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 et Chambron Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, sideboard, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Sideboard in oak by French designer due Guillerme & Chambron. This sideboard is equipped with two sliding-doors and...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet or Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Simon' Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic Tiles
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, model 'Simon', oak, ceramic, France, 1960s. The Simon credenza in oak, designed by the French duo Guillerme & Chambron, offers...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Bookcase with Cabinet in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, bookcase, oak, black glass, France, 1960s Elegant bookcase with integrated sideboard designed by Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme for Vo...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall-mounted shelf with drawers, oak, brass, France, 1960s Guillerme et Chambron crafted this wall-mounted shelf with both elegance and pract...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Large Cabinet or Wardrobe
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre maison, armoire, oak, France, 1960s This grandiose wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the graphical designed door panel...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboard, stained oak, France, 1960s This sculptural cabinet is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The piece is executed in solid,...
Oak
Very large French solid oak sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison.
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning large mid-century sideboard or buffet. Four large molded oak doors, featuring external brass hinges, each open to reveal two shelves. Below are four large drawers with elega...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Solid Oak and Brass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid stained oak, brass, France, 1960s This charming large sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This p...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak and White Ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This charming sideboard, designed by the talented designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, stands out...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Brass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, France, 1960s. This charming sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particular design is characteri...
Brass
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Guillerme & Chambron Cabinets in Stained Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboards, stained oak, glass, France, 1960s This sculptural cabinet is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The piece is executed i...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Saint Véran' credenza, solid oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This charming Saint Véran sideboard, designed by the talented designer duo Guillerm...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, highboard, green stained oak, France, 1960s This sideboard, a creation of the esteemed French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, epitomizes ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Solid Oak storage unit, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, solid oak storage unit, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, ne...
Brass
Guillerme and Chambron, Oak Sideboard for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Robert Guillerme, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Oak Sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron for “Votre Maison”, France, circa 1960 Important oak sideboard designed by French designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron for the comp...
Brass, Bronze
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Sliding-Doors in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid oak, glass, ceramic, France, 1960s This credenza in oak, designed by the French duo Guillerme & Chambron, offers a confident...
Ceramic, Glass, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet in Solid Oak and Glass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cupboard, solid oak, glass, France, 1960s Charming cupboard designed by the acclaimed designer duo Guillerme et Chambron. One can hide its pe...
Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Secretaire for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Many associate the designs of French design duo, Guillerme and Chambron with the most recognizable French furniture pieces of the second half of the 20th century. Most often executed...
Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner writing desk, oak, stone, France, 1960s A design by Guillerme et Chambron, featuring a corner desk crafted primarily from dark stained...
Stone
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Black Lacquered Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet, model 'Thierry', lacquered oak, ceramic, France, 1960s. This elegant sideboard evokes the European Gothic Revival period of the nine...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare 1950 Oak Wardrobe, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1950 oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Maz...
Oak
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, Waxed Oak and Veneer Oak Cabinet, "Bouvine"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet "Bouvine" Oak, 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 et Chambron Sculptural Oak Sideboard for Votre Maison, France
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural sideboard by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by their workshop Votre Maison in France, circa 1950s. Known for their robust carving, a...
Oak
French Modernist Oak Bar Cabinet Bookshelf by Guillerme and Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Shippensburg, PA
OAK BAR-CABINET BOOKSHELF WITH LAMP Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, unmarked France, 1970s Oak, oak veneers, leather, glass 76 3/4" H including the light 63" H without lig...
Leather, Glass, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron cabinet in oak Votre Maison edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien Lake...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Clever Oak Wardrobe, circa, Edition Votre Maison 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, clever oak wardrobe, circa, edition Votre Maison 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Entrance Cabinet, France, Circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in San Antonio, TX
Darkened solid oak entrance cabinet by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1960s. Plenty of storage and in great overall vintage condition. Dimensions: 52" x 17" x ...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Desk in Oak for Votre Maison, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Guillerme & Chambron desk, manufactured in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid-century French design. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which ensures a sturdy and durabl...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare corner cabinet , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare corner cabinet , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien ...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Saint Veran model sideboard, in oak and ceramic.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Saint Veran model sideboard, in oak and ceramic, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Solid Oak Cabinet Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970-1980
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, oak chest of drawers, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak chest of drawers, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Ma...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Shelf Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak 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 story begins in...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near t...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960/1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia,...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 Oak Wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1960 oak wardrobe, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 ...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe , Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambon, rare Solid Oak wardrobe, opens with a glass door, an oak door on the front revealing shelves and a side door revealing shelves Edition Votre Maison, circa 19...
Oak, Glass
Guillerme et Chambron, Cabinet in Oak, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 / 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet in oak, edition Votre Maison, circa 1960 / 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, nea...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Ceramic, "Edition Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, "Simon" sideboard in oak and ceramic. Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. a tile is cracked Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Mais...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare "Japanese Style" Oak Wardrobe, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare "Japanese style" oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in...
Oak
GUILLERME et CHAMBRON for "Votre Maison" Large oak shelf with a sliding shelf
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
GUILLERME et CHAMBRON for "Votre Maison" Large oak shelf with a sliding shelf Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Pru...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Danikowski, Oak Sideboard Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak sideboard edition Votre Maison, circa 1950-1960 ceramics by Boleslaw Danikowski. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story b...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser. Votre Maison Edition. 3 wardrobes are available, 2 interiors with shelves, 1 interior fitted out as a wardrobe. Votre maison : a style, a c...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Sideboard, in Oak and Ceramic, "Edition Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser, Votre Maison edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien L...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, "Simon" Sideboard, Edition Votre Maison, 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme & Chambron, "Simon" sideboard, edition Votre Maison, 1960. Oak and veneer oak. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Pr...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Large Bedroom Wardrobe in Oak, circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, large bedroom wardrobe in oak, circa 1960 Ceramic handles Edition Votre Maison this piece of furniture can be disassembl...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak with Tile Inlay
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, buffet, oak and ceramic, France, 1960s This characteristic sideboard in solid oak was designed by French duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guil...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 2 Cabinets, in Oak and Glass, Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 2 cabinets, in Oak and glass, Edition Votre Maison the price is for one two are available. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mi...
Glass
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 and Chambron, Oak Buffet and Ceramic Tiles by Boleslav Danikowski
By Votre Maison, Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron, oak buffet and rares ceramic tiles by Boleslav Danikowski, "Votre Maison" edition, circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Mai...
Ceramic, Oak
Solid oak and Danikowski faience tile double sideboard by Guillerme et Chambron.
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
A superb, large mid-century sideboard. The left section features a cabinet with two molded-wood doors opening onto six shelves. The right section is lower, featuring two large drawer...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Dresser, Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak dresser. Votre Maison Edition. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurien L...
Oak