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 & Chambron Highboard in Solid Oak and Brass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid stained oak, brass, France, 1960s This charming large sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This p...
Brass
$3,200 / item
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinets in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboards, stained oak, glass, France, 1960s This sculptural cabinet is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The piece is executed i...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboard, stained oak, France, 1960s This sculptural cabinet is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The piece is executed in solid,...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, highboard or cabinet, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in hand. The d...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Bookcase with Cabinet in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, bookcase, oak, black glass, France, 1960s Elegant bookcase with integrated sideboard designed by Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme for Vo...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet in Solid Oak and Glass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboard, solid oak, glass, France, 1960s Charming cupboard designed by the acclaimed designer duo Guillerme et Chambron. One can hide its pe...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair with Storage in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair and cabinet, oak, leather, France, 1960s This is a remarkable piece of furniture by Guillerme et Chambron. The whole construction is based on a seating area and a unique, custom-made cabinet. The armrest is beautifully shaped and contains an engraved...
Leather, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, highboard, green stained oak, France, 1960s This sideboard, a creation of the esteemed French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, epitomizes ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Black Lacquered Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet, model 'Thierry', lacquered oak, ceramic, France, 1960s. This elegant sideboard evokes the European Gothic Revival period of the nine...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Secretaire for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Guillerme & Chambon two door cabinet Solid oak construction on a plinth with two doors, interesting wood lock sliding mechanism and heavy bronze hinges.
Bronze
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
Guillerme et Chambron, Waxed Oak and Veneer Oak Cabinet, "Bouvine"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet "Bouvine" Oak, 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 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
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Cabinet, 1960s France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful cabinet table is both soft-spoken and massively impactful. True to the ethos of Guillerme et Chambron, it is a perfect mixture of practicality and form. Hand made of s...
Oak, Glass
Cabinet by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 65"w x 19.5"d x 35"h Designer: Guillerme et Chambron Material: Oak w/ Rojo Stone France, c1960s VNT1641
Stone
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, nea...
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
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Entrance Cabinet, France, Circa 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Antonio, TX
Darkened solid oak entrance cabinet by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1960s. Plenty of storage and in great overall vintage condition. Dimensions: 52" x 17" x ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Occasional Cabinet in Oak, circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, occasional cabinet in oakd ceramic circa 1960/1970. Edition "Votre Maison" Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 19...
Oak, Ceramic
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
Guillerme et Chambron, Solid Oak Cabinet Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970-1980
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...
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, Solid Oak Cabinet Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970/1980
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, solid oak cabinet. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970-1980. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
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
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet "Dario" in Oak, Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950 .rare "Dario" model, tribute to Emile Dariosecq, premier Manufacturer who trusted Robert Guillerme and Jacque...
Wrought Iron
Armoire en chêne par Guillerme et Chambron 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Armoire en chêne par Guillerme et Chambron 1950's Armoire en chêne attribuée à Guillerme et Chambron (années 1950), à l’esthétique chaleureuse et très architecturée. Belle compositi...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 2 Cabinets, in Oak and Glass, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 2 cabinets, in Oak and glass, Edition Votre Maison the price is for one two are available. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mi...
Glass
Gullierme et Chambron Rotating Cabinet with Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare rotating cabinet with floor lamp in solid oak designed by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1950s The floor lamp attaches to a wall while the open cabinet rotates to desired posi...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Commode en chêne Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Commode scriban en chêne noirci Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Commode scriban en chêne noirci Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Commode scriban en chêne noirci Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron original cabinet in oak Votre Maison edition the central part is revealed by an electrified shutter curtain. The electric motor needs to be changed. Votre mai...
Oak, Ceramic
Oak Storage Cabinet by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 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...
Oak