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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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Floor Lamp, 1965
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hamburg, PA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern floor lamp designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting Co. Featuring a minimalist, solid brass square stem rising from a cruciform base, topped w...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Carrara Marble and Brass Table Lamp
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s Carrara Marble and Brass Table Lamp by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Lighting Co. The lamp is in original vintage condition shows mirror were consistent with age. Wire an...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Large Marble Column Lamp, All Original Fittings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Large Marble Column Lamp with All Original Fittings, for Hansen Lighting. This rare and exquisite large marble column lam...
Marble, Brass
Pair of T H Robsjohn Gibbilngs marble lamps for Hansen lighting
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of marble lamps for Hansen, New York are in the original condition and work perfectly. Chosen from a Miami Estate. The hardware is intact and has the original Leviton ligh...
Marble, Brass
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Floor Lamp Hansen Lighting ca' 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings designed for Widdicomb floor lamp. Brass with original shade and finial. Model #213 in the Widdicomb catalog.
Brass
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Marble and Brass Lamps with Shades
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings marble and brass lamps with new silk shades. The pair have been completely restored - the marble has been polished, the stems are original vintage tha...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen New York Solid Brass Floor Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hanover, MA
Iconic floor lamp designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting of New York and produced by Metalarte, Barcelona. Solid brass square-bar cruciform base and stem. Switch on ...
Brass
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Brushed Nickel Tripod Floor Lamp with Parchment Shade
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting Co. Model 201-M Brushed Nickel Tripod Floor Lamp, Early 1950's. Featuring Brushed Nickel and Nickel Plate tripod legs, cylindrical clasp and ne...
Metal, Nickel
Unusual Floor Lamp By T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Hansen Ca' 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare floor lamp designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and manufactured by Hansen Lighting, NYC ca' 1950's. Brushed steel finish. Comes with brown 6ft long cord.
Steel
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Floor Lamp by Hansen
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful brass floor lamp designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen is classic Gibbings– understated, refined, exquisitely detailed and timeless. The cruciform base support...
Brass
Pair of Chrome X Base Floor Lamps by Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of chrome X base floor lamps with silk shades. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Square White Marble Base Gibbing Table Lamp for Hansen MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Carl Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Square White Marble Base Gibbing Table Lamp for Hansen MINT!
Marble
$1,700Sale Price|62% Off
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Table Lamp, White Marble, Brass
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen table lamp, white marble and brass. Small to medium scale table lamp in white and gray Carrara marble with brass two light cluster. The marble base measures 12 inches x 3.38 inches on each of the 4 sides. Photo 8 is from a 1950's Hansen...
Marble, Brass
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...
Chrome
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Lighting White Block Marble Table Lamp, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen White Italian Marble Table Lamp. Featuring a square block form in solid White Marble, faint Grey veining, detailed with a square (3W x 3D) Walnut ...
Marble, Metal, Brass
T.H. Robs John - Gibbings Marble Table Lamp for Hansen
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A squared marble based table lamp with great veining having brass upper detail and double sockets and pull chain switch . Topped with a woven lighter beige barrel shade giving the pi...
Marble, Brass
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen White Veined Black Block Marble Table Lamp
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Black Italian Marble Table Lamp. Featuring a square block form in solid Black Marble, White veining throughout, detailed with a square (3W x 3D) p...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Square Shape Modern Table Lamp MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Square Shape Modern Table Lamp MINT!
Marble
Rare Brass Floor Lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model #213 brass floor lamp designed by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Shade not included.
Brass
T.H. Robs-John Gibbings Floor Lamp
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
TH RobsJohn Gibbings Tripod Floor Lamp. Manufactured by Hansen Original surface to metal Diffuser marked Hansen
Steel
Pair of Chrome X Base Floor Lamps by Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Lighting
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish chrome floor lamps by renowned American designer T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Lighting Co. Newly rewired and new vanilla linen shades. In beautiful vintage condition. Each lamp takes three 75w max Edison light bulbs...
Chrome
Marble Block Lamp by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen
By Hansen, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Rectangular black marble table lamp with patinated brass hardware. Marble base height 16 inches.
Marble, Brass
$1,800Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Lucite and Chrome Column Lamp by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Hansen, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Lucite and Chrome Column Lamp, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen, circa 1960's. It is signed with the Hansen impressed mark on the diffuser. Price noted below includ...
Chrome
Large Majestic Table Lamp, All Original
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large, high kitsch, Angular acrylic table lamp by Majestic with original shade and original Lucite finial
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
T.H. Robs John - Gibbings Marble Table Lamp for Hansen
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A squared marble based table lamp with great veining having brass upper detail and double sockets and pull chain switch . Topped with a woven lighter beige barrel shade giving the pi...
Marble, Brass
$4,975 / set
H 29.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Patinated Bronze Table Lamps, Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co
By Hansen Lighting Co., Stewart Ross James
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural square hourglass-form bronze table lamps designed by Stewart Ross James for Hansen Lighting. Sold as a set of 2. The uniquely patinated bronze bases present with a richly ...
Bronze
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen New York Solid Brass Floor Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Metalarte Spain
Located in Hanover, MA
Iconic floor lamp designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting of New York and produced by Metalarte, Barcelona. Solid brass square-bar cruciform base and stem. Switch on ...
Brass
Monumental Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp, Italian work, circa 1965
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp Italian or French work, circa 1965-1970 A refined and architecturally balanced brass torchiere floor lamp composed of a slender co-lumn rising ...
Metal, Brass
A Large Brass Column Lamp
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large heavy brass Corinthian column lamp. This lamp has a classical and elegant neoclassical-inspired design. The column-style base and a fluted shaft and capital at the top rese...
Brass
$1,700Sale Price|62% Off
H 22.5 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Table Lamp, White Marble, Brass
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen table lamp, white marble and brass. Small to medium scale table lamp in white and gray Carrara marble with brass two light cluster. The marble base measures 12 inches x 3.38 inches on each of the 4 sides. Photo 8 is from a 1950's Hansen...
Marble, Brass
$4,080Sale Price|52% Off
H 55 in Dm 14.56 in
Brass Glass Floor Lamp Style Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1965
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp style Fontana Arte brass glass, Italy, circa 1965 Rare floor light comprised of brass, curved glass, Italy, 1965. Handmade from thr...
Brass
FINE VAUGHAN FLUTED COLUMN CANDELABRA TABLE LAMP WITH BRONZED FITTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Pillared Candle Table Lamp made by Vaughan RRP £1095 with a fluted column base and bronze...
Brass
$2,000
H 30 in W 4 in D 4 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Lighting White Block Marble Table Lamp, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen White Italian Marble Table Lamp. Featuring a square block form in solid White Marble, faint Grey veining, detailed with a square (3W x 3D) Walnut ...
Marble, Metal, Brass
$2,950
H 41 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Octagonal Marble Table Lamp T H Robsjohn Gibbings
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous octagonal marble table attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings by Hansen Lighting Co. 3 way switch which is on the brass stem, grey ribbed...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$12,100 / set
H 56 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
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...
Chrome
Sold
H 435.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Floor Lamp for Hansen Lighting New York Circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings floor lamp for Hansen Lighting New York. This beautiful, classic mid century modern floor lamp features a full brass frame construction. The base features a ...
Metal
TH Robsjohn Gibbings Marble Table Lamps
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of TH Robsjohn -Gibbings Marble Table Lamps. Manufacctured by the Hansen Lamp Company. Original brass lamp fittings and finials Attractive veining in Marble
Marble
Pair of Brass Robsjohn-Gibbings Floor Lamps
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. An elegant pair of Likno floor lamps by English designer T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen. Each features high quality solid brass construction with three arms - eac...
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting Marble Table Lamps, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Carrara marble T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting of NY table lamps. These lamps have the original fittings and working 3 way twisting switch. Measure 35" H to the t...
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Modern Tripod Plexi Table Lamp by T H Robsjohn Gibbings
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular design from that fabulous period by on of the premier designers, T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings. Tripod plexiglass shade table lamp in excellent vintage condition. Well preserv...
Brass
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Lamps For Hansen American 1960s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant and rare, not Calacatta marble, pair of octagonal marble lamps, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen, American, circa 1960s. Beautiful black Nero Marqunia marble, or...
Marble, Brass
Marble Table Lamp by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen
By Hansen, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Diego, CA
Marble table lamp by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen. Superb quality piece from one of the most refined designers from the mid-century. USA, 1950s. Measures 3.5" x 3.5" x 29.5" with ha...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Marble Lamps Vintage Originals
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Clean Lined Marble Lamps, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen, American, circa 1950s. These are vintage originals and retain their warm original patina to the brass...
Marble, Brass, Metal
Pair Marble & Brass Table Lamps by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen New York
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Troy, MI
Elegant pair of table lamps designed by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen 1950s Calcutta gold marble squared column bases with brass fittings and dual pull chain sockets Signed to diff...
Marble, Brass
Robbsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Lighting Marble and Brass Table lamp
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TH Robbsjohn-Gibbings Marble Table Lamp for Hansen Lighting. Marble base is 12" high and 3.5 square. Classic Lamp from Hansen Lighting!
Marble, Brass
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...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Brass Tripod Table Lamp by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen
By Hansen, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass tripod table lamp by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen. Superb quality piece from one of the most refined designers from the mid-century. New ...
Brass