Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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

Bamboo Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles designed by Audoux Minnet, France, 1950s

$3,111Sale Price|20% Off

Bamboo Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles designed by Audoux Minnet, France, 1950s

By Roger Capron, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fantastic Boho rectangular coffee table in natural bamboo, designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet and Roger Capron designed the glazed tiles, mid-20th-century French design. The...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Bamboo

Set of Three Stoneware Door Handles, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1968

$9,897 / set

Set of Three Stoneware Door Handles, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1968

By Roger Capron

Located in St Ouen, FR

An exceptional set of three stamped stoneware door handles featuring the iconic stylized sun motif. They were created in 1968 by the artist as part of a large-scale interior design p...

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1960s French Archaistic Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Stoneware

Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates

$1,200 / set

H 2.25 in W 2 in D 6.5 in

Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous set of 3 Art Deco glass door handles with plates. Amazingly complete set! Probably made in the US circa 1925-30. These ar...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson

$1,315 / set

H 0.79 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm Materials: Aluminum Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle i...

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2010s Australian Modern Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Midcentury Set of Garden Decoration Audoux Minet, 1950s

$1,397 / set

H 27.17 in Dm 20.08 in

Midcentury Set of Garden Decoration Audoux Minet, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Paris, IDF

A beautiful set of bamboo-made garden decoration from the 1950s, including a stool, a high barrel table, a magazine rack and a planter, which are all remain in great condition or quality. The bamboo-vintage solid furniture...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Fabric, Bamboo

Set of Two Double Red Cast Glass Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern

$3,075 / set

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Set of Two Double Red Cast Glass Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern

Located in London, GB

A set of two double push and pull square textured vibrant red cast glass with mat antique bronze anodized aluminium fixtures. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitab...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Glass

French 1950s Wrought Iron Garden Table

$1,164

H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

French 1950s Wrought Iron Garden Table

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Painted wrought iron garden table with a cloverleaf-patterned top with a twisted iron surround and an elegant scrolled base.

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Mid-20th Century French Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Square Design Architectural Bronze Door Handle and Letterbox Set, 1970

$1,298 / set

H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Square Design Architectural Bronze Door Handle and Letterbox Set, 1970

Located in London, GB

Square push and pull door handle and matching letter box with rhythmic relief resembling the waves of sound; Their original patina brings ou...

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1970s European Brutalist Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern, French Garden Metal Coffee Table with Perforated Top, 1950s

$1,200

H 19.69 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern, French Garden Metal Coffee Table with Perforated Top, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A refined French outdoor garden coffee table crafted in painted metal, featuring a perforated rectangular tabletop and a light, elegant frame. The design is characterized by slender ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Italian 1970s Bamboo Coffee Table

$2,400

H 13 in W 37.25 in D 29.75 in

Italian 1970s Bamboo Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

A stylish floating bamboo coffee table for the porch, patio, living room or family room. Slightly more rectangular than square. The glass is missing but we are happy to provide.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo

Pair of Brass Door Handles by William Tonks & Sons

$487Sale Price|25% Off

H 10.75 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Pair of Brass Door Handles by William Tonks & Sons

Located in London, GB

A pair of Edwardian brass door handles by William Tonks & Sons of Birmingham. W T & S sun mark to back. William Tonks founded the firm in 1789. T...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

French Set of Three Doors with Metal Louvered Shutters

$6,875 / set

H 105.5 in W 82 in D 2 in

French Set of Three Doors with Metal Louvered Shutters

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific set of three washed, bleached wooden doors with painted metal louvered shutters. Wonderfully constructed with great patina. Not only fabul...

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Early 20th Century French Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France

$7,500 / set

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 30.5 in

1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular 1960s Cote D'Azur signed oval ceramic top rattan table and four rattan chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Modern depiction of horses and grasses ceramic tiles signe...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

Unique Door Length 2.5 meter Push & Pull Bronze 1960's Pair of Door Handles

$6,835

H 866.15 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Unique Door Length 2.5 meter Push & Pull Bronze 1960's Pair of Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Unique full door length 2.5 meter long push & pull tubular bronze door handles. They are bespoke 1960's and came from double glass doors of a formal bank in Germany. The patina is or...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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French Vallauris Round Coffee Table with Ceramics Signed Roger Capron, 1960

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H 13 in Dm 42.33 in

French Vallauris Round Coffee Table with Ceramics Signed Roger Capron, 1960

By Roger Capron

Located in Labrit, Landes

Round coffee table with faience top signed Roger Capron and made in Vallauris. This table comes from the 'Garrigue' serie and has an elegant designed top that is equipped with organ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Faience, Wood

French Vallauris Coffee Table with Ceramics Signed Roger Capron, 1960

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H 14.18 in W 46.86 in D 18.9 in

French Vallauris Coffee Table with Ceramics Signed Roger Capron, 1960

By Roger Capron

Located in Labrit, Landes

Coffee table with faience top signed Roger Capron and made in Vallauris. This table comes from the 'Garrigue' serie and has an elegant designed top that is equipped with organic, flo...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roger Capron Building and Garden Elements

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Faience, Wood

Garrigue Series Coffee Table by Roger Capron, 1960s

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H 15.5 in W 45.5 in D 16.6 in L 15.5 in

Garrigue Series Coffee Table by Roger Capron, 1960s

By Roger Capron

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Terracotta tile and iron base coffee table by Roger Capron, made in Vallauris, France. Terracotta tiles imprinted with leaves from French countryside before firing. Warm earth toned ...

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