Guillerme & Chambron 'Thibault' Dining Chair in Oak and Papercord
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Papercord, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron 'Tricoteuse' Lounge Chair in Black Lacquered Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Brass
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Armchair, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 'José' armchair, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacques Chambron, and manufactured in Emile Dariosecq’s workshop, was created at Votre Maison during th...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak Sideboard for Votre Maison, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural sideboard by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by their workshop Votre Maison in France, circa 1950s.
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
French Extendable Oak Dining Table by Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Chicago, IL
Two hidden leaves glide smoothly from beneath the top, extending the length from 60" to 87", allowing the table to shift fluidly from intimate dinners to larger gatherings. Robert G...
Oak
Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) Large ceramic and oak totem sculpture
By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Also a graduate from Ecole Boule, he becomes Robert Guillerme's assistant and creates his own designs from 1983, bthe year when Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme retire.
Ceramic, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, Circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In 1948, he started working with the Guillerme family in Northern France. Robert Guillerme was a French designer and architect born circa in the 1920's in France and passed away i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron ‘Grégoire’ Stool in Black Oak and Pink Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Oak, Wool
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacques Chambron and manufactured in Emile Dariosecq’s workshop, was created at Votre Maison during t...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Sofa in Oak and Orange Red Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
Boleslaw Danikowski Enameled Ceramic light , France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Also a graduate from Ecole Boule, he becomes Robert Guillerme's assistant and creates his own designs from 1983, bthe year when Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme retire.
Ceramic
Boleslaw Danikowski Large Ceramic Panel in a Wooden Frame, circa 1950
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Also a graduate from Ecole Boule, he becomes Robert Guillerme's assistant and creates his own designs from 1983, bthe year when Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme retire.
Ceramic, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Straw, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Simon' Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Sliding-Doors in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Large Cabinet or Wardrobe
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Oak
French Guillerme & Chambron Modular Solid Oak Coffee Table/Dining Table, c 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Labrit, Landes
Massive oak dining table and coffee table from Guillerme and Chambron created in the 1950's. Guillerme et Chambon furniture, sold by the manufacturer “Votre maison,” was born out of...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron "Mathilde" Sofa for Votre Maison, France mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and English Wool
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, Extending Oak Dining Table, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This carved, violin-shaped leg treatment is the signature vocabulary of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, both trained at the École Boulle, who founded their workshop under the ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair with Storage in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Leather, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sofa with Tiled Side Table, France ca 1960s
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.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet or Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Oak
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "Denis" Armchairs for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 'Denis' model chairs, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacques Chambron, are a stunning examples of the works created at Votre Maison during the 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Dusty Rose Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Wool, Oak
Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) ceramic wall clock circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Also a graduate from Ecole Boule, he becomes Robert Guillerme's assistant and creates his own designs from 1983, bthe year when Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme retire.
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Stone
Guillerme et Chambron Sloping Armchair for Votre Maison, France ca 1960s
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.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Brown Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Set with Connecting Table in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
French Modernist Oak Bar Cabinet Bookshelf by Guillerme and Chambron
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The bookshelf was produced by Votre Maison, the firm established in 1949 by Robert Guillerme (1913–1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914–2001) in collaboration with cabinetmaker Émile Dar...
Leather, Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Black Lacquered Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Oak
Sculptural French Design Lamp by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Antonio, TX
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, ...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Double Bed in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Entrance Cabinet, France, Circa 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Antonio, TX
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, ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Velvet, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
Guillerme Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petronille' Lounge Chair in Oak and Ocher Yellow Fabric
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed Frame in Solid Oak, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
A graduate of the Boule school in 1934, Robert Guillerme puts his talent at the service of the Rogier workshops, a big company in the Lille area.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed Frames in Blond Oak, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
A graduate of the Boule school in 1934, Robert Guillerme puts his talent at the service of the Rogier workshops, a big company in the Lille area.
Oak
Pair of "Grand Repos" lounge chairs, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre maison, 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of "Grand Repos" oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison. France 1950's This model of lounge chairs has been produced in 2 sizes, these are the larger, know...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron “Charlotte” Dining Chair for Votre Maison, 1966
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guillerme et Chambron “Charlotte” dining chair for Votre Maison, wood, France, 1966 The “Charlotte” oak chair showcases the distinctive craftsmanship of Robert Guillerme and Jacques...
Wood
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Teddy Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Five Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Wool
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934.
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Side Magazine Table Oak Wood with Tiles, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
It is carefully crafted to the highest standards, ensuring that every detail is perfect. Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934.
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.