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Guillerme et Chambron Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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
Guillerme et Chambron Ceramic Ashtrays & Holder
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Rare Ashtray holder by Guillerme et Chambron with 4x ceramic dishes to choose from. Oak stand / holder cantilevers off the edge of surface to create a unique ashtray / vide pouche ...
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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...
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Boleslaw Danikowski Large Ceramic Panel in a Wooden Frame, circa 1950
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Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) large ceramic panel in a wooden frame. Rear attachment system. Boleslaw Danikowski was the first ceramist to work regularly with Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron...
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Guillerme & Chambron, Oak & Ceramic Ash Tray and Stand, France, Mid-20th Century
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...
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Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) large ceramic circa 1950/1960
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Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) large ceramic circa 1950/1960 Boleslaw DanIkowski, collaborated with Robert Guillerme to the creation of decorative ceramic elements for "Votre Maison...
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Guillerme Et Chambron serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Guillerme et Chambron serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Guillerme et Chambron serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Guillerme et Chambron were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Dominique Pouchain, Gilbert Portanier, and Madoura. Prices for Guillerme et Chambron serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,314 and can go as high as $9,510, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,322.

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