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Guillerme et Chambron Seating

French

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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Creator: Guillerme et Chambron
Guillerme and Chambron, Suite of 6 Chairs Model "Marie-Claire", circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron, Suite of 6 chairs model "Marie-Claire" Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1970. fully restored. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison s...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating

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Oak

Guillerme and Chambron, Suite of 6 Chairs Model "Marie-Claire", circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Suite of 6 oak chairs Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, n...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating

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Oak

"Maria" Two-Seater Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, the iconic French design duo behind the Votre Maison workshop, were instrumental in shaping postwar French furniture design. Known for their ex...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Sectional Seating Elements 'Elmyre' in Green Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sectional lounge pieces or lounge chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Beautiful sectional 'Elmyre' elements that can be positioned in any pref...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "Thierry" Oak Stools for Votre Maison, France 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this 'Thierry' stool model, a piece of accent furniture that is often underestimated. Designers define stools as jewels and statements in a room, and thi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating

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Oak

Two-Seat Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a two-seat upholstered sofa by Guillerme et Chambron made circa 1950 and it is in great condition. Measures: Seat: 16.25 H x 48 W x 22.5 D inches Armrest: 22.5-23 H...
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1950s French Vintage Guillerme et Chambron Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Two-Seat Sofa
Two-Seat Sofa
Price Upon Request

Guillerme Et Chambron seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Guillerme et Chambron seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Guillerme et Chambron seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Guillerme et Chambron were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand, and Ligne Roset. Prices for Guillerme et Chambron seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $770 and can go as high as $37,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,336.

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