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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, 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

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 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 Ceramic "Gin" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized bottle "Gin" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1950s Nice shiny enamel.  
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1950s 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 Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Hexagonal Table in Ceramic Blonde Wood with Sun Motifs
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, table, ceramic, hardwood, France, 1960s This table is another exquisite example of Roger Capron’s work, showcasing a hexagonal tabletop composed of his preferred mater...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

2 ceramic bottles roger capron vallauris 60's
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Duo of “Gin” and “Whisky” ceramic bottles from the 1960s by French ceramist Roger Capron, produced in Vallauris. White-glazed ceramics with multicolored geometric decoration on each....
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, Delta, Stylized Handled Ceramic Platter, France, 1960
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 beautiful, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron catchall
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Stoneware catchall or bowl with polychrome striped decoration, known as "pyjama," by the French ceramist Roger Capron (1922-2004), from the 1950s. In perfect condition. LP2115
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Mid-20th Century Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Roger Capron - Ceramic Chocolate Saucer
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 black which was suited for the melted chocolate it ...
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20th Century French Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Munich, DE
Very decorative stoneware lamp in the shape of a carafe with the original shade designed by Roger Capron, France, circa 1955. This very rare lamp elegant like a sculpture, is hand p...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Paper

Coffee Table Navette Orange by Roger Capron Design Ceramic French
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
coffee table "Navette" orange created by the french ceramist Roger Capron. Two table length 120 cm. Perfect original condition
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Iron

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

Roger Capron Ceramic "GIN" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized ceramic bottle "GIN" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s. Unusual with this design, nice condition   
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1950s Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s Signed "Capron Vallauris G".
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, Decorative Panel in Lead, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cut, engraved and gilt panel in lead representing a armed horserider. His armour is highlighted with gilt lines. The ground is also gilt as weel as one flower which come off the styl...
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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

Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
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1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Earthenware

Suite of 3 Raku Masks, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1996
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Three small subjects in clay and raku firing fixed on lacquered wood. Each composition has the signature and date on a ceramic element inserted in the frame. Roger Capron discovered ...
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1990s French Other Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of ceramic plates, Roger Capron, circa 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ceramic plates by Roger Capron France, circa 1950 Signed
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20th Century French 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

Art Tile Miniature, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming portrait made on stamped stoneware with oxides decoration and signed on the reverse. Frame in black lacquered wood. Perfect original condition. About the Artist Roger ...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

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 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

Lead Panel With Gold Leaf, Roger Capron & Jean Derval, France c. 1968
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Embossed lead foil stretched over a wooden frame and accented with gold leaf. An exceptional cooperation with Jean Derval for this atypical hand crafted work which found a special ap...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Lead

Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, signed
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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Decorative Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece in stoneware decor with oxides figuring a chimerical creature composed of 2 adjacent profiles. Lacquered wooden frame. Bears the artist's ...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
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1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Earthenware

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

Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. An ode to love and wine carried by a muse treated in a very soft...
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1980s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Earthenware

Ceramic Low Table, Roger Capron, France c. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Low table made up of ceramic tiles top with alternating matt ceramic stoneware tiles and gold-glazed tiles with stylized sun patterns. Both structure and feet in black lacquered ste...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Pastis Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Pastis Decanter with Long Neck by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recur...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Cute mug by Roger Capron, ceramic and "navette" motifs, France circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
This vintage ceramic mug by Roger Capron stands out with its signature “navette” (shuttle) motif — elongated vertical lozenges in a soft pastel bl...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Interesting square vase, by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, circa 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Rare square enameled stoneware vase by Capron in Vallauris, decorated with a winged chimera. It is stamped « Capron Vallauris France ».
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Late 20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

Porcelain Gilt Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1990
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Female subject in stamped porcelain partially enamelled with fine gold. Frame in lacquered wood. Very good condition with the exception of a break probably dating from the origin - ...
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1990s French Other Roger Capron Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

Rare Large Tureen by Roger Capron, Vallauris, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006). Large tureen in ceramic, white enamel with grey-blue motifs. Stamped and numbered. Bibliography: R.Capron, Ceramiste by P....
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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Faience

bottle vase with long neck by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Roger Capron Vallauris, Bottle vase with long neck, circa 1950 Stanniferous earthenware White enamel background Signed and numbered below “Capron Vallauris S52”
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic

Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
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1980s French Other Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Stoneware

Roger Capron Decorative Ceramic Plaque
By Roger Capron
Located in Grenoble, FR
Roger Capron decorative ceramic plaque.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
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1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Roger Capron Furniture

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Earthenware

Gueridon Table Lamp with 12 Rare Green "Planete" Tiles by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Tall Two-sided Contemporary Design Made with 12 Vintage Tiles by Roger Capron. The tiles are from the "Planete" tiles of the green series (Vallauris, France 1960s);
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Furniture

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Metal

signed Roger Capron & Jean Derval Pair of Iconic Ceramic table lamps - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
signed Roger Capron & Jean Derval Pair of Iconic Ceramic table lamps. The depth and width given apply to the lampstand. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordan...
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1970s French 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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