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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Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Bleached Mahogany Dropside Console Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Dropside Console Table This table measures: 35.75 wide x 17 deep x 30 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inche...
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Flip-Top Convertible Console Table for Widdicomb 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This console table has a deep espresso-finished mahogany top that sits upon four slender and graceful solid brass legs. It was designed in 1953 for Widdicomb Furniture by TH Robsjohn...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Colosseum Walnut Console Table Model #3360 for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare Colosseum Console table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Cataloged as Model 3360 in Walnut. Striking grains. Labeled unde...
Walnut
$690
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
1950s Side Table Model 3361 by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in walnut
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Victoria, BC
This side table, model 3361, was designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in 1957, produced by the John Widdicomb Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The piece reflects Robsjohn-Gibbings’ ...
Walnut
$25,347
H 29.25 in W 68 in D 40 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Constellation Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Constellation Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 68 wide x 40 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair cleara...
Walnut
Mid Century Dining Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light wear consistent with age. Specifically, an inconsequential veneer flaw at the corner, and light cosmetic wear - please see images. The table opens to accept a large ( 20 in W ) leaf ) extending the width from 72 to 92 inches. This listing is for the dining table only.
Ash
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Marble Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Marble Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 54 wide x 24 deep x 14 inches hi...
Marble
$18,000
H 30.25 in W 60.5 in D 60.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Dining Table 1956
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Dining Table, 1956 United Kingdom / USA Elegant octagonal dining table designed by Robsjohn-Gibbing...
Walnut
$3,500
H 22 in W 29.75 in D 29.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1781 Two-Tier Lamp Table, 1953
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1781 Two-Tier Lamp Table, 1953 A two-tier table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Company, model 1781, produced i...
Mahogany
$7,195
H 28.75 in W 48 in D 48 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves This table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25...
Walnut
Widdicomb Sabre Leg Dining Table Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Widdicomb Sabre Leg Dining Table. Custom Oval Black Lacquered Ash top. Factory finish legs
Ash, Walnut
$2,185Sale Price|42% Off
H 21.5 in W 48 in D 33 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1761 Coffee Table, 1953, Signed
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular Model 1761 coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb has beautiful walnut grain and was just refinished - gorgeous and ready for immediate use. Signed und...
Walnut
$7,800
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 40 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Extending Dining Table in Walnut for Widdicomb, 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Camden, ME
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining table with pullout end leaves on twin tripod bases with reverse tapered legs. One of Robsjohn-Gibbings scarcer designs this model 1626 walnut table wa...
Walnut
$6,495 / set
H 29 in W 68 in D 40 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Saber Leg Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Ebonized Expanding Saber Leg Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 68 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance o...
Wood
$7,800
H 16 in W 58 in D 36 in
Freeform Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An iconic design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (1950, USA), this sculpted walnut and brass Freeform cocktail table (Model 1759) embodies organic elegance. Its fluid, cloud-...
Brass
$5,195 / set
H 20 in W 30 in D 18 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Bleached Mahogany Sabre End Tables - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Bleached Mahogany Sabre Side End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 20 inches high Good Vintage Condition ...
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Two-Tiered Table by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Highland, IN
This Robsjohn-Gibbings end table was beautifully crafted of walnut and maple by Widdicomb and is newly restored in a translucent ebony finish.
Maple, Walnut
Clean Lined Dining Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined dining table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. It goes from a compact rectangle that measu...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Colosseum Console Table, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut "Colosseum" console, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Flip-Top Console, Wood, Brass, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood flip-top console table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s. Unfolded Dimensions:29.6" H x 60" W x 38" D
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Console Table "Arch Colosseum" for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning and rare console table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1956. Features gorgeous arches creating what looks like partitioned display areas. This unco...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Console Table for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design console table for Widdicomb Furniture U.S.A. Beautiful contoured bull nose edges throughout on telescoping solid brass legs. Rare form table from his li...
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 97.25 in D 16.25 in
20th Century Greek Saridis Walnut, Brass Console Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Greek console table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Saridis of Athens, in good cond...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 48 in D 18 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Midcentury Sofa Console Foyer Entry Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb midcentury sofa console foyer entry table. Measures 48 wide x 18 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture ca...
Wood
Console by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brussels, BE
Console by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis.
Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Console Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Robsjohn Gibbings console table in beautiful professionally restored finish. Elegant knife blade edge, with sophisticated banded inlay veneer top...
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.75 in W 90 in D 18 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Curved Console Table, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern two-tier walnut console or sofa table By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture USA, 1951 Measures: 90" W x 18" ...
Walnut
Coliseum Mirror and Console Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Coliseum mirror and console table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console table, vanity, or peti...
Metal, Brass
Rare Coliseum Console with Marble Top by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Danville, CA
Rare and exquisite walnut console with deep green marble top by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The table has been meticulously refinished in open grain Medium-dark Walnut lacq...
Marble
Sold
H 30 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Two-Tier Console Table, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a famous, two-tiered console table that was designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the American furniture company Widdicomb in the early 1950s. In excellent...
Console Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Walnut console table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. The price ...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Console Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and refined design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Made from mahogany with bull nose borders on tapering solid brass legs. Perfectly refinished top, lab...
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Two-Tier Console Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A console table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in dark walnut. With two floating tiers supported on tapered, angled legs.