Guillerme et Chambron Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
View Similar Items
Guillerme et Chambron Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
About the Item
- Creator:Guillerme et Chambron (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Length: 33.86 in (86 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Oak,Other
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1705223186802
Guillerme et Chambron
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 Guillerme et Chambron desks, dining tables, chairs 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.
Find a collection of vintage Guillerme et Chambron furniture on 1stDibs.
- Guillerme et Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and StrawBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRSet of six chairs done in 1956 in oak and straw good condition but cane redone if wanted aCategory
Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs
MaterialsStraw, Oak
- Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Chairs in Solid Oak, Edition Votre Maison, 1970By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, pair of chairs in solid oak, Edition Votre Maison 1970.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron, "Thierry" Chair in Solid Oak, Edition Votre Maison 1970By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, "Thierry" Chair in Solid Oak , Edition Votre Maison 1970.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, 1970By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre MaisonLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, 1970.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron 4 Chairs in Blackened Oak, "Edition Votre Maison"By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron 4 chairs in blackened oak, "Edition Votre Maison", circa 1970 Original woolen fabric, discolored.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 8 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960By Charles Dudouyt, Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, set of eight oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. the fabric is in good condition the small wooden screw covers are miss...Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak, Upholstery
- Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Solid OakBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Waalwijk, NLGuillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, solid oak, France, 1960s. These chairs show the characteristic frame of the French designer duo, well-crafted, sol...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme & Chambron Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Solid OakBy Guillerme et Chambron, Votre MaisonLocated in Waalwijk, NLGuillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of twelve dining chairs, oak, France, 1960s. Set of twelve elegant and robust dining chairs in solid oak by Guillerme and Chambron. These...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs ‘Trèfle’ in Solid OakBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Waalwijk, NLGuillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs model ‘Trèfle’, solid oak, France, 1960s The ‘Trèfle’ (French for clover) dining chairs by Guillerme & Chambron feat...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Set of Four Guillerme et Chambron Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1960sBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in London, GBA set of four superb solid oak Guillerme et Chambron dining chairs, made in France in the 1960s. Structurally in good condition...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron, FranceBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Hellouw, NLSet of four oak dining chairs with leather seats from France, most probably 1950s. The style reminds us of the designs of Guillerme et Chambron with a very rustic, robust design. The chairs are in good condition with normal wear and tear due to their age. Seats are probably later re-upholstered and in good condition. Bought from famous antique...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Oak
- Set of 4 Fine French 1970s Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et ChambronBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Long Island City, NYRobert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) for Votre Maison (editor) : A set of four fine French mid-century solid oak dining chairs A matching table is availabl...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Oak