Sold|$10,400 / set
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "repos" Lounge Chairs, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
About the designers: Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron worked together in order to create this exquisite sofa.
Bouclé, 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...
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron "Catherine" Armchair for Votre Maison, France 20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The collaboration of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron was destined to be as influential as it is prolific.
Oak, Fabric
Guillerme et Chambron "Tricoteuse" Chair for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Tricoteuse" oak 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 Jacques...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Light Oak Sideboard for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dimensions: 71.85 in W x 19.49 in D x 40.56 in H 182.5 cm W x 49.5 cm D x 103 cm H About the designers: Robert Guillerme graduated in 1934 from the École Boulle where he excelled i...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak Chair for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oak 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 Jacques Chambron. T...
Oak, Fabric
"Gustave" Dining Table by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dimensions: 74.4 in W x 36.81 in D x 29.33 in H 189 cm W x 93.5 cm D x 74.5 cm H About the Designers: Robert Guillerme graduated in 1934 from the École Boulle where he excelled...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Settee for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare oak settee is a delightful piece even if measured against the other seating models in the repertoire of the French designer duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This...
Oak, Bouclé
Mid Century French Oak-Framed Corner Sofa with Tiles by Guillerme and Chambron
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French mid-century oak-framed corner sofa or sectional with built in tiled table-top by the 1960’s team of Guillerme and Chambron. Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Chairs with Wooden Slatted Seats, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dimensions: 17.91 in W x 19.88 in D x 33.46 in H; Seat height 16.92 in 45.5 cm W x 50.5 cm D x 85 cm H; Seat height 43 cm About the designer: Robert Guillerme graduated in 1934 from...
Oak
Pair of Tripod Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dimensions: 25.98 in W x 32.28 in D x 35.82 in H; Seat height 15.74 in; Arm height 20.86 in 66 cm W x 82 cm D x 91 cm H; Seat height 40 cm; Arm height 53 cm About the Designers: Rob...
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Cabinet for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dimensions: 170 cm W x 50,5 cm D x 175 cm H About the designers: Robert Guillerme graduated in 1934 from the École Boulle where he excelled in architecture and furniture design.
Oak
Modular Dining Table by Guillerme et Chambron, Italian Style, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Robert Guillerme
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table à diner dite à l’italienne par Guillerme et Chambron. La table peut se replier et ainsi former une console. Jolie qualité.
Brass
Pair of Massive Oak Guillerme et Chambron Chairs, France, Late 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Robert Guillerme
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist pair of massive oak chairs, editions Votre Maison, Guillerme & Chambron This item will ship from France, price does not include handling, shipping and possible customs a...
Oak
Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron, 3 Design Nesting Tables, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
Set of 3 side tables or nesting tables by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron. " Votre Maison " edition.
Ceramic, Oak
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron "Grand Repos" Sofa, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The woodworking truly shows the overall quality of this sofa, the frame is refined and the attention to the smallest detail shows the design and manufacturing skills of Robert Guille...
Fabric, Wood
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron Sculptural Oak Sofa, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dimensions: 76.37 in W x 36.61 in D x 35.03 in H; Seat height 15.74 in 194 cm W x 93 cm D x 89 cm H; Seat height 40 cm About the Designer: Robert Guillerme graduated in 1934 fr...
Bouclé, Oak
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron Oak Angular Sofa, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dimensions: 84.64 in W x 40.15 in D x 37 in H; Seat height 16.92 in 215 cm W x 102 cm D x 94 cm H; Seat height 43 cm About the Designer: Robert Guillerme graduated in 1934 from the ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Sold|$702
Guillerme & Chambron chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair by designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, 1960s. The structure is in oak, the seat is in fabric.
Wood
French 1950s “Grand Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron - A French midcentury “Grand Repos” armchair in solid oak with its original fabric.
Fabric, Oak
Sold|$4,212
Wooden armchair by Guillerme and Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in PARIS, FR
Knitting Armchair by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, published by Votre Maison, 1960.
Oak
Sold|$3,200
Guillerme et Chambron Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron sconce Professionally known as Guillerme et Chambron France, circa 1950’s Carved oak wall sconce with ceramic detail Newly rewired New linen sh...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, pair of "GRÉGOIRE" Stools, for Votre Maison France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
A pair of Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron stools. Grégoire model, Votre Maison edition.
Fabric, Wool, 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 chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Sideboard, Credenza, Buffet Mid Century 1950 France
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Also graduated from l ‘ Ecole Boulle, he assisted Robert Guillerme. In 1983 he developed his own creations when Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme retired.
Oak
Fine French 1970s Extendable Oak Dining Table by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) : A fine French mid-century solid oak extendable dining/writing table.
Oak
Midcentury Chandelier by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Blonde oak chandelier with glazed ceramic collars by Jacques Chambron et Robert Guillerme for Votre Maison in the chalet/Minimalist style.
Ceramic, Oak
Sold|$2,500
Oak Side Table by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This unique oak side table was made by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron—the French creative team behind Votre Maison.
Oak
Set of 6 chairs by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs by designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron in the 1950s Structure in patinated oak, seat covered by beige linen Very nice patina of time.
Linen, Foam, Oak
'Juliette' Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron in Solid Oak and Sheepskin, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Aartselaar, BE
'Juliette' sofa designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron for French manufacturer Votre Maison, ca 1950s Sculptural oak sofa newly upholstered in premium-quality sheep wool fa...
Wool, Wood, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Sideboard, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This characteristic cabinet, buffet in solid oak was designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) . The French designer duo J...
Oak
Fine French 1970s Oak Folding Table by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) for Votre Maison (editor): A fine French mid-century solid oak sliding and folding dining table.
Oak
Sold|$4,750
Pair of Mid Century Oak Side Tables
By Robert Guillerme
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side tables by Robert Guillerme crafted from oak wood dating back to France in the 1960s with carved elements on the tops and sides.
Glass, Oak
Pair of "Catherine" Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of carved oak "Catherine" chairs by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron from France, 1960's.
Oak, Chenille
Set of Six Lorraine Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six Lorraine dining chairs designed in 1960's by Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme for Votre Maison, France. Solid oak wood and seats upholstered with new wool fabric and ...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Chair in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Robert Guillerme, Votre Maison
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare and unusual corner chair in solid oak designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron in the 1960s.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison 'Portefeuille' Table Solid Oak 1950s
By Robert Guillerme
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison 'Portefeuille' table, solid oak, France, 1950s Stunning 'Portefeuille' table designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron around 1950.
Brass
Sold|$2,650
Guillerme and Chambron Lounge Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme & Hervé Chambron for Votre Maison, armchairs, in walnut and fabric upholstery, France, 1960s.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$3,450
Guillerme et Chambron Settee, France, 1955
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice and unique shaped settee designed by Robert Guillerme en Jacques Chambron, France, 1955.
Oak, Fabric
Guillerme & Chambron Carved Solid Oak Club Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme, easy chair, yellow fabric, oak, France, 1950s This sculptural easy chair by Guillerme and Chambron is very well executed and made out of sol...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Extendable Dining Table in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, dining table, oak, France, 1960s Extendable dining table by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme.
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, France, 1960
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and oak lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by Votre Maison France, c. 1960.
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mid Century Oak Cabinets by Guillerme et Chambron
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Two solid oak cabinets by Guillerme et Chambron circa 1960 French designer Robert Guillerme created this piece as part of a line of furniture he produced for the company Votre Maiso...
Oak
Set of Four 'Fumay' Chairs Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production postwar.
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron 'Rubercrin' Small Oak Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This small chair is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. This simplified chair, has all the characteristics of a true Guillerme et Chambron desi...
Fabric, Oak
Sold|$3,850
Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production in the postwar period.
Oak
Sold|$1,500
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blonde oak wall sconces with ceramic nozzles glazed to simulate oxidized copper by Jacques Chambron et Robert Guillerme for Votre Maison. Chambron, an interior designer, a...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold|$9,450
Guillerme et Chambron Credenza in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production in the postwar period.
Oak
Sold|$14,800
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production in the postwar period.
Oak
French Oak Dining Table by Guillerme & Chambron
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare table by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron from France, 1950's.
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Carved Set of Four Oak Club Chairs, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme, set of four easy chairs, grey fabric, oak, France, 1950s This sculptural set of easy chairs by Guillerme and Chambron is very well executed an...
Fabric, Oak
Sold|$10,800
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production in the postwar period.
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Credenza with Sliding Doors
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production in the postwar period.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, stained oak, fabric, France, 1960s These dining chairs in solid oak are designed by the French designer duo Jacque...
Oak, Fabric
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet in Oak with Various Storage Facility
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme, cabinet, oak, France, 1950s. This sculptural sideboard by Guillerme and Chambron is very well executed and made out of blond oak wood.
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Carved Set of Oak Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme, easy chairs, beige fabric, oak, France, 1950s This sculptural set of easy chairs by Guillerme and Chambron is very well executed and made o...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Buffet with Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, buffet, oak and ceramic, France, 1960s This characteristic cabinet in solid oak is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme.
Ceramic, Oak
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.
Find a collection of vintage Guillerme et Chambron furniture on 1stDibs.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.