Roger Capron Ceramics
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
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Spoon Rest with Pear Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic spoon rest signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Bol et Mug Roger Capron en céramique Francaise Vallauris French Riviera 1950
By Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in London, England
Bol et Mug de Roger Capron en céramique blanche et grise en superbe état.
Dimensions: Mug Diamètre 8.5 cm et 8 cm de hauteur
Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Robert Picault, Jacques Bli...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Pitcher and 3 Goblets with Vertical Stripes
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Pitcher and 3 Goblets with Vertical Stripes signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
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Ceramic Decorative plate "Grapes" Signed by Roger Capron, 1950
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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...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Fine Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Gin Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Chocolate Pot
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
White glaze called "engobe" which is a unique type of coating that was used only in Vallauris (France). This piece was enameled in green which was suited for the melted chocolate it ...
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Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
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Roger Capron - Ceramic Chocolate Saucer
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
White glaze called "engobe" which is a unique type of coating that was used only in Vallauris (France). This piece was enameled in black which was suited for the melted chocolate it ...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron ceramic French pitcher pichet vallauris vase 60
s - G653
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large ceramic pitcher or vase by Roger Capron from the 60s. Enameling in shades of light gray and white. Sober and pure design decorated with a f...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Freeform Ceramic Mirabelle Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic Mirabelle flask by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs suc...
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Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s.
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Pitcher with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative pitcher signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring ...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Mini Canoe Vide Pochewith Fish Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Mini Canoe Serving Platter with Fish Motif by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, kn...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Roe Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Fine Decanter
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Gin Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Jars with Cork Lids for Celery and Thyme
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Jars with Cork Lids for Celery and Thyme by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, kn...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Cobblestones
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Cobblestones by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Abstract Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase with Abstract Motif by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known f...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Sea Star
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Sea Star by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled ...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Gin Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Decanter with Abstract Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
Cal...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Rye Bottle with Goose Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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Roger Capron - Vintage S-shaped Ceramic Serving Platter
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage S-shaped Ceramic Serving Platter by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables a...
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Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Roger Capron, 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop
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Cute mug by Roger Capron, ceramic and "navette" motifs, France circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
This vintage ceramic mug by Roger Capron stands out with its signature “navette” (shuttle) motif — elongated vertical lozenges in a soft pastel bl...
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2 ceramic bottles roger capron vallauris 60
s
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Duo of “Gin” and “Whisky” ceramic bottles from the 1960s by French ceramist Roger Capron, produced in Vallauris. White-glazed ceramics with multicolored geometric decoration on each....
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Capron was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing there from 1945 In 1946 he moved to Vallauris where he created a ceramics workshop.
Ca...
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Charming vase in ceramic by Roger Capron with floral motifs
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
This is a 15 cm tall ceramic vase by renowned French artist Roger Capron, signed on the base. The vase features a soft gray matte background with delicate pink and black floral motif...
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Ceramic Pitcher by Roger Capron, France, Vallauris, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, France, Vallauris, 1950s.
Pyjama decor. Model P2
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Ceramic Pitcher Vase "Cassis" Roger Capron from the 60
s, G504
By Roger Capron
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
High pitcher or ceramic vase of Roger Capron from the 60s from Vallauris. Enameling in shades of light gray, black, green. Nice geometric decoration on the vase. Very nice vintage co...
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Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1950s
Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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Roger Capron, Black Enamelled Sculptural Cendrier c.1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Holmfirth, GB
Black enamelled sculptural ceramic ‘cendrier’ by Roger Capron.
Artist: Roger Capron
Year: c.1960
Size: 10 cm x 17 cm
Note: There is a small loss to the back of the head...
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Decorative Ceramic Tile c.1977
By Roger Capron
Located in Holmfirth, GB
Artist: Roger Capron
Medium: Ceramic Tile
Year: 1977
Size: 17cm x 23cm x 1.5cm
Made in Vallauris, France
Note: Decorative tiles such as this look very attractive fr...
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Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mounted Vase by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tab...
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Rare Large Tureen by Roger Capron, Vallauris, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Roger Capron (1922-2006). Large tureen in ceramic, white enamel with grey-blue motifs. Stamped and numbered.
Bibliography: R.Capron, Ceramiste by P....
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Roger Capron ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Roger Capron ceramics 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 ceramics, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics by Roger Capron were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ceramics by Jacques Blin, Robert Picault, and Accolay Pottery. Prices for Roger Capron ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $277 and can go as high as $18,008, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,190.