed side table manufactured by Widdicomb in 1957. The tables feature beechwood reverse tapered legs and a walnut tabletop...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Mahogany
TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb X Base Upholstered Bench circa 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Troy, MI
X Base bench by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb circa 1950s
Rectangular tufted seat newly upholstered in an Ivory matte velour
Flanked on each side by a sculptural X form base in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Upholstery, Maple
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear Shaped Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear-Shaped Handles
Offered for sale is a T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Company tall five-drawer walnut c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Stools, Brass, Walnut, Cotton, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cotton, brass, and walnut stools, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Classic Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic armchairs by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings fro Widdicomb, ca' 1950's. Open walnut frames, reupholstered.
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1950s American Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Lounge Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sexy and sophisticated lounge chair by style master T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb Furniture Company. This example is struct...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Upholstery
Ten Saber Leg Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ten Saber leg dining room chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb. Chairs are structurally sound and wood stain is all original. We believe these chairs were reuph...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut, Fabric
Bacherlo Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bacherlo Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This piece has been re-finished in a neutral light warm grey patina with white brush strokes. Clean design pull rings finished...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Bronze
Fabulous Pair of Club Accent Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Kensington, MD
An open walnut frame nestles a fully upholstered seat on these gracious chairs by Thomas Robbsjohn-Gibbings. The rounded frame is echoed in by the rounded shape of the backrest. Beau...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Upholstery
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Tall Five Drawer Dresser Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An incredibly well made Mid-Century Modern five drawer highboy dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Easy to move, the case floats on hidden castors. Although the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Carrara Marble Table Lamp with Brass Hardware
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern Carrara marble with brass hardware large table lamp designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, in vintage condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Cloud" Coffee Table for Widdicomb, US, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural "Cloud" coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, US 1950s. Wooden top with brass tapered legs. Signed.
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings was a furniture designer who be...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Brass
T.H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Rare Carved Tables- a Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of carved tables by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings For Widdicomb. John Stuart distribution labels intact and found on both tables. Refinished in...
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1950s Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Kneehole Desk in New Black Piano Lacquer Finish
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings kneehole or double pedestal desk in new black piano lacquer finish.
The desk is equipped with 3 drawers in each pedestal and a middle drawer mounted ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Lacquer
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chaise Lounge in Bouclé
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chaise lounge for Widdicomb. Upholstered in Bouclé with a walnut frame. The chaise lounge has a tufted seat and splayed rear l...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Bouclé, Walnut
Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brussels, BE
Coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis.
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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens Sideboard
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn -Gibbings for Saridis of Athens. This piece is completely unique to the market, and one of only a few casegoods avail...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Brass
Walnut Coffee Table Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
A walnut coffee table, model 3304 designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and manufactured by Widdicomb. Label to underside.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
Pair of Tripod End Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of round top, tripod base end tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, USA, 1953. Refinished in a dark chocolate brown.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Arm Chairs Produced by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon fabric. Newly upholstered with down cushion.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests in Walnut, 1950s 'Signed'
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bedside tables / chests in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950s (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extre...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Nickel
Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table with Planter
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb coffee table, in walnut and brass, with a planter.
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1960s American Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
Materials
Wood
Selection of Modern Headboards
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Headboards, circa 1950's. They are from top to bottom:
1) King Size Mahogany and Brass Headboard, designed by Edward Wormley for ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings Colosseum Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare walnut colosseum cocktail table accented with ivory lacquer. Recently refinished and repainted.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
T.H Robsjohn Gibbings Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Coffee walnut table for Widdicomb, 1960
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1960s American Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
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Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table, Model 1759
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1950s American Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
T.h. Robsjohn-gibbings furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Charles Hollis Jones, and Karl Springer. Prices for T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $125 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,000.
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