Roger Capron Shogun coffee table with flower pattern, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Coffee table of Roger Capron Rare model shogun With flower pattern.
Ceramic
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
Ceramic
Shogun Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Ceramic table top on mahogany round feet. Beige and green tiles. Signed R.Capron. Vallauris, 1960.
Ceramic, Mahogany
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H 13.78 in W 52.37 in L 13.78 in
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic, France, Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern; France; Vallarius; Walnut; Teak; Ceramics; 1 of 11-Roger Capron; ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table; in Ceramic, the 1960s Mid-Century Modern ceramic tile top coffee table ...
Ceramic, Teak, Walnut
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H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic France 1970 Brown and Green Color
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970.
Ceramic, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
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H 11.42 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic coffee table often referred to as the Shogun model, but actually the Sou Chong model designed by Roger Capron in the 1970s.
Ceramic
"Shogun" Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
Ceramic
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Ceramic
Ceramic Coffee Table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table model "Shogun" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, early 1970s.
Ceramic
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H 13.5 in W 52.5 in D 27 in
Roger Capron Large Shogun French Ceramic Coffee Table Vallauris Signed R Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron Sho-Gun or Shogun model coffee table with ceramic tile top with beige brown to almost black enameled tiles on gorgeous mahogany base and feet.
Ceramic, Mahogany
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H 14.18 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
Ceramic
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H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s.
Ceramic
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H 14.18 in W 24.02 in D 52.37 in
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
Ceramic
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H 13.78 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s.
Ceramic
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H 11.03 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s Smaller model.
Ceramic
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H 11.82 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s Larger model
Ceramic
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H 13.78 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s.
Ceramic
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H 13.78 in W 52.37 in D 26.78 in
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s.
Ceramic
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 24.02 in D 52.37 in
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic and wood coffee table by Roger Capron Vallauris, signed
Ceramic, Wood
Shogun Ceramic Tile Top Coffee Table by Roger Capron C. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Long Island City, NY
'Shogun' Ceramic Tile Top Coffee Table by Roger Capron C. 1960 Roger Capron is best known for his geometrically complex, vibrantly colored tile-topped coffee tables.
Ceramic, Mahogany
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H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Amazing shogun Dining table by Capron and Audoux Minet probably Special order
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime table à diner par Roger Capron er Audoux Minet, probablement une commande spéciale.
Ceramic, Rattan
Roger Capron Sho-Gun Low French Ceramic Coffee Table Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron Sho-Gun or Shogun model coffee table with ceramic tile top with beige brown with slight green hues and white and enameled tiles on mahogany base and feet.
Ceramic, Mahogany
Pair of Ceramic coffee table by Fourmanoir, France, 1980's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
Ceramic
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Shogun’ coffee table, bi-color ceramic, beech, France, 1960s French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron.
Ceramic, Beech
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Shogun’ coffee table, bi-color ceramic, beech, France, 1960s French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron.
Ceramic, Beech
Roger Capron, "Shogun" coffee table, signed, 1960 , France
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Roger Capron "Shogun" Coffee Table, 1960s French Design, Ceramic & Wood, Japandi Style Description: This iconic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, created in France during ...
Ceramic, Wood
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H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic France 1970 Brown and Green Color
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Roger Capron "Shogun" Coffee Table, 1970s French Design, Ceramic & Wood, Japandi Style Description: This iconic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, created in France during the ...
Ceramic, Wood
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H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic France 1970 Brown and Green Color
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970.
Ceramic, Wood
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H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic France 1970 Brown and Green Color
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s Signed.
Ceramic, Wood
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H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic France 1970 Brown and Grey Color
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s Signed.
Ceramic, Wood
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H 11.82 in W 38.59 in D 26.78 in
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic France 1970 Brown and Green Color
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s This model is signed .
Ceramic, Wood
Roger Capron 'Shogun' Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized ceramic coffee table signed by Roger Capron. Tiles manufactured in Vallauris, France features Capron's unique "Sho-gun" textured design in the palette of yellow and green...
Ceramic, Textile, Mahogany
Roger Capron 'Shogun' Ceramic Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceramic tile top coffee table by Roger Capron, France 1960s features his unique "Sho-gun" textured tiles. Tiles manufactured in Vallauris, France. Teak, walnut, ...
Ceramic, Teak, Walnut
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, stained beech, France, 1960s French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. Both the tiles as well a...
Ceramic, Beech
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Mahogany
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, side table ‘Shogun’, bicolor ceramic, mahogany, France, 1960s French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron.
Ceramic, Mahogany
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, stained beech, France, 1960s Lovely French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. Both the tiles as...
Ceramic, Beech
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H 11.5 in W 39 in D 27 in
Roger Capron Shogun Low French Ceramic Coffee Table Vallauris Signed R Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron Sho-Gun or Shogun model coffee table with ceramic tile top with beige brown enameled tiles on mahogany base and feet.
Ceramic, Mahogany
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H 14.18 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 52.76 in D 26.78 in
Ceramic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron Shogun model, large one Signed Wood feet France, Vallauris, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
Shogun Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron (1922-2006), a stunning piece featuring a tray decorated with ceramic tiles, showcasing grooves in rich brown and ivory colors on a cream backgr...
Ceramic, Wood
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
Ceramic
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
Ceramic
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
Ceramic
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Shogun" Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s Smaller model
Ceramic
Ceramic Coffee Table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table model "Shogun" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, early 1970s.
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic Coffee Table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table model "Shogun" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, early 1970s.
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic Coffee Table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic coffee table model "Shogun" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, early 1970s.
Ceramic
"Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Shogun ceramic top and wood feet coffee table by Roger Capron, 1970's
Ceramic, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
Glass, Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$1,339 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$2,505
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
A Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, in Style of Jean Prouvé, Sweden c. 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Mid Century Modern Cabinet, in the Style of Jean Prouvé, Sweden, 1950s A Swedish cabinet produced in the 1950s. Executed in wood with a restrained and functional design, defined b...
Wood
$10,000
H 14 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970
By Jean Derval, Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...
Ceramic
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Parchment Directional Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Parchment shades on patinated brass arm. 8"w x 14”d x 13”h *Please Note: This fixture is made in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Stand...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Roger Capron, Coffee Table, Wood, Ceramic, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige ceramic tile coffee table designed and produced by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 51.625"W x 24.5"D All items ship from Hig...
Ceramic, Wood
Charlotte Perriand "Rio" Coffee Table in Cane by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material. Also available in marble. The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of different radius, arranged in a circle but o...
Cane, Wood
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
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.
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.