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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$7,850 / set
Pair of Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be compl...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned f...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
Unusual T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Paddle Armchairs Widdicomb ca' 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual paddle arm chairs by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, ca' 1950's. Made of solid maple with walnut arms. Newly reupholstered.
Maple
$3,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sleek Lined Armchairs for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of expertly restored sleek lined arm chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Holland & Sherry wool upholstery in a grey and white very small checker board patt...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$11,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs in Romo Fabric for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s iconic walnut Lounge Chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and made by Widdicomb newly professionally refinished and reupholstered in designer Romo fabric...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings For Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century Hollywood Regency armchair was designed by English born designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The chair features an eleg...
Fabric, Walnut
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
Pair of Widdicomb Armchairs Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Widdicomb armchairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings (1905-1976) from America circa 1950. Each chair is solid mahogany with a removable seat. Newly upholstered and refin...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-Century Armchair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings with Floral Upholstery
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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....
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
of classic Robsjohn-Gibbings design with its iconic profile featuring a framed upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by open work arms; all raised on subtly flared supp...
Walnut
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 ...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Purple Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Walnut & Leather
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and black leather upholstery with a button tufted back, resting on four slightly curved and tapered walnut legs. (T....
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Leather
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut and Blue Vinyl Dining Armchair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century dining armchair with a shaped walnut frame and bright blue vinyl upholstered seat and back cushions, resting on four angled dowel legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS F...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Open Armchairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings maple framed open armchairs with new dark chocolate wool upholstery.
Velvet, Maple
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut and Blue Upholstery Bergere Armchairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century Modern bergere armchairs with walnut frames, upholstered in a blue / teal textured fabric, resting on four tapered walnut legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS)(PRICED AS...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Lounge Armchair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Orange & Walnut
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...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs, Model 1720
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lounge chairs of ebonized walnut- Model 1720. Circa 1955.
Walnut
Pair of Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of his and hers chairs feature upholstered seats with simple yet shapely black lacquer frames. Exquisite modern design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings makes a striking imp...
Upholstery, Wood
$14,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 22 in D 17 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Armchairs Set of Eight, Widdicomb, 1959
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
An extraordinary set of eight of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sculptural walnut armchairs for Widdicomb originally purchased in 1959. The chairs are in excellent condition newly upholster...
Leather, Walnut
$5,400 / set
H 33 in W 23 in D 21 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Set of Six Dining Chairs for Widdicomb, circa 1952
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings set of six walnut spindle back dining chairs for Widdicomb, circa 1952. The chairs are in excellent condition with original upholstery.
Walnut
$2,200
H 27 in W 28 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Arm Chair in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sexy sculptural lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960's. It features the original floral fabric on the back rest but the seat cushion was redone at some point. Solid...
Wood, Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm lounge chairs Offered is a beautifully pair of original lounge chairs by Cintique. They are all original and feature the original green ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Spindle Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking mid-century modern walnut lounge chair, crafted in the United States during the 1950s, captures the effortless balance between sculptural design and everyday comfort th...
Fabric, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bench
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Middlesex, NJ
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bench
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 28 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Lounge Chairs in Emerald Velvet, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Set of vintage lounge chairs in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, featuring a fully restored walnut base with elegant saber-style back legs. Expertly reupholstered in luxurious em...
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair with Spindle Back, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking mid-century modern lounge chair showcases the timeless balance of sculptural form and functional comfort that defines the best of 1950s–1960s design. Crafted with a sol...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,360
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 'Model 1601' Lounge Chair for Widdicomb, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb in the mid 1950s in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This uncommon chair features a beautifully sculpted f...
Velvet, Walnut
$12,595 / set
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 34 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather and Ebonized Wood Slipper Chairs for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather & Ebonized Wood Slipper Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb, a vintage gem exuding timeless grace. Crafted in the 1950s in the United States, t...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of lounge chairs share many characteristics with the designs of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Frames of bleached mahogany have tapered and subtly curved legs and cane in...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,850 / set
H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in
Pair WWZ Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Walnut Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of classic WWZ Lounge Chairs by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb with sculpted solid black walnut frames. Circa 1950s. Originally marketed as a "chair of comfort and quiet ele...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautifully restored walnut armchairs with velvet upholstery. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbins High Back Club Chairs for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, club chairs, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s. This lovely set of club chairs feature a dark walnut bas...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be compl...
Upholstery, Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Armchair 1950's
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish style arm chair by T.H. Robsjohn. for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. The chair features the classic Robsjohn exposed frame constructed of gracefully sculpted round wood elem...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Frame Lounge / Armchairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century lounge / armchairs with textured beige fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions and a walnut frame, resting on four gently curved and tapered walnu...
Fabric
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and off-white fabric armchairs or side chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches)...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Armchair & Ottoman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Robsjohn Gibbings armchair and ottoman for Widdicomb. This fabulous lounge chair boasts an extraordinary silhouette, and a beautiful color combination. This armchair and ottoman co...
Fabric
Pair of Classic Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic armchairs by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings fro Widdicomb, ca' 1950's. Open walnut frames, reupholstered.
Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 31.89 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Armchairs in White Bouclè and Wood, Label
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Milano, IT
Two elegant lounge chairs that are a classic example of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design, of 1950's. New upholstered cushions provide excellent seating comfort. Gibbings creates with t...
Bouclé, Wood
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H 33.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Striped Upholstered Walnut Dining
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century dining armchairs with beige and gold striped fabric upholstery and a walnut frame with thin delicate arms, and curved slat backs, resting on four tapered legs. (T...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Beige Walnut Frame Lounge / Armchair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century lounge / armchairs with textured beige fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions and a walnut frame, resting on four gently curved and tapered walnu...
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Ebonized Armchair by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Portland, OR
Classic wood-framed armchair by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings. Understated and elegant; this chair is beautiful from any angle. Recently restored including new black lacquer (satin finish)...
Mohair, Hardwood, Lacquer