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.
large ceramic pitcher Roger Capron circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Tall glazed ceramic pitcher . The white glazed ceramic is decorated with engraved geometric motives Signed " Capron Vallauris" The shape has been produced in several sizes, this is ...
Ceramic
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, Vallauris 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron. Glazed ceramic with polychrome decoration in shades of red yellow, blue and black. This shape was referred to as "P9" in Caprons's catalogue. an...
Ceramic
Roger Capron ceramic French pitcher pichet vallauris vase 60's - G653
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large ceramic pitcher or vase by Roger Capron from the 60s. Enameling in shades of light gray and white. Sober and pure design decorated with a f...
Ceramic
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron (circa 1950s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron (circa 1950s). Famous for his 'Vase à Oreilles' (Eared Vase), this elegant ceramic pitcher may be a play on that theme as its handle mi...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Vallauris France
By Roger Capron
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A large ceramic pitcher or jug, thick white enamel with black decoration. Roger Capron, Vallauris France circa 1960. Signed "RC".
Ceramic
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 ...
Ceramic
$1,918Sale Price|42% Off
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.
Ceramic
$1,438Sale Price|20% Off
Roger Capron Ceramic "WHISKY" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized ceramic bottle "Whisky" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Chocolate Pot
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 green which was suited for the melted chocolate it ...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic "RHUM" Pitcher from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized ceramic pitcher "Rhum" designed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
Ceramic
$1,348Sale Price|25% Off
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.
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic "MARC" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized ceramic bottle "MARC" signed 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, 1950 nice condition
Ceramic
$1,150Sale Price|31% Off
Roger Capron Ceramic "WHISKY" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Unusual stylized ceramic bottle "Whisky" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher Vase "Cassis" Roger Capron from the 60's, G504
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
High pitcher or ceramic vase of Roger Capron from the 60s from Vallauris. Enameling in shades of light gray, black, green. Nice geometric decoration on the vase. Very nice vintage co...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic "whisky" Bottle from Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized ceramic bottle "WHISKY" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s. nice original condition
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, 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
$1,078
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Jean Austruy Large White and Grey Free Form Ceramic Pitcher, circa 1960
By Jean Austruy 1
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy Large white and grey free form ceramic vase or pitcher Signed under the base circa 1960 Original perfect condition M...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic Sculpture Bottle "Lavande", 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized woman ceramic bottle "Lavande" signed by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1950s Nice condition, with original glass bottle inside.
Ceramic
Roger Capron ceramic bird pitcher Vallauris France 1960
By Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This ceramic pitcher is a special creation by Roger Capron and made in France in 1960. It's shaped like an abstract bird or rooster and was made in the 1960s. It has a surprising des...
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
$3,164Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in
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
Ceramic
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, signed, 1960's
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.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.
Ceramic
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950s Eye-catching hand painted brown, orange and blue-green large Majolica ceramic vase, fish glug jug...
Majolica, Ceramic
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
Ceramic
Ceramic by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie coupe par Roger Capron à décor de poisson.
Ceramic
Sold
H 12.8 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Roger Capron, Blue Ceramic Pitcher, Vodka, 1950s, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault
By Roger Capron
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Roger capron, blue ceramic pitcher, vodka, 1950s - Vallauris, era Jouve, Picault Roger Capron (1922-2006) Unusual form Vodka pitcher by Roger Capron, 1950s Bottle of "Vodka" in ...
Enamel
Ceramic Jug by French Artist Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Roger Capron is a French ceramic artist . This piece is very stylish and very collectible. Made in the fifties. Signed Capron and Vallauris on the underside.
Faience
Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron, Vallauris, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A large ceramic pitcher or jug, thick white enamel with polychrome decoration. Roger Capron, Vallauris France circa 1960. signed "Capron Vallauris" Measures: Height: 33.5 cm ( 13...
Ceramic
Capron Vase/Pitcher with Bird, Vallauris, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic vase / pitcher, thick white enamel with a bird motive on each side. Green enameled collar. A rare and attractive decor particularly well adapted to the zoomorphic shape of ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in L 8.27 in
Vintage French Ceramic 'Eared' Pitcher by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, (circa 1950s). Famous for his 'Vase à Oreilles', this elegant ceramic pitcher may be a play on that theme as its handle mimics the pre...
Ceramic
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 4.73 in
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.
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic Pitcher, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized pitcher by Roger Capron, 1950s Nice shiny enamel Bibliog: Roger Capron by P Staudenmeyer page 147.
Ceramic
Roger Capron, Pitcher, France, Mid-20th Century
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century pitcher by French artist Roger Capron.
Ceramic
Roger Capron Red Ceramic Pitcher, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Unusual form Whiskey pitcher by Roger Capron, 1950s Nice dark red enamel B12 on back (which is the reference of the model: Book Ro...
Ceramic
Bird Form 'Coq' Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Ceramic pitcher in the form of an abstract bird or coq, by Roger Capron (1922-2006). This piece (1950s) is surprising and inventive with a sensuous muted white glaze and colorful til...
Ceramic
Sold
H 9 in W 9 in D 4.75 in
Roger Capron Bird Form Sun Motif Vase Coq Ceramic Pitcher Vallauris France
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
A bird "Coq" with the sun motif on its chest ceramic pitcher vase by the well-known French ceramic artist Roger Capron of Vallauris. The bright colorful glazes on the white backgroun...
Ceramic
Bird Pitcher Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic "Coq" vase signed by Roger Capron (1922-2006). Faience with geometrical blue decor on a white enameled background, 1960s. Bibliography: R.Capron céramiste ...