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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TH Robsjohn Gibbings Pair of Saber Leg Side Tables for Widdicomb, circa 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Troy, MI
Pair Robsjohn Gibbings Sabre Leg Side Tables 1950s Model 3335 for Widdicomb USA circa 1950 Petite side tables in bleached mahogany with rare double cross stretcher base and sabre le...
Mahogany
T H Robsjohn-Gibbings - Occasional Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A walnut tripod occasional table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, Model #1641. Marked accordingly.
Walnut
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 'Wing' Walnut End Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1955) walnut occasional / end tables with rectangular tops with rounded corners supported by two wide solid wood legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICO...
Wood, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Side Tables, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut side tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 18” H x 18” W x 18” D
Walnut
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Square Mahogany Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb square mahogany Coffee Table. Side Table. Circa 1960. Featuring a solid board surface, beautifully grained Mahogany veneer, with solid turned ma...
Mahogany
3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Parsons Design End Side Tables
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
3 American mid-century square Parsons-style walnut end / side tables. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB FURNITURE CO.)(PRICED EACH)
Wood, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Klismos Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic occasional table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s with Klismos style legs. Made of walnut with beautiful graining, this is a side table or occasional t...
Walnut
T.H.. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Klismos Round Saber Leg Lamp Table 1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A versatile Klismos or Saber Leg table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The legs are slightly darker than the top. This form works we...
Walnut
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Triangular Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern sculpted walnut triangular coffee table or occasional side table By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Measures: 36" W x 32.5" D x...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Walnut Side Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern occasional table was designed by the illustrious T.H. Robsjohn- Gibbings for the Widdicomb Co. in the United States circa 1950. Executed in a beautifu...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb side table with splayed legs and cross stretchers. Walnut in dark brown finish. Model number 3335.
Walnut
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Tapered Dowel Leg End Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century maple end / side tables with a rectangular two-tiered form with reverse tapered dowel legs connecting the lower shelf and tabletop. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBIN...
Wood, Maple
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, American Modern, Mahogany, End Tables, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, American Mid-Century Modern, Mahogany, Side or End Tables, USA, 1950s Pair of fully refinished model #1650 accent tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings f...
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mfg. Co. 2-Tier Wooden Circular Side Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American circular wooden end / side table with a descending graduated bottom stretcher shelf, resting on cabriole legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB MANUFACTURIN...
Wood
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Klismos Leg Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut klismos leg coffee table or cocktail table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture. Elegant and graceful square top with a two-tier desig...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Saber Leg Side Tables in Mahogany
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of sculptural saber leg occasional tables by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa early 1950s. Newly finished. Price listed is for the pair.
Mahogany
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dowel Leg End Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century maple end / side tables with a rectangular two-tiered form with reverse tapered dowel legs connecting the lower shelf and tabletop. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBIN...
Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Klismos Leg Side or Cocktail Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern walnut klismos leg coffee table or cocktail table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture. Elegant and graceful square top with a two-tier desig...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Two Tone Drawer Side Table Flared Legs 1951
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A professionally restored Widdicomb side table #1650 designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. The two tone table features a mahogany book matched rectangular top, beechwood flared and rev...
Beech, Walnut
Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Two-Tier Walnut Veneer Circular End
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century circular two-tier end / side table with a circular top and lower shelf, supported by four tapered square legs, finished in walnut veneer...
Wood
Pair of Modern Parsons Endtables / Night stands attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Modern Parsons Endtables / Night stands attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings. Original black finish dating to the mid 20th century. Tables are unmarked. Attributed to Robsjohn Gi...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Reverse Tapered Three Tier Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A restored T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed side table manufactured by Widdicomb in 1957. The tables feature beechwood reverse tapered legs and a walnut tabletop...
Mahogany
Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb End or Side Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong pair of Robsjohn Gibbings designed black end or side tables. These need to be refinished. "Original Black" finish is worn. Signed and dated on underside. 1954 Price is f...
Wood
Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb End or Side Tables
By Edward Wormley, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong pair of Robsjohn Gibbings designed black end or side tables. These need to be refinished. "Original Black" finish is worn. Signed and dated on underside. 1954
Wood
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table in Walnut, Brass and Cane, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Step into the charm of Mid-Century Modern elegance with this exquisite side cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Crafted in circa 1950, it features luxurious walnut compl...
Brass
A T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Greek Revival Side Table for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
A Greek Revival side table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis. Retaining original metal Saridis tags. Bleached Walnut circa 1965.
Walnut
Magazine Side Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C 1950, Mid-Century Side Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, magazine side table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950. The table has been refinished but it has a few scratches on the top. A light-brown, vintage Mid-century...
Wood
20th Century American Widdicomb Wood X Base Magazine Table by Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern American X base magazine side table made of hand crafted Mahogany and Birchwood, designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, in good...
Birch, Mahogany
Widdicomb Banded Mid Century Modern Side Table Tapered Walnut Leg
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice banded walnut side table by Widdicomb.
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Bleached Mahogany Sabre Side 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
Gibbings for Widdicomb Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table Mint!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table MINT!
Walnut
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Coffee Table T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Wood, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Milano, IT
American designed coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb manufacture from the 1950s. The coffee table is made of walnut wood and under the base of the top there is...
Wood
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Single Drawer Open Compartment Side
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut end / side tables with an open compartment above a single lower drawer with a rounded walnut bar drawer pull with tapered brushed chrome caps at e...
Metal, Chrome
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Sabre Leg Side Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two tier side table by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, manufactured by Widdicomb c.1950s, USA. This beautiful walnut table features a large round table top with lower display shelf and three ...
Walnut
Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer Night Stands End Tables Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonised black lacquer night stands end tables mint!
Walnut
Klismos Occasional Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Ferndale, MI
Klismos occasional table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture. Banded edge top sits on swooping tapered saber legs. Nicely refinished with original Widdicomb TH Robsjohn Gibbings...
Walnut
$1,440Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Nightstands
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
The pair of vintage nightstands, shown here, are designer by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb. Finished in an ebony finish, each nightstand features one large bottom drawer...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Occasional Side / End Table for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Occasional Side / End Table for Widdicomb. A seldom seen model. Can be used as a nice end table or set in a living space as a side occasional table. Beautiful...
Brass