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Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Sofa in Oak and Orange Red Upholstery

Sale price$3,850.00

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Gregoire' sofa, fabric, lacquered oak, France, 1960s

A small sofa by Guillerme et Chambron. This French designer duo is known for their extreme high quality solid oak furniture, from which this Gregoire sofa is another great example. It has a very interesting shape looking from the side. The armrests are short and pointy whereas the legs and frame blend over into each other creating a gap between the seat and the armrest. The curved slatted back is an elegant addition to the angular design. The frame of this two-seater is very sculptural with extravagant shapes which can provide either a very elegant or rough expression, depending on their location and upholstery.

The French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) started their production postwar. Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first in his class in 1934. Meanwhile, Jacques Chambron graduated from the School of Applied Arts in Reims. During the Second World War, the two met in a stalag, a Prussian prisoner camp, while being imprisoned by the Germans in East Prussia and started a great friendship based on their intense and deep passion for interior design. In 1948, Chambron resigned from his job as a painter and decorator on the Rue Nollet in Paris to move to Lille, in the North of France and join Guillerme. A year later, the two met cabinetmaker Émile Dariosecq, who was the owner of a workshop close by. It was during this meeting, that they decided to create their own company. They named it “Votre Maison”, meaning “Your Home”, which became the soul of the company. With this, they wanted to create pieces that focused on functionality combined with a beautiful design useful for daily life, by which they created a worldwide reputation. Most of the furniture designed by this duo shows a strong character and has a great expressive woodwork. The three of them divided their work equally. Overall, Guillerme worked as a designer, Chambron as a commercial, and Dariosecq’s workshop manufactured the pieces. Throughout their career, ‘Votre Maison’ produced over two thousand models, leaving a lasting mark in the world of design.

Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item contains threadbare upholstery with loose seams and stains. Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftsmen and -women in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.

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Product Details

  • condition Good
  • creator Guillerme et Chambron (Designer)
  • date of manufacture 1960s
  • dimensions Height 33.47 in. Width 54.34 in. Depth 35.44 in. Seat Height 15.75 in.
  • dimensions Height 85 cm Width 138 cm Depth 90 cm Seat Height 40 cm
  • material Fabric Oak Stained
  • origin France
  • period 1960-1969
  • style Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • barcode 45013683