Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Oak and Green Upholstery

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, fabric, solid oak, France, 1960s

The French designer duo, Guillerme et Chambron, is known for their extreme high-quality solid oak furniture, from which this chair is another great example. The chair has a sculptural, geometric shape with a solid and angular structure. Made from solid oak, the wood's grain visibility and its warm tone add to its rustic and natural feel. The backrest is angled slightly backward, with a triangular upper frame with gently rounded corners at the top. The rear legs follow the line of the angled backrest, contributing to a cohesive whole. The relatively short armrests with pointed fronts are paired with rotatable cupholders, giving a functional feature while still preserving its elegant look.

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.

Kindly be informed that the photographs provided are merely examples, as we currently have more of these chairs in stock. It is important to note that the chair varies in terms of wood grains and tones. The cushions can be tailored to specific wishes of our clients. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts to discuss your wishes regarding upholstery and finishing. Your special requests can be realized by the experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration and upholstery atelier. With high attention to the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. Please note that a custom-made reupholstered chair has a lead-time of twelve to fourteen weeks. All to meet our high-quality and standards.

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