
Mid-Century Modern Expansion Dining Table in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950's
Title: Mid-Century Modern Expansion Dining Table in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950'sAbout: Introducing a rare expansion dining table in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, crafted in the 1950s in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This impressive table, in stunning original condition, is constructed from a mix of solid and veneered walnut showcasing the natural beauty of the woodgrain and unique coloration. Expanding to a total length 98.5" via a clever series of mechanical cogs (as seen in the photos provided) this gorgeous table can easily accommodate up to ten guests.English born T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings is perhaps one of the most influential and noteworthy designers working in the U.S. during the mid-century period. By the 1930s and 1940s he was arguably the most important decorator in America. After opening a shop on New York's Madison Avenue in 1936, Robsjohn-Gibbings proceeded to design houses from coast to coast for such scions as tobacco heiress D