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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Original T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Rectilinear Cabinet Credenza for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Rare cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Signed with label on drawer. The doors have a rectilineal design achieved by the use of thin triangular molding. Classic propor...
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Mid Century Credenza and Hutch
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Mid Century Credenza and Hutch This credenza with hutch measures: 69 wide x 17 deep x 69.5 inches high ...
Glass, Wood
Vintage T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mahogany Brass Ring China Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Mahogany Brass Drop R...
Brass
Pair of T-H Robsjohn-Gibbings Cabinets for Sarifdis of Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful pair of bleached walnut and gilt brass two-door cabinets by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens. Labelled.
Brass
Mid-Century Maple Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) two-door maple cabinet with brass ring-shaped door pulls resting on small concealed casters. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB MODERN) (Similar cabin...
Brass
1940s T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 2 Part Credenza and Glass Top Cabinet
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Monrovia, CA
This T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Is A Mahogany Bowed Front Credenza, With Tapered Sides, Sabered Legs, Glass Top Cabinet/Hutch, Brass/Bronze Pulls And Shelving Top And Bottom. This Gorgeous Mahogany Cabinet Has Ample Storage Both Top And Bottom And Has Excellent Glass Top Cabinet To Show Case Your Beautiful Ceramic Or Glass Pieces. This Is An Excellent Example Of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Curvature Design, Sturdy Gorgeous Saber Legged Credenza, See Through Glass Top Hutch...
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Sliding Door Cabinets by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large scale sliding door wardrobe cabinets designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Mahogany
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, this piece epitomizes timeless elegance and functionality. This is a classic and qu...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Rare Sideboard or Cabinet in Walnut, Rattan and Brass
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb rare 1950s sideboard or cabinet in rich deep walnut including central drawers with original circular woven rattan handles and brass end caps, cab...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing a...
Nickel
$15,500
H 32.25 in W 67.63 in D 21.88 in
Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sideboard, Rattan & Brass Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb sideboard or dresser. Completely restored cabinet to original color shown. Walnut cabinet with center drawers with rattan cir...
Brass
$5,800
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Black Lacquered Italian Credenza with Gold Leaf Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury black lacquered credenza with a sets of drawers and shelves, red lacquered inside. Gold leaf glass top.
Wood, Lacquer
$15,000
H 51.25 in W 69.25 in D 8.25 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase or display cabinet By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, "Colosseum" Collection USA, 1950s Beautiful sculpted wal...
Glass, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Walnut
$4,700
H 29.75 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful minimalist dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features waterfall edges, book matched walnut, and great edge details. The top drawers have partitions ...
Walnut
$9,750 / set
H 33 in W 26 in D 20.25 in
Vintage MCM Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your home with this stunning pair of American-style Vintage Mid-Century Modern Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers. Exemplifying Robsjohn-Gibbings' signature cle...
Metal
Midcentury Walnut Dresser, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury walnut dresser, featuring six deep drawers and spear-shaped carved walnut pulls with nickel-tipped ends. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for The Widdicomb Furniture...
Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 68.25 wide x 16.5 deep x 32 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Credenza has Heavy Finish Wear ...
Walnut
Extraordinary T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest, Widdicomb-1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning 3-drawer chest by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. With its minimalist case, brass legs and cane-wrapped pulls this design has become an icon of mid century modern design...
Brass
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
H 30 in W 68 in D 21.5 in
Wonderful Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful blonde maple 6 drawer dresser credenza or sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use. Has 6 solid oak drawers w...
Maple
$4,000
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
1960s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Three Drawers Mahogany Dresser Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern three drawers mahogany dresser chest. This chest looks striking and magnificent with rich deep mahogany and six brass ring drawer pulls, the...
Brass
Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1957 Desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel finish (walnut). Offers a bank of divided storage at left, the lowest of which is file size; a pull out writ...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Thin-Line Walnut Dresser, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An exceptional T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Thin-Line dresser from the 1950s, showcasing the designer’s refined approach to American modernism. Crafted in richly figured walnut, the dresse...
Walnut
Clean Lined Modern Credenza by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Modern Credenza, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. It is a versatile size and could be used as a credenza, dresser, media cabinet, bar, or c...
Wood
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H 43 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings American Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Sliding Door
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern mahogany cabinet with two sliding doors with inset brass ring door pulls, which slide open to reveal a multi-compartment interior with pull out drawers, r...
Brass
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H 35 in W 31 in D 21 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut, USA 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut, USA 1950s A chic mid-century modern cabinet designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb in th...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Walnut
Sold
H 32.75 in W 54 in D 20.38 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This is a classic and quite substantial. We have expertly black lacquered. Pulls are solid brass and have been poli...
Brass
Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully simple bleached walnut cabinet designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
Three Door Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This mahogany cabinet was designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Three doors conceal six spacious drawers and, on the right, open storage with two adjustable shelfs. Maker...
Wood, Mahogany
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H 43 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings American Lacquered Walnut Sliding Door Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern mahogany cabinet with two sliding doors with inset brass ring door pulls, which slide open to reveal a multi-compartment interior with pull out drawers, r...
Metal, Brass
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H 23.25 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Cabinets by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Circa 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern side cabinets by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Walnut with cane wrapped handles and brass legs. Circa 1950.
Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings Rectilinear Cabinet Credenza for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome cabinet by T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdocomb. Signed with label on drawer. The doors have a rectilineal designs archived by the use of a thin triangular molding. Classic p...
Wood
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H 32 in W 67.75 in D 21 in
20th Century American Walnut Chest of Drawers, Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern American chest, commode with six large drawers and round, long pulls made of hand carved bleached Walnut, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings...
Metal, Brass
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H 32.25 in W 67.75 in D 21.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sideboard or Cabinet in Walnut, Rattan and Brass
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb rare 1950s sideboard or cabinet in rich deep walnut including central drawers with original circular woven rattan handles and brass end caps, cab...
Brass
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H 34.5 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Three Drawer Chests with Caned Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of restored three drawer chests by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings, manufactured by Widdicomb, circa 1950s. Brass legs and hardware, caned handles. The scale allows these to have many u...
Walnut
T.H. Robs-John Gibbings Dresser Chest for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large dresser chest in a medium walnut finish with two sliding doors having brass finger pulls and runners , to the left side four small upper drawers and three lower drawers two h...
Mahogany
Widdicomb Dresser Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large dresser chest with plenty of useful storage having two sliding doors and brass finger pulls, the left side has six smaller upper drawers and three lower drawers two with divi...
Mahogany