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Votre Maison Clocks

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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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Creator: Votre Maison
Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, longcase clock, oak, brass, steel, France, 1960s. Wonderful and large clock designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The piece shows a natural and...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Votre Maison Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents

Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents

Guillerme et Chambron, Tall Oak Clock, France, Mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
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 recogni...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Votre Maison Clocks

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Tall Oak Clock, France, Mid-20th Century
Guillerme et Chambron, Tall Oak Clock, France, Mid-20th Century

Guillerme et Chambron, Tall Oak Clock, France, Mid-20th Century

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Votre Maison clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Votre Maison clocks 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 Votre Maison clocks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original clocks by Votre Maison were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider clocks by Hour Lavigne, and Daum. Prices for Votre Maison clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,400 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,200.

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