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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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
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Guillerme et Chambron, Ebonized Oak Radiator Cover, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury, ebonized radiator cover by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison. Feature...
Oak
$13,671
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Lovey set of 6 Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs in oak. Guillerme et Chambron were a celebrated French design duo—Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron—whose work became iconic in...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Set of Six Ebonized Oak Dining Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six dining chairs designed by Guillerme et Chambron, hallmarks of the French pair's sculptural approach to solid oak furniture. Each chair features a sinuous, hand-carved cr...
Oak
$6,440Sale Price|29% Off
H 28.35 in W 38.98 in D 18.51 in
Oak Mid-Century French Guillerme et Chambron Lounge Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A two seater and single seater lounge chair. Formed from solid oak. France, c1960s. By French design legends, Guillerme et Chambron. A scarce model, possibly only eig...
Oak
A Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchair, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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
$6,305
H 34.06 in W 28.15 in D 30.52 in
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
$9,420 / set
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 6 chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of six large 1950s chairs, crafted in France by the Northern French cabinetmaking duo Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison. Particularly rare, as they belong to some o...
Wool, 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
$9,540 / set
H 35.04 in W 19.1 in D 22.45 in
Six Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Many associate the design duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, with some of the most recognisable and enduring French furniture of the second half of the 20th century. Working...
Fabric, Oak
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
French Guillerme et Chambron Stool, Hungarian Oak, Wool
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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
$8,425
H 36.62 in W 79.93 in D 42.52 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Settee with Connecting Table, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare oak settee is a delightful piece even if measured against the other seating models in the repertoire of the French designer duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This...
Fabric, Oak
$6,648
H 33.47 in W 76.78 in D 27.17 in
Half Round Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, French Provincial, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French m...
Fabric, Oak
$8,215
H 40.56 in W 55.52 in D 36.62 in
Guillerme et Chambron Two-Seater Oak Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison and Guillerme et Chambron significantly influenced French design history. From every angle, this sofa’s design has unique ...
Oak, Bouclé
$11,660
H 37.01 in W 96.86 in D 48.43 in
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
$2,225
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 12.01 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Stool for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this stool, a piece of furniture that is often underestimated. Designers define stools as jewels and statements in a space, and taking practicality into ...
Oak
Sold
H 19.3 in W 53.94 in D 20.08 in
Guillerme et Chambron Bench with Wood Tile and Upholstery, France 20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this bench, a furniture piece that is often underestimated. Designers define stools and benches as jewels and statements in a space, and taking practical...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 20.25 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Bench with Storage, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
The top of this elegant mid-century bench opens, revealing hidden storage space within. Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating an aesthetic as staid ...
Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 41.34 in D 25.99 in
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, Pair of Benches in Blond Oak, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of benches in blond oak with curved backrests, made of openwork wooden slats. Trapezoidal seats upholstered in a white loop fabric, made by our workshops. Base curved at the bac...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Settee with Lamp, France 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in Austin, TX
Famed French design duo, Guillerme et Chambron's, curved settee. The piece might also be categorized as a bench, chair or loveseat. Crafted in their classic French oak with a simple ...
Ceramic, Oak
Sold
H 35.44 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
1960s Pair of Benches by Guillerme et Chambron Pour Votre Maison, Oak, France
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of benches, solid waxed oakwood, perfect condition. Design: Guillerme et Chambron Maker: Votre Maison France, circa 1960.
Oak