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Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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 - Ceramic Sculpture Tetes Bug
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Ceramic sculpture by Roger Capron. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs such as stylized branches and geomet...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Set of 6 Colorful Ceramic Plates with Mask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
A set of six plates made by Roger Capron in Vallauris, France in 1960s. Same design presented in six different colors. The 6 plates come with their original packaging. We have 4 set...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Roger Capron - Ceramic Urn/Vase with Dove
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vase with abstract design by Roger Capron. Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Urn/Vase with Rooster
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vase with rooster by Roger Capron Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs s...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Large Decorative Plate by Roger Capron '1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, w...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Set of 8 Ceramic Mugs with Abstract Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Set of 8 vintage mugs. The price is for 8 cups. Roger capron signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Set of 4 Ceramic Mugs with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Set of 4 cups with cobblestones 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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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Dish with Banded Design
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative bowl with abstract motif. Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his us...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Dish with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative bowl with cobblestone motif. Roger Capron Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Triangular Dish with Pyjama Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic vessel with pyjama motif. Signed Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs s...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron 1 of 2 Place Sets, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 2 Place Sets, France - 1950s. Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic artist and designer who was known for his innovative use o...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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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 ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Canoe Dish with Fish
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
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 motifs such ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Ceramic Canoe Dish with Abstract Design
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
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 motifs such ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Platters and Serveware

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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 Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

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Roger Capron Painted Ceramic Dish with Flower Motif
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15 Pieces Ceramic Fish Service by Sarreguemines France 1950 Signed
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Ceramic Decorative Vide Poche "Leaf" Signed by Pol Chambost 1950s
By Pol Chambost
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Ceramic Dish/decorative plate with Face Signed by Jean Lurçat 1950s
By Jean Lurçat
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Ceramic Vide Poches Geometric Decor with Bamboo Handle by Roger Capron 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
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Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
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Set of Six Plates by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
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Roger Capron platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Roger Capron platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original platters and serveware by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider platters and serveware by Albert Thiry, Mathieu Matégot, and Vallauris. Prices for Roger Capron platters and serveware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $765 and can go as high as $14,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,850.

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