Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s

This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particular design is characterized by a solid construction with expertly carved lines and sculptural legs that underline the design. Overall, this functional cabinet is a standout due to its dark color that emphasizes its monumental character, and therefore can be perfectly placed in an entranceway.

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 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 this piece 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 this item is in good, used condition with signs of age and use. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.
 

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