“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s

This oak “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design, this model represents why Votre Maison, the French duo Guillerme et Chambron’s company, significantly influenced French design history.

This chair is known in French as a “Caqueteuse” chair (from Fr.: caqueter, ‘to chatter’), introduced into Britain from France in the late 16th century. It is a type of light open-backed chair with a flared seat and a high, straight backrest. The spine work resembling fingers visible in the back is a signature design feature of the French duo. The solid wooden support for the back is made up of six spindles that extend upwards, and are slightly curved, creating a rounded backrest. The armrests also show an interesting curvature that flows into the legs in the front. This “Petit Repos” displays a beautiful contrast between the light oak frame and the elegant light fabric of the cushions. Separating this chair from the rest is the shape of the pillow for the backrest; the stylish round shape lets the visually arresting back stand out even more, while still providing comfort. The pillow is held in place at the back with small loops to secure its placement. The generous seat cushion is in a more traditional shape, adding great sitting comfort.

The woodworking truly shows the overall quality of this chair, the frame is refined and the attention paid to the smallest detail shows the design and manufacturing skills of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron.

‎Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Due to the nature and age of the materials, the chair may have some marks, scratches, and discolouration. The cushions have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:
30.11 in W x 31.88 in D x 35.23 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 22.83 in
76.5 cm W x 81 cm D x 89.5 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 58 cm

Shipping:
This armchair will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.