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 Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Orange Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s These charming dining chairs designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron exemp...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furn...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In good vintage condition, with visibl...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Grand Repos' lounge chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furnitur...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa 'Denis' in Solid Oak and Red Pink Velvet
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa model 'Denis', velvet, oak, France, 1960s Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron sofa in solid oak with the typical characteristic decorat...
Velvet, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Set with Connecting Table in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coupled lounge chairs with side table, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furnit...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and yellow fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dim...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and red fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimens...
Fabric, Oak
A Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchair, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition, nice patina, with what is presumably the original fabric. Fa...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In good vintage condition, with visible wear co...
Fabric, Oak
Grand Repos Lounge Chair Attributed to Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This rare model Guillereme et Chambron „Grand Repos” Chaise Lounge was manufactured in France in the 1950s. The exceptional refinement of the design is ensured by a sculptural frame...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric lounge chair with folding side table designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. Original vintage fabric...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Romeo' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Romeo' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which ...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Daybed for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Daybed in Oak from the French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1960. Here is a lovely daybed by French creator duo Robert Guillerme and Jacques Cham...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Véronique Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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 & Chambron for Votre Maison Pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' Armchairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Etudiant' armchairs, oak, fabric, France, 1950s This Bridge Etudiant armchair, designed by the designer duo Jacques Chambron ...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petronille' Lounge Chair in Oak and Ocher Yellow Fabric
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, ‘Petronille’ lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s This sculptural lounge chair named ‘Petronille’ is designed by Guillerme et Chambron. T...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Pair of Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, Pair of 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 ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of twelve dining chairs, solid oak, straw, France, 1950s These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase th...
Straw, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Lounge Chair / Armchair, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition with cushions newly upholstered in Rose Uniacke textured line...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Orange Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, easy chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1970s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furniture, of which this set of armc...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Very rare pair of 'Fumay' chairs, designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This solid oak “Fumay” pair of dining armchairs is consider...
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak Orange Seats
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison set of dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s A refined set of six dining chairs designed by Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s, showcasing...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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
Guillerme et Chambron "Grand Repos" Lounge Chairs, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
These Guillerme et Chambron ‘Grand Repos’ Lounge Chairs display a beautiful contrast between the light wooden oak frame and the elega...
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and English Wool
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six dining chairs, solid oak, reupholstered English wool, France, 1960s This ensemble of six chairs designed by Guillerme et Chambron ...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six 'Charles' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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, 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
Curved sofa by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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 & Chambron 'Fumay' Dining Chair in Black Lacquered Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, dining chair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1960s. Beautifully shaped chair in darkened oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron a...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six dining chairs, solid oak, straw, France, 1950s These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase their...
Oak, Straw
Sculptural Oak Daybed by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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 & Chambron Grand Repos Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa grand repos, fabric, oak, France, 1960s This sculptural carved oak two-seat sofa is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of "Denis" Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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, Polished Oak Curved Settee, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison 'Mortagne' Lounge Chairs
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Mortagne' lounge chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s These lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison reflect the designers’ scu...
Fabric, 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 Light Oak Armchair, France Mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning armchair, designed by the renowned French duo Guillerme et Chambron, showcases an exquisite blend of elegant aesthetics and rustic design elements. Crafted in the mid-2...
Fabric, Oak
Cowhide Juliette Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This French sofa, model Juliette, is a striking example of the sculptural design and masterful craftsmanship of Guillerme et Chambron. Made in France in the 1960s, it features a soli...
Wood, Oak, Cowhide, Animal Skin
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Pair of Daybeds for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Robert Guillerme, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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, 2 Oak Bridges Fumay, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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 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 “Charlotte” Dining Chairs for Votre Maison, 1966, Set of 6
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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 & 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 & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and pink fabric and lounge chair or slipper chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In vintage condition, with ...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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 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, 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
Pair of Mid-Century "Elmyre" Chairs by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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 ‘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
Pair of chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of 1950s chairs, crafted in France by the Northern French cabinetmaking duo Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. Particularly rare, as they belong to some of the ea...
Wool, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four oak and purple fabric dining room chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. Please note one chairs of alt...
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and cream fabric and leather lounge chair or slipper chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960. In vintage conditi...
Fabric, Oak
Banc Table travailleuse VOTRE MAISON par Guillerme et Chambron 1950's
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Banc Table travailleuse VOTRE MAISON par Guillerme et Chambron 1950's
Beech
Solid Oak Daybed by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1960's
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant all French oak daybed by Guillerme & Chambron featuring trapeze shaped support structures. In good vintage condition. This daybed can be dissasembled for safer shipping.
Oak
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
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Guillerme & Chambron Settee in Oak, France, c 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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 et Chambron, PAIR of 1970 Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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