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 & Chambron Pair of Wall Lights in Oak and Glass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of wall lights, oak, glass, 1970s Charming wall lights, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron in the 1970s. The shape and materia...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison the ceramic bowls are by Boleslaw Danikowski Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maiso...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Edition Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Edition Votre Maison" swivel arm, the wall light can be used with down or up light only one available price is for one Votre mai...
Oak, Opaline Glass
Guillerme and Chambron Large Wall Light in Oak, " Votre Maison" circa 1970
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...
Oak, Glass
Guillerme Chambron large wall lamp with swivel and sliding arm, circa 1950/1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme Chambron large wall lamp with swivel and sliding arm,circa 1950/1960
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Pair Oak wall lights , Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
.Guillerme et Chambron Pair Oak wall lights , Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak
1960's Guillerme et Chambron Oak And Ceramic Corner Sconce for Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's, French, Mid-Century Oak and ceramic corner wall sconce by famed designer duo Guillerme et Chambron for manufacturer "Votre Maison" is a classic and strikingly beautiful exam...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wall Light in Oak and Glass
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall light, oak, glass, 1970s Charming wall light, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron in the 1970s. The shape and materials used fo...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lampadaire Gildas, Oak Floor Lamp, France, France, c. 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogn...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Applique Jérome, Pair of Ebonized Sconces
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogn...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron 2 Wall Sconces, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron 2 wall sconces in oak. Votre Maison Edition Shades missing.
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...
Oak, Opaline Glass
Guillerme and Chambron small floor lamp in Oak, " Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron small floor lamp in Oak, " Votre Maison" Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurie...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron two Halogen Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare Guillerme et Chambron two Halogen Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Large Pair of Wall Lights in Oak, " Votre Maison""
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron large Pair of 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...
Oak
Guillerme and Chambron Large Pair of Wall Lights in Oak, " Votre Maison""
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron large Pair of wall lights in oak, "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 As it is visible the patinas are different, but it...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Ceramic Wall Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare wall sconce by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's. Blue ceramic sockets with signature oak frame and new single linen shade. Rewired.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
$3,450 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Solid Oak & Ceramic Sconces by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of solid oak wall lights designed and produced by the northern French design duo Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s. Ceramic socket covers by artist Boleslaw Danikowski. In goo...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron sconces with dark ceramic sockets. Oak frames with new linen shade. France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
Wall sconce in oak Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A glass shade and oak base sconce by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Wall Light, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric wall light produced by Guillerme & Chambron, France, c. 1960s. The fixture presents with moderate scratching and discoloration throughout the woo...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak, Very Rare Opalin Pendant, circa 1950
By Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron Oak, very rare opalin Pendant, circa 1950 probably a creation of Robert Guillerme, at the very beginning of "Votre Maison" productions either a production by ...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Chandelier / Pendant
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Guillerme et Chambron Ceiling Mount Chandelier/ Pendant France 1940's Carved socket detail with curved stem with patina'd oak Four new linen shades with new brass canopy ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive pair of double sconces by Guillerme et Chambron France, circa 1940s Oak frames with new linen shades Newly rewired.
Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Guillerme et Chambron pair of sconces with dark ceramic sockets. French Oak frames with new linen shade. Wonderful pair - large in scale France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
$1,412
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and ceramic Wall Sconce, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and ceramic wall sconce, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Oak, Ceramic
$1,412
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 8.67 in
Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconce en Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Oak
$2,706
H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Rare Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, floor lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970.
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 16.54 in D 23.63 in
Large Paulin floor lamp by Guillerme et Chambon, Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lyon, FR
Large oak and ceramic floorlamp, model "Paulin", by Guillerme et Chambron, made in the 1960s for Votre Maison Édition. Solid waxed oak with four light sources and contrasting ceramic...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.52 in D 8.27 in
Oak Wall Light by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
This elegant oak wall light was designed in the 1950s by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for their celebrated French workshop, Votre Maison. A rare find, it reflects the duo’s ...
Oak, Paper
Guillerme & Chambron Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Tables
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, floor lamp with integrated side tables, oak, fabric, ceramic, 1970s This floor light with integrated side table or shelves, designed by desig...
Ceramic, Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 21.26 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Chandelier in Oak with Red Fabric Shades
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, oak, fabric, France, 1970s This playful yet characterful ceiling light was designed in the 1970s by the French Guillerme et Chambron for Votre...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Table
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, floor lamp, oak, fabric, ceramic, 1970s This floor light with integrated side table or shelves, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron ...
Ceramic, Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 22.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Ceramic Wall Sconce in Oak and Ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French, Mid-Century modern wall sconce was designed by famed designer duo Guillerme et Chambron and is a classic and beautiful example of their iconic style. The sconce is made ...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 22.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century French Oak and Green Ceramic Wall Sconce by Guillerme et Chambron
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century oak and ceramic wall sconce by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. Unique French oak wall lamp that sits like a torch in it's holder. It has sage ceramic...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 22.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century French Oak and Ceramic Wall Sconce by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century oak and ceramic wall sconce by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. Unique French oak wall lamp that sits like a torch in it's holder. The ceramic cups that hold the o...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 18.51 in W 8.67 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Oak and Ceramics Wall Lights by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lyon, FR
Superbe paire d'appliques par le duo français Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron pour leur maison d'édition Votre Maison, des années 60. Fabriquées en chêne par leur collaborateur...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Guillerme Chambron Ebonized Sconces for Votre Maison, France, 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in London, GB
Architecture graduate Robert Guillerme and painter Jacques Chambron met as prisoners of war in East Prussia, 1940, bonding over their love of design. In 1949, the pair joined master ...
Wood
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blonde oak wall sconces with ceramic nozzles glazed to simulate oxidized copper by Jacques Chambron et Robert Guillerme for...
Ceramic, Oak
Side Table Floor Lamp by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great companion piece to sit along side the popular seating created by the pair of French designers. It is truly of the era of the French Mid-Century designs with the ceram...
Oak, Ceramic, Felt