Roger Capron Vases and Vessels
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 - 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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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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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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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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Vintage French Ceramic Cachepot by Roger Capron, 'circa 1970s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic cachepot by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). A charming Provençal style cover pot presents a surrounding band with repeating plant motif and geometric shapes. There...
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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 Vases and Vessels
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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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Ceramic Bird Pitcher Vase Signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Stylized Bird vase signed Capron Vallauris circa 1950
Measures: H 22 cm x L 20 cm.
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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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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris B22".
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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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Mid Century Ceramic Roger Capron “Vase Murale” Wall Pocket
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Wall pocket vase “vase muale” by Roger Capron with multicolour “cobblestone” decoration
Signed “Capron Vallauris” to the reverse
France circa 1950
Roger Capron was born in Vincennes, France on September 4, 1922. Interested in drawing, he studied Applied Arts in Paris from 1939 to 1943 and worked as an art teacher in 1945. In 1946, Roger Capron moved to Vallauris, where he founded a ceramics workshop known as 'l`Atelier Callis', along with Robert Picault and Jean Derval he began his contribution to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris.
In 1952, Capron purchased an abandoned pottery in Vallauris and opened a small ceramics...
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Vintage French Ceramic Vase with Handles by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A vintage ceramic vase with classic-style handles by master ceramicist, Roger Capron (circa 1950s). In very good overall condition, the chalk-white background is decorated with a til...
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Unusual Ceramic "Whisky" Bottle Signed Roger Capron, Vallauris 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Shiny yellow with Stylized personnage bottle "Whisky" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
Unusual color , Nice condition.
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Ceramic Vase Pitcher with Character Signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Stylized vase with character signed Capron Vallauris
Measures: H 31 cm x L 12 cm.
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Roger Capron Ceramic "WHISKY" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Stylized bottle "Whisky" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1951
Reproduced in the book : "Les Capron céramistes", Réunion des Musées Nationaux, 2003, p.24.
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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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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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Roger Capron Vase for Vallauris, circa 1960, France
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in Girona, Spain
Large Roger Capron vase for Vallauris.
Ceramic vase with white glaze and rooster motif
Signed.
Circa 1960, France.
Unique Size
Very good vintage condition.
Roger Capron was bor...
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Roger Capron Ceramic "WHISKY" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006)
Unusual stylized bottle "Whisky" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Signed Capron Vallauris.
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Large Roger Capron Ceramic Vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Large Roger Capron ceramic vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
Signed Capron Vallauris.
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris B22".
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Pitcher / Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pitcher / vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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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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Pitcher / Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pitcher / vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris 023".
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Pitcher / Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pitcher / vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Signed "Capron Vallauris A4".
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Roger Capron for Vallauris, Signed 1950 Ceramic Geometric Cachepot
By Roger Capron
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superbly decorated ceramic cachepot by Roger Capron for Vallauris. The colors used are extremely strong and vibrant making it a striking piece,
circa 1950s
Signed Capron, Vallauris...
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"Diabolo" Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
"Diabolo" enameled scarified ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950-60s
Signed Capron Vallauris 016.
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1950s Roger Capron Ceramic Vase
By Roger Capron
Located in Fairfax, VA
Ceramic vase in black, gray and white modern design.
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Pair of Ceramic Vases by Roger Capron & Jean Derva France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Ceramic Vases by Roger Capron & Jean Derva France - 1970s.
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Roger Capron vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Roger Capron vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Jacques Blin, Accolay Pottery, and La Borne Potters. Prices for Roger Capron vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $277 and can go as high as $12,046, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,980.
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