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.
$998Sale Price / set|33% Off
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...
Porcelain
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
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 ...
Ceramic
$1,987Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Ceramic
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, France
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...
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...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Place Sets by Roger Capron, 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...
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
$2,190 / set
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...
Ceramic
$1,752Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Ceramic
$999Sale Price / set|26% Off
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...
Ceramic
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
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 ...
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...
Ceramic
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 ...
Ceramic
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
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 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
$225
H 0.75 in W 13 in D 11.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...
Reed, Wood
$2,098 / set
H 0.2 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s
By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Cutlery silver set for twelve in nickel silver or German silver, this set includes a total of 36 pieces; 12 spoons, 12 forks, and 12 knives with a steel blade. Set designed by Gio ...
Nickel, Stainless Steel
Rucola Ceramic Plate, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Rucola ceramic dinner plate was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass, in 1985, as part of a series of decorative plates. The playful names of the design items are a reminder of...
Ceramic
$312Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 12.6 in
Apulia, Three Contemporary Porcelain Platters with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by Vito Nesta's home town, Puglia, in southern Italy, this unique set of platters is perfect to serve different dishes. Three large platters perfect for meat, cakes or the A...
Porcelain
$1,221 / set
H 5.52 in Dm 3.55 in
Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron
By Le Grand Chêne 1, Ljuba Naumovitch
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron Exceptional set of three plates decorated with women's faces. Emblematic creations of Ljuba Naumovitch in the Atelier Grand Chêne...
Enamel
"Diabolo" Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Black and white glazed ceramic By Roger Capron, Vallauris 1955’s Dimensions : Height : 21 cm (8.7 inches) Diameter : 13 cm (5.11 inches).
Ceramic
Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A matched set of earthenware drinks coasters by Roger Capron with incised and coloured decoration depicting trees and fishes. Stamped signatures to the reverse Vallauris, Fran...
Earthenware
$1,398 / set
H 0.79 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Suzanne Ramié pair of Ceramic plates with "Madoura Plein Feu" Stamp 1960's
By Suzanne Ramie
Located in Paris, FR
Suzanne Ramié (1905-1974) created Atelier Madoura with her husband Georges in Vallauris, South of France . In 1947 they welcomed Picasso in the workshop and she provided him with he...
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Bowl signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Ceramic, Faience
Midcentury Blue and Green Ceramic Dish or Plate with Geometrical Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
20th century midcentury blue and green ceramic dish or plate.
Ceramic
Set of 9 Ceramic Plates with Thistle Motifs, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The dimensions are those of a plate. Set of 9 ceramic plates with a thistle design, made in France in the 1970s. This elegant vintage dinnerware set features a delicate botanical motif of stylized thistles in brown and sepia tones against an ivory background. The finely drawn design evokes the natural, rustic-chic aesthetic so popular in French tableware of the 1970s. Their simple, organic design blends seamlessly into a French country style, as well as a vintage or bohemian interior. These plates can be used every day or displayed as wall art thanks to their timeless graphic appeal. A refined and inviting set, perfect for an authentic and convivial table setting. Style : French Country Rustic Chic French Vintage Natural Bohemian 1970s Key Features : Set of 9 ceramic plates Stylized thistle design Glossy ivory glaze Brown and sepia botanical motifs Made in France France, 1970s Ideal for tableware or wall decor Beautiful vintage patina Good overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age Keywords : set of ceramic plates, vintage French dinnerware...
Ceramic
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H 3.94 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Ceramic Vide Poches Geometric Decor with Bamboo Handle by Roger Capron 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Stylized vide poches / cup with a fish on geometric enameled decor and bamboo handle signed Capron Vallauris circa 1950 Measures: H 10 cm (with handle) x...
Ceramic
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s.
Ceramic
Set of 8 Roger Capron Painted Plates
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of 8 painted plates by Roger Capron from France, 1950s. Beautiful hand painted blue and green leaf motif on slightly tinted blue ceramic plate...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Painted Plate with Flower Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic hand painted plate with blue and white flower motif by Roger Capron from France, 1950's. Signed on back.
Ceramic
Set of 6 Roger Capron Painted Plates
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of 6 painted plates by Roger Capron from France, 1950s. Beautiful hand painted blue and green leaf motif on slightly tinted blue ceramic plate...
Ceramic
Pair of Yellow Ceramic Plates Signed Roger Capron Vallauris, 1958
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual shiny yellow plates with flowers from 1958, signed by french ceramist Roger Capron Measure: Diameter 21 cm.
Ceramic
Set of Six Plates by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
A set a six plates made by Roger Capron in Vallauris, France in 1960s. Same design presented in six different colors. 6 sets (of 6 plates) available
Porcelain