{"product_id":"french-ceramic-mambo-coffee-table-by-roger-capron-1960s","title":"French Ceramic 'Mambo' Coffee Table by Roger Capron, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French ceramic \u003cem\u003eMambo\u003c\/em\u003e coffee table by Roger Capron, created during the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow and generously proportioned, the table is defined by its rhythmic arrangement of hand-laid ceramic tiles from Vallauris. Warm earth tones frame a deeper central field, while finely incised linear patterns trace the perimeter in continuous curves, introducing movement. The tiled surface celebrates the tactile qualities of clay, with subtle variations in glaze and texture revealing the individuality of each element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing Capron’s signature—marked \u003cem\u003eR. Capron\u003c\/em\u003e—the rounded square form rests on a dark stained wooden base with solid cylindrical legs, creating a visual balance between the richness of the ceramic top and the simplicity of its supporting structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoger Capron (1922–2006) redefined ceramics in the postwar era, breathing new vitality into an ancient craft. After studying in Paris, he settled in Vallauris in 1946, co-founding l’Atelier Callis and working alongside contemporaries like Picasso and Jean Derval. Capron absorbed the region’s pottery traditions and translated them into modern forms—tiles, vessels, and eventually furniture that married utility with artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1960s, his tables were no longer mere surfaces but compositions—landscapes of glazed stoneware that carried the warmth of Provence into the modern home. They spoke to optimism: durable, joyful, meaningful. This piece, with its blooming motif, stands as both functional furniture and ceramic art, a lasting testament to Vallauris’ legacy and Capron’s singular vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52596940210487,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/c0yB6X4ZeqD_YyeL5v1H9NtVZfOzrf8HwSq7BMbBqz8.jpg?v=1783367764","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/french-ceramic-mambo-coffee-table-by-roger-capron-1960s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}