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.
Find a collection of vintage Votre Maison furniture on 1stDibs.
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak and Ceramic Coffee Table, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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
French Guillerme et Chambron Stool, Hungarian Oak, Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Uccle, BE
A vintage stool upholstered in original wool fabric Designed by French designers Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960. Hungarian oak...
Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron Rare Gustave Table. Edition Votre Maison Circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme Et Chambron Rare Gustave Table. Edition Votre Maison Circa 1970 Large model with 6 legs top made of blue stone slabs (Soignies stone) Votre maison : a style, a concept,...
Marble
Large extendable dining table, 320 cm, in oak by Guillerme and Chambron 1960.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Extra-large dining table with a large extension leaf, seating 14 people. The extension leaf cleverly slides under the table and is stored in a discreet metal rail. Side handles allow...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Rare Large Oak Sideboard with Four Doors and Four Drawers
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron rare large "Lorrain" oak sideboard with four doors and four drawers brass hinges and handles Edition Votre Maison. circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a co...
Brass
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 Chambron Floor Lamp for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in BE
Introducing the Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970, a rare statement piece that captures the essence of refined French design. Crafted with a solid oa...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and Opaline Glass, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in oak and opaline glass , "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 We can provide socket adapters. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and Opaline Glass, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in oak and opaline glass , "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 We can provide socket adapters. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and Opaline Glass, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in oak and opaline glass , "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 We can provide socket adapters. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and Opaline Glass, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in oak and opaline glass , "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 We can provide socket adapters. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Curved sofa by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in BE
This remarkable French mid-century sofa by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison embodies sculptural design and timeless craftsmanship. It includes two sets of original cushions—dar...
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak side table, Edition Votre Maison
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak side table, Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lake...
Ceramic, 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. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak bench, Edition Votre Maison circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Sofa Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lak...
Oak
Grande étagère murale par Guillerme & Chambron 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Grande étagère murale par Guillerme & Chambron 1950's Robert Guillerme (1913–1990) et Jacques Chambron (1914–2001) sont deux designers français emblématiques du design des années 19...
Wood
Two oak and tiles nightstands Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of oak and tiles nightstands Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in P...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Side Tables with Lamps, France, Midcentury
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
This pair of midcentury, polished light oak reading tables by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of desi...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Exceptional large table "Gustave", Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron exceptional large table "Gustave", Edition Votre Maison circa 1975, solid oak base. dimension : 73x246x100 cm + 2 extensions of 54 cm each Dimensions with 2 ext...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron “Grégoire” Oak Settee for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Grégoire” settee by the French designer duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron is a stunning blend of soft form and geometric linear structure. The fluid lines thoughtfully ...
Fabric, Oak
French solid oak sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 1960.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
A superb, large mid-century sideboard or buffet featuring a two-section design. On the left, a large door opens to reveal a spacious shelf. The center section serves as storage or a ...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 ceramic handles by Boleslaw Danikowski Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960. Votre m...
Oak, Ceramic
Etagère murale avec miroir orientable par Guillerme et Chambron Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Etagère murale avec miroir orientable par Guillerme et Chambron pour Votre Maison 1960's Robert Guillerme (1913–1990) et Jacques Chambron (1914–2001) sont deux designers français em...
Oak, Glass
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 sofa "José" Edited by Votre Maison circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 sofa " José" edited by Votre Maison. circa 1970 Several armchairs in the "José" model are also available Votre maison : a...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Credenza in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Credenza in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the ...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, desk chair. Votre Maison Edition, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, desk chair. Votre Maison Edition, 1950 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien L...
Wool, Oak
$4,587
Table d'appoint
By Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Side table by French designers Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron for Votre Maison
Ceramic, Oak
Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) ceramic wall clock circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare oak longcase clock. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Ceramic face by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Mais...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron 2 Wall Sconces En Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron 2 wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bourbonnais Table, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak Bourbonnais table Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prus...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and Opaline Glass, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in oak and opaline glass , "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 We can provide socket adapters. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre...
Opaline Glass, Oak
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...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme Et Chambron, Grande table de salon en chêne et lave émaillée
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme Et Chambron, Grande table de salon en chêne et lave émaillée de Boleslaw Danikowski circa 1970. Edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style...
Lava
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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 et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron original cabinet in oak Votre Maison edition the central part is revealed by an electrified shutter curtain. The electric motor needs to be changed. Votre mai...
Oak, Ceramic
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
Guillerme & Chambron Oak Easy Chair, with Original Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron oak easy chair, with original fabric Votre Maison Editor. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak, Wool
Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lake. A stalag, a...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Table with 2 Sliding Drawers under the Top, 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak table with 2 sliding drawers under the top,circa 1970 2 oak extensions extend the table up to 245 cm. Dimension open: 73 x 245 x 85 cm. Votre maison : a s...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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
Storage by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Storage by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the...
Oak
Guillerme Et Chambron, Rare Oak Armchair, Edition Votre Maison, Circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme Et Chambron, Rare Oak Fireside Chair, 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, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron pair of Wall Sconces En Chene, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron wall lights in oak, "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Coat Rack, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare coat rack, edition Votre Maison, circa 1950. Oak and rattan. Handle in ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. Th...
Oak, Ceramic, Rattan
Guillerme et Chambron , Chest of drawers "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1950/1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron rare oak and opaline side table. Handles in ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Edition "Votre Maison," circa 1950/1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a min...
Ceramic, Oak, Opaline Glass
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bourbonnais Table, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak Bourbonnais table Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prus...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak shelf and Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool and his shelf Edition Votre Maison circa 1970. Measures: Shelf : 36 x 56 x 30 cm. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, paire de 3 tables gigognes Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, paire de 3 tables gigognes Edition Votre Maison Peuvent être vendues séparément. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begin...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Two Rare Oak Side Table, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Two oak side tables Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa 1970. probably an order can be unique pieces. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison s...
Oak
Rare Console-Table by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Robert GUILLERME (1913-1990) et Jacques CHAMBRON (1914-2001) - Édition Votre Maison Table de salle à manger formant console en chêne ciré. Piétement gateleg. Votre maison : a style,...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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 3 Wall Sconces En Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron 3 wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. price is for one. 3 are available. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 original fabric in average condition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begin...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak & Straw Dining Chairs, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Dedar fabric. Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of...
Oak, Straw
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
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa in Oak, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 sofa " José" edited by Votre Maison. circa 1970 Several armchairs in the "José" model are also available Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset....
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Grand repos, Set of Three 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 et Chambron, Rare 1960 Oak Bookcase, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1960 oak bookcase, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. 2 sliding glass doors are available (not shown in the photo). Votre maison :...
Oak, Ceramic