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Roger Capron Furniture

French, 1922-2006

Roger Capron is best known for his geometrically complex, vibrantly colored tile-topped coffee tables. These mid-century furnishings, with their comely palettes and playful arrangements of abstract forms or natural-world motifs, are approachable yet sophisticated. They draw on Scandinavian modernism and exemplify the Parisian ceramist’s belief in ensuring that things of beauty are easily and widely accessible, a principle espoused by French decorative artist and designer René Gabriel.

Capron graduated in 1943 from the School of Applied Arts in Paris. In a small atelier he later founded with Robert Picault and Jean Derval in Vallauris, Capron made alluring sculptures, table lamps and other objects and found inspiration in the work of Pablo Picasso, who had also opened an atelier in the region. He parted ways with his fellow ceramists in 1952 in order to open his own manufactory, Atelier Capron.

Initially staffed by a handful of workers, Atelier Capron captured international attention. His pieces were sold in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Gimbels. Later, Capron’s wife, Jacotte, studied art and became a valued collaborator. Owing in part to her expertise in mixing pigments and glazes, Capron’s best-known ceramics feature dazzling colors and whimsical characters. Like Picasso, he experimented with many artistic styles and never settled on one technique for too long. His coffee tables, side tables and decorative objects are among the most enduring and coveted designs of the mid-century modern era.

While Capron’s factory had grown tenfold by 1980, it shut down a few years later after a slew of competitors began mass-producing cheaper imitations.

Capron won an award at the Milan Triennial in 1954 and International Grand Prize for Ceramics in 1970. His works have been displayed in the Musée National de la Céramique and the Musée Magnelli.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Roger Capron ceramics, tables and other decorative objects and furniture.

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Creator: Roger Capron
Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp Ochre Incised Figure Decoration Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French figural ceramic table lamp. Original oval burlap shade. The clay gres is rubbed with iron oxides which penetrate into the incised drawing. The lamp is unglaze...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Whisky Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Roger Capron anthropomorphic shaped ceramic whisky bottle in pyjama stripes. Signed to the underside “Capron Vallauris 39A” Vallauris France, circa 1950 Roger Capron was born in Vincennes, France on September 4, 1922. Interested in drawing, he studied Applied Arts in Paris from 1939 to 1943 and worked as an art teacher in 1945. In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', along with Robert Picault and Jean Derval he began his contribution to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris. In 1952, Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Set of 7 Ceramic Plates with Stylized Birds, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Unusual ceramic with birds decor set of 7 plates (diameter 18 cm). As wall decoration or dessert plates. Signed Capron Vallauris on back. Manufactured, circa...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop Cal...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65 "Pyjama" decor
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table "Soleil" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table "Soleil" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop Call...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Large Roger Capron Decorative Vide Poche, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Roger Capron (1922-2006) decorative dish with bamboo handle Signed Capron, Vallauris, 1950s. Roger Capron was born in Vincennes, France on September 4, 1922. Interested in drawing, he studied Applied Arts in Paris from 1939 to 1943 and worked as an art teacher in 1945. He died on November 8, 2006 leaving behind a considerable body of work that is recognized worldwide. In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', contributing to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris. In 1952, Roger Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s. Model "coffee beans".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Mirror Signed Roger Capron, circa 1960-1970
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic mirror with flowers decoration by Roger Capron. Perfect original conditions. Signed "R. Capron, circa 1960-1970. Total dimensions: 39 x 2 cm / 15' 1/3 x 0, 7 inches Di...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, South of France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, south of France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop Cal...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65 "Pyjama" decor
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Artist Roger Capron Ceramic Tile in the Style of a Prehistoric Fossil Fish
By Roger Capron
Located in St. Louis, MO
Roger Capron French (1922–2006) large ceramic tile evocative of a prehistoric fossil fish, executed in intricate, dimensional detail and finished in...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop Call...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron, France, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, France, Vallauris, 1950s. Pyjama decor. Model P2
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Vallauris France
By Roger Capron
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A large ceramic pitcher or jug, thick white enamel with black decoration. Roger Capron, Vallauris France circa 1960. Signed "RC".
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop Cal...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s Signed "Capron Vallauris B22".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage French Ceramic Tureen by Roger Capron, 'circa 1960s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic tureen by Roger Capron (circa 1960s). A luscious creamy white base with subtle grey-blue hues in the repeating décor pattern is graceful and charming all at on...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop. Ca...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp, Image of Woman circa 1977
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Table lamp by French ceramic artist Roger Capron. The lamp is drawn with the image of the woman that Capron used very often. Often smiling, with the sun or floral motif in the image....
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

"Roger Capron" Tile Set, Fresco., Vallauris, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Roger Capron" tile set, Vallauris. Measures: 30x60 fresco. 8 Tiles of 15x15cm. In a perfect state. Beautiful thickness almost 1 cm.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Coffee Table "Navettes" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table "Navettes" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Roger Capron “Vase Murale” Wall Pocket
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Wall pocket vase “vase muale” by Roger Capron with multicolour “cobblestone” decoration Signed “Capron Vallauris” to the reverse France circa 1950 Roger Capron was born in Vincennes, France on September 4, 1922. Interested in drawing, he studied Applied Arts in Paris from 1939 to 1943 and worked as an art teacher in 1945. In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', along with Robert Picault and Jean Derval he began his contribution to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris. In 1952, Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

One of Two Coffee Tables by Roger Capron, circa 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two fantastic coffee tables by Roger Capron with an organic pattern of leaf pressed tiles in tones of brown, tan and beige. The base is lacquered wood. Diameter 108 cm. Heigh 33 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Large Decorative Plate by Roger Capron '1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, w...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Tile c.1977
By Roger Capron
Located in Holmfirth, GB
Artist: Roger Capron Medium: Ceramic Tile Year: 1977 Size: 17cm x 23cm x 1.5cm Made in Vallauris, France Note: Decorative tiles such as this look very attractive fr...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron, Vallauris, South France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic by Roger Capron, Vallauris, south of France Pitcher model P41 produced between 1953 and 1965. Largest size of the three for this model. "Pyjama" decor Signed "Capron Valla...
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage French Ceramic Vase with Handles by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A vintage ceramic vase with classic-style handles by master ceramicist, Roger Capron (circa 1950s). In very good overall condition, the chalk-white background is decorated with a til...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron "Bird" Ceramic Vase/Jug, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron "Bird" Ceramic Vase/Jug, Vallauris, France, 1960s Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Vintage African Woman Ceramic Ashtray Signed
By Roger Capron
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
"Vintage black ceramic Ashtray Roger Capron African Woman Circa 1950 France" Roger Capron (1922-2006) "Africanist" ashtray in black enameled cer...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, Black Enamelled Sculptural Cendrier c.1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Holmfirth, GB
Black enamelled sculptural ceramic ‘cendrier’ by Roger Capron. Artist: Roger Capron Year: c.1960 Size: 10 cm x 17 cm Note: There is a small loss to the back of the head...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase "Molaire" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1953-65 Signed "Capron Vallauris A11".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Amour, Délice, Orgue by Roger Capron, Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaque, Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Glazed ceramic wall plaque with mat and shiny decoration in black, white, gray, blue and ox blood. 3 words are inscribed “Amour, Délice et Orgue” (Love, Delight and Organ). The 3 w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Coffee Table, France, Early 60's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron ceramic coffee table, France, early 60's.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Roger Capron for Vallauris, Dipped White and Multicolour Bottle Vase, Signed
By Roger Capron
Located in Frome, GB
This striking work of Mid-Century Modern design is by Roger Capron (b.1922 - d.2006) for his ceramic studio factory in Vallauris, France. Alongside names such as Picasso, Robert Pica...
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Mid-20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
8 plates coffee table by Roger Capron, special order for a night-club in Dunkerque, northern France.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron Vallauris Ceramic Vintage Vide Poche Banette France
By Roger Capron
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Rare, large and elegant ceramic empty pocket Boomerang with bunk from the 50s by Roger Capron. Signature under the ceramic. Of wicker handle fixed by delicate wooden ties. A...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Unusual Ceramic "Whisky" Bottle Signed Roger Capron, Vallauris 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Shiny yellow with Stylized personnage bottle "Whisky" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s. Unusual color , Nice condition.
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Coffee Table, Garrigue/White Ceramic Tiles, Dovetail Metal Frame
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
*** Important detail: custom height available (1)*** Large coffee table with the famous Roger Capron Garrigue tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982. Mr. Capron was often balancing his designs by incorporating either brown or white enameled terra cotta tiles. The handcrafted Garrigue tiles are produced by a technique in which real leaves were pressed into the clay and, during firing, disintegrated, leaving a finely detailed imprint. The leaves come from "La Garrigue", a variety of vegetation indigenous to southeastern France only, where Roger Capron lived and worked for 60 years. These Garrigue tiles inspired a large series of side to dining tables, including wall covering. Many kitchen in the French Riviera have their walls covered with Garrigue tiles. This table is mounted on a really sturdy dovetail metal frame. It is in near perfect condition, patina due to age on metal frame. (1) Mr Capron was extremely influenced by the Japanese life style; coffee table are usually low. We can change the legs to match your desired height. Please keep in mind that we provide this service only for the tables that have a dovetail frame and for which the frames have a similar look with the replacement legs...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic coffee table "Navettes" by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table "Navettes" by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.  
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Pitcher / Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pitcher / vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Roger Capron Ceramic Vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Large Roger Capron ceramic vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Lamp, Vallauris, France, 1960’s
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Rare glazed abstract decor tube light by Roger Capron, together with its metal mount it can be used as a sconce or a table lamp. Rewired.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Dining Table by Roger Capron, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic dining table by Roger Capron, France, 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Ceramic Table Lamp, Capron Vallauris, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A bottle shape table lamp White enamelled ceramic with polychrome pavé design . Roger Capron, Vallauris 1960. signed Capron France B3 Vintage shade i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s Signed Capron Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s Signed Capron Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Soleil" by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase "Soleil" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, south of France, 1950s Signed Capron Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1951 Reproduced in the book : "Les Capron céramistes", Réunion des Musées Nationaux, 2003, p.24.
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Sconce Table Lamp on Metal Base, Vallauris, France 1960’s
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
A rare "Pajama" decor tube light by French ceramist Roger Capron, together with its metal mount it can be used as a sconce or a table lamp. Rewired.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Vase for Vallauris, circa 1960, France
By Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in Girona, Spain
Large Roger Capron vase for Vallauris. Ceramic vase with white glaze and rooster motif Signed. Circa 1960, France. Unique Size Very good vintage condition. Roger Capron was bor...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s Signed "Capron Vallauris B22".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Capron Ceramic Oak Coffee Table Signed
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Capron Ceramic oak coffee table signed 1972 Measures: 118 L x 55.5 D x 35 H 900 Euros.
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1970s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Roger Capron furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Roger Capron furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Jacques Blin, Pierre Chapo, and Vallauris. Prices for Roger Capron furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $177 and can go as high as $30,057, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,259.

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