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.
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Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Ceramic Tile Shelves
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare corner floor lamp by Guillereme et Chambron with original blue ceramic sockets. Features two built-in shelves with vibrant royal blue tiles. A new linen shade sits elegantly w...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage floor lamp designed by Guillerme et Chambron for their maison d'edition Votre Maison. Made of oak wood, this floor lamp has a built in double tray at the bottom, rotating ce...
Ceramic, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron French Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Guillerme & Chambron French floor lamp, for Votre maison editeur. Glaze tiles by Danikowski, light oak and ceramic. 2 light, 100 watts max bulb.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Bookshelf
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Guillereme et Chambron with original ocean blue ceramic sockets. Features a built-in bookshelf with two shelves A new linen shade sits elegantly within the oak rim. Newly re...
Ceramic, Oak
Sculptural French Design Lamp by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Antonio, TX
Solid oak and ceramic sculptural French design lamp designed by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, circa 1960s. This mid-century modern floor lamp has two built in trays...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp With Low Tiled Shelves Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
This floor lamp by Guillerme et Chambron for Edition Votre Maison, dating from the 1960s, is crafted in waxed oak with ceramic tile detailing. The design combines lighting with integ...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, Lampadaire Gildas, Oak Floor Lamp, France, France, c. 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogn...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron two Halogen Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare Guillerme et Chambron two Halogen Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970 price is for one two are available Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Ma...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Table w/ drawer and Ceramic Tile
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare adjustable-height floor lamp by Guillereme et Chambron with original turquoise blue ceramic sockets. Features a built-in table with a drawer and a ceramic hand painted tile top...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Design Storage Floor lamp Votre Maison France circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
This floor lamp is an example of iconic vintage design, designed by French designers Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron in the 1960s. Also known as the "Tricoteuse", it is made o...
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Low Shelf
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Guillerme et Chambron floor lamp - France, 1940's Features beautiful neutral-toned, original handcrafted ceramic tile sockets Circular hand painted ceramic tile inserts Inc...
Ceramic, Oak
Rare Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, floor lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Maza...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, table lamp or small floor lamp Votre Maison edition, circa 1970 The ceramics are by Boleslaw Danikowski. The lampshade is missing. Oak color is medium oak. ...
Oak, Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp, Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare Guillerme et Chambron, floor lamp, Votre Maison Edition circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the M...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme and Chambron small floor lamp in Oak, " Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron small floor lamp in Oak, " Votre Maison" Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Mazaurie...
Oak, Ceramic
Table lamp by Guillerme et chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual table lamp by Guillerme et Chambron et ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski
Oak, Ceramic
$1,694Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Pair of wall single sconce Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of sconce by Guillerme et chambron in oak and glass
Oak
French Floor Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing floor lamp from france. Very nice details.
Metal
Wall Mounted Lamp by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Circa1950s / France Size : W200(base) D540 H660 mm / Top F170 mm A wall lamp by a French design unit consisting of Robert Guillaume and Jacques Chambron. It features a sculptural...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Wall Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
Guillerme et Chambron carved oak wall lamp in torch design with paper shade (included) and silk wire cable with on/off switch to plug in to wall. It gives wonderful ambient light an...
Oak
Large Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale torchier sconce by Guillerme et Chambron - France, circa 1940s Oak frame with turquoise ceramic sockets Impressive in design and scale! New linen shade
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak & Ceramic Double Pendant Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guillerme et Chambron French oak & ceramic double pendant light Designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron France, circa 1950s Hand crafted artisanal piece Beautifully ca...
Ceramic, Oak
$5,648
H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison the ceramic bowls are by Boleslaw Danikowski Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maiso...
Oak, Ceramic
$3,587 / set
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Wood and Ceramic Wall Sconces with Modern Shades
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sculptural and uncommon pair of French wall sconces by Guillerme et Chambron, created in France during the 1970s. These expressive fixtures embody the designers’ signature balance ...
Ceramic, Wood
$2,118 / item
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 8.67 in
Guillerme et Chambron 4 Wall Sconces En Chene, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron 4 wall sconces en chene, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. price is for one. 4 are available. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison ...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Sconces
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron sconces with dark brown and green ceramic sockets. Light oak frames with new linen shade. France circa 1940s
Ceramic, Oak
Large Guillerme et Chambron Wall Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale torchier sconce by Guillerme et Chambron - France, circa 1940s Oak frame with dark turquoise ceramic sockets Impressive in design and scale! New linen shade
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Tables
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, floor lamp with integrated side tables, oak, fabric, ceramic, 1970s This floor light with integrated side table or shelves, designed by desig...
Ceramic, Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Table
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, floor lamp, oak, fabric, ceramic, 1970s This floor light with integrated side table or shelves, designed by designers Guillerme and Chambron ...
Ceramic, Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 69.69 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair and J.T. Kalmar 'Pelikan' Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
J.T. Kalmar, floor lamp 'Pelikan,' metal, fabric, green marble, brass, Austria, 1950s Slender floor lamp with characteristic and inventive adjustable height mechanism. The base hold...
Metal, Brass
French Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Characterful French mid-century floor lamp by Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in solid oak with ceramic details and produced in France during the 1950s–1960s. This sculptural and hig...
Oak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 16.54 in D 23.63 in
Large Paulin floor lamp by Guillerme et Chambon, Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Lyon, FR
Large oak and ceramic floorlamp, model "Paulin", by Guillerme et Chambron, made in the 1960s for Votre Maison Édition. Solid waxed oak with four light sources and contrasting ceramic...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Table w/ drawer
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare adjustable-height floor lamp by Guillereme et Chambron with original turquoise blue ceramic sockets. Features a built-in table with a drawer and a stunning green tile top. A ...
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare floor lamp by Guillereme et Chambron with tall oak frame and four bright blue signature ceramic sockets. New linen shade sits inside the oak rim Wonderful piece.
Ceramic, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Floor lamp, French C.1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazing and functional piece of mid 20th C French design. Perfect cerused oak finish. The light has two switches and pivots left to right. Two tiered table good for book or laptop storage or even sculpture display. New rattan lamp shade.
Oak
Vintage French Oak and Ceramic Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This VERY rare Guillerme et Chambron floor lamp in oak and hand made ceramic tile details has SO MANY unique details. The lamp itself swings left to right as seen in the video. The l...
Ceramic, Oak, Silk
Vintage French Oak and Ceramic Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare Guillerme et Chambron floor lamp in oak and hand made ceramic tile details has SO MANY unique details. The lamp itself is adjustable by height on 3 levels as seen in t...
Ceramic, Oak, Silk
Stand Lamp by R Guillerme J Chambron in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage standing lamp by R Guillerme and J Chambron. Among the many products that lack the cloth shade, this is a rare individual that still has ...
Oak
Lampadaire Guillerme & Chambron, French, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme & Chambron- 2 famous designers from the north of France - cira 1950 - Edition "Votre Maison" Floor lamp in oak and ceramic by Danikowski. New lampshade.
Ceramic, Oak