Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, the French creative duo behind Votre Maison, met under unusual circumstances: They discussed design while imprisoned in a forced labor camp. The pair’s combined talents later resulted in modern, sculptural furniture — today, vintage Guillerme et Chambron desks, dining tables, chairs and other pieces still look conceptually playful and vibrant but could fit harmoniously into any home.
Guillerme had graduated from the École Boulle in 1934 with a degree in design and architecture, and Chambron had studied at the School of Applied Arts in Reims. They were captured by the Germans in East Prussia during the Second World War and struck up a friendship over their mutual love for all things design.
After the war ended, Guillerme moved to Lille in northern France; Chambron left his job as a painter and decorator in Paris and joined him in 1948. In 1949, the pair met Émile Dariosecq, a skilled cabinetmaker who enthusiastically agreed to manufacture the duo’s designs, leading to the start of Votre Maison.
Guillerme and Chambron were as prolific as they were detailed, producing more than 2,000 pieces in the second half of the 20th century out of a former gun factory. Their furniture, which was mostly made with different tones of waxed oak, adhered to the trends of design that emerged after the war: mid-century modernism.
European furniture in the postwar period largely prioritized function as much as it did form and lacked any unnecessary ornamentation. Guillerme and Chambron wanted people to actually use their furniture, not just look at it. That design philosophy was a pillar of their company, its name translating to “your house” in French. Their signature touches included ornate tiles, hidden drawers and vibrant textiles on pieces such as desks, tables, shelving, lighting, benches and other seating. One of Votre Maison’s most famous and popular pieces was the Grand Repos armchair, a stately, high-backed wide piece with a skeletal oak frame, six spindles and plush cushions.
While Guillerme and Chambron were a team, they handled different aspects of the business: Guillerme designed much of the furniture and Chambron concentrated on decor. Votre Maison was a full-service design business. In 1983, the dynamic duo passed on their company to Chambron’s son, Hervé, a designer and graduate of École Boulle.
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Guillerme et Chambron, Oak and Ceramic Sofa Table Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak and ceramic sofa table edition Votre Maison, 1970. 4 tables available, several choices of vintage tiles. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. ...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron, Rare Oak Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, Circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme Et Chambron, Rare Oak Fireside Chair, Edition Votre Maison, Circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, n...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Exceptional large table "Gustave", Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Exceptional large table "Gustave", Edition Votre Maison circa 1975 solid oak base. the tray is composed of 8 marble slabs (Pierre de Soignies) dimension : 73x24...
Belgian Black Marble
Guillerme et Chambron Exceptional large table "Gustave", Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron exceptional large table "Gustave", Edition Votre Maison circa 1975, solid oak base. dimension : 73x246x100 cm + 2 extensions of 54 cm each Dimensions with 2 ext...
Oak
Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning set of four ‘Charlotte’ chairs, designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron, showcase an exquisite blend of elegant aesthetics and rustic design elements....
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four French mid-century solid oak dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison (editor).
Oak, Fabric
Set of 4 Fine 1970s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) - A set of four fine French Mid-Century solid oak side chairs. Model "Raphael". Pri...
Oak, Fabric
Guillerme et Chambron Tiled Coffee Table With Lamp c.1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Coffee table with integrated lamp by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c.1960s. Constructed from black-stained oak, the table features a square top inset with hand-glazed ceramic tiles ...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bourbonnais Table, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak Bourbonnais table Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prus...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Oak Two-Seater Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This rare and multi-use Chambron sofa sectional in 2 pieces allows for the two chairs to be used together or apart. Each chair has a small wood drinks shelf to the side and beautifu...
Velvet, Oak
Canapé en chêne et bouclettes écrues par Guillerme et Chambron pour Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé en chêne et bouclettes écrues par Guillerme et Chambron pour Votre Maison 1960's Élégant canapé moderniste des années 1960, en chêne massif, attribué à Robert Guillerme & Jac...
Oak
French solid oak sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 1960.
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
A superb, large mid-century sideboard or buffet featuring a two-section design. On the left, a large door opens to reveal a spacious shelf. The center section serves as storage or a ...
Brass
Applique en chêne massif par Guillerme et Chambron et céramique par Danikowski
By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Applique en chêne massif par Guillerme et Chambron et céramique par Danikowski travail français vers 1950
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Coat Rack, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare coat rack, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950. Oak and rattan. Handle in ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. Th...
Oak, Ceramic, Rattan
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 sofa " José" edited by Votre Maison. circa 1970 Several armchairs in the "José" model are also available Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset....
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Rare Large Oak Sideboard with Four Doors and Four Drawers
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron rare large "Lorrain" oak sideboard with four doors and four drawers brass hinges and handles Edition Votre Maison. circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a co...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Tile-Topped Oak Writing Table, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Tilework executed by Boleslaw Danikowski. Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in ma...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, paire de 3 tables gigognes Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, paire de 3 tables gigognes Edition Votre Maison Peuvent être vendues séparément. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begin...
Oak
Single Solid Oak & Ceramic Sconce by Guillerme and Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Single minimalist solid oak sconce by French iconic designers duo Guillerme & Chambron. Ceramic cup by Boleslaw Danikowski. This light needs to be rewired for use in the US.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Sideboard, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron large oak and brass, sideboard. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 with four doors and four drawers. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre M...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron dining table in blackened oak, Edition Votre Maison circa
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron dining table in blackened oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 with two leaves 73x120x157 cm Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votr...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack with Ceramic Ashtray
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French magazine rack by designers Guillerme et Chambron. Made of oak. Beautiful, original ceramic ashtray. Very rare find. Gorgeous design. Perfect accessory for a larger Gu...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, José Oak Armchair, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, José Oak Armchair, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien L...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille" Oak Armchair Edition Votre Maison, circa1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille" Oak Armchair Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, n...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 original fabric in average condition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begin...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron oak and opaline lamp, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron oak and opaline lamp, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Oak, Opaline Glass
Guillerme and Chambron, 4 chairs in oak model "Fumay" edition Votre Maison 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron, 4 chairs in oak model "Fumay" edition Votre Maison circa 1970 good condition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins...
Wool, Oak
mid-century oak stool by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Berlin, BE
An oak stool designed by Guillerme & Chambron for their Votre Maison workshop in northern France presents the duo’s characteristic mix of sculptural woodworking and pragmatic des...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Oak Two-Seater Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design. This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison, the French duo, Guillerme...
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak bench, Edition Votre Maison circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Sofa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lak...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Side Tables with Lamps, France, Midcentury
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This pair of midcentury, polished light oak reading tables by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of desi...
Ceramic, Oak
$1,121Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oak stool circa 1950 Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak stool by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet "Dario" in Oak, Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950 .rare "Dario" model, tribute to Emile Dariosecq, premier Manufacturer who trusted Robert Guillerme and Jacque...
Wrought Iron
GUILLERME et CHAMBRON for "Votre Maison". Rare light oak display bookcase 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
GUILLERME & CHAMBRON for Votre Maison . A light oak display bookcase with four drawers and nine compartments, one of which closes with two small sliding glass doors. Height: 185 cm. ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Applique Jérome, Pair of Ebonized Sconces
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogn...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak and Ceramic Coffee Table, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak and Ceramic Coffee Table, Edition Votre Maison, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Ceramic, Oak
A Guillerme et Chambron unique bar stool
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and unique stool bar Guillerme et Chambron you can recognize the feet like wooden rifle cross
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare 1960 Oak Bookcase, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1960 oak bookcase, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. 2 sliding glass doors are available (not shown in the photo). Votre maison :...
Oak, Ceramic
$6,715 / item
Guillerme et Chambron Juliette Settee, France, 1955
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Excellent pair of 'Juliette' sofa's designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron, France 1955. These sofas have very nice open structure made of solid oak carved spines, that is...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and ceramic Wall Sconce, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and ceramic wall sconce, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron Petronilles Chest, France 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Petronille Oak chest of drawers by G&C with solid bronze hardware in original finish.
Bronze
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron 2 Wall Sconces, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron 2 wall sconces in oak. Votre Maison Edition Shades missing. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ...
Oak
Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) ceramic wall clock circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare oak longcase clock. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Ceramic face by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Mais...
Oak, Ceramic
Armoire en chêne par Guillerme et Chambron 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Armoire en chêne par Guillerme et Chambron 1950's Armoire en chêne attribuée à Guillerme et Chambron (années 1950), à l’esthétique chaleureuse et très architecturée. Belle compositi...
Oak
Grande étagère murale par Guillerme & Chambron 1950's
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Grande étagère murale par Guillerme & Chambron 1950's Robert Guillerme (1913–1990) et Jacques Chambron (1914–2001) sont deux designers français emblématiques du design des années 19...
Wood
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Guillerme et Chambron chairs Merignies
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
an elegant chair modele Merignies by Guillerme et Chambron edition Votre Maison
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Sofa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Sofa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lak...
Oak
Large extendable dining table, 320 cm, in oak by Guillerme and Chambron 1960.
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Extra-large dining table with a large extension leaf, seating 14 people. The extension leaf cleverly slides under the table and is stored in a discreet metal rail. Side handles allow...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Credenza in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Credenza in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the ...
Ceramic, Oak
Oak and Foam "Grand Repos" Canape by Guillerme and Chambon, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Oak and foam "Grand Repos" canape by Guillerme and Chambon, 1950s This oak "Grand Repos" sofa deserves its title as an icon, both in terms of quality and design. This model visual...
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron, Grande table de salon en chêne et lave émaillée
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme Et Chambron, Grande table de salon en chêne et lave émaillée de Boleslaw Danikowski circa 1970. Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style...
Lava
Guillerme et Chambron "Raphaël" Dining Chairs for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning set of four chairs, designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron, showcases an exquisite blend of elegant aesthetics and rustic design elements. Crafted in...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, table lamp or small floor lamp Votre Maison edition, circa 1970 The ceramics are by Boleslaw Danikowski. The lampshade is missing. Oak color is medium oak. ...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bourbonnais Table, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak Bourbonnais table Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prus...
Oak
Boleslaw Danikowski High Enameled Ceramic Sculpture, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Boleslaw Danikowski ( 1928-1979) high enameled ceramic sculpture, France 1950. probably a coat hook that attaches to the wall Boleslaw Danikowski was the first ceramist to work regu...
Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century Oak Single Wall Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A single oak and ceramic wall light. France, c1960s. By designers Guillerme et Chambron. Original ceramic bulb holder cap retained, the shade holder has been left on but a shad...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, oak table, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron, oak table, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970/1980 dim : 74x170x90 cm and 74x230x90 cm Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story...
Oak