Chambers Family Crest framed artprint

The Chambers Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Chambers

Chambers is an ancient English and Scottish occupational and official surname derived from the Old French chambre (from Latin camera, room or vault). In medieval manorial households and royal courts, the name identified an officer in charge of a lord's private chambers, treasury, or administrative records. Codified following the 1066 Norman Conquest, the surname established early seats in Yorkshire, Cumberland, and Lanarkshire, appearing in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (Nicholas de la Chambre).

The symbolism of the Chambers coat of arms

Elegantly proportioned, the Chambers coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a broad red horizontal band (fess), set between a red lion emerging in chief and a red fleur-de-lis in base. In classical heraldry, the argent / silver or white shield denotes peace and sincerity, while the red horizontal band represents military fortitude and defense. The red lion symbolises noble courage, and the fleur-de-lis denotes chivalric honour. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden eagle standing with spread wings. Below, the motto scroll displays Spero, translating to "I hope." Documented in Burke's General Armory (1884).

Historical figures

Sir William Chambers (1723–1796): Famed Swedish-born British architect who designed Somerset House and the Pagoda at Kew Gardens.
Ephraim Chambers (c. 1680–1740): English writer and encyclopedist who produced the Cyclopædia, inspiring Diderot's French Encyclopédie.
Paul Chambers (1935–1969): Legendary American jazz double bassist who played alongside Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.