Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Dining Table in Oak and Ceramic Tiles

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison dining table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s

A remarkable example of French mid-century design, this dining table was created by the celebrated duo Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison during the 1960s. Crafted from solid oak, it embodies the designers’ distinctive balance of robust craftsmanship and refined simplicity.

The table’s warm oak frame is complemented by a striking arrangement of hand-crafted ceramic tiles inset into the top, adding both texture and artistic character. The vibrant geometric motifs create a beautiful contrast with the rich grain of the wood, reflecting the collaborative spirit between furniture makers and ceramic artists that became a hallmark of French design in this period. Featuring an elegant extension system on both ends, the table offers impressive versatility while maintaining its sculptural presence. The sturdy architectural base, with its carefully considered joinery and honest construction, highlights Guillerme et Chambron’s commitment to quality and functionality.

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.

Size without extention leafs: 191 cm.