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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"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
Set of Six “Fumay” Dining Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
'Fumay' chairs designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This solid oak “Fumay” dinning armchairs are considered as a reference among furniture from the 1950s to the 1970s. This dining armchairs perfectly explains why, through proportions, unique concepts and the quality of woodworking at the highest level, the French duo created timeless furniture. These chairs show beautiful lines, from Guillerme and Chambron's signature tapered legs to the armrests, which are carved from light oak with the utmost care. This armchair model is made with attention to detail and extremely comfortable. This version of the 'Fumay' model with armrests is distinguished by interesting curves and the highest craftmanship, characteristic of the Guillerme & Chambron duo. The genius of the project lies in the details and uniqueness of the structure, such as stretchers between the legs placed at different heights in the front and on the sides. The elegant look is complemented by upholstered seats made of a premium light linen and wool blend fabric, which perfectly matches the color of oiled oak. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium light fabric, a blend of wool and linen. At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery...
Fabric, Wood
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
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Five Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of five dining chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s These charming dining chairs designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron exemp...
Wool, Oak
Set of 4 Fine French 1970s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et 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 set of four fine French mid-century solid oak dining chairs A matching table is availabl...
Fabric, Oak
Guillereme et Chambron Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillereme et Chambron Lounge Chair—France 1950's Beautiful warm oak frame and upholstered in thick creamy white alpaca wool that feels like shearling fur.
Oak, Alpaca
Pair of chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of 1950s chairs, crafted in France by the Northern French cabinetmaking duo Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. Particularly rare, as they belong to some of the ea...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Oak Chairs w. Red Fabric Upholstery - France 1970's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Sleek pair of minimalist all French natural oak chairs from the late production series of Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Edition. France 1970's. The chairs have been re-uphols...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, desk chair , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, desk chair, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950. foam and fabric to change.
Wool, Oak
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four French mid-century solid oak dining/side chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison (editor).
Fabric, Oak
Oak Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, Rope Accents, France, 1980s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, US
Beautiful oak chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1980s Oak and partially sheathed in rope
Oak
Ensemble de 6 chaises en chêne massif dans le goût de Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 6 chaises en chêne massif et assises en paille dans le goût de Guillerme et Chambron 1950's
Oak
Ensemble de 6 chaises assise en jonc et dossier en échelle
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 6 chaises de salle à manger assise en jonc et dossier en échelle dans le goût de GUILLERME ET CHAMBRON 1950's
Rush, Oak
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
Set of 9 Chairs by Guillerme and Chambron, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Set of 9 Chairs by Guillerme and Chambron, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960s. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Oak, Upholstery
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" armchair, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, rare pair Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970/1980
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare pair Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970/1980 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, n...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Foams to change. The patina is dirty. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison stor...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Chairs, Fumay model. Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Model Fumay. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 i...
Oak, Faux Leather
Guillerme et Chambron, 18 Chairs in Oak, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et chambron, 18 chairs in oak, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960 18 chairs are available with different wood colors and fabrics. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a min...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Possibility of having more chairs in the model 6 other chairs of the same model are available in another...
Oak
Setof 4 Guillerme et Chambron chairs in solid oak from the 60s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Suite of 4 chairs from the 60s by French designers Guillerme and Chambron. Solid oak frame, seats refurbished. Very nice manufacturing detail on the backrest, typical of the two desi...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Oak, Upholstery
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Possibility of having more chairs in the model Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Vot...
Oak
An oak stool by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool Edition Votre Maison
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Seven Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of seven oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Woolen fabric in good condition foams to change. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. ...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 8 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of eight oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. the fabric is in good condition the small wooden screw covers are missing. Votre maison : a style,...
Oak, Upholstery
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Oak, Straw
Guillerme et Chambron chairs Merignies
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
an elegant chair modele Merignies by Guillerme et Chambron edition Votre Maison
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Woolen fabric in good condition (except a stain) foams to change. Votre maison : a style, a concept,...
Oak, Wool
Guillerme et Chambron set of 4 Chairs in Blackened Oak, "Edition Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron set of 4 chairs in blackened oak, "Edition Votre Maison", circa 1970 Original woolen fabric, discolored. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The V...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Ma...
Oak, Wool
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Possibility of having more chairs in the model Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Vot...
Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 4 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 4 chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaur...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set 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, near ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, set of ten oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of ten oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. the wool fabric has been replaced and is in very good condition Votre maison : a style, a concept, a...
Oak, Wool
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Chairs in Solid Oak, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Chairs, "Thierry" Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 4 Chairs , Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron SET OF 4 chairs Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Wood are in good condition. faded fabric possibility of having 12 chairs in total, patina and different fabri...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 4 Chairs , Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 4 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Wood and straws are in good condition. Possibility of having more chairs in the model 6 other chairs of ...
Oak, Straw
Set of four Guillerme et Chambron chairs, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron set of 4 chairs Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the M...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Four Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, set of four oak chairs, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 The seats are not original and a little too thick. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. Th...
Oak
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four French mid-century solid oak dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison (editor).
Oak, Fabric
Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the ...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, 4 chairs in oak model "Fumay" edition Votre Maison 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron, 4 chairs in oak model "Fumay" edition Votre Maison circa 1970 good condition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins...
Wool, Oak
Set of 4 Fine 1970s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) - A set of four fine French Mid-Century solid oak side chairs. Model "Raphael". Pri...
Oak, Fabric
Guillerme and Chambron, Suite of 6 Chairs, 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. wood and fabric in very good condition, foam a little soft. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a min...
Oak, Cotton
Guillerme & Chambron Solid Oak Dining Chair for Votre Maison, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single dining chair in solid french oak by design duo Guillerme & Chambron for their company Votre Maison, France circa 1960's/1970's. The chair is in original condition and shows p...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 Possibility of having more chairs in the model 6 other chairs of the same model are available in another...
Oak
Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Side Chairs, Ebonized Oak, Rare
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This vintage set of Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs is a rare find from France. The distinctive trapezoidal backs, triangular legs and elegant ebonized oak finish give these chai...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, set o 6 chairs, full restored , Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron,set o 6 chairs, full restored , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Pru...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Etudiant" armchair, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950 Fabric and foam to be changed.
Oak, Wool
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...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Blackened Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six blackened oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. these chairs are currently in Philadelphia (USA)
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, Suite of 6 Chairs, Edition Votre Maison , 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...
Cotton, 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...
Oak