$2,995 / set
H 27 in W 29 in D 28 in
Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Style Faux Bamboo Wood & Salmon Lounge Chairs 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These fantastic lounge chairs are in the Stye Of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, made in the US around the
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Print of a Fountain on Java by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
East-Indies.) by M.T.H. Perelaer, published in Leiden, circa 1888.
Paper
$142
H 9.53 in W 12.41 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of a Cemetery in Buitenzorg by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Parliament in the Dutch East-Indies.) by M.T.H. Perelaer, published in Leiden, circa 1888.
Paper
$9,950 / set
H 40.25 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tufted High Back & Ebonized Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
Displaying lovely lines with the high backs high and offering great versatility. This use of material in combination with the curved frame refers strongly to be by the celebrated Ame...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Print of an Opium Den 'Java' by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Dutch Parliament in the Dutch East-Indies.) by M.T.H. Perelaer, published in Leiden, circa 1888.
Paper
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 24 in D 20 in
Sleek Mid-Century Modern T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Armchair Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Masculine and sleek walnut Mid-Century Modern armchair by Robsjohn Gibbings with new white duck upholstered seat.
Walnut
$650
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
T.H. Harlev Farstrup Mid Century Danish Modern Teak A-Frame Dining Side Chair
By Farstrup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage T.H. Harlev for Farstrup Mid Century Danish Modern Teak A-Frame Dining Side Chair. Item
Teak
$1,495
H 26 in W 18 in D 14 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century Modern Pickled Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency single-drawer nightstand By T.H
Brass
$14,248 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs for Widdicomb a Pair in walnut USA, 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of American midcentury lounge / armchairs with velvet red fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions and a walnut frame, made in the USA for WIDDICOMB Furniture around 1950 ...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,850 / set
H 25.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Embossed Leather Greek Key End Tables Neoclassical Robsjohn Gibbings Style Deco
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Embossed Leather Top End Tables, in the style of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings, unsigned
Wood, Leather
$595
H 24 in W 18 in D 33.5 in
Mid Century Modern V-Leg T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mahogany Step Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern V-Leg T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mahogany Step Side Table. Item
Mahogany
Weiman Mid Century Modern Coffee Table, Gibbings Style
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Weiman Mid Century Modern Coffee Table, original finish.
Wood
$4,800
H 23.25 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table in Walnut, Brass and Cane, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Step into the charm of Mid-Century Modern elegance with this exquisite side cabinet by T.H
Brass
$7,800
H 32.25 in W 25.5 in D 33.25 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
to well-figured walnut frame British-born designer, interior decorator and author T.H. Robsjohn
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Woven Leather Mahogany Dining Armchairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six Mid-Century Modern dining armchairs, are in the style of designer T.H. Robsjohn
Leather, Mahogany
$142
H 9.53 in W 12.41 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of a Warung with Native People by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Parliament in the Dutch East-Indies.) by M.T.H. Perelaer, published in Leiden, circa 1888.
Paper
Vintage Chaise-Lounge in the Robsjohn Gibbings Manner
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chaise-Lounge in the Robsjohn Gibbings Manner
Bouclé, Hardwood
Pair of Pony Hide Arm Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los angeles, CA
A pair of mid-century armchairs upholstered in pony hide, with sculptural solid wood frames and gently tapered legs. The seats and backs feature naturally varied hide patterning, giv...
Hide, Wood
Robsjohn-Gibbings Dining Chairs in Donghia Upholstery
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
32"H x 23"W x 21.5"D Side chairs are 32"H x 19"W x 21"D Seat height is 18.5"
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of armchairs by Terence Harold Robsjohn -Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie paire de fauteuils en noyer et Textile par Terence Harold Robsjohn Gibbings pour widicomb vers 1960
Velvet, Walnut
$10,800
H 17 in W 47 in D 32.75 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table with a Fascinating Noguchi Connection Designed by
Glass, Mahogany
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Cherry King Headboard
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Cherry King Headboard This headboard measures: 80 wide x 3.5 deep x 36 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
Cherry
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Klismos Leg Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut klismos leg coffee table or cocktail table designed by T.H. Robsjohn
Walnut
$2,959
H 17.25 in W 54 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Kidney Shaped Glass with Minimalist Walnut Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Kidney Shaped Glass Cocktail Table. Sculpted tapered walnut legs connected on only two ends creating a simple triangular base for the kidney sh...
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Mahogany and Brass Coffee Table, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
A refined example of mid-century design, this vintage coffee table is in the style of T.H. Robsjohn
Brass
$8,450 / set
H 33 in W 25 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Slipper Chairs Attributed Robsjohn-Gibbings C.1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of mid century chairs attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Impeccably restored in a rich
Mohair, Maple
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Tile Top Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings style mid century tile top side table This table measures: 17.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
Ceramic, Wood
Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3 Each chair measures: 22.5 wide x 20 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches All pieces of furnitu...
Upholstery, Wood
Klismos Style Cocktail Table With Woven Rope Top
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made and very solid feeling Glass Top Klismos Cocktail Table with Rope Top. The Classic Robsjohn Gibbings Bench design re-interpreted as a Table with Grid Woven Rope Top having...
Rope, Glass, Wood
$4,080
H 36.75 in W 21.25 in D 22.75 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Zebra Print Dining Chairs - A Set of 7
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
has a brown-painted frame. While the whole set has a zebra-patterned upholstery, they vary in
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Side Table Attributed to Th Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Trenton, NJ
This bleached mahogany side table by Robsjohn-Gibbings brings mid-century refinement into any living space. Its distinctive lines and sculptural silhouette make it a standout piece w...
Wood
Painted Bench in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Painted bench in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Has a white painted, solid walnut frame with
Fabric, Wood
$5,096
H 43.25 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings, the chest has the "Widdicomb Modern Original" label in the top right drawer. Two sliding
Brass
$1,250
H 23.25 in W 18 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Two Tiered End Table with Drawer and Brass Ring Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
brass ring pull. Shown in original blonde finish, shows wear. Can be refinished for additional cost. T.H
Mahogany
Boomerang Shaped Cork Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Modern style boomerang shaped cork coffee table with brass legs made in the style of Paul Frankl or Robsjohn Gibbings.
Cork
1950s Wood Framed Wall Mirror Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Wood Framed Wall Mirror by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Lines designed for Widdicomb
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Gilt Palm Tree Cocktail Table After Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Classic Hollywood Regency design by Robsjohn Gibbings here interpreted with double gilt Palm motifs in a much larger size with a sophisticated mottled Autumn tone painted finish....
Wood
Magnificent Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Loveseat Settee Eaglesham Paisley
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent vintage faux bamboo loveseat in Eaglesham paisley fabric, measures approx. 55” wide x 33” tall x 22” deep. The comfortable down filled cushion sits approx. 19.5” from the...
Upholstery, Walnut
$14,225
H 33.08 in W 57.88 in D 25.6 in
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Designer A Master of Design Inspired by Antiquity T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, one of the most influential
Brass
TH Robsjohn- Gibbings Carved Palm Frond Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bleached Mahogany carved Palm Frond Table Designed by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings Manufactured by Widdicomb Original Finish Manufacturers Water Decal
Mahogany, Walnut
$3,200
H 30 in W 80 in D 33 in
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
Walnut
McCobb / Gibbings style Mid Century Brass / Mahogany Floor Lamp
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
with a beige linen barrel lamp shade created in the manner of T.H Robsjohn - Gibbings . This floor lamp
Brass
Mid Century Modern Custom Made Tesselated Travertine Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful simple and elegant. Architecturally styled in its length [75 in.] with a Quilted Herringbone design in the limestone Marble top. Marble top is framed in Bronze. Turned Legs...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned for assimilating
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Mid Century Sofa Daybeds
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
offered as a pair. Total H 30.5 x Seat H 16 x W 78 x D 32 inches.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$3,750 / set
H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Ebonized Slipper Chairs in the Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Mid Century Ebonized Slipper Chairs are crafted in the iconic style of Robsjohn-Gibbings. The ebonized finish adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Its slee...
Wood
$5,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 28 in D 32 in
Sexy Pair Robsjohn Gibbings Style Tufted back Slipper Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sexy pair of Robsjohn Gibbings style tufted back slipper chairs. We love the look of the sleek tufted spoon backs resting on the well crafted ebonized frames-very sophisticated! They...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,500
H 32.75 in W 56.13 in D 20.25 in
Vintage 1940's Sideboard Chest ( Dresser Cabinet ) / Dorothy Draper
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940's Sideboard Chest ( Dresser Cabinet ) by Rockford Furniture Company. Cabinet will require restoration as there has been loss to veneer (especially to one side) Manner...
Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker End Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Klismos leg end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker, American, circa 1960s
Wood, Mahogany
$2,493 / item
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
, handmade lacquered and wax finished. Upholstery: black velvet - capitonnè /buttons seat - handmade H of
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Mid-Century Trestle Base Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern dining table with 'X' style trestle base. Simple and handsome design with two 12" leaves that extend the table to seven feet. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Maple
$6,400
H 32 in W 40 in D 20 in
Lift Top Two Tone Elegant X Shape Base Serving Cart Table on Wheels MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lift Top Two Tone Elegant X Shape Base Serving Cart Table on Wheels MINT
Brass
TH Robsjohn- Gibbings Magazine Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings Magazine Table A large and useful design Older refinish job
Mahogany
Exposed Sculptural Legs Nine Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern deep brown walnut exposed sculpted legs dresser credenza. Nine drawers concealed
Walnut
$2,493 / item
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
: leather capitonnè / buttons finishing - handmade Dimensions: H of backrest 90 cm x legs maximum W 50 cm
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
$433
H 21.07 in W 28.75 in D 1.97 in
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame Signed By T.H Skovgaard From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting with motif of a fisherman's wife hanging things to dry. In the background is a small house with a shed next to it, and the coast can be seen behind the house. In the for...
Canvas
Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robsjohn-Gibbings by Saridis Klismos side chairs.
Muslin, Walnut
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.