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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Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Side Tables in Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of side tables, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This side table, crafted from solid oak, displays the robust geometric language associated w...
Ceramic, 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 f side table in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron side table in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Ma...
Ceramic, Oak
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Oak Bedside Tables, France Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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. Their focus was as keenly attuned to function...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Set of 4 Side Tables, Oak & Ceramic Coffee Table, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions for each element. Tilework executed by B. Danikowski. Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. W...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, Side Table in Oak and Ceramics, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron side table in oak and ceramics. with a built-in lamp, shade not available circa 1960, Edition Votre Maison. Dimensions : Overall: 55.91" x 18.50" x 13.78" (142...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Side Tables with Lamps, France, Midcentury
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 194...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak side table, Edition Votre Maison
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak side table, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lake...
Ceramic, 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
Guillerme et Chambron, Two Rare Oak Side Table, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Two oak side tables Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa 1970. probably an order can be unique pieces. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison s...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of side tables in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of side tables in oak and ceramic,Votre Maison 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Ceramic, Oak
$4,599
Table d'appoint
By Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Side table by French designers Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron for Votre Maison
Ceramic, Oak
$2,270
Table d'Appoint
By Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Sublime side table by Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron for Votre Maison in solid oak with ceramic detail measuring 67 x 52 x 42 cm
Oak
$9,400
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Guillerme & Chambron Writing Desk in Solid Oak and Black Leather
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, writing desk, oak, leather, France, 1960s. This desk is designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron. This design holds an utter...
Leather, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Oak End Tables, France 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of end tables in oak by Guillerme & Chambron, a very atypical design that rests on asymmetrical legs.
Oak
$24,000
H 30.5 in W 115.5 in D 37 in
Massive Guillerme et Chambron Bleached Oak Dining Table for Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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 French Oak Desk/ Low Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly perfect size table for a writing desk also converts in to a LOWER console table height piece. The lovely parquet top is classic Chambron and although it has side extensio...
Oak
$7,836
H 28.94 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
Design solid Oak desk by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, " Votre Maison " edition. Free-moving top, on the left side a box composed of a niche and 3 drawers with black cerami...
Ceramic, Wood, Oak
Coffee Table by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak with tiles by Danikowski, circa 1960.
Ceramic, Oak
$4,800
H 17.25 in W 16.125 in D 16.125 in
Guillerme & Chambron, Side Table, Oak, Ceramic, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and painted ceramic tile side table designed and produced by Guillerme & Chambron, France, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 17.25” H x 16.125” W x 16.125” D
Ceramic, Oak
$8,700
H 28.35 in W 108.27 in D 37.8 in
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Dining Table in Oak and Ceramic Tiles
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison dining table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s A remarkable example of French mid-century design, this dining table was created by the celebrate...
Ceramic, Oak
$2,910
H 25.01 in W 25.01 in D 25.01 in
Coffee Table, in Oak and Ceramic by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Round oak coffee table with beautiful colored ceramic tiles in the top. The materials and forms of this table show the characteristics of the French designers Guillerme et Chambron. ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bourbonnais Table, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak Bourbonnais table Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Dimensions: H 73cm W 160 / 220 / 280 cm D 90 cm. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. ...
Oak
$5,589 / set
H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 12.6 in
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 194...
Oak
$8,732
H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 33.08 in
Guillerme & Chambron, Extendable Dining Table in Solid Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, extendable dining table in solid oak. Edition Votre Maison. Dimension opened: 83.8 in. width. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Ma...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Side Table in Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, side table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This side table, made from solid oak wood, features a distinctive geometric design, showcasing clear ...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Adjustable Side Table with Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coffee table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Adjustable coffee table with low and high position. The top is adorned with inlaid ceramic tiles in...
Ceramic, Oak
Pair of Nightstands by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, nightstands, oak, France, 1960s. Pair of nightstands with a geometric shape by Guillerme et Chambron. They are pretty corporal but are easy to lift and can ...
Oak
Oak Side Table, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Austin, TX
Charming side table by collectible design duo, Guillerme & Chambron, in French oak and from their studio, Votre Maison. Decorative ceramic knob by their f...
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
Pair of Oak Side Tables by Guillerme et Chambron
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of small side tables designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron. The tables are made of solid oak. the tables tops are de...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 23.25 in W 20 in D 13 in
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak and Black Glass Side Table, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison oak side table with black glass top and drawer with glazed ceramic decoration by Boleslaw Danikowski. This sculptural side table incorporates G...
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
Midcentury French Guillerme et Chambron Side or Bedside Tables
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in London, GB
A pair of rare ceramic topped Guillerme et Chambron side tables. Midcentury, French. Ideal as bedside tables or side tables. Original ceramic top which is often lacking. T...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chamrbon Coffee Table for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Really nice coffee by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison in 1950s. Made with oak and ceramic on top in excellent shape.
Ceramic, Oak