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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 - Ceramic Sculpture Tetes Bug
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Ceramic sculpture by Roger Capron. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs such as stylized branches and geomet...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Vide Poche
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Oval shaped vide poche with bent bamboo handle. Decorated with a medieval style horse in colours. Signed ” Capron – Vallauris G” to the undersi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Bamboo

Baby Side Table with Orange Dot Roger Capron Tile
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed process....
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Table basse "Soleil" par Roger Capron - Vallauris, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Table basse « Soleil », de Roger Capron. Plateau composé de grands carreaux polychromes et d’un carreau principal orné d’un soleil visage, piètement et ceinture en acier. Signé :...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Large Ceramic Decorative Dish with Characters Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) - Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Valla...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

"Molaire" Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Molaire" vase by Roger Capron (1922-2006) circa 1960 Invisibles restaurations.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Dish with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative bowl with cobblestone motif. Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

French Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
French decorative ceramic lamp with hand-painted horse by Roger Capron (circa 1950s). This is Capron's 'Coupe n°2 lamp' which is signed in the interior of the vertical base. A rare piece indeed, hand-painted with a stylised horse in his inimitable style. The ceramic is in fair overall condition showing some fading and marks commensurate with age and usage. This is an exceptional piece for admirers of the works of master ceramicist, Roger Capron. Signed: 'Capron Vallauris'. Lampshade shown in photos is 30 cm (11.8") in diameter and will be included when requested. Currently wired for usage in the UK but you can have it adapted to your location. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video can be provided. About the Artist: The mid-century ceramic art of Roger Capron (1922-2006) embodied the vibrant spirit and verve of Vallauris and the French Côte d'Azur. He took over an abandoned pottery studio at the age of 24 in Vallauris, where he worked with Robert Picault and then Jean Derval. Capron’s ceramic workshop, known as "l'Atelier Callis", contributed to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris and at its peak employed over 120 ceramicists. He eventually expanded his production of vases, pitchers and other functional wares to include coffee tables with hand glazed tiles, lamp bases, wall plaques and other interior decor objects along with sculptural statues...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Floral Motif Coffee Table, France
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Capron design ceramic coffee table, France. Lovely and colorful floral motif top enclosed by a banded fruitwood top on cylindrical legs, signed.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

"Garrigue" Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Garrigue rectangular coffee table by roger capron in vallauris, france and dating from the 1960s. Metal structure and legs with a ceramic top with inlaid herbarium motifs. All ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Iron

Roger Capron - Ceramic Sculpture Indien
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic sculpture of Indian head by Roger Capron. Signed by Capron Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his u...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Decorative Dish "Woman & Bird" Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallaur...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Set of 6 Colorful Ceramic Plates with Mask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
A set of six plates made by Roger Capron in Vallauris, France in 1960s. Same design presented in six different colors. The 6 plates come with their original packaging. We have 4 set...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Porcelain

Roger Capron 1 of 2 Place Sets, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 2 Place Sets, France - 1950s. Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic artist and designer who was known for his innovative use o...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Set of 4 Ceramic Mugs with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Set of 4 cups with cobblestones Signed by Roger Capron. Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Dish with Stripes
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative bowl with pyjama motif. Roger Capron signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Coffee Table, France
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Capron ceramic low coffee table, France. Bohemian chic studio craft tile top coffee table by Roger Capron, signed. In very good vintage condition with signs of wear to the stai...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Bentwood

Roger Capron, Vase Bouteille Modèle A3, Vallauris, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Vase bouteille " Eau de vie " en céramique émaillée de Roger Capron. De très belles nuances de bleu au sommet ainsi qu'à la base de la bouteille. France - ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Rare Vallauris Tile Wall Hanging Tableau with Flowers France 1960s
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vallauris wall mounted decoration tiles handcrafted and signed. Beautiful decor of summer flowers glazed tiles in bright colors orange, yellow, blue, gray and red, all signed by Vall...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Teak

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s Similar model reproduced in the book "Vallauris, la ville atelier", Silvana Editoriale, p.71
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Teak

Roger Capron, Large Ceramic Coffee Table, Model "Cuvette" Vallauris, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron, large ceramic coffee table, model "Cuvette" Vallauris, 1970 signed.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Steel

Roger Capron Gres des Garrigues Oval Coffee Table, France
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Capron design ceramic oval Gres des Garrigues coffee table, France. Organic nature motif with impressed herbs and flowers into a decorative...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Triangular Dish with Pyjama Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vessel with pyjama motif. Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs s...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Canoe Dish with Fish
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Ceramic decorative vessel Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs such ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Canoe Dish with Abstract Design
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Ceramic decorative vessel Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs such ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Rare Table
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A very rare low table by Roger Capron, with an antique drawing. Very decorative and unusual, nice wooden feets. Signed, around 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Urn/Vase with Rooster
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vase with rooster by Roger Capron Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs s...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Dish with Banded Design
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative bowl with abstract motif. Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his us...
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1960s 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.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vide Poches Geometric Decor with Bamboo Handle by Roger Capron 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized vide poches / cup with a fish on geometric enameled decor and bamboo handle signed Capron Vallauris circa 1950 Measures: H 10 cm (with handle) x...
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1950s European Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Baby Side Table with Solid Red Roger Capron Tile
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed process....
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Coffee Table with Navette Tiles, 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Coffee table designed by Roger Capron, utilizing the "navette" style tiles which he produced only in the late 50's. The tiles are composed in a way that is dynamic with a pleasing...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Carpon
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, C...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Coffee / Side Table - Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Coffee / side table - Roger Capron Stoneware and metal Circa 1960 Measures: W92,5xD43,5xH30cm A light metal structure with a deliberate patina effect and sandstone tiles engrav...
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1960s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

Black Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Black glazed ceramic bowl by Roger Capron, France 1950s. Beautiful unusual bowl shape in a characteristic dark glaze which creates a beautiful moody 'canvas' for the primitive floral...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Urn/Vase with Dove
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vase with abstract design by Roger Capron. Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Sculpture Visage Repousse or Empreinte
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic sculpture - Face Relief by Roger Capron Vallauris, France.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Sculpture Cleopatra
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage double sided ceramic sculpture of Cleopatra by Roger Capron Signed by Capron at Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tab...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Set of 8 Ceramic Mugs with Abstract Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Set of 8 vintage mugs. The price is for 8 cups. Roger capron signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Canoe Dish with Abstract Design
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative vessel Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring moti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage wooden coffee table made by Roger CAPRON (1922-2006) featuring an earthenware ceramic top with natural motives. Beautiful split rail wooden legs....
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s.
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1970s French 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 Painted Cup with Flower Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely ceramic hand painted cup with blue, green and white flower motif by Roger Capron from France, 1960's. Great desk accessory to hold pens. Signed on ...
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron and Audoux-Minet 's Rares Nesting Tables
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Roger Capron and Audoux-Minet Rare serie of nesting tables of triangle shapes with tops mixing ceramic tiles and bamboo rods; black painted steel frames Vallauris, France, circa 1...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

1960s Mid-Century Roger Capron Ceramic Coffee Table, Signed
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous find from the Côte d’Azur, this marvelous round coffee table is a signed piece by Roger Capron, who created it in his ceramics workshop in Va...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron ceramic French pitcher pichet vallauris vase 60's - G653
By Roger Capron
Located in Lyon, FR
Large ceramic pitcher or vase by Roger Capron from the 60s. Enameling in shades of light gray and white. Sober and pure design decorated with a f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Wall Light by Roger Capron, France Mid-20th Century
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic wall light by Roger Capron. Painted decor Signed "Capron Vallauris" under the base France, 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher Vase "Cassis" Roger Capron from the 60's, G504
By Roger Capron
Located in Lyon, FR
High pitcher or ceramic vase of Roger Capron from the 60s from Vallauris. Enameling in shades of light gray, black, green. Nice geometric decoration on the vase. Very nice vintage co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

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

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 Largest model of the three sizes.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French Ceramic Black and White Cache Pot or Vase, Circa 1956
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French ceramic artist black and white ceramic vase with decoration termed scarification. Similar ceramic pieces pictured on p 69 of Roger Capron Ceramist by Pierre Sta...
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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.
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Two Ceramic Plates by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Two Ceramic plates by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
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1950s 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 Vase "Bouquetière" with Flower Signed by Roger Capron Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Vase "Bouquetière" to be fix to the wall, with stylised flower, signed Capron Vallauris on back 1950's.  
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage French Ceramic Cachepot by Roger Capron 'circa 1960s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic cachepôt by Roger Capron (circa 1960s). A luscious creamy white base with a top band in a repeating pattern in lovely blues; below that another with leaf motif...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

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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