T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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
1950s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chair in New White Fabric
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Walnut Lounge Chair, Model WWZ, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture circa 1955. The elegant design features a frame of solid walnut (seemingly ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric, Foam, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design lounge chairs for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Newly refinished walnut bull nose frames on polished brass telescoping legs. New light silver Mah...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Brass
Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. The custom cane back is a modification to the design. This large set of rare examples is unique on the World market...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Cane, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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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Breathtaking Restored Set of 14 of Klismos Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. This large set of rare examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Klismos dining chairs...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Walnut
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Mahogany & Black Button Tufted Bench, 1950's
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb bleached mahogany bench with tufted black vinyl surface. Featuring a sturdy rectangular braced, solid Mahogany frame, button tufted, finished in impressed, patterned faux black leather. Coffee table with tray...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Highback Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Highback Lounge Chair
This lounge chair measures: 26.25 wide x 32 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Robsjohn-Gibbings Dining Chairs in Donghia Upholstery
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking set of eight dining chairs designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb perfectly restored and upholstered in a Donghia fabric. Subtle sophistication and timeless sty...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Modern Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Lounge Chair, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. This piece is currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted in the listing includ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Very Rare T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Side Chairs Wood & Nickel & Upholstery
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings in the 1960s, these chairs were part of a long-running partnership with Widdicomb. Of the many successful pieces they made, these are among the rar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Brass, Nickel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of six dining chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Two armchairs and four sides. A matching dining table is also available. Upholstery is original ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Wood
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladderback & Woven Rattan Seat Arm
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century armchairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb. These chairs have light wooden frames, checkered rattan cane webbing seats, and ladder backs, resting on ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Rattan, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Blue Leather Slipper Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century slipper chair with a square walnut frame, upholstered in powder blue leather with a button-tufted seat cushion, resting on four gently curved and tapered legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB FURNITURE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Striped Orange Upholstered Walnut Dining
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century dining side chair with horizontally striped multi-tonal orange upholstery and a walnut frame with a curved slat back, resting on four tapered legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBING...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Highback Lounge Chairs - Pair 1
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Highback Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 27.25 wide x 24.75 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches
All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Rare & Important #1705 Lounge Chair in Birch Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lynn, MA
Important and extremely rare original T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings designed #1705 lounge chair in birch for Widdicomb. Distinct sculpted winged arms. The chair model is featured in the Hou...
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20th Century American Other T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Birch
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Purple Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and purple vinyl upholstery with a button-tufted back, resting on four slightly curved and tapered walnut legs. (T.H...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Lounge Chair T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Highback Lounge chair. Sloping slingback style with button tufted back. Gondola style legs in a lacquer finish.
Curbside to NYC/Phill...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Beige Fabric & Walnut Slipper Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century slipper / side chair with a walnut frame, square profile, and beige fabric upholstery, resting on four slightly tapered dowel legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric
Set of 8 T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 American Mid-Century dining side chairs with light wooden frames, woven rattan seats, and ladder backs, resting on four dowel legs with stretchers. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS F...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Wood, Rattan
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Orange Velour and Walnut Slipper Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century slipper / side chair with a walnut frame, square profile, and orange velour upholstery, resting on four slightly tapered dowel legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1954 for Widdicomb lounge chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Classic and comfortable, deep seated club chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb originally purchased in 1954.
Elegant midcentury lounge chairs with espresso lacquered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 'French' Walnut and Floral Upholstered
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 'French' lounge / armchair with a shaped walnut frame, square back, and multi-colored floral back and seat upholstery, resting on four gently curved walnut legs....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, side chair by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb features a walnut, ladder back frame with upholstered seat in mocha tweed. A great mid century modern chair for...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings / Widdicomb Beige Fabric Upholstered Walnut Slipper
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century slipper / side chair with beige fabric upholstery and a walnut frame resting on four gently curved and tapered legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB)(Similar pieces...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Sexy Mid Century chairs design by TH Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy pair of side chairs design by the iconic Robsjohn Gibbings, the patina is much nicer in person
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Set of 3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Green Seat Dining Chai
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Mid-Century dining side chairs consisting of two armchairs and one side chair with light wooden frames, woven green fabric seats, and ladder b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb High Back Orange Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with a high back and bright orange fabric upholstery, resting on a walnut base with four short tapered dowel legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WI...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
As Found Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Footstool or Ottoman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Long stored in my warehouse selling "as is " thinking someone out there has a chair this will work with .
Clearly needs to be refinished and upholstered.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chair and Ottoman for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chair and ottoman for Widdicomb Furniture. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) produced and understated a line of mode...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings / Widdicomb Tan Fabric Upholstered Walnut Slipper
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century slipper / side chair with textured tan fabric upholstery and a walnut frame resting on four gently curved and tapered legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBI...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Round Vintage Ottoman by T.H. Robjohns-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Miami, FL
This simple yet distinguished designed round ottoman by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings with turned wood feet, has been reupholstered in a neutral cotton fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Cotton, Wood
Set 4 Gibbings Widdicomb Dining Chairs New Alcantera Faux Suede Upholstery MINT!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Gibbings Widdicomb Dining Chairs New Alcantera Faux Suede Upholstery MINT!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Ultrasuede, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Webbing, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, webbing and green mohair fabric lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Reupholstered in br...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, United States, c. 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, United States, c. 1950.
These handsome armchairs consist of solid wood frames, spindle backs, upholstered seats and armrests, and a sin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
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Upholstery
T.h. Robsjohn-gibbings seating for sale on 1stDibs.
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by George Nelson, Harvey Probber, and Charles Eames. Prices for T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $120,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,998.
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