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 Votre Maison armchairs, credenzas, dining tables 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 et Chambron Oak Secretaire for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Many associate the designs of French design duo, Guillerme and Chambron with the most recognizable French furniture pieces of the second half of the 20th century. Most often executed...
Wood
Armchair by Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison, 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage armchair from the 1960s was designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for the manufacturer Votre Maison. Its frame is made of solid oak. The green tufted fabric ...
Wood
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
Sculptural Oak Daybed by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Houston, TX
A 1960s French daybed by Guillerme et Chambron, produced by Votre Maison. Crafted in solid oak, the frame showcases the duo’s signature balance of rustic warmth and modern restraint,...
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, Waxed Oak and Veneer Oak Cabinet, "Bouvine"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet "Bouvine" Oak, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Clever Oak Wardrobe, circa, Edition Votre Maison 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, clever oak wardrobe, circa, edition Votre Maison 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Oak
$6,827Sale Price|31% Off
Solid oak dining table, "Calvados", by French duo Guillerme et Chambon, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare waxed solid oak dining table, Calvados model by the renowned duo Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in Northern France in the 1960s. The table features two sliding square tops with ...
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, 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 & Chambron, Extendable Dining Table in Solid Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, extendable dining table in solid oak. Edition Votre Maison. Dimension opened: 83.8 in. width. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Ma...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Pair of Daybeds for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Robert Guillerme, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare pair of Daybeds in Oak from the French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1960. Here is a lovely pair of daybeds by French creator duo Robert Guillerm...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Véronique Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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
Guillerme et Chambron Set of Four Side Tables / Modular Coffee Table, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare set of four solid oak side tables was designed by Guillerme et Chambron and produced by their atelier Votre Maison in Northern France in the 1950s. Each table is toppe...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 oak wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 ...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron, Oak Gueridon, Ceramics by Danikowski, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, oak gueridon. Ceramics by Danikowski. Edition Votre Maison. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ...
Ceramic, Oak
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Guillerme & Chambron Settee in Oak, France, c 1960's
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
This settee was designed by the iconic French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. The high quality and distinctive skeletal open frame construction features a beautifully crafted spind...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 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 Mazaurien ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron 4 Wall Sconces En Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron 4 wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. price is for one. 4 are available. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison ...
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
1960's Guillerme et Chambron Oak And Ceramic Corner Sconce for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak and ceramic corner wall sconce by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s. The sculptural oak arm extends outward on a diagonal from a white metal corner backplate,...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Josette, Oak & Ceramic Side Table France C 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Edition table Josette. Tilework executed by B. Danikowski. Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While hi...
Ceramic, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century "Elmyre" Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century oak lounge chairs designed by Robert Guillarme and Jacques Chambron for their Votre Maison firm. From the designers' prized "Elmyre" line of home furnishin...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron, Side Chair, Oak, Rush, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and rush side chair or dining room chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Rush, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Grand repos, Pair of Armchairs, France, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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 et Chambron “Charlotte” Dining Chairs for Votre Maison, 1966, Set of 6
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guillerme et Chambron “Charlotte” dining chairs for Votre Maison, wood, France, 1966, set of six. This set of six “Charlotte” oak chairs showcases ...
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of solid oak bedside tables circa 1960/1970, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 194...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, Oak Sideboard for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Robert Guillerme, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Oak Sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron for “Votre Maison”, France, circa 1960 Important oak sideboard designed by French designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for the comp...
Brass, Bronze
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid Repos', oak, wool, France, 1960s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which...
Wool, Oak
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 t...
Oak, Wool
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak and Ceramic Coffee Table Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak and Ceramic Coffee Table, Edition Votre Maison, 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Ceramic, Oak
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
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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 Sculpted Lounge Chair with for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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
Guillerme et Chambron, two 1970 Oak Armchair repos , Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, two 1970 Oak Armchair repos , Votre Maison 1 "grand repos" 40"x31"35" and 1 "small repos" or "caqueteuse" : 37"x30"x32" same patina same fabric Votre ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Tricoteuse' Lounge Chair in Black Lacquered Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair 'Tricoteuse', lacquered oak, wool, France, 1960s Guillerme & Chambron designed the 'Tricoteuse' lounge chair in their trademark ...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron f side table in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron side table in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Ma...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Side Chair, Oak, Rush, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and rush side chair or dining room chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Rush, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille" Oak Armchair Edition Votre Maison, circa1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille" Oak Armchair Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, n...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Chairs in Solid Oak, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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 & Chambron Extendable Round Dining Table in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, extendable dining table, oak, 1960s. Round shaped dining table with inlayed top. This extendable table in solid oak comes with an optional le...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazauri...
Oak, Faux Leather
Guillerme & Chambron, Victorine Dining Room Table in Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, Victorine dining room table in oak, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 with two leaves. Measures: (2 x 35 cm). dim closed : h: 28,74" d : 57,09" dim with 1 ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron ‘Grégoire’ Stool in Black Oak and Pink Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, stool, lacquered oak, wool, France, 1960s This stool in black lacquered oak construction is the perfect example where functionality and aesth...
Oak, Wool
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of night stands or side tables in oak and ceramic
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of night stands or side tables in oak and ceramic Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron “Charlotte” Dining Chair for Votre Maison, 1966
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guillerme et Chambron “Charlotte” dining chair for Votre Maison, wood, France, 1966 The “Charlotte” oak chair showcases the distinctive craftsmanship of Robert Guillerme and Jacques...
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Set of Two Solid Oak Stools, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare set of two stools by the iconic French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in solid oak in the 1960s. These stools are a perfect example of the designers’ mastery of f...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 / 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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, nea...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Seven Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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, pair of 1950s Armchairs, Edited by Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron , two 1950s Armchairs, Edited by Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazau...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron "Mathilde" Sofa for Votre Maison, France mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The duo of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and their company, Votre Maison, denote a landmark of French mid-century design history. Robert Guillerme, who designed most of the w...
Fabric, Oak
Very large French solid oak sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning large mid-century sideboard or buffet. Four large molded oak doors, featuring external brass hinges, each open to reveal two shelves. Below are four large drawers with elega...
Brass
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, 1960 Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak armchair edited by Votre Maison. modele " EDOUARD" Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Gueridon Ladislas Model
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron, oak gueridon Ladislas model with ceramics. Table with two positions system: Can be gueridon or dining table (up and down system). Edition Votre ...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare 1950 Oak Wardrobe, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1950 oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Maz...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, PAIR of 1970 Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 2 oak armchair "caqueteuse" edited by Votre Maison. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Desk in Oak for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Guillerme & Chambron desk, manufactured in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid-century French design. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which ensures a sturdy and durabl...
Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron, Oak Desk Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, Circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, Circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the...
Oak