Guillerme et Chambron Oak, Very Rare Opalin Pendant, circa 1950
About the Item
- Creator:Robert Guillerme (Designer),Guillerme et Chambron (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Diameter: 29.53 in (75 cm)
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1705232983152
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Mouscron, France
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Guillerme et Chambron, Rare 1950 Oak Wardrobe, Edition Votre MaisonBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, rare 1950 oak wardrobe, edition Votre MaisonCategory
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Table, circa 1970By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, oak table Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. Dimensions with leaves: 74 x 285 x 87 cm.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron, Rare "Japanese Style" Oak Wardrobe, circa 1970By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, rare "Japanese style" oak wardrobe, edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron, Two Rare Oak Side Table, circa 1970By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRTwo oak side tables Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa 1970. probably an order can be unique pieces.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsCeramic, Oak
- Guillerme et Chambron Oak GueridonBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, oak gueridon, ceramic by Danikowski, edition Votre Maison.Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron Oak GueridonBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGuillerme et Chambron, oak gueridon, ceramic by Danikowski, edition Votre Maison.Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron French Oak & Ceramic Pendant LightBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Los Angeles, CARobert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron pendant ceiling light France, circa 1950s Beautifully carved and sculpted French oak frame delicately dances off the ceiling Floating ceramic sh...Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCeramic, Oak
- Oak Guillerme et Chambron Midcentury French Ceiling Pendant LightLocated in London, GBA wooden double armed pendant light. France, c1960s. By Guillerme et Chambron. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 44 H x 120 W x 42 ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme et Chambron Single Oak Swing Arm Sconce, France 1950'sBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in New York, NYCarved oak swing sconce by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, the backplate has excellent details and feature hidden screws. Original shade. Rewire included upon request, 3-4 ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsOak
- Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and Opaline Glass, Edition Votre MaisonBy Votre Maison, Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Mouscron, WHTGuillerme and Chambron Pendant in oak and opaline glass , "Edition Votre Maison" circa 1970 We can provide socket adapters.Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOak, Opaline Glass
- Guillerme et Chambron SconceBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Los Angeles, CARobert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron sconce Professionally known as Guillerme et Chambron. France, circa 1950’s. Rare diamond shaped oak wall sconce with ceramic detail. Newly r...Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCeramic, Oak
- Guillerme et Chambron SconceBy Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Los Angeles, CARobert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron sconce Professionally known as Guillerme et Chambron France, circa 1950’s Carved oak wall sconce with ceramic detail Newly rewired New linen shade Listing is for a single sconce...Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCeramic, Oak