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.
Roger Capron Soleil Table Lamp
By Jean Derval, Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Stunning table lamp designed by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, this piece is made from ceramic and features a striking central design. Depending on your perspective, you may see a sin...
Ceramic
Rare Ceramic Lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in Beerse, VAN
Rare lamp designed by Roger Capron and Jean Derval. With its natural colors and primitive decorations this lamp is a true eye catcher made by one of the most famous ceramists France...
Ceramic
Gueridon Table Lamp with 12 Rare Green "Planete" Tiles by Roger Capron
By Guéridon Design, Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Tall Two-sided Contemporary Design Made with 12 Vintage Tiles by Roger Capron. The tiles are from the "Planete" tiles of the green series (Vallauris, France 1960s);
Metal
Elliptical Table Lamp by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Earthenware lamp with incised, figural decoration and rough ceramic texture. Elliptical fabric shade, signed on back.
Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic lamp with two faces by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, stamped
Ceramic
signed Roger Capron & Jean Derval Pair of Iconic Ceramic table lamps - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
signed Roger Capron & Jean Derval Pair of Iconic Ceramic table lamps. The depth and width given apply to the lampstand. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in acco...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp, Capron Vallauris, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A bottle shape table lamp White enamelled ceramic with polychrome pavé design . Roger Capron, Vallauris 1960. signed Capron France B3 Vintage shade i...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Stamped Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Impressive Roger capron table lamp, circa 1970, France. Incised stoneware debossed stamp "Capron Vallauris France". New ivory fabric shade. Dimensions: total height: 61 cm, lamp foot...
Stoneware, Fabric
Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron.
Ceramic
$3,095Sale Price|20% Off
French Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
French decorative ceramic lamp with hand-painted horse by Roger Capron (circa 1950s). This is Capron's 'Coupe n°2 lamp' which is signed in the interior of the vertical base. A rare piece indeed, hand-painted with a stylised horse in his inimitable style. The ceramic is in fair overall condition showing some fading and marks commensurate with age and usage. This is an exceptional piece for admirers of the works of master ceramicist, Roger Capron. Signed: 'Capron Vallauris'. Lampshade shown in photos is 30 cm (11.8") in diameter and will be included when requested. Currently wired for usage in the UK but you can have it adapted to your location. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video can be provided. About the Artist: The mid-century ceramic art of Roger Capron (1922-2006) embodied the vibrant spirit and verve of Vallauris and the French Côte d'Azur. He took over an abandoned pottery studio at the age of 24 in Vallauris, where he worked with Robert Picault and then Jean Derval. Capron’s ceramic workshop, known as "l'Atelier Callis", contributed to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris and at its peak employed over 120 ceramicists. He eventually expanded his production of vases, pitchers and other functional wares to include coffee tables with hand glazed tiles, lamp bases, wall plaques and other interior decor objects along with sculptural statues...
Ceramic
Table lamp with 16 ceramic tiles Navettes by Roger Capron, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp, never seen before as it is a recent creation. . High-quality, contemporary four-sided design created with 16 Vintage tiles by Roger Capron. . The tiles are from the "navette" ...
Metal
Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron.
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic Lamp, Vallauris, France, 1960’s
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Rare glazed abstract decor tube light by Roger Capron, together with its metal mount it can be used as a sconce or a table lamp. Rewired.
Ceramic
$14,189
Roger Capron light
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Scarce lamp by Roger Capron circa 1960. Original big lamp by Roger Capron with orange and black ennalemed. Really rare with this combinaison of colors.
Ceramic
Roger Capron Mid-Century Modern Timeless Table Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite timeless French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Roger Capron. Made by Roger Capron at his atelier in Vallauris, the ceramic capital of France. Signed under the base.
Stoneware
$3,973Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s Signed "Capron Vallauris G".
Ceramic
A Pair of Stamped Stoneware Table Lamps, Roger Capron, Vallauris c.1970
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
We are offering this exceptional pair of stoneware lamps with a stamped motif of figures. In the early 1970s, the Capron workshop resolutely focused on stoneware creations. These l...
Stoneware
Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp Ochre Incised Figure Decoration Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French figural ceramic table lamp. Original oval burlap shade. The clay gres is rubbed with iron oxides which penetrate into the incised drawing. The lamp is unglaze...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic Sconce Table Lamp on Metal Base, Vallauris, France 1960’s
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
A rare "Pajama" decor tube light by French ceramist Roger Capron, together with its metal mount it can be used as a sconce or a table lamp. Rewired.
Ceramic
Roger Capron French 1950s Foliate Table Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A white glazed ceramic table lamp of abstract urn-like form with foliate motifs, signed ‘Capron 512’. French, c. 1950s. Supplied with a bespoke off-white dupion silk shade.
Ceramic
Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Munich, DE
Very decorative stoneware lamp in the shape of a carafe with the original shade designed by Roger Capron, France, circa 1955. This very rare lamp elegant like a sculpture, is hand p...
Ceramic, Paper
$6,148Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two light ceramic pendants by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Two ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, circa 1960's One is signed and open on the top, the other is stamped and closed on the top
Ceramic
$3,074Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, signed
Ceramic
$14,500
Ceramic Lamp by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dramatic, expressive pierced ceramic lamp having a symmetrical Aztec-influenced imagery and covered in a rich variegated blue-to-grey-to-green g...
Ceramic
Jean Besnard, French Art Deco, Ceramic, Table Lamp, France, 1960s
By Jean Besnard
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jean Besnard, French Art Deco, Brown Ceramic, Table Lamp, France, 1960s A small brown and white ceramic partially glazed table lamp designed and produced by Jean Besnard in France i...
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron.
Ceramic
$3,200
H 15 in W 9 in D 4 in
Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp Ochre Incised Figure Decoration Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron French figural ceramic table lamp. Original oval burlap shade. The clay gres is rubbed with iron oxides which penetrate into the incised drawing. The lamp is unglaze...
Ceramic
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Table Lamp
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Erco, 'Spot' table lamp, plastic, aluminum, metal, France, 1972. This table lamp is an iconic design by the French designer Roger Tallon. The black and white lamp features bright red details and can be attached to a table top. The name of these industrial lamps is fitting as they resemble professional (much larger...
Metal, Aluminum
Ceramic Table Lamp, Capron Vallauris, 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A bottle shape table lamp White enamelled ceramic with polychrome pavé design . Roger Capron, Vallauris 1960. signed Capron France B3 Vintage shade i...
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Lettuce Table Lamp by Jean Roger Paris 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
Jean Roger is one of the World’s most renowned ceramicists, his career began in 1947 after the end of the second world war, when he moved to Paris and established his first workshop....
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp , Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large ceramic table lamps, made in Germany, 1970s Stunning form and color- Good quality and in a good condition with signs of age and use. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The ...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Stamped Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Impressive Roger capron table lamp, circa 1970, France. Incised stoneware debossed stamp "Capron Vallauris France". New ivory fabric shade. Dimensions: total height: 61 cm, lamp foot...
Stoneware, Fabric
Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron.
Ceramic
Pair Of Textured Ceramic Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, London
Pair of Textured Ceramic Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s Striking pair of sculptural ceramic table lamps, Italy, circa 1970s. Each lamp features a bold square form with deeply ribbed side...
Ceramic
Pair of Roger Fatus model 6111 table lamps by Disderot
By Disderot, Roger Fatus
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Pair of 6111 Table Lamps by Roger Fatus, France circa 1960 Nickelled bronze, (replacement paper shades) 73 H x 41 D cm Shade height: 9 3/4 inches (25 cm) Edition Disderot
Bronze, Nickel
$3,095Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
French Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
French decorative ceramic lamp with hand-painted horse by Roger Capron (circa 1950s). This is Capron's 'Coupe n°2 lamp' which is signed in the interior of the vertical base. A rare piece indeed, hand-painted with a stylised horse in his inimitable style. The ceramic is in fair overall condition showing some fading and marks commensurate with age and usage. This is an exceptional piece for admirers of the works of master ceramicist, Roger Capron. Signed: 'Capron Vallauris'. Lampshade shown in photos is 30 cm (11.8") in diameter and will be included when requested. Currently wired for usage in the UK but you can have it adapted to your location. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video can be provided. About the Artist: The mid-century ceramic art of Roger Capron (1922-2006) embodied the vibrant spirit and verve of Vallauris and the French Côte d'Azur. He took over an abandoned pottery studio at the age of 24 in Vallauris, where he worked with Robert Picault and then Jean Derval. Capron’s ceramic workshop, known as "l'Atelier Callis", contributed to the renaissance of ceramics in Vallauris and at its peak employed over 120 ceramicists. He eventually expanded his production of vases, pitchers and other functional wares to include coffee tables with hand glazed tiles, lamp bases, wall plaques and other interior decor objects along with sculptural statues...
Ceramic
Sold
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in
Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic lamp with two faces by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, stamped
Ceramic
Pair of lamp by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charmante paire de petites lampes par Roger Capron.
Ceramic
Lampe octogonale par Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie lampe octogonale par Roger capron à émaux ocre et marron
Ceramic
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H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
Large stoneware lamp, Roger Capron et Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1970.
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large stoneware table lamp; " Lune et Soleil" ( Moon and sun) sometimes named " Le jour et la nuit " ( Day and night ) Model created by Jean Derval and Roger Capron Vallauris Fr...
Stoneware
French Vintage Stoneware Table Lamp by Roger Capron (circa 1970s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic stoneware lamp base by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). Sandstone coloured and a grainy textural finish with leaf motif inlaid all on one side. A delightful gourde-shaped ...
Stoneware
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H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in
Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic lamp with two faces by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, stamped
Ceramic
Ceramic Pyjama light pendant by Roger Capron, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic lignt pendant by Roger Capron, Pyjama model, stamped on the top
Ceramic
Two ceramic ligth pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Two ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, "pyjama" modele, circa 1960's One is signed and open on the top, the other is stamped and closed on the top
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1955, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Roger Capron table lamp, circa 1955, France. White enameled ceramic, bull and sun poetic hand-painted decor. Signed Capron Vallauris. New fabric shade. One E27 bulb . Dimensions...
Earthenware, Fabric
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's Signed
Ceramic
Roger Capron Ceramic Table Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Stunning table lamp made by Roger Capron, made of a square base with a character decor on the front face. Artist’s stamp on the bottom back of the lamp “Capron Valloris France”. To...
Ceramic
Gueridon Table Lamp with Rare Blue "Planete" Tiles by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Tall Two-sided Contemporary Design Made with Vintage Tiles by Roger Capron. The tiles are from the "Planete" tiles of the blue series (Vallauris, France 1960s);
Metal