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Roger Capron Centerpieces

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
Splendid Roger Capron Rooster Framed Ceramic Tile Plaque - For Vallauris, France
Splendid Roger Capron Rooster Framed Ceramic Tile Plaque - For Vallauris, France

Splendid Roger Capron Rooster Framed Ceramic Tile Plaque - For Vallauris, France

By Roger Capron

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

A boldly strutting rooster fills a framed ceramic tile from Roger Capron for Vallauris, France Dark wood framed tile with cream background and dark brown detailed etching Circa 1970...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Centerpieces

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Large C50 centerpiece by Roger Capron
Large C50 centerpiece by Roger Capron

Large C50 centerpiece by Roger Capron

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Large et grand plat dit : « C50 » par Roger Capron à décor abstrait vers 1960.

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Roger Capron centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Roger Capron centerpieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original centerpieces by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider centerpieces by Daum, and Vallauris. Prices for Roger Capron centerpieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $417 and can go as high as $417, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $417.