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.
Mid-Century French Ceramic Tile Coffee Table by Roger Capron, Vallauris, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful mid-century French brutalist coffee table designed by Roger Capron. Produced in Vallauris during the 1960s, the table features Capron’s signature handcrafted ceramic tile...
Ceramic, Wood
Roger Capron Coffee Table, Vallauris, France, circa 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Antwerp, BE
An early and highly collectible ceramic tile coffee table by Roger Capron, executed in Vallauris around 1950, during the formative and most artistically significant period of his car...
Ceramic, Wood
Roger Capron Coffee Table From The 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Charmes, FR
Coffee table from the 50s and 60s by Roger Capron, glazed ceramic tile top and iron base in good condition
Ceramic
$15,564 / set
pair of French Roger Capron Tables in ceramic 1950
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
bout de canapé en céramique de Roger Capron et Jean Derval représentant une figure et le soleil
Metal
Stamped Stoneware Low Table, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Elegant low table dating from the early 1970s. The top is composed of a very successful arrangement of handcrafted stoneware tiles, some of which are hand-stamped with a plant. Art...
Iron
Iconic 'Mexico' Low Table by Roger Capron, France c.1960
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
An elegant coffee table in a contrasting color scheme. The top is made of hammered ceramic tiles, partially glazed with stylized patterns reminiscent of a subtle rug. This design ...
Ceramic
Ceramic 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 executed with the paraffin reserve technic which made the artist's reputation since t...
Ceramic
$1,695
H 14.75 in W 39.75 in D 33 in
1960s Roger Capron Style Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, Red Ceramic Tiles
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak frame construction supports a grid of red-glazed ceramic tiles in varying hues. Chunky rectangular legs provide architectural support beneath the low-profile form. The tile surfa...
Ceramic, Oak
On Hold|$14,965
H 10.63 in W 21.26 in D 47.25 in
Rare " Alouette" coffee table, ROGER CAPRON, Vallauris; circa 1970.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare " Alouette " coffee table The tray is made of 12 glazed stoneware tiles of different sizes, fixed on a stained wood structure . Stained wood base. The tray is placed asymmet...
Stoneware, Wood
$4,450
H 14.18 in W 46.86 in D 18.9 in
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Coffee Table with Botanical Tiles, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Almelo, NL
Handcrafted Roger Capron coffee table featuring iconic Garrigue tiles with pressed botanical leaf imprints, produced in Vallauris, France. This large and decorative coffee table fea...
Ceramic, Beech
Roger Capron, "Shogun" coffee table, signed, 1960 , France
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Roger Capron "Shogun" Coffee Table, 1960s French Design, Ceramic & Wood, Japandi Style Description: This iconic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, created in France during ...
Ceramic, Wood
Roger Capron, Coffee Table, Wood, Ceramic, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige ceramic tile coffee table designed and produced by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 51.625"W x 24.5"D All items ship from Hig...
Ceramic, Wood
$4,150
H 10.63 in W 51.97 in D 24.81 in
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Ceramic & Bent Beechwood Coffee Table, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare Roger Capron coffee table featuring original Garrigue ceramic tiles set in a solid bent beechwood frame with elegant waterfall ends. A sculptural and highly collectible example ...
Ceramic, Beech, Bentwood
Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Ceramic, Wood
$4,670
H 13.78 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Almelo, NL
Roger Capron “Garrigue” Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, France, 1960s This refined coffee table was designed by Roger Capron in France during the 1960s and belongs to his iconic Garrigue...
Ceramic, Beech
$6,500
H 15.5 in W 31.88 in D 15.25 in
Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles Coffee or Side Table Vallauris, France
By Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic tiled coffee or side table. This style was often done by Capron during the 60's which was less literal and more abstract, with the emphasis on the beauty of the...
Iron
French Round Coffee Table Herbarium Vallauris Faience Top by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Labrit, Landes
Round coffee table with faience top signed Roger Capron and made in Vallauris. This table is a part of the vegetal serie French, midcentury Capron's creations contributed to a verita...
Faience, Wood
$5,866
H 11.82 in W 40.95 in D 35.44 in
An " Herbarium " Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron Vallauris France 1970's
By Roger Capron
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An " Herbarium " Ceramic Coffee Table by Roger Capron Vallauris France 1970's. Attractive oval shape. A rare model combining sandstone and white ceramic. Signed R. Capron In good...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wood
$4,488
H 11.82 in W 35.83 in D 40.56 in
Roger Capron Ceramic Coffee Table, Stained Beech, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Almelo, NL
Signed ceramic coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s — an iconic Vallauris statement piece. Exceptional signed coffee table by Roger Capron, produced in France during the 196...
Ceramic, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 15.36 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
French Mid-Century Sofa Table with Green-Turquise-White Ceramic Tiles 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Salzburg, AT
Square sofa table by Roger Capron, signed. The bright colors of the table are captivating, the rich green of the tile with the delicate lime green and the turquoise of the painting o...
Iron
Table Basse de Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Cette table basse est présenté dans livre ROGER CAPRON page 146 Roger Capron (1922 -2006) remporte en 1970 le Grand Prix International de la Céramique. Céramiste surdoué et visionna...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Giltwood
Roger Capron, Ceramic Coffee Table, Vallauris, France, 1960s
By Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron ceramic low coffee table, France, 1960s. Lovely floral ceramic tiles motif top. Very good vintage condition. No knocks, lacks, chi...
Ceramic, Wood
Roger Ceramic Capron, Coffee Table, Vallauris, France, 1970s
By Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron ceramic low coffee table, France. Lovely and colorful floral motif craft tile top. The table is signed by Roger Capron. Excellent condition. Absolutely No knocks, la...
Ceramic, Bentwood, Wood
Roger Capron Ceramic Planete Coffee Table, France, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Roger Capron ceramic planete coffee Table. Enameled ceramic tiles. black metal Frame. signed. Vallauris France, circa 1960.
Metal
Roger Capron Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Grenoble, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Rectangular coffee table with a partly curved top covered with brown enameled ceramic tiles, metal base (oxidized) Measures: 27 x 127 x 59 cm.
Ceramic
Sold
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 19.3 in
French 1960s Metal Base and Ceramic Top Coffee Table by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Salzburg, AT
"Le Village" Roger Capron's design for his own house in Vallauris on the French Riviera. Cocktail table designed by Roger Carpon and manufactured by Marcel Ancliotti in Vallauris. ...
Metal
Charming Ceramic Low Table by Roger Capron Abstract Forms
By Roger Capron
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Roger Capron Elegant ceramic low table. Abstract form on the table with color and black tiles. Signed on the plate. Good condition, one screw is not original. Dimensi...
Capron Ceramic Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful tile table on à lacquered metal base Tiles are in elleptical design with in white / grey / black Signed on a tile.
Ceramic
Elegant Low Table by Famous French Artist Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Exceptionnal op'art or cinetic low table by the French artist Roger Capron. Elegant green and yellow ceramic gl...
Exceptionnal Low Table by Roger Capron "planète bleue", 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Exceptionnal and very rare low table by Roger Capron. The name of this model is "Planete bleue" / "Blue planet" Elegant different sort of blue ceram...
Roger Capron Extraordinary Ceramic Low Table, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Extraordinary ceramic low table by Roger Capron. Original model in perfect conditions, circa 1960. Low table with grey, black and white ceramics and cinetic effects. Roger C...