Pair of Armchairs Oak France, c. 1950

This rare Guillerme et Chambron armchair has a beautifully aged wood frame with sculptural arms. The cushions are very comfortable and newly made.

Upholstered lounge chair with curved elm armrests.

Guillerme et Chambron, pair of oak armchairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950.

The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, or a conversation chair. This type of seating was an armchair style which emerged during the European Renaissance in France. As the name suggests, this type of chair was meant for sitting for elongated periods to chat. Generally, these chairs were also highly regarded for their aesthetic value as well, which can also be said about these exceptional chair models. The “Edouard” is a sculptural model with a blonde oak frame that is characteristic of the French designer duo. The design showcases the wide variety of shapes and forms of the solid oak frames, from the curving lines to the straighter spindles comprising the backrests. Naturally, a conversation chair needs to be first and foremost functional and comfortable, therefore the backs are slightly tilted, and the seat raised, aided by the generous seat and back cushions. The French caquetoire chairs...