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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

British, 1905-1976

British-born designer, interior decorator and author T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905–76) 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, he had moved to New York and set up a showroom on Madison Avenue for his modern reinterpretations of classic 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 styled 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
Dealer: Century Design Ltd.
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Elegant Slipper Chair Walnut Frame
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful design by T. H Robsjohn-Gibbings in original finish, with older silk upholstery. Elegant splayed legs on walnut frame, original finish shows minor scuffs. Upholstery shows stains, needs to be updated. From one owner estate, no label, home filled with other Gibbings pieces. This one recently sold...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Nightstands with 22K Gold Porcelain Knobs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant and not often seen T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings nightstands for Widdicomb, dated 1955, label, walnut with original finish on splayed legs drawers having 22-carat gold porcelain handles. Light wear to gold, on tips of knobs. Light restoration / touch up prior to shipping. From one owner estate. Pair shown recently sold...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Walnut, Porcelain

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Curved Back Walnut Dining Chair, Desk Chair Faux Leopard
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings bleeched walnut frame curved back with slats, dining chair or could be used as a desk chair. Original finish to frame, shows some wear. older faux leopard prin...
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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 Dresser with 22k Gold Porcelain Hardware
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and very elegant Mid Century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 6 drawer walnut dresser, subtle serpentine form front with splayed legs, custom 22-carat gold porcelain hardwa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Porcelain, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos ‘Klini’ Chaise Lounge Model nr. 11
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, ‘Klini’ chaise lounge model nr. 11, Greek walnut, leather thong, fabric, designed 1961. An ancient Greek inspired daybed by the ...
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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed is a single classic slat back dining chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Shown in original finish, but includes refinishing in color shown or dark espresso, custom ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohns-Gibbings for Widdicomb Full Size Headboard with Walnut Veneer
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohns-Gibbings for Widdicomb full size headboard with book matched walnut. It seems to have been refinished at some point. Shows minor wear. Mounting hardware at 51.25" on c...
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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 for Widdicomb Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb four drawer chests with dowel handles. Shown in original finish, price includes refinishing as shown, or custom color options available. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lounge chairs. Walnut frames with original upholstery, note that attached seat cushion is thicker and proper tufting and buttons ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Club Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb highback club chairs with dark walnut base, tapered conical, angled legs. Only one chair has been upholstered.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb dowel edge coffee table with tapered legs. Can be refinished in a dark espresso. Price includes refinishing
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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 Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb nightstand or end table with horizontal dowel handle and single drawer on bottom. Original restored finish, can be refinished in a dark espresso ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Settees for Widdicomb in Dark Expresso, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century pair of settees with wrap around walnet dowel frames in dark expresso, designed by T.H. Robjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in the early 1950s. Frames have been refinished, ol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb side table with splayed legs and cross stretchers. Walnut in dark brown finish. Model number 3335.
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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 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

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings End Table with Splayed Legs - Ebony Finish
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century table with elegantly splayed legs designed by Terrance Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Has bee refinished in dark espresso / ebony finish. Label
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Baker, circa 1961
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of coffee or end tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Baker. Model number #742, labeled Size – 24” x 24” x 18” H. Condition: Original – solid frames, no chipped veneer, some ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather woven seats. This chairs was part of the collection he designed for Saridis of Ath...
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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

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H 32.25 in. W 67.63 in. D 21.88 in.
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings furniture for sale on 1stDibs

Robsjohn-Gibbings furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. In our T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings collection, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 436 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 0 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings were created in North America during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. If you are looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Adrian Pearsall, Paul Frankl and Harvey Probber. Prices for T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings furniture may vary depending upon size, time period and other attributes. 1stDibs's price starts at $125 and tops out at $125,000, while pieces like these can sell for $5,225 on average.

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