Guillerme & Chambron 'Denis' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair 'Denis', reupholstered in "Luis" fabric by Pierre Frey, solid oak, leather, France, 1960s
Exceptional Guillerme & Chambron lounge chair crafted from solid oak, showcasing the designers' signature style. What immediately draws the eye is the assertive curvature of the wood frame; not flamboyant, but purposefully sculptural. The backrest curves around in a crescent-like sweep, enclosing the plush upholstery in an embrace that’s both architectural and intimate. A particularly striking feature are the sides, which shift away from right angles in favor of a more fluid interaction between vertical and horizontal planes. A horizontal, cylindrical wooden element, partially wrapped in leather, passes through a carved aperture within the armrest. Four slender, vertically-oriented oak spindles rise like ribs from a curved lower rail, each gently tapering as they reach upward. The cushions have recently been reupholstered in a patterned fabric by Pierre Frey, adding a contemporary touch to this timeless piece.
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.
Exceptional Guillerme & Chambron lounge chair crafted from solid oak, showcasing the designers' signature style. What immediately draws the eye is the assertive curvature of the wood frame; not flamboyant, but purposefully sculptural. The backrest curves around in a crescent-like sweep, enclosing the plush upholstery in an embrace that’s both architectural and intimate. A particularly striking feature are the sides, which shift away from right angles in favor of a more fluid interaction between vertical and horizontal planes. A horizontal, cylindrical wooden element, partially wrapped in leather, passes through a carved aperture within the armrest. Four slender, vertically-oriented oak spindles rise like ribs from a curved lower rail, each gently tapering as they reach upward. The cushions have recently been reupholstered in a patterned fabric by Pierre Frey, adding a contemporary touch to this timeless piece.
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.
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Guillerme & Chambron 'Denis' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric
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