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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
Large Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser Secretary w Bookcase
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern Robsjohn Gibbings walnut multifunction cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chest in Two-Tone Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern four-drawer high chest was realized by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Company, circa 1950. Robsjohn-Gibbings represents one of the premie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Pair of White Lacquer Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers Bachelor Chests Brass Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests dressers cabinets designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Heavy solid brass ring drawer pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of dressers / chests / storage cabinets designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the John Widdicomb Company, 1950s. The mahogany cases have been expertly refinished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid-Century Gray Painted Wooden
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) gray painted wooden three-drawer chest with beveled drawer fronts. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar Cabinets: DUF0140A, DUF0140C) C...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a curved foliate-shaped metal drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century American Modern Bleached Walnut
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American Modern bleached walnut chests with four drawers, each with two square patinated brass drawer pulls, resting on taped triangular legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBB...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid-Century Stained Maple
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) dark stained maple wooden three-drawer chest with beveled drawer fronts. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar Cabinets: DUF0140A, DUF014...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage MCM Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Both have original la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Walnut

Elegant Modern Chest Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950's. It has been refinished in a deep brown lacquer and the silver plated metal handles have...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Chest of Drawers with Silver Plate Accents 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant chest of drawers model no 5003 in walnut with spear pulls with tips in polished silver plate by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (Label in drawer reads, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Plate

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Commodes
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut bedside tables / commodes with an open lower compartment and an upper single drawer. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB FURNITURE CO.)(PRICED A...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This chest is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Six Drawer High Boy Gentleman's Chest by Robsjohn, Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Impressive six drawer high boy chest designed by T H Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, ca 1950's. The drawers each feature a dowel form pull which runs across it's front. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a brass ring drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sophisticated tailored design in this pair of three drawer chests designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Each piece features three deep dovetailed drawers and horizontal ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.75 high All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a circular metal drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (WIDDICOMB MOD...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated tailored design three drawer chest designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb circa 1950/1960’s. The dresser features three deep drawers, each having a dowel form pull, and a picture frame molding cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Chest, Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Brass-Mounted Walnut and Cane Chest, Nightstand or Dresser Highly sought after American mid-century modern walnut three-drawer chest of dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of mid-century three-drawer bedside tables / chests in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Beveled drawer fronts with brass ring pulls, dovetail joinery, an...
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20th Century American Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear Shaped Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear-Shaped Handles Offered for sale is a T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Company tall five-drawer walnut c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Fuirniture Co. dresser or chest of drawers in dark stained walnut with four circular woven rattan handles and brass end caps ending on tapering b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950) nightstand in walnut, comprised of a single recessed top drawer, a lower shelf, and tapered round nose edge detail to the frame. (T.H. ROBSJO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Six Drawer Teak Chest/Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great six drawer double dresser/credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture in teak. The chest features two banks of three drawers, including dividers in a co...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Cane, Brass and Lacquered Wood Chest by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York City, NY
Minimal design with thoughtful detailing. The brass on the legs and handles is beautifully patinated and the cane encasing the handles is tightly woven and in excellent condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a circular metal drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (WIDDICOMB MOD...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb MCM 4 Drawer Walnut Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn gibbings for widdicomb mid century 4 drawer walnut cane and brass highboy dresser. This highboy dresser measures: 34.5 wide x 21.25 deep x 40.75 inches high. All piece...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Six Drawer Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut six-drawer chest of drawers with rattan-wrapped dowel drawer pulls and four tapered brass legs with circular brass feet. (T.H. Robsjohn-gibbings f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 3 drawers bachelor chest dresser mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Louver Front Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dark stained walnut chest / nightstand with a louver-style front concealing two small drawer and 3 larger drawers below. (T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb). ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Designed Tall Chest, by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed tall chest, fitted with five concealed long drawers by manufactured by Widdicomb furniture company. A sleek iconic work, ready to place. Beautiful c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Chest of Drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chest of drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950 Three drawer bedside tables with heavy brass pulls Walnut ebonized Label in drawers Supported by casters for easy moving Newly restored. Available to view in situ in our Miami gallery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 6-drawer cabinet in beautiful original finish dark walnut, with brass legs, and raffia cane wrapped handles. Signed with cloth Widdicomb ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cane, Walnut

TH Robsjohn Gibbings Chest for Widdicomb in Mahogany Cane Handles & Brass Legs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
1950s Widdicomb Cabinet designed by TH Robsjohn Gibbings and fully restored in a deep espresso stain with a satin lacquer finish over the original mahogany. All of the solid brass ha...
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Mid-20th Century American T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mahogany Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed this handsome mahogany cabinet for the Widdicomb Furniture Company. The solidly built case has three roomy center drawers with linear wooden pulls and additional shelving behind doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

T.h. Robsjohn-gibbings commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by George Nelson, American of Martinsville, and Herman Miller. Prices for T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,250.

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