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.
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Wall Lights in Oak and Glass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of wall lights, oak, glass, 1970s Charming wall lights, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron in the 1970s. The shape and materia...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wall Light in Oak and Glass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall light, oak, glass, 1970s Charming wall light, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron in the 1970s. The shape and materials used fo...
Glass, Oak
Pair of Solid Oak & Ceramic Sconces by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of solid oak wall lights designed and produced by the northern French design duo Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s. Ceramic socket covers by artist Boleslaw Danikowski. In goo...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Oak
Large Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale torchier sconce by Guillerme et Chambron - France, circa 1940s Oak frame with turquoise ceramic sockets Impressive in design and scale! New linen shade
Ceramic, Oak
Table lamp by Guillerme et chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual table lamp by Guillerme et Chambron et ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Wall Light, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric wall light produced by Guillerme & Chambron, France, c. 1960s. The fixture presents with moderate scratching and discoloration throughout the woo...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison the ceramic bowls are by Boleslaw Danikowski Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maiso...
Oak, Ceramic
$2,820 / set
Bolesław Danikowski pair of ceramic sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a pair of ceramic sconces by Boleslaw Danikowski for Guillerme et Chambron
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Guillerme et Chambron , Oak and opaline lamp Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron oak and opaline lamp, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Oak, Opaline Glass
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak & Ceramic Double Pendant Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guillerme et Chambron French oak & ceramic double pendant light Designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron France, circa 1950s Hand crafted artisanal piece Beautifully ca...
Ceramic, Oak
Rare Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, floor lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp With Low Tiled Shelves Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
This floor lamp by Guillerme et Chambron for Edition Votre Maison, dating from the 1960s, is crafted in waxed oak with ceramic tile detailing. The design combines lighting with integ...
Ceramic, Oak
$8,800 / set
Guillerme et Chambron Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron sconces with dark ceramic sockets. Dark oak frames with new linen shade. France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
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 1950s Rare diamond shaped oak wall sconce with ceramic detail Newly rewired N...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron sconces with dark ceramic sockets. Oak frames with new linen shade. France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage floor lamp designed by Guillerme et Chambron for their maison d'edition Votre Maison. Made of oak wood, this floor lamp has a built in double tray at the bottom, rotating ce...
Ceramic, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron French Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme & Chambron French floor lamp, for Votre maison editeur. Glaze tiles by Danikowski, light oak and ceramic. 2 light, 100 watts max bulb.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron sconces with dark brown and green ceramic sockets. Light oak frames with new linen shade. France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
Sculptural French Design Lamp by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Antonio, TX
Solid oak and ceramic sculptural French design lamp designed by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1960s. This mid-century modern floor lamp has two built in trays...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wall Lamp 1960s - Solid Oak & Boleslaw Danikowski ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
A rare and collectible mid-century wall lamp designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, iconic figures in French modernist design. Crafted in solid oak and adorned with glaze...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Ceramic Tile Shelves
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare corner floor lamp by Guillereme et Chambron with original blue ceramic sockets. Features two built-in shelves with vibrant royal blue tiles. A new linen shade sits elegantly w...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Ceiling Mounted Lantern Style Light Fixtures Set
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
The classic beauty of French mid-century design by Guillerme et Chambron. There is a green ceramic cup holder and dark stained oak wood body. These are ceiling mounted lights with NE...
Ceramic, Wood
Guillerme, Chambron and Danikowski - 20th Century Chandelier in Oak and Opaline
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in FR
THIS ITEM CAN BE SHIPPED OR PICKED UP FROM LONDON OR PARIS ENSURING NO CUSTOM TAX ON SHIPPINGS IN EUROPE. WE OFFER FREE SHIPPING IN PARIS AND LONDON. Elevate your space with this st...
Ceramic, Opaline Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Ceramic Mid-Century Table Lamps (3 Available)
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Oak table lamps by Guillerme et Chambron. France, c1960s. Ceramic cup detailing. PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. Re-wired and PAT tested. Internal Ref: UK. Location: London ...
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Wall Sconces by Guillerme et Chambron, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of wooden wall sconces by the iconic French design duo Guillerme & Chambron, renowned for their sculptural craftsmanship and timeless post-war aesthetic. Crafted in...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Single Oak Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Carved oak swing sconce by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, the backplate has excellent details and feature hidden screws. Original shade. Rewire included upon request, 3-4 ...
Oak
$1,586 / item
Swivelling oak sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
an elegant pair of oak sconces edition votre maison
Oak
Boleslaw Danikowski Enameled Ceramic light , France, 1950
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Boleslaw Danikowski Enameled Ceramic light , France, 1950 to use as is, at height so as not to have the bulb in your eyes, or to create a lampshade Boleslaw Danikowski was the first...
Ceramic
$8,500 / set
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillerme et Chambron pair of sconces with dark ceramic sockets. French Oak frames with new linen shade. Wonderful pair - large in scale France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Edition Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Edition Votre Maison" swivel arm, the wall light can be used with down or up light only one available price is for one Votre mai...
Oak, Opaline Glass
Pair of oak and brass wall lights by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960's oak and brass wall lights by Guillerme & Chambron of France. Re-wired and tested.
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Flushmount
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's. Beautiful hand painted ceramic socket with dark oak frame Rewired with new single linen shade.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
$8,800 / set
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive pair of double sconces by Guillerme et Chambron France, circa 1940s Oak frames with new linen shades Newly rewired.
Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillerme et Chambron wall sconce with bright turquoise ceramic socket and new linen shade on an oak frame. Newly rewired.
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
french Table lamp in solid oak and ceramic Guillerme & Chambron 50's - G044
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large table lamp from the 50's by French designers Guillerme & Chambron. Medium solid oak structure on four legs. Ceramic cups in blue-green shades used to hide the sockets, silk lam...
Ceramic, Silk, Oak
Wall sconce in oak Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A glass shade and oak base sconce by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison
Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Wall Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
Guillerme et Chambron carved oak wall lamp in torch design with paper shade (included) and silk wire cable with on/off switch to plug in to wall. It gives wonderful ambient light an...
Oak
Rare Guillerme et Chambron Halogen Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Guillerme et Chambron, halogen floor lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970. price is for one two are available
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron 4 Wall Sconces En Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron 4 wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. price is for one 4 are available.
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Votre Maison" circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron wall lights in oak, "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak, Glass
Guillerme Chambron large wall lamp with swivel and sliding arm, circa 1950/1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme Chambron large wall lamp with swivel and sliding arm,circa 1950/1960
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron 3 Wall Sconces En Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron 3 wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. price is for one 3 are available.
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century Oak Single Wall Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A single oak and ceramic wall light. France, c1960s. By designers Guillerme et Chambron. Original ceramic bulb holder cap retained, the shade holder has been left on but a shad...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconce en Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Oak
Oak Chandelier by Guillerme and Chambron, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; two available in different wood tones. Unique wooden chandelier by Guillerme and Chambron.
Oak
Oak and Glazed Ceramic Wall Sconces by Guillerme and Chambron, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron, Oak Lamp, Decorated with a Bulb Cover in Enamelled Lava
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme Et Chambron, Oak Lamp, Decorated with a Bulb Cover in Enamelled Lava Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison...
Lava
1960's Guillerme et Chambron Oak And Ceramic Corner Sconce for Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's, French, Mid-Century Oak and ceramic corner wall sconce by famed designer duo Guillerme et Chambron for manufacturer "Votre Maison" is a classic and strikingly beautiful exam...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Bookshelf
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Guillereme et Chambron with original ocean blue ceramic sockets. Features a built-in bookshelf with two shelves A new linen shade sits elegantly within the oak rim. Newly re...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Pair Oak wall lights , Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
.Guillerme et Chambron Pair Oak wall lights , Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak
Eight Vintage Oak and Ceramic Sconces by Guillerme & Chambon, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eight Unique Mid-Century Modern Oak and Ceramic French Sconce designed by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1960s. These flight fixtures have ceramic bulb holders...
Ceramic, Oak
Ceramic, Solid Oak & Brass Table Lamp by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1970's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Graphic and minimalist all oak table lamp by French designers duo Guillerme and Chambron with brass and ceramic details by Boleslaw Danikowski. In good vintage condition. European so...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Low Shelf
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Guillerme et Chambron floor lamp - France, 1940's Features beautiful neutral-toned, original handcrafted ceramic tile sockets Circular hand painted ceramic tile inserts Inc...
Ceramic, Oak
$2,700 / item
Guillerme et Chambron Sconces, France circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1970 Solid oak wall lights by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. With frosted glass shades. 15"w x 9"d x 19"h $ 2,700 ea ( 2 avail )
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Design Storage Floor lamp Votre Maison France circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
This floor lamp is an example of iconic vintage design, designed by French designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron in the 1960s. Also known as the "Tricoteuse", it is made o...
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood, Oak
Huge & Unique Wall Lamp Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
Discover this rare and elegant piece: a wall-mounted lamp crafted from solid oak, designed in the 1960s by renowned French designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. Perfectly embodying the modernist aesthetic combined with exceptional craftsmanship, this lamp merges functionality with timeless style. Features: Materials: Main structure made of solid oak, celebrated for its durability and warm grain, complemented by matte black ceramic bowls...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Ceiling Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron- Large in Scale France, 1940's. Beautiful hand painted ceramic sockets with signature oak frame and new single linen shade. Rewired.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Wall torch Lamp in Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
Wall torch Lamp in Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s Discover this rare and elegant piece: a wall-mounted lamp crafted from solid oak, designed in the 1960s by renowned French designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. Perfectly embodying the modernist aesthetic combined with exceptional craftsmanship, this lamp merges functionality with timeless style. Features: Materials: Main structure made of solid oak, celebrated for its durability and warm grain, complemented by matte black ceramic bowls...
Ceramic, Oak
$8,800 / set
Guillerme et Chambron Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron sconces with dark ceramic sockets. Warm oak frames with new linen shade. France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces Oak Wood & Ceramic French Folk Art 60
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare example of Guillerme et Chambron oak sconces with some ceramic Bobech by Danikowski 100 watts bulb max US wired , in working condition 2 pairs available. Priced by pair, Ha...
Oak