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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T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, 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 Restored - Mint Condition. ...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.125"H x 35.15"W x 22.0"D All items s...
Wood, Walnut
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb 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 be had...
Brass
1950s Walnut Six-Drawer Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, 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...
Metal, Brass
Two Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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 ...
Brass
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Walnut, Cane, Brass, Cabinet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Brass, Nightstand, USA, 1950s Highly sought after American mid-century modern walnut three-drawer chest of drawer...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest in Two-Tone Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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...
Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|26% Off
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...
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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...
Metal
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...
Wood
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...
Brass
Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 3 drawers bachelor chest dresser mint!
Walnut
1950s Widdicomb Walnut Dresser T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An impressive 1950s tall chest of drawers made by the Widdicomb Furniture Company and designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Perfectly book matched drawers, solid walnut handles, brass ...
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb 4 Drawer Walnut, Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century 4 Drawer Walnut, Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser This highboy dresser measures: 34.5 wide x 20 deep x 40.75 inches high We take our photo...
Brass
Chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare wooden chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, USA circa 1950. 4 drawers. Marks : widdicomb designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Wood
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.
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Louver Front Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, 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). ...
Wood, Walnut
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 ...
Wood
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...
Nickel
Mid-Century American Modern Chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, 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-GIB...
Wood
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Designed Tall Chest, by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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...
Walnut
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, 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)...
Metal
Large Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser Secretary w Bookcase
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern Robsjohn Gibbings walnut multifunction cabinet.
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, 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...
Metal
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.
Walnut
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
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts. Picture frame style casing with recessed curved front pli...
Brass
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...
Nickel
$2,800Sale Price|26% Off
H 38.75 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
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...
Metal
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 18 in D 21 in
Pair of Single Drawer Walnut Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Beautiful Walnut single drawer nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use. Cloth Label Widdicomb inside top dra...
Walnut
$29,900
H 34.5 in W 70.5 in D 17.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, "Colosseum" Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut "Colosseum" cabinet designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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
Walnut Thin Line Nighstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
A refined example of American modernism, this rare pair of “Thin-Line” nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb embodies the designer’s celebrated balance of minimalism an...
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings End Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined End or Side Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice o...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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
$1,625Sale Price|50% Off
H 36 in W 80 in D 2 in
Beautiful Mid-Century Robsjohn-Gibbings King Headboard for Widdicomb, 1956
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture bed headboard in wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded Solid wood details. Fits a king sized mattress. Bed headboard only no...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb MidCentury Modern Bachelor Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A four drawer dresser by TH Robsjohn Gibbibgs for Widdicomb. USA, circa 1940s/50s. Signed with fabric label. Dimensions: 31" x 35" x 20 1/2"
Walnut
$4,500
H 28 in W 70 in D 21 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency six-drawer double dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Gorgeous maho...
Brass
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H 40.75 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in
Robsjohn Gibbings Rare Walnut Dresser, Brass Legs and Cane Pulls Widdicomb 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Troy, MI
Chest of drawers designed by Terence Harold Robsjohn Gibbings Model 4002 produced by Widdicomb in 1954 Dark stained walnut highboy wi...
Brass
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. An attractive and versatile chest by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features sturdy walnut construction with three wide drawers - each finished with a minimalist...
Walnut
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H 31 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Refinished Dresser / Credenza 1950s, Signed
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant refinished dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (USA) features gorgeous walnut grain with three drawers and one cabinet door, all with integrated pulls. Signe...
Walnut
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H 39.5 in W 68 in D 20.5 in
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...
Teak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design dresser for Widdicomb, U.S.A. High quality construction using a figurative walnut veneered exterior and solid oak drawers with cane wrapped pulls on sol...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings High Boy
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Wilton, CT
Classic Mid-century walnut highboy dresser with five drawers designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. In great condition, this piece elegantly features a slight bow front an...
Silver
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H 32.25 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
TH Robsjohn Gibbings Chests for Widdicomb in Mahogany Cane Handles & Brass Legs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning matched pair of three drawer low chests designed by one of the masters of 20th-century modernism, TH Robsjohn Gibbings. The mahogany cabinets have been refinished to the highest possible standard in a dark espresso satin lacquered stain and the brass legs and fittings have been cleaned and re-sealed. The oak interiors are quite clean and one of the original Widdicomb labels is intact. The chests exude a very elegant, formal brand of modernism and would also serve well as oversized nightstands.
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Large Chest or Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage with six deep and wide drawers. Thi...
Metal
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H 54 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Six Drawer High Boy Gentleman's Chest by Robsjohn, Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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...
Wood
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H 39.5 in W 68.25 in D 20.5 in
8 Drawer Double Dresser Designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive eight drawer double dresser designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. The chest features two banks of four drawers, creating ample storage space. It is in very good, or...
Wood
Ebonized Walnut Bedside Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Rare set of matching bedside tables or chests of drawers designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored walnut cases done in ebony, contrastin...
Nickel
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and useful four-drawer dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, produced by Widdicomb Furniture circa 1950's. Dark walnut frame with tapered brass legs and raffia caned pulls with ...
Brass