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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Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, highboard or cabinet, oak, glass, ceramic, France, 1960s This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionall...
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Carved Doors
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s This grandiose armoire is a good example of excellent woodwork by virtue of the well-designed construction based...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet or Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet or Cupboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet or cupboard, solid oak, France, 1960s This cabinet is a strong example of thoughtful woodworking, where structure and surface are tre...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or wardrobe, oak, brass, France, 1960s This charming wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical de...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Carved Doors
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s This wardrobe in solid oak, designed by Guillerme et Chambron, reflects the duo’s characteristic synthesis of sc...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, highboard or cabinet, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in hand. The d...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard or Wardrobein Oak and Brass
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire, oak, brass, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features geometric carvings in the doors which is...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Large Cabinet or Wardrobe
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre maison, armoire, oak, France, 1960s This grandiose wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical designed door panel...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare "Japanese Style" Oak Wardrobe, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare "Japanese style" oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, highboard, green stained oak, France, 1960s This sideboard, a creation of the esteemed French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, epitomizes ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 oak wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Clever Oak Wardrobe, circa, Edition Votre Maison 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, clever oak wardrobe, circa, edition Votre Maison 1970.
Oak
Armoire dressing vintage Guillerme et Chambron en chêne massif des années 60
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Armoire dressing vintage des années 60, de Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron pour l’éditeur Votre Maison, superbes conception et design avec un ingénieux système de poignées pivot...
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare 1950 Oak Wardrobe, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1950 oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser, Votre Maison edition.
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Bedroom Wardrobe in Oak, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, large bedroom wardrobe in oak, circa 1960 Ceramic handles Edition Votre Maison this piece of furniture can be disassembl...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia,...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser. Votre Maison Edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien L...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser. Votre Maison Edition. 3 wardrobes are available, 2 interiors with shelves, 1 interior fitted out as a wardrobe. Votre maison : a style, a c...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser, Votre Maison edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien L...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 oak wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe, opens with a glass door, an oak door on the front revealing shelves and a side door revealing shelves Edition Votre Maison, circa 19...
Oak, Glass
H 84 in W 96 in D 24 in
Dos Gallos Custom Large Oak Wood Cabinet or Wardrobe
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Trastero cabinet in oakwood with heavy distress. Available in a variety of finishes. Custom sizes. Interior can be set up as a wardrobe or with shelves. As shown in open grain...
Oak
H 84 in W 42 in D 26 in
White Oak Armoire / Wardrobe with Slatted Doors
Located in Portland, OR
Perfect for use as an armoire, a wardrobe, a bar, or in an entry - anywhere additional storage would be helpful. This piece is exquisitely crafted by hand out of solid white oak. It is completely customizable; both in size and storage configuration. The piece shown is outfitted with shelving and a hang bar on the left, and drawers and shelves on the right. Slatted doors...
Oak
H 74.81 in W 74.02 in D 24.81 in
1930s French Art Deco Grain Filled Chevron Solid Oak White Cabinet Wardrobe Chic
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Solid and chic, 1930s Art Deco French armor, wardrobe or cabinet. Painted white with chevron grain-filled oak doors. Original Art Deco brass and Bakelite hardware is included and can...
Hardwood, Oak, Paint
H 40.16 in W 92.92 in D 18.9 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Sideboard, in Oak and Ceramic, "Edition Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron sideboard, in oak and ceramic, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Top stained. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset...
Ceramic, Oak
H 68.9 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 oak wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski.
Ceramic, Oak
H 96 in W 60 in D 21 in
Custom Oak Cabinet with Pocket Doors by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oak cabinet with pocket doors and two large drawers. This cabinet is made to client's specifications and can be made in any size, conf...
Oak
H 59.85 in W 28.35 in D 14.18 in
Wardrobe in solid oak by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe in patinated oak with clothes rail and two shelves. Manufacturer's label from Rud Rasmussen, designed by Mogens Koch.
Brass
H 63.39 in W 59.85 in D 18.51 in
c.1960s Guillerme et Chambron Two Door Oak Cabinet Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
This is a two-door oak cabinet designed by Guillerme et Chambron and produced by Edition Votre Maison. The cabinet is crafted from waxed oak, giving it a warm and natural finish. Its...
Ceramic, Oak
H 51 in W 37.8 in D 35.5 in
Solid Oak Cabinet and Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and rare "dos d'âne" style desk and cabinet by French designers Guillerme and Chambron featuring leather straps holding the desk tray. Chest of 4 drawers In overall good vint...
Laminate, Oak
H 69.3 in W 54.34 in D 23.23 in
Cabinet in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940
By BIOSCA
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A façade of rhythmic florals emerges from a field of quiet geometry—each rosette delicately recessed in its own square niche, like votive offerings set into a chapel wall. This cabin...
Oak
H 38.19 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Brass
H 68.12 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser, Votre Maison edition.
Oak
H 70.08 in W 81.11 in D 20.67 in
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Wardrobe in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s This wardrobe by Guillerme & Chambron beautifully reflects the duo’s signature approach to craftsmanship and form...
Oak
H 68.71 in W 63 in D 19.57 in
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Highboard with Ceramic Handles
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s. This case piece is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features geometric oak inlays, which is char...
Ceramic, Oak
H 57.09 in W 63.59 in D 19.3 in
Guillerme & Chambron 'Bouvine' Cabinet in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Bouvine' cabinet, oak, France, 1960s Step into timeless elegance with this meticulously crafted case piece designed by the renowned artisan...
Oak
H 68.78 in W 62.8 in D 19.49 in
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, highboard or cabinet, oak, glass, ceramic, France, 1960s This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in hand...
Oak
H 68.12 in W 61.62 in D 18.9 in
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet, oak, France, 1960s This case piece is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features a front with geometric oak inlays, which is ch...
Oak, Ceramic
H 68.71 in W 66.74 in D 19.57 in
Guillerme et Chambron Large Cabinet in Oak with Ceramic Handles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet, oak, glass, ceramic, France, 1960s This wardrobe is based on a well-designed structure where aesthetics and functionally go hand in hand. The door ...
Oak
H 68.51 in W 86.62 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme & Chambron Large Highboard in Oak and Brass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire, oak, brass, France, 1960s This grandiose wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the inlay veneer and the g...
Brass
H 68.71 in W 62.6 in D 19.49 in
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet with Ceramic Handles in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, armoire, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s. This case piece is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and beautiful features geometric oak inlays, which is characteris...
Ceramic, Oak
H 57.09 in W 63.39 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme & Chambron 'Bouvine' Cabinet in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Bouvine' cabinet, oak, France, 1960s This case piece is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features two large doors, both with framed oa...
Oak
H 67.72 in W 33.67 in D 17.72 in
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Cabinet in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet, oak, France, 1960s This wardrobe is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features geometric oak inlays, which is characteristic ...
Oak
H 69.1 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Guillerme & Chambron Large Highboard in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, large highboard, oak, France, 1960s This grandiose highboard is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-...
Oak
H 68.9 in W 50.99 in D 19.69 in
Guillerme et Chambron Wardrobe with Ceramic Handles
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, armoire, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s. This case piece is designed by Guillerme and Chambron and features geometric oak inlays, which is characteristic for the French duo. The armoire is equipped with ceramic handles...
Ceramic, Oak