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Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Upholstery

Sale price$3,800.00

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s

These distinctive chairs in beautifully patinated oak are by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) and Robert Guillerme (1913-1990). This dining chair shows organic, tender lines in almost every aspect of the chair. Starting with the characteristic Guillerme and Chambron legs with capricious forms. A vertical stretcher is firmed between the legs that gives the chair extra structure. The corners of the back are carved in a subtle manner, a pattern that is also to be seen in the other elements of the chair. The design is made with a great attention for detail and excellent woodworking.

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 the depicted photographs show an example of the way this item 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 craftsmen and -women 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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Product Details

  • condition Good
  • creator Guillerme et Chambron (Designer) Votre Maison (Manufacturer)
  • date of manufacture 1960s
  • dimensions Height 31.11 in. Width 18.9 in. Depth 17.72 in. Seat Height 18.12 in.
  • dimensions Height 79 cm Width 48 cm Depth 45 cm Seat Height 46 cm
  • material Fabric Oak
  • origin France
  • period 1960-1969
  • style Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • barcode 45013314