Guillerme et Chambron Seating
French
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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Creator: Guillerme et Chambron
Corner Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
Corner sofa in oak with and angle forming a tablet decorated with 15 tiles faience in excellent condition. Original cream color upholstered tapestry in good condition.
Robert Guil...
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Mid-20th Century French Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1960.
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, two Oak Armchairs "José", Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme and Chambron, two oak armchairs "José". Edition Votre Maison.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron , two 1950s Armchairs, Edited by Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, two 1950s armchairs, edited by Votre Maison.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Munich, DE
Massive oak.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Rare Set of Six French Oak Chairs lo
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautifully carved backrests, original upholstery. Sturdy and great country chic look.
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1950s French Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak Sofas for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best design characteristics of Guillerme and Chambron meet in this beautiful set of oaken sofas. The duo’s designs are exceptional for a wide array of reasons, starting from the ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Green Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
This French designer duo is known for their extreme high quality solid oak furniture, from ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Gregoire' Lounge Chairs in Orange Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Gregoire' lounge chairs, fabric, dark stained oak, France, 1950s.
A pair of lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron. This French desig...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron "Gentleman" Chair in Light Oak, France 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare oak “Gentleman” chair is a delightfully unique piece even if measured against the other seating models in the repertoire of the French designer duo, Robert Guillerme and Ja...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 'José' Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
A pair of mid-century “José” oak armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison edition. Made of high-quality oak with a beautiful fabric, this pair of the famous José chair is tru...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Guillereme et Chambron Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Single Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair in oak
"Grand Repos" large scale newly upholstered in Beige Boucle upholstery
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1950s French Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bouclé, Oak
Elmyre Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s - 2 available
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
‘Elmyre’ lounge chair by Guillerme et Chambron. These chairs have sculptural oak frames with cutout details and sit low to the ground. They have thick removable cushions newly reupho...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
“Petit Repos” Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
These oak “Petit Repos” chairs deserve their title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design, this model represents why Votre Maison, the French duo’s company, influenced French...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 8 oak chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Brussels , BE
Rare set of eight brutalist chairs in solid oak, Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison" publisher, original French models from the 60s and 70s, each chair stamped "Votre Maison".
...
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Mid-20th Century French Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of "Edouard" Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, in other (non-French) words a conversation chair. This type of seating was an armchair style which emerged during the European Renaissance in France.
As the name suggests, this type of chair was meant for sitting for elongated periods to chat. Generally, these chairs were also highly regarded for their aesthetic value as well, which can also be said about these exceptional chair models. The Edouard is a sculptural model with a blonde oak frame that is characteristic of the French designer duo. The design showcases the wide variety of shapes and forms of the solid oak frames, from the hand-sculpted, organic curving lines to the straighter spindles comprising the backrests. Naturally, a conversation chair needs to be first and foremost functional and comfortable, therefore the backs are slightly tilted, and the seat raised, aided by the generous seat and back cushions. The light coloured upholstery beautifully complements the wood and the small loops of the bouclé highlight the smoothness of the frames’ surfaces. The French caquetoire chairs...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Oak and Upholstery Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; two available.
Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron, with a stylish "cup" at the right arm. This chair is incredibly comfortable, with new cushions upholstered in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Armchairs with Terra Cotta Fabric by Guillerme and Chambron, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, in other (non-French) words a conversation chair. This type of seating was an armchair style which emerged during the European Renaissance in France.
As the name suggests, this type of chair was meant for sitting for elongated periods to chat. Generally, these chairs were also highly regarded for their aesthetic value as well, which can also be said about this exceptional chair model. The Edouard is a sculptural model with an oak frame that is characteristic of the French designer duo. The design showcases the wide variety of shapes and forms of the solid oak frame, from the hand-sculpted, organic curving lines to the straighter spindles consisting the backrest. Naturally, a conversation chair needs to be first and foremost functional and comfortable, therefore the backs are slightly tilted, and the seats are raised, aided by the generous seat and back cushions. The reddish coloured upholstery beautifully complements the wood and the small loops of the fabric highlight the smoothness of the frame’s surfaces. The French caquetoire chairs...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of oak stool Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oak stools in oak by Guillerme et Chambron edition Votre Maison
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Late 20th Century French Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chairs / armchairs, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Pierre Frey linen....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Set with Connecting Table in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chairs with side table, oak, green fabric, France, 1960s
Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furniture,...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sofa Model "Denis" by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison éditeur
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Rare couch designed by Guillerme et Chambron for "Votre Maison". The oak structure is in very good condition and the pillow still firm.
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1970s French Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chair / Armchair, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Rose Uniacke textured line...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and oak lounge or slipper chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s.
16.5” seat height
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 8 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of eight oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
the fabric is in good condition
the small wooden screw covers are miss...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Guillerme et Chambron, Bridge Marius, Pair of Dining Chairs, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Dedar fabric.
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Armchairs, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of Guillerme et Chambron Armchairs, France, 1960s.
Condition :
New upholstery
Designers biography :
"Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, the French cr...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Boucle Armchairs, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchairs with a plush cream Boucle upholstery. Edition Votre Maison. Each chair has a small slide out side table that pivots out under the...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood, Bouclé, Oak
"Edouard" Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, in other (non-French) words a conversation chair. This type of seating was an armchair style which emerged during the European Renaissance in France.
As the name suggests, this type of chair was meant for sitting for elongated periods to chat. Generally, these chairs were also highly regarded for their aesthetic value as well, which can also be said about this exceptional chair model. The Edouard is a sculptural model with a blonde oak frame that is characteristic of the French designer duo. The design showcases the wide variety of shapes and forms of the solid oak frame, from the hand-sculpted, organic curving lines to the straighter spindles consisting the backrest. Naturally, a conversation chair needs to be first and foremost functional and comfortable, therefore the back is slightly tilted, and the seat raised, aided by the generous seat and back cushions. The light coloured upholstery beautifully complements the wood and the small loops of the bouclé highlight the smoothness of the frame’s surfaces. The French caquetoire chairs...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Oaken “Grand Repos” Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of oaken “Grand Repos” lounge chairs deserves its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design. This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison, the Fre...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Oak Edouard Armchairs, Edition Votre Maison, 1975
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of oak Edouard armchairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1975.
New upholsthery.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 8 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 8 oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
4 model chairs are also available in another ad
so there are 12 chairs available ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron set of six oak and straw dining chairs circa 1960.
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1960s French Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, six chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Other
Two-Seat Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a two-seat upholstered sofa by Guillerme et Chambron made circa 1950 and it is in great condition.
Measures: Seat: 16.25 H x 48 W x 22.5 D inches
Armrest: 22.5-23 H...
Category
1950s French Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Blackened Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six blackened oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
these chairs are currently in Philadelphia (USA)
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating
Materials
Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Guillerme et Chambron seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Guillerme et Chambron seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Guillerme et Chambron were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand, and Ligne Roset. Prices for Guillerme et Chambron seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $770 and can go as high as $37,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,336.
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