Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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
Vintage Coffee Table Signed by Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage coffee tables in wood and ceramic signed by CAPRON.
France, 1980s.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$14,341 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Roger Capron Shogun coffee table with flower pattern, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Coffee table of Roger Capron
Rare model shogun With flower pattern.
The foot is in wood.
The table is signed « R.Capron »
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic "Sun" coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic 'sun' coffee table by Roger Capron, signed
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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Small Coffee Table Navette Orange by Roger Capron Design Ceramic, French, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
One ceramic table orange Navette model designed by French ceramist Roger Capron in 1950.
Very good state. The tiles move slightly over time (see photos)...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Table Basse "Navettes"
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by Roger Capron in ceramic with yellow and white shuttle design.
Category
20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,286
Coffee Table Navette Orange by Roger Capron Design Ceramic, French, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
One ceramic table orange Navette model designed by French ceramist Roger Capron in 1950.
Very good state. The tiles move slightly over time (see photos)...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
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1950s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Table Basse "Soleil"
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
This coffee table combines the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern style with the exceptional mastery of ceramics. Its meticulously assembled glazed ceramic tile top features a s...
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20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$18,220
Table Basse "Planètes"
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table "Planètes" by French ceramic artist Roger Capron
Glazed ceramic top, metal frame.
Category
20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$14,693
Rare coffee table by Roger Capron : « les vignerons »
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table basse figurative de Roger Capron représentant les vendanges.
Vallauris, France.
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1960s French Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Table Basse
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table by French ceramic artist Roger Capron
New structure, tiles by Roger Capron Circa 1960
Category
20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,997
Table Basse "Navettes"
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table "Navettes" by French ceramic artist Roger Capron
Category
20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$8,169
Large Ellipses Ceramic Low Table, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Grey hammered ceramic tiles with rhythmic drawings realised in satin white and black glazes executed with the paraffin reserve technic which made the artist's reputation since the ea...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Signed Ceramic "Navette" Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France ca. 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Navette glazed ceramic and steel coffee table by Roger Capron, France ca. 1960s
Black, white, orange, red glazed ceramic tiles in perfect condition.
Vintage origianl steel ba...
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1960s French Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table "Navette" by Roger Capron, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramic and metal coffee table. Stamped Roger Capron (see photo) Wear due to time and age of the table.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Iconic Navettes Low Table, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Black hammered ceramic tiles with rhythmic drawings realised in satin white ans shiny red glazes - plus a two-tile grey accent - with the paraffin reserve technic which made the art...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Table Basse
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Table Basse by French ceramic artist Roger Capron
Glazed ceramic top, metal structure
Category
20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$5,818
Ceramic Low Table, Roger Capron, France c. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Low table made up of ceramic tiles top with alternating matt ceramic stoneware tiles and gold-glazed tiles with stylized sun patterns.
Both structure and feet in black lacquered ste...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Table Basse "Navette"
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table "Navettes" by French ceramic artist Roger Capron
Glazed ceramic top, metal frame.
Category
20th Century French Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,286
Coffee Table Navette Orange by Roger Capron Design Ceramic French
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
coffee table "Navette" orange created by the french ceramist Roger Capron.
Two table length 120 cm.
Perfect original condition
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron, Tile-topped Cafe Table with Tarot Motif, France, circa 1960s
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 table is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Capron and Jean Derval Small Coffee Table, 1960s
By Jean Derval, Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French coffee table by Roger Capron and Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1960s. This exceptional French coffee table, created in the 1960s, is a testament to the rare collaboration between tw...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Roger Capron coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Roger Capron coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables 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 coffee and cocktail tables by Maison Jansen, Jacques Adnet, and Charlotte Perriand.
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