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 'Bridge Etudiant' Armchairs in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1950s These armchairs by the designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Orange Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s These charming dining chairs designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron exemp...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furn...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Grand Repos' lounge chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furnitur...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and red fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimens...
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from rich French oak, this angular masterpiece by Guillerme & Chambron epitomizes the elegance of mid-century design. Wool-upholstered cushions with contrast button tufting b...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa model 'Denis', velvet, oak, France, 1960s Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron sofa in solid oak with the typical characteristic decorat...
Velvet, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' Armchairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' armchairs, oak, fabric, France, 1950s This Bridge Etudiant armchair, designed by the designer duo Jacques Chambron ...
Fabric, Oak
A Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchair, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition, nice patina, with what is presumably the original fabric. Fa...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, rush, France, 1960s. Set of four dining chairs in solid oak by Guillerme and Chambron. These chairs show a mo...
Oak, Straw
Pair of " Edouard" lounge chairs Guillerme et Chambron, France, mid-50's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare pair of " Edouard " oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison. France 1950's Wood has been refinished and the chairs have been entirely re upholstered. Designe...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric lounge chair with folding side table designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. Original vintage fabric...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Set with Connecting Table in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coupled lounge chairs with side table, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furnit...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Slipper Chairs, France 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Large pair Slipper Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison in oak and soft grey-blue bouclé 34x25x32 Seat 15
Bouclé, Oak
Grand Repos Lounge Chair Attributed to Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This rare model Guillereme et Chambron „Grand Repos” Chaise Lounge was manufactured in France in the 1950s. The exceptional refinement of the design is ensured by a sculptural frame...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Romeo' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Romeo' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which ...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This lounge chair or snug loveseat has a Classic Guillerme & Chambron style. It is bulky yet elega...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and yellow fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dim...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and oak lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by Votre Maison France, c. 1950. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand n...
Fabric, Oak
"Tripod" Chair by Guillerme and Chambron in Loro Piana "Incas", France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
The "Tripod" armchair designed by Guillerme et Chambron and produced in France during the 1960s. This sculptural armchair is a clear example of French mid-century design, appreciated...
Alpaca, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petronille' Lounge Chair in Oak and Ocher Yellow Fabric
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, ‘Petronille’ lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s This sculptural lounge chair named ‘Petronille’ is designed by Guillerme et Chambron. T...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Very rare pair of 'Fumay' chairs, designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This solid oak “Fumay” pair of dining armchairs is consider...
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Armchair, France, c. 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron in France, circa 1950.
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron pair of " Romeo & Juliet " armchairs, France circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
Exceptional pair of armchairs created by French designer Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron. “ Votre Maison, Your Home ” edition. “Romeo & Juliet” Model or “ Rest & Sma...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Pair of Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, Pair of Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of twelve dining chairs, solid oak, straw, France, 1950s These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase th...
Straw, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chair / Armchair, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Rose Uniacke textured line...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Guillerme & Chambron – Known for their innovative approach that balanced function with art, these designers left an indelible mark on modern design. This pair of oak lounge chairs, i...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Daybed for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Daybed in Oak from the French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1960. Here is a lovely daybed by French creator duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Cham...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Dining Chair, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Stamford, CT
Guillerme & Chambron, French Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chair, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s A sculptural razor back dining or side chair designed and produced by Guillerme & Cha...
Fabric, Oak
c.1950s Guillerme et Chambron Pair of Dining Chairs upholstered in Tibor
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of Dining Chairs with Circular Cut-Out Detail, c.1950s A pair of mid-century French dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1950s. Constructed in so...
Upholstery, 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 Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six dining chairs, solid oak, straw, France, 1950s These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase their...
Oak, Straw
Guillerme & Chambron Véronique Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa Véronique, fabric, oak, France, 1970s This sculptural carved oak two-seat sofa is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is k...
Fabric, Oak
Solid Oak Armchair by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1970's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant single all-oak armchair by Guillerme & Chambron featuring an openwork backrest. Original cushions. Sturdy, wear and local stains on wood as shown on pictures. This chair wil...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Mauve “Grand Repos” Armchairs, France, 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
A later version of the classic grand repos with more modern and straighter lines, most likely achieved with modernized fabrication techniques. Freshly refinished and upholstered in m...
Upholstery, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Dining Chair in Black Lacquered Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, dining chair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1960s. Beautifully shaped chair in darkened oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron a...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In good vintage condition, with visible wear co...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Dining Chairs, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Stamford, CT
Guillerme & Chambron, French Mid-Century Modern, Pair of Side Chairs, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s A pair of sculptural razor back dining or side chairs designed and produced by...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Grand Repos Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa grand repos, fabric, oak, France, 1960s This sculptural carved oak two-seat sofa is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Armchair, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' armchair, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacque...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Sofa, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and oak lounge sofa or settee designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, 1950s. Fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimen...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of "Denis" Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of "Denis" Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison 1970 wood, foam and fabric in good condition. 5 armchairs and 1 bench are available, in light oak but with...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron "Grand Repos" Lounge Chairs, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
These Guillerme et Chambron ‘Grand Repos’ Lounge Chairs display a beautiful contrast between the light wooden oak frame and the elega...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Oak Fumay Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb set of four oak dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s. The wooden frames are in great condition with a wonderful tone. The seat cushions are in good conditio...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak Orange Seats
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison set of dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s A refined set of six dining chairs designed by Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s, showcasing...
Fabric, Oak
Oak Daybed by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s, this French oak daybed reflects the duo’s instinct for sculptural simplicity and everyday utility. This example is fitted with a c...
Linen, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Lounge Chair with for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare oak lounge 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...
Oak, Fabric
$3,532Sale Price|20% Off
Guillerme et Chambron oak sofa "Édouard
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 3 seats sofa in oak and fabric perfect condition by guillerme and Chambron
Oak
Pair of Grand repos armchairs by guillerme and chambron in oak from the 60s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of “grand repos” armchairs by French designers Guillerme and Chambron from the 60s, published by Votre Maison. Solid light oak structure, original seat and back cushions covered...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Settee with Connecting Table, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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...
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
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six dining chairs, solid oak, reupholstered English wool, France, 1960s This ensemble of six chairs designed by Guillerme et Chambron ...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison 'Mortagne' Lounge Chairs
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Mortagne' lounge chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s These lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison reflect the designers’ scu...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Orange Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, easy chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1970s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furniture, of which this set of armc...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Grand repos, Pair of Armchairs, France, 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating an aesthetic as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and ...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six 'Charles' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six 'Charles' dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s The Charles chair, designed in the 1960s by the French duo Guillerme et ...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Polished Oak Curved Settee, France, Mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury curved sofa by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison. In polished oak and ...
Upholstery, Oak