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.
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French Wall hanging tile tableau by Roger Capron, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Delft, NL
French Wall hanging tile tableau by Roger Capron, 1960s A wall hanging tile tableau with three small tiles in brown with a scene of the sun. Made by Roge...
Ceramic
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 12 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 12 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
An Impressive Ceramic Wall Decoration by Roger Capron Vallauris France 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Impressive Ceramic Wall Decoration by Roger Capron Vallauris France 1950's Provenance: Former facade of a fish market in Aurillac France. Attractive ceramic panel with a sea th...
Metal
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - BIRD
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - FISH 3
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
Ceramic
Ceramic Plaque with Flower Motive by Roger Capron France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
This circular ceramic plaque features a stylized floral composition with a central blossom surrounded by delicately incised leaves and smaller flowers. Rendered in fine black line o...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Set of 7 Ceramic Plates with Stylized Birds, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Unusual ceramic with birds decor set of 7 plates (diameter 18 cm). As wall decoration or dessert plates. Signed Capron Vallauris on back. Manufactured, circa...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Wall Mounted Ceramic Clock, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Roger Capron wall mounted ceramic clock, circa 1960. By Roger Capron, signed. (France). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
Ceramic
Set of 12 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 12 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Ceramic Plaque with Rooster Motive by Jaqueline Hubin for Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
This circular ceramic plaque features a stylized rooster in relief, animated by incised textures and warm, earthy glazes. A characteristic example Vallauris ceramics. The piece is i...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Wall Mounted Tile Sculpture Signed, France 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Very large wall mounted sculpture with the famous Roger Capron Garrigue tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982. The handcrafted Garrigue tiles were produced by a technique in which real l...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tile with Rooster Motive by Roger Capron France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
This square ceramic tile depicts a stylized rooster rendered in incised line and dotted relief, framed by a geometric border. The earthy textured surface is characteristic of Vallaur...
Ceramic
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Set of 38 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 38 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 108 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 108 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 169 (3 Sqm) ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 169 tiles (around 3 Sqm) by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Ceramic Tile Panel in Three Parts, attributed to Jacqueline Hubin for Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of three ceramic tiles forms a continuous decorative composition depicting a stylized bird among branches and foliage, accompanied by a floral motif in a chalice. Executed i...
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - FISH 2
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
Ceramic
Ceramic Decorative plate "Grapes" Signed by Roger Capron, 1950's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallauri...
Ceramic
Set of 9 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 9 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 17 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 17 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 3 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 14 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 14 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 4 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Decorative Dish with Characters Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) - Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Valla...
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Decorative Ceramic Plaque
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Framed ceramic plaque with woman and plant; signed lower right.
Ceramic
Sculptural Ceramic Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris c .1970
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional ceramic panel dating from the 70s. No less than 840 elements are used in the composition of this kinetic achievement named "Adamas". Very good condition, a few loss on ...
Ceramic
Suite of 3 Raku Masks, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1996
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Three small subjects in clay and raku firing fixed on lacquered wood. Each composition has the signature and date on a ceramic element inserted in the frame. Roger Capron discovered ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tile with Frog Motive by Roger Capron France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
This square ceramic tile depicts a stylized frog rendered in incised line and dotted relief, framed by a geometric border. The earthy textured surface is characteristic of Vallauris ...
Ceramic
Set of 4 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Delire Raku Panel, Glazed Ceramic Wall Art, Signed, France, 1995
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Both painting and sculpture, this lively scene of a couple embracing is executed in raku. The black lacquered wooden frame was made by the artist himself, giving the characters a s...
Ceramic
Roger Capron "Soleil" Ceramic Wall Hanging, Vallauris, France
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Capron Ceramic Wall Hanging "Soleil" Vallauris, France, 1960s. Manufactured as a wall hanging or a coffee table, wonderful colors and glazes. Age appropriate oxidation to the s...
Steel
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. An ode to love and wine carried by two muses treated in a very s...
Earthenware
Porcelain Gilt Panel, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1990
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Female subject in stamped porcelain partially enamelled with fine gold. Frame in lacquered wood. Very good condition with the exception of a break probably dating from the origin - ...
Porcelain
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
Stoneware
Beautiful plate by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie et large plat mural par Roger Capron à décor d’oiseaux. Très belle qualité d’émaux et de couleur.
Ceramic
Blue-Glazed Ceramic Tile with Stylized Female Figure, Roger Capron France, 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
This elongated ceramic tile depicts a stylized female figure holding a cluster of grapes, rendered in incised line and dotted relief. The graphic composition, rhythmic patterning, a...
Ceramic
Two Decorative Panels, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
A set of two large ceramic panels featuring the iconic "Navette" motif, created by the artist in the late 1950s. The chromatic range is exceptionally luminous and rare in this arra...
Ceramic
Lead Panel With Gold Leaf, Roger Capron & Jean Derval, France c. 1968
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Embossed lead foil stretched over a wooden frame and accented with gold leaf. An exceptional cooperation with Jean Derval for this atypical hand crafted work which found a special ap...
Lead
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
Stoneware
Decorative Stoneware Tile, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique piece with the motif of a chimerical creature executed by the Artist on a stoneware plaque. Oxide decoration made at the tip. Black lacquered wooden frame. We offer several c...
Stoneware
Large Ceramic Decorative Dish "Woman & Bird" Signed by Roger Capron, 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006) Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallaur...
Ceramic
Amour, Délice, Orgue by Roger Capron, Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaque, Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in Uccle, BE
Glazed ceramic wall plaque with mat and shiny decoration in black, white, gray, blue and ox blood. 3 words are inscribed “Amour, Délice et Orgue” (Love, Delight and Organ). The 3 w...
Ceramic
Roger Capron Decorative Ceramic Plaque
By Roger Capron
Located in Grenoble, FR
Roger Capron decorative ceramic plaque.
Ceramic, Wood
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy 1988
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
An exceptional, generously sized art tile created by Roger Capron for the Crogiolo, the creative workshop of the renowned Italian company Marazzi in the late 1980s. Featuring a spect...
Earthenware
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy 1988
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
An exceptional, generously sized art tile created by Roger Capron for the Crogiolo, the creative workshop of the renowned Italian company Marazzi in the late 1980s. Featuring a spect...
Earthenware
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy 1988
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
An exceptional, generously sized art tile created by Roger Capron for the Crogiolo, the creative workshop of the renowned Italian company Marazzi in the late 1980s. Featuring a spect...
Earthenware
Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
Earthenware
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. With this freehand monochrome drawing, just like a print, the Artist delivers ...
Earthenware
Art Tile Miniature, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming portrait made on stamped stoneware with oxides decoration and signed on the reverse. Frame in black lacquered wood. Perfect original condition, just a small chip on the fr...
Stoneware
Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
Earthenware
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. An ode to love and wine carried by a muse treated in a very soft...
Earthenware
Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. An ode to love and wine carried by a shepherdess treated in a ve...
Earthenware
Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
Earthenware