{"product_id":"pair-of-t-h-robsjohn-gibbings-floor-lamps","title":"Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chrome Tripod Floor Lamps","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn elegant and exceptionally architectural \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epair of vintage floor lamps attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring slender polished chrome frames and beautifully balanced tripod construction. With their restrained geometry and remarkably light visual presence, the lamps embody the sophisticated modernism associated with Robsjohn-Gibbings’ work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach lamp is constructed around three long, narrow chrome rods that spread outward to form a dramatic tripod base before converging at a cylindrical central fitting. Above this point, the rods flare outward again to support the lighting assembly, creating a distinctive \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehourglass or double-cone silhouette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The result is almost diagrammatic in its simplicity—the structure itself becomes the ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe large ivory drum shades provide a soft counterpoint to the precise chrome framework. Their generous scale gives the lamps presence while maintaining the airy quality of the bases. Viewed from across a room, the thin chrome elements nearly disappear, allowing the shades to appear suspended in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA particularly interesting detail is the lighting arrangement concealed beneath each shade. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMultiple sockets surround a central metal reflector\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, distributing light broadly rather than relying on a single bulb. A pull-chain switch provides straightforward operation. The combination creates both ambient illumination through the shade and reflected light within the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eT.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings was one of the defining figures of American mid-century interior and furniture design. British-born and later based in the United States, he became known for rejecting unnecessary ornament in favor of proportion, clarity, and forms informed by classical design. His work often occupies a fascinating position between ancient precedent and modernist abstraction—refined rather than austere, and timeless rather than overtly fashionable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese lamps demonstrate that philosophy particularly well. There is almost nothing extraneous to their construction: three rods, a central connection, a shade, and light. Yet the carefully considered proportions transform those simple components into highly sculptural objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOffered as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ematched pair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, their symmetry makes them especially effective flanking a sofa, credenza, console, or pair of lounge chairs. Their open construction also makes them ideal for interiors where substantial lighting is desired without adding visual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA sophisticated pair of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eT.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings mid-century modern floor lamps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, combining polished chrome, striking tripod geometry, and beautifully restrained American modernist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e48\" H x 17\" Diameter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Floor Lamps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Polished chrome \/ metal, fabric shades\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ American Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mid-20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tripod construction, multi-bulb lighting assemblies, central reflectors and pull-chain switches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50499795091509,"sku":"HM-260923-401","price":8495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/T._H._Robsjohn-Gibbings_-_Floor_Lamps--18.jpg?v=1791644049","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/pair-of-t-h-robsjohn-gibbings-floor-lamps","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}