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, Clever Oak Wardrobe, circa, Edition Votre Maison 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, clever oak wardrobe, circa, edition Votre Maison 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Oak
Four Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Guillerme et Chambron held a central place in mid-century French design, as their work bridged the gap between form and function. With their studio, Votre Maison, the duo developed a...
Wood, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron “Bridge Fumay” Pair of Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bridge Chairs - Fauteuil Bridge - from France are generally lightweight, often part of a set of matching chairs and bridge table. Bridge chairs were originally designed in the late 1...
Bouclé, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron French Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme & Chambron French floor lamp, for Votre maison editeur. Glaze tiles by Danikowski, light oak and ceramic. 2 light, 100 watts max bulb.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Solid Oak Daybed, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant daybed in solid oak by Guillerme & Chambron, excellent patina. Upholstery in COM on request.
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Nightstands, Oak, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak nightstands designed and produced by Guillerme & Chambron, France, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 20.4” H x 17.6” W x 11.6” D
Oak
"Denis" Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
The “Denis” sofa by Guillerme & Chambron, designed for the French brand Votre Maison, features a sculptural solid oak frame with an open back accented by slender, rounded wooden ...
Velvet, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron “Bridge Fumay” Dining Chair for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bridge Chairs - Fauteuil Bridge - from France are generally lightweight, often part of a set of matching chairs and bridge table. They were originally designed in the late 1930s for ...
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, rare tripod chair circa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, tripode side chair Edition Votre Maison, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Maza...
Oak
$6,730Sale Price|31% Off
Solid oak dining table, "Calvados", by French duo Guillerme et Chambon, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare waxed solid oak dining table, Calvados model by the renowned duo Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in Northern France in the 1960s. The table features two sliding square tops with ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 2 sets de 3 tables gigognes Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Nesting tables by Guillerme et Chambron, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. price is for the set of 3 two set are available Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sofa with Tiled Side Table, France ca 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The duo of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and their company, Votre Maison, denote a landmark of French mid-century design history. Robert Guillerme, who designed most of the w...
Fabric, Oak
French Extendable Oak Dining Table by Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
An ode to material integrity and purposeful design, this extendable dining table by Guillerme et Chambron distills the postwar French aesthetic into solid oak. The rectangular top fe...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Armchair with Lamp and Desk, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated homes and designed furniture for the well regarded Rogier workshops. In 1948 Jacques Chambron left his work as a painter and decorator on the Rue Nollet in Paris, and relocated his family to join Guillerme. The two had met in 1940 while imprisoned by the Germans in East Prussia and bonded over, among other more obvious things, their shared passion for design. In 1949 the pair discovered Émile Dariosecq, a master cabinet maker who had a shop in the city, and who was willing to produce their designs. The three started Votre Maison. The association was destined to be as influential as prolific. Not only did Votre Maison produce over two thousand models during the later half of the twentieth century, it also left an indelible stamp on design of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The company’s output served as a model for a vast field of livable contemporaneous design. The soul of Guillerme et Chambron’s work was in the company’s name (“Your House"). Their focus was as keenly attuned to functionality—furniture’s use in daily life—as to the creation of innovative design. For the pair of designers the home was envisioned as a place where the family could live both comfortably and in aesthetic harmony. Robert Guillerme, who designed most of the work, possessed a limitless creative ambition, producing designs for everything from grand dressers and sideboards to the smallest elements of a space, such as pedestals, shelving, benches, and lighting. This steady output of beautiful furniture bucked convention not merely in the equal emphasis Guillerme placed on function and aesthetics, but in the almost paradoxical creation...
Upholstery, Oak
Oak Sofa by French Designers Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron (French Designers), 1960s Sculpted Guillerme and Chambron (for Ed Votre Maison) sofa in solid oak and fabric upholstery With The typical character...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Desk in Oak for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Guillerme & Chambron desk, manufactured in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid-century French design. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which ensures a sturdy and durabl...
Oak
Set of 4 Fine French 1970s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) for Votre Maison (editor) : A set of four fine French mid-century solid oak dining chairs A matching table is availabl...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron 'Portefeuille' Flip Top table with Six Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Dallas, TX
Guillerme et Chambron "Portefeuille" oak flip top dining table with six oak and rush chairs.
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Votre Maison Settee Model Elmyre Natural Oak Wood
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
French Guillerme et Chambron or Guillerme and Chambron settee in French oak for Votre Maison. This model Elmyre has a very deep and thick cushion that raises the sitter off the floo...
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. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazauri...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare corner cabinet , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare corner cabinet , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Oak
Ebonized Oak Two Door Cabinet by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
1960's French Guillerme et Chambron two door cabinet. Ebonized type finish on open grained oak. Decorative brass hinges and roundels on front panel doors. SIgnature designed door clo...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Seven Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of seven oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Woolen fabric in good condition foams to change. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. ...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Mid-Century French Armoire Cabinet
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A three door cabinet/wardrobe from design legends Guillerme et Chambron. France, c1960s. Oak and brass. Generally good condition, some wear commensurate with age. Dim...
Brass
Minimalist Solid Oak Shelf by Guillerme & Chambron, France, 1970's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Modernist solid oak shelf with inclined top. Screws hidden behind two solid oak beams on each side of the shelf. Minimalist Guillerme & Chambron period. This item will ship from Fr...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bed Frame circa 1970, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak day bed circa 1960 , Edition Votre Maison. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Maza...
Oak, Wool
Guillerme et Chambron, Two-Seat Oak Sofa, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury polished oak sofa by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison. Guil...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron - Sideboard - Oak & Ceramic Tiles - 1960 - France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990). It features two sliding front d...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Votre Maison Large Oak Dining Table, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Large Guillerme & Chambron table for Votre Maison. Solid oak top with a double wishbone stretcher linking the legs. Original finish and patina.
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron “Charlotte” Dining Chair for Votre Maison, 1966
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guillerme et Chambron “Charlotte” dining chair for Votre Maison, wood, France, 1966 The “Charlotte” oak chair showcases the distinctive craftsmanship of Robert Guillerme and Jacques...
Wood
$8,500 / set
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillerme et Chambron pair of sconces with dark ceramic sockets. French Oak frames with new linen shade. Wonderful pair - large in scale France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
Single Fumay Chair in Black Oak, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1965
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Francisco, CA
We currently have a single hand carved "Fumay" chair, edition "Votre Maison", in black oak with beige cotton seat cushion, with unique matador hat shaped b...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Elmyre, Sectional Sofa in 14 Pieces, Mid-century, France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions listed are per "Chair Section" (Height: 31" - Width: 23.5" - Depth: 33.5"). Corner Sections are: Height: 30.75" - Width: 33.25" - Depth: 33.25" There are 14 sections in t...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Brass
$11,000
Guillereme et Chambron Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillereme et Chambron Lounge Chair—France 1950's Beautiful warm oak frame and upholstered in thick creamy white alpaca wool that feels like shearling fur.
Oak, Alpaca
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 oak wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 ...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron Single Oak Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Carved oak swing sconce by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, the backplate has excellent details and feature hidden screws. Original shade. Rewire included upon request, 3-4 ...
Oak
Set of 6 chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of six large 1950s chairs, crafted in France by the Northern French cabinetmaking duo Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison. Particularly rare, as they belong to some o...
Wool, Oak
An oak Guillerme et Chambron desk with ceramic handles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Adirectional oak desk by Guillerme et Chambron edition Votre Maison with ceramic handle
Oak
Curtain Rod by Guillerme and Chambron, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curtain rod by Guillerme and Chambron, 1960 Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Measures: W 115cm, D 16cm, H 24cm.
Wood
c.1970s Guillerme et Chambron 'Elmyre' Corner Sofa With Slatted Backrest
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Guillerme et Chambron ‘Elmyre’ Corner Sofa with Slatted Backrest, Edition Votre Maison, c.1970s A corner sofa designed by Guillerme et Chambron and pr...
Upholstery, Oak
Massive Guillerme et Chambron Bleached Oak Dining Table for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage yet modern bleached oak wood dining table by Guillerme et Chambron seats 12 when extended and 8 when closed. A chic harlequin geometric wood pattern highlights the beau...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien ...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron oak gueridon. Ceramic by Danikowski. Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron oak gueridon. Ceramic by Danikowski. Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" armchair, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 18 Chairs in Oak, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et chambron, 18 chairs in oak, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960 18 chairs are available with different wood colors and fabrics. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a min...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak and Ceramic Nightstand, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Oak and ceramic tiles nightstand Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Pru...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Dessert table, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
A Guillerme et Chambron oak and ceramic dessert table or bar cart, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Possibility of having more chairs in the model 6 other chairs of the same model are available in another...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Solid Oak Dining Chair for Votre Maison, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single dining chair in solid french oak by design duo Guillerme & Chambron for their company Votre Maison, France circa 1960's/1970's. The chair is in original condition and shows p...
Oak
c.1970s Guillerme et Chambron Low Extending Sofa / Day-bed Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A fine example of mid-century French design, this low extending sofa / day-bed was created in the 1970s by Guillerme et Chambron for their company, Votre Maison. Crafted in waxed oak...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron, Oak Desk Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, Circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, Circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron psyche mirror in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron psyche mirror in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison The mirror pivots A tile is broken The tiles can be replaced Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mi...
Ceramic, Oak, Mirror
1960s Guillerme et Chambron Oak Sofa upholstered in Tibor Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France, circa 1960s. The piece features a solid oak frame with gently tapered legs and sculpted armrests, characteristic of the designers’ work. Th...
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 chairs by Guillerme et Chambon for Votre Maison, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of 4 chairs with armrests, crafted in France by the Northern French cabinetmaking duo Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, in the 1950s. Particularly rare, as they b...
Wool, Oak
Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Lovey set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs in oak. Guillerme et Chambron were a celebrated French design duo—Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron—whose work became iconic in...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Marble, Iron
Guillerme et Chambron, oak chest of drawers, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak chest of drawers, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Oak