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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs

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.

Find antique T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings coffee tables, dining tables, credenzas and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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 Chairs

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Walnut, Fabric

T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb midcentury walnut dining chairs - set of 6. Each armless chair measures: 22.25 wide x 20.75 deep x 33.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Ebonized T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Wmb Slipper Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These stunning classic WMB slipper chairs are a timeless and elegant design by T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings and were manufactured by Widdicomb in the 1950s. This versatile pair could be at ...
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20th Century American T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 6 dining chairs by noted mid century designer, Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb Furniture. The set includes 2 arm, and 4 armless chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classically elegant and beautifully proportioned T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced...
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1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Unusual Slipper Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb, circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare and unusual French style slipper chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in East Hampton, NY
Classic pair of slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1954. The frames are walnut and the chairs have been recently reupholstered in button tufted soft Yves Klein ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Open Armchairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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 Chairs

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Velvet, Maple

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 Chairs

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Upholstery

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 Chairs

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Upholstered Slipper Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
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Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Boucle Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
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Extraordinary Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Mid Century Ebonized Slipper Chairs in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attributed Neoclassical Style Klismos Settees, C. 1940s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Presenting a set of Neoclassical Style settees attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1940s. Fully restored, these elegant, unique pieces are reupholstered in luxurious aqua moh...
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T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Slipper Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
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Mid Century Classic Sculptural T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chair
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Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning heavy sculptural chair in near excellent condition.
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Vintage Klismos Chair by T H Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb, USA, 80s/90s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hastings, GB
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Pair of Sculptural T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chairs
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Located in Hudson, NY
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Chairs, a Pair
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Cincinnati, OH
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Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish Robsjohn Giggings design for Widdicomb Furniture lounge chair in original, untouched condition. Clean and ready to use as is, or reupholster to taste if you prefer a...
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Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chair
Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 26 in

T.h. Robsjohn-gibbings chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Michael Taylor, Planner Group, and Frank Gehry. Prices for T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $16,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,795.

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