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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
Coffee Table by Roger Capron Vintage Ceramic Vallauris 1960s Tiles Derval
By Roger Capron
Located in Lyon, FR
Ceramic coffee table of the famous French artist Roger Capron dating from the 1960s. Ceramic tile top representing very decorative floral motifs. Enameling in a cameo of browns, beig...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Glazed Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, c. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960 Striking, beautifully-glazed vase by Roger Capron in a very satisfying deep green.
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20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table Model Alouette Vallauris C 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
A ceramic tile coffee table by Roger Capron, model Alouette, 1970-1971. This rare coffee table from one of the masters of ceramics and ceramic tile coffee tables from Vallauris is c...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Stunning Ceramic Coffee Table with Lava Tiles, Metal Frame, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Looking for a spectacular ceramic coffee table! Look no further. Ceramic top with pleasing modulations and contrasts between colors (Off-white, gray, amber and gold), textures (smooth, rough), linings (texture lines, designed lines and grout lines), geometric patterns (within and between tiles) and tile sizes. The very best in ceramic coffee tables Roger Capron had to offer. Ceramic tiles are all made of lava, lighter in weight, supporting all these variations mentioned above. Moreover, each tile was shaped and flattened by hand, which was a first for Mr Capron's work. Mr Capron built up his company from 1 to 120 employees from 1946 to 1982. Here is a quick summary of his prolific production: - Free forms decorative items with handglazed decors and drawings (from 1948) - Navet tiles hand glazed on industrial tiles from Villeroy and Boch (From 1950 to 1958) - Planet tiles hand glazed on industrial tiles from Villeroy and Boch (From 1959 to 1975) - Hand shaped ceramics (mostly humidors and lamps) covering the 19070's - Indoors and outdoors wall panels covering buildings and lobbies. Most famous ones are 5 stars Hotel Byblos in Saint Tropez (with Jean Derval), Gare maritime de Cannes, - Lava tiles in hundreds of colors and textures (1970 to 1984) - This coffe table comes this production. - Garrigue and Herbiers tiles (1970 to 1984) - Unique whimsical sculptures, including gigantic sculptures...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Ceramic Vase with bird Signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1956
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Famous "Vase à Oreilles" form by Roger Capron, 1950s Signed Capron, Vallauris France. Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943, In 1946 he mo...
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic coffee table with roger capron tiles. Hand-crafted tiles produced by a technique in which real leaves were pressed into ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Roger Capron - Ovoid Ceramic Split Coffee Table, Garrigue Tiles, Wood Frame
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Roger Capron Garrigues ceramic tiles “2 halves” coffee table, wood frame, 1970s. The handcrafted Garrigue tiles were produced from 1968 to 1982 by a technique in which real leaves w...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron French Ceramic Sunflower Motif Coffee Table Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French ceramic handmade tiled coffee table with a vibrant radiating sunflower motif. Colors of olive green and shades of olive green and brown, tan, beige and white. A...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Ram
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Ram by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled table...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

A Large Roger Capron "Pyjama" Pitcher Jug , in polychrome enamelled ceramic
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Roger Capron, pitcher, in polychrome enamelled ceramic with "Pyjama" decoration, signed, of 1953/65. After collaborating with Jean Derval and Robert Picault, Capron created his own f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Pottery

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Horse by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled t...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Large Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles on Wood Frame, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Very large coffee table with the famous Roger Capron Garrigue tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982. The handcrafted Garrigue tiles were produced by a technique in which real leaves ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Coffee Table with Terra Cotta Garrigue and Brown Tiles, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
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 t...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase by Roger Capron - 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 - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
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1950s French 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

"Diabolo" Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Black and white glazed ceramic By Roger Capron, Vallauris 1955’s Dimension : Height : 21 cm (8.7 inches) Diameter : 13 cm (5.11 inches).  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Abstract Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Abstract Motive by Roger Capron - 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, Grès Des Garrigues, Ceramic Top Round Coffee Table, France, 1968
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Roger Capron, the celebrated French mid-century ceramist, created a large body of work notable for its elegance, varied sources of inspiration, and expert execution. This beautifully...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Cobblestones by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table Model Double Cuvette Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French ceramic tile coffee table model double size Cuvette. This table is composed of tiles that each exhibit the strong influence of the fire in the kiln and vary in c...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Round Ceramic Wall Panel from the Herbier's Series
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Large round panel with the famous Roger Capron Herbier tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982. The handcrafted Herbier tiles were a subset of the Garrigue t...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Abstract Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Abstract Motif by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Bottle with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask 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

Vintage Coffee Table Signed by Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage coffee tables in wood and ceramic signed by CAPRON. France, 1980s.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Sea Star
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Sea Star by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French Ceramic Oval Coffee Table with Leaf Decorations
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic coffee table with impressed leaf decorations. The leaves are from the surrounding woods and gardens of Vallauris where Capron had his stu...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Gin Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask 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 Abstract Ceramic Sculpture on Stand
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Ceramic Figural Sculpture by Roger Capron, France, 1970s. Although he is primarily known for his tables, Roger Capron went on to create amazing sculptures later in his life.
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Freeform Ceramic Mirabelle Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic Mirabelle flask by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs suc...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Chocolate Pot
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
White glaze called "engobe" which is a unique type of coating that was used only in Vallauris (France). This piece was enameled in green which was suited for the melted chocolate it ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, "L'Herbier, " Coffee Table with Tiled Top, France, Midcentury
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
A coffee table with a simple, elegant, iron base, and a top of rectangular tiles punctuated by beautifully inscribed images of grasses. Inscribed: R. Capron.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Iron

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask 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 - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask 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 Abstract Ceramic Sculpture on Stand
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Ceramic Figural Sculpture by Roger Capron, France, 1970s. Although he is primarily known for his tables, Roger Capron went on to create amazing sculptures later in his life.
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Abstract Ceramic Figural Sculpture by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Ceramic Figural Sculpture by Roger Capron, France, 1970s. Although he is primarily known for his tables, Roger Capron went on to create amazing sculptures later in his life.
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Set of 3 pitchers by Roger Capron, 1960's, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Set of 3 pitchers by Roger Capron Composed of 2 pitchers, white glazed with different geometric patterns. the 3rd is black glazed with foliage pattern. All these motives are rarely...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Glazed Ceramic Humidor
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Molded Ceramic Humidor with "Tabac" and Patterned Stamped Designs; Moss-colored Glazed Ceramic Finish with Original Natural Cork Stopper.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Abstract Ceramic Sculpture on Stand
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Ceramic Figural Sculpture by Roger Capron, France, 1970s. Although he is primarily known for his tables, Roger Capron went on to create amazing sculptures later in his life.
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Rye Bottle with Goose Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask 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 Abstract Ceramic Sculpture on Stand
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Ceramic Figural Sculpture by Roger Capron, France, 1970s. Although he is primarily known for his tables, Roger Capron went on to create amazing sculptures later in his life.
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Late 20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

Roger Capron - Vintage S-shaped Ceramic Serving Platter
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage S-shaped Ceramic Serving Platter by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables a...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Bowl
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron Bowl, Glazed Earthenware Made in France, c. 1960 Glazed earthenware, signature to underside ‘Capron Vallauris M82’.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Earthenware

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

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

Ceramic Coffee Table "Soleil" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
" Soleil" Coffee table by Roger Capron (1922-2006) Glazed ceramic top and black iron base. Model created around 1965 France, Vallauris Bibliography : Roger Capron Céramiste, P....
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Iron

Roger Capron - Large Coffee Table with Garrigue Tiles on Wood Frame, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Very large coffee table with the famous Roger Capron Garrigue tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982. The handcrafted Garrigue tiles were produced by a technique in which real leaves ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

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

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

Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A matched set of earthenware drinks coasters by Roger Capron with incised and coloured decoration depicting trees and fishes. Stamped signatures to the reverse Vallauris, Fran...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Earthenware

Very Rare Coffee Table by Roger Capron, circa 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare coffee ceramic table by Roger Capron, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Roger Capron - Glazed Ceramic Humidor
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Molded Ceramic Humidor with "Tabac" and Patterned Stamped Designs; Moss-colored Glazed Ceramic Finish with Original Natural Cork Stopper.
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1970s 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

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

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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