Roger Capron Table Lamps

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.

Creator: Roger Capron

Gueridon Table Lamp with 12 Green "Planete" Tiles by Roger Capron (w/o Shade)

$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off

Gueridon Table Lamp with 12 Green "Planete" Tiles by Roger Capron (w/o Shade)

By Roger Capron, Guéridon Design

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);

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Metal

Ceramic Table Lamp, Capron Vallauris, 1960

$3,324

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...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Stamped Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970, France.

$5,249

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...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Stoneware, Fabric

Roger Capron Soleil Table Lamp

$16,360

Roger Capron Soleil Table Lamp

By Roger Capron, Jean Derval

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...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Oval Cream Glazed Lamp (w/o Shade)

$3,975Sale Price|25% Off

Roger Capron - Vintage Oval Cream Glazed Lamp (w/o Shade)

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron. Roger Capron was an influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron, 'circa 1950s'

$3,114Sale 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...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp Ochre Incised Figure Decoration Vallauris

$3,200

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...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp (w/o Shade)

$3,975Sale Price|25% Off

Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp (w/o Shade)

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron.

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Stoneware Table Lamps by Roger Capron, Vallauris Circa 1970

$11,899 / set

Pair of Stoneware Table Lamps by Roger Capron, Vallauris Circa 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...

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1970s French Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Table lamp with 16 ceramic tiles Navettes by Roger Capron, 1960s

$3,021

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" ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Metal

Roger Capron French Mid-Century Table Lamp

$16,915

Roger Capron French Mid-Century 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.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Roger Capron light

$13,998

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.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French 1950s Foliate Table Lamp

$2,321

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.

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20th Century French Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Roger Capron

$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...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Sconce Table Lamp on Metal Base, Vallauris, France 1960’s

$4,750

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.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Lamp, Vallauris, France, 1960’s

$4,750

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.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955

$3,266

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...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Paper

Ceramic Table Lamp by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960s

$3,919Sale 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".

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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron French Ceramic Table Lamp Ochre Incised Figure Decoration Vallauris

$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...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Table Lamp

$850

H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

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...

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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

'Opposée' Table Lamp - Satin Brown with Green Wool Shade

$382 / item

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 13 in

'Opposée' Table Lamp - Satin Brown with Green Wool Shade

By Hannah Simpson Studio

Located in London, GB

Dark Brown base with a Satin finish paired with a Green wool lampshade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb no...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp (w/o Shade)

$3,975Sale Price|25% Off

H 30 in W 7 in D 9 in

Roger Capron - Oval Cream Glazed Lamp (w/o Shade)

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

Carved 'sun goddess' design hand-glazed in cream and moss by master ceramist Roger Capron.

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

'Opposée' Table Lamp - Californian Cream 'Satin' with Cream Wool Shade

$382 / item

H 13 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

'Opposée' Table Lamp - Californian Cream 'Satin' with Cream Wool Shade

By Hannah Simpson Studio

Located in London, GB

Cream Base with a Satin finish and Cream Wool Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Small Capron Style Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Lamp - France 1950's

$1,750

H 11.82 in Dm 3.94 in

Small Capron Style Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Lamp - France 1950's

By Roger Capron

Located in New York, NY

Small glazed ceramic lamp with yellow stripes on a white background - France, 1950s. In the style of Capron's designs. Elegant black undulating frieze. Rewired for use in the US. Sha...

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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1950s Large French Ceramic Table Lamp

$3,200

H 22.5 in Dm 13 in

1950s Large French Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage ceramic lamp from France, 1950s. Glazed ceramic base in blue, grey, and green tones with light brown speckled coloring. Newly rewired with new tapered linen shade. Takes one ...

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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Linen

Roger Capron 'Pyjama' Pendant Light, 1960s Glazed Ceramic Design

$3,161

H 10.24 in Dm 3.55 in

Roger Capron 'Pyjama' Pendant Light, 1960s Glazed Ceramic Design

By Roger Capron

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Glazed ceramic with a geometric polychrome decoration, composed of a rhythmic grid of raised square elements characteristic of the so-called “Pyjama” series. The vivid palette—deep b...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Midcentury Italian Gold Flower Table Lamp, circa 1950s

$1,311

H 35.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Italian Gold Flower Table Lamp, circa 1950s

Located in Hastings, GB

Midcentury Italian gilt flower table lamp, circa 1950s. Full metal toleware table lamp depicting a beautiful bunch of tulip type flowers. 90.5cm...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Metal

Vallauris Ceramic Lamp

On Hold|~~$1,137~~

H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Vallauris Ceramic Lamp

Located in MADRID, ES

Ceramic lamp from Vallauris with a loom-woven silk shade.

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1950s French Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Design Ceramic Table Lamp, French, circa 1950

$1,034Sale Price|22% Off

H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Design Ceramic Table Lamp, French, circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This design lamp is made of a glazed white and black ceramic. This table lamp has a new black shintz shade gilt inside. This is a French work, circa 1950.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

Jean Roger for Paul Jones Modernist Table Lamps

$5,800 / set

H 18 in Dm 8 in

Jean Roger for Paul Jones Modernist Table Lamps

By Paul Jones b.1921

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing group of modernist ceramic lamp bases hand made by Jean Roger.. Sold exclusively at famed Paul Jones Studio in New York City.. Apparently bases were made and distributed but ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Previously Available Items

Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, France, 1960's

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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

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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, France, 1960's

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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

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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of lamp by Roger Capron

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H 6.7 in Dm 3.94 in

Pair of lamp by Roger Capron

By Roger Capron

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Charmante paire de petites lampes par Roger Capron.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Lampe octogonale par Roger Capron

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H 16.93 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

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

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1960s Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large stoneware lamp, Roger Capron et Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1970.

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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 Jean Derval, Roger Capron

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...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Stoneware

French Vintage Stoneware Table Lamp by Roger Capron (circa 1970s)

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H 9.45 in Dm 6.3 in

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 ...

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1970s French Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic table lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, France, 1960's

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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

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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1955, France.

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H 32 in Dm 21 in

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...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Fabric

Roger Capron Ceramic Table Lamp

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H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

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...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Gueridon Table Lamp with Rare Blue "Planete" Tiles by Roger Capron

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H 14 in W 14 in D 9 in

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);

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Roger Capron, Blue Ceramic Lamp, 1955, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault

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H 32.5 in Dm 12 in

Roger Capron, Blue Ceramic Lamp, 1955, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault

By Roger Capron

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Roger Capron, Blue ceramic lamp, 1955, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault White glazed ceramic lamp with hand-painted blue decoration. The piece is signed inside the ceramic. This is a v...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Table Lamp by Roger Capron for Vallauris, France, 1970s

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H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Table Lamp by Roger Capron for Vallauris, France, 1970s

By Roger Capron

Located in PARIS, FR

Lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval with «woman» motif in enamelled sandstone. Unique piece in blue colour. Original cable in very good condition. Signature of a «Capron Vallauris France» stamp...

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1970s French Vintage Roger Capron Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Roger Capron table lamps 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 table lamps, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 16 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original table lamps by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Jean Boris Lacroix, Pierre Disderot, and Jean Claude Mahey. Prices for Roger Capron table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $14,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,860.