Guillerme et Chambron Sectional Sofa 'Elmyre' in Beige Fabric

View Similar Items

Guillerme et Chambron, Sectional Sofas, Edition Votre Maison, 1970

Guillerme et Chambron ‘Juliette’ Sofa, France 1955

Guillerme & Chambron Angular Sofa in Oak and Beige Wool

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

Mid-Century Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960

Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s

Guillerme et Chambron, Sofa "Denis" Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Soft Blue Upholstery

Guillerme et Chambron Angular Corner Sofa for Votre Maison, 1960s

'Juliette' Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron in Solid Stained Oak and Cowhide, 1950s

Corner Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron

About the Item

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sectional sofa, fabric and oak, France, circa 1950 Beautiful sectional sofa consisting of five elements that can be positioned in any preferred way, designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron. The elements can be used as easy chairs as well and consist of a solid oak frame with the typical characteristic decorative details at the back. The frames hold thick, grey-beige cushions with original upholstery which are tufted. The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production in the Post-War period in Lille. Together with manufacturer Émile Dariosecq they founded Votre Maison from 1949 onwards. They installed themselves in an old factory were the machinery was used to make rifles. They saw the potential of these machinery and decided to continue production as it was installed and used them for the design of their high back chairs. The line of different furniture pieces was made in small editions. They call their collection “Votre Maison” which means “Your home.”. Their collaboration was unique as it was Guillerme who designed the furniture, Chambron who decorated the homes and Dariosecq who produced the furniture. Guillerme and Chambron are seen as the creative force behind Votre Maison and many of the furniture by this duo this shows a strong character and has great expressive woodwork, original bold figures of a durable strong quality.

Creator:
Guillerme et Chambron (Designer),Votre Maison (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Leather,Oak
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very high quality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 450128731stDibs: LU933120910522

Shop All Guillerme et Chambron

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.