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.
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Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
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
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.
Ceramic
Vase « Pyjama », by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Large baluster-shaped vase with « Pyjama » design in polychrome enameled ceramic. Signed Capron Vallauris. In perfect condition, but some original enameling defects are visible on the photos. Roger Capron, France (1922-2006) Roger Capron, born in Vincennes on September 4...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Art Tile, Textured Glaze, Prototype, Italy, 1980s
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
An exceptional, generously sized art tile created by Roger Capron for the Crogiolo, the creative workshop of the renowned Italian company Marazzi in the late 1980s. Featuring a spect...
Earthenware
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Jars with Cork Lids for Celery and Thyme
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Jars with Cork Lids for Celery and Thyme by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, kn...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Art Tile, Textured Glaze, Prototype, Italy, 1980s
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
An exceptional, generously sized art tile created by Roger Capron for the Crogiolo, the creative workshop of the renowned Italian company Marazzi in the late 1980s. Featuring a spect...
Earthenware
Roger Capron Art Tile, Textured Glaze, Prototype, Italy, 1980s
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
An exceptional, generously sized art tile created by Roger Capron for the Crogiolo, the creative workshop of the renowned Italian company Marazzi in the late 1980s. Featuring a spect...
Earthenware
Vase à Oreilles par Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie vase dit : « à oreilles par Roger Capron, grand modele.
Ceramic
Iconic Navettes Low Table, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Black hammered ceramic tiles with rhythmic drawings realised in satin white ans shiny red glazes - plus a two-tile grey accent - with the paraffin reserve technic which made the art...
Ceramic
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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, ...
Ceramic
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 ».
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...
Earthenware
Rare and Original Ceramic Bottle, Signed and Located in Vallauris, circa 1950/19
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and original ceramic bottle, signed and located in Vallauris, circa 1950/1960.
Ceramic
ceramic tile Michel Boillot
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Michel Boillot is a French ceramist, who no longer exercises (he stopped at the age of 88), potter of Sarthe He has exercised his job for over 60 years Specialist in the Grand Fire Faience (cooked at 960 °) He is the beautiful brother of Thierry and Chantal Robert...
Ceramic, Mirror, Pine
Roger Capron Decorative Ceramic Plaque
By Roger Capron
Located in Grenoble, FR
Roger Capron decorative ceramic plaque.
Ceramic, Wood
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. With this freehand monochrome drawing, just like a print, the Artist delivers ...
Earthenware
$10,101 / set
Pair of Low Tables, Roger Capron, Vallauris, c. 1965
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
End tables made up of glazed lava top. Both structure and feet in black lacquered steel. One table wears the Artist's signature. Note that the feet are removable, which signs both ...
Lava
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...
Earthenware
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...
Earthenware
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, just a small chip on the fr...
Stoneware
$14,500
Ceramic Lamp by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dramatic, expressive pierced ceramic lamp having a symmetrical Aztec-influenced imagery and covered in a rich variegated blue-to-grey-to-green g...
Ceramic
Unique Raku Decor on Pignate, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1997
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Pignate designates a traditional tureen from the french riviera of which the town of Vallauris was the almost exclusive center of production. This magnificent and unusual creation t...
Terracotta
Roger Capron - Whisky bottle
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Roger Capron Vallauris, bottle Whisky, circa 1950 Stanniferous earthenware White enamel background Signed and numbered below “Capron Vallauris D20"
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...
Earthenware