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 Votre Maison armchairs, credenzas, dining tables 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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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
$3,650
H 42.52 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Secretaire for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Many associate the designs of French design duo, Guillerme and Chambron with the most recognizable French furniture pieces of the second half of the 20th century. Most often executed...
Wood
$6,500
H 74 in W 52.38 in D 24 in
Guillerme et Chambron Tall Solid Oak Armoire for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Houston, TX
Designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for Votre Maison, this striking French mid-century armoire exemplifies the duo's celebrated approach to craftsmanship and form. Cons...
Oak
$4,094
H 30.32 in W 50.4 in D 19.3 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Solid Oak storage unit, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, solid oak storage unit, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron cabinet in oak Votre Maison edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lake...
Oak
$21,055
H 40.16 in W 92.92 in D 18.9 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Sideboard, in Oak and Ceramic, "Edition Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron sideboard, in oak and ceramic, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Top stained. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset...
Ceramic, Oak
$18,715
H 40.16 in W 90.95 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Sideboard, in Oak and Ceramic, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron sideboard, in oak and ceramic, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre M...
Ceramic, Oak
$24,000
H 34.5 in W 98.25 in D 19.7 in
Guillerme et Chambron Monumental Sculpted Oak Credenza for Votre Maison, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional monumental credenza designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1960s. Crafted in solid oak, this impressive case piece showcases th...
Oak
$1,871
H 14.18 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Shelf Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak shelf Edition Votre Maison circa 1970. Measures: Shelf : 36 x 56 x 30 cm. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in...
Oak
$2,573
H 31.5 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Ma...
Brass
$65,000
H 43.25 in W 90.5 in D 18.5 in
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak Sideboard for Votre Maison, France
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural sideboard by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by their workshop Votre Maison in France, circa 1950s. Known for their robust carving, a...
Oak
$8,772
H 70.87 in W 72.05 in D 21.26 in
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
$10,644
H 20.48 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
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
Sold
H 48.04 in W 69.69 in D 17.72 in
Listing for C: Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Oak with Ceramic Details
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This is a private listing for C: Please know only the first image displays the picture of the cabinet in question. The other are placeholder pictures from an earlier model. Guiller...
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Angular Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard or credenza, oak, glass, France, 1960s This exceptional sideboard is a great example where both aesthetics and functionality come i...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard or credenza, oak, France, 1960s. This unique and exceptional sideboard is a great example where both aesthetics and functionality c...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Large Sideboard in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, France, 1960s This functional and large sideboard is based on a well-...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard 'Simon' in Oak with Ceramics
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sideboard model 'Simon', oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Credenza in oak by French designers Guillerme & Chambron. This sideboard is equipped with two sliding door...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak with Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, sideboard, oak, ceramics, France, 1960s Functional credenza by Guillerme et Chambron with black ceramic tiles. This sideboard features four different storage...
Oak, Ceramic
Sold
H 37.41 in W 79.14 in L 37.41 in
Rare Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak with Carved Doors
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, sideboard, oak, France, 1960s This sideboard made by the French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron features beautiful, decorated doors. Four lines with clo...
Oak
Package listing for J.: Guillerme et Chambron pair of credenzas
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron Credenza in Oak Net price as confirmed $5,850 (item ref 45011800) Guillerme et Chambron Buffet in Oak Net price $4,350 (item ref 45015196) LU933118574202 + LU9...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Credenza with Sliding Doors in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, credenza, oak, France, 1960s. A sideboard with two sliding doors by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This quite solid cabinet hol...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Credenza in Oak with Lantern
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, credenza with lantern, solid oak and stone, France, 1960s. This sideboard holds the characteristics of the French designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The base has typical legs and provides a floating appearance to the storage part. Two sliding doors are nicely ridged with vertical lines. On the right side is a small, hidden storage as well. What makes this piece very special is the lattern on the right side, which is rarely seen in the works of Guillerme and Chambron. The lantern is finished with a oak shade, in line with the rest of this piece. It possible to remove the lantern. The top is inlayed with a large ceramic tile, which is probably included some years after the piece has been made. It's possible to replace this part with any other material you prefer, such as leather or Guillerme et Chambron tiles...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron High Sideboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid oak, France, 1960s This characteristic sideboard in solid oak is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron (191...
Oak
Sold
H 40.25 in W 91 in D 18.5 in
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak with Black Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme and Chambron, oak sideboard edition Votre Maison, circa 1950-1960 Tamboured doors cabinet with an undulating face, 20 black ceramics by Boleslaw Danikowski. Concealing...
Ceramic, Oak