French Figural Motif Ceramic Tile Coffee Table by Roger Capron, 1970s
A French ceramic tile coffee table by Roger Capron from the 1970s, where art and function meet in a composition that feels both playful and architectural.
The surface is composed of hand-laid rectangular tiles in soft, sandy tones, arranged in a measured grid that feels both structured and quietly varied. Across the top, a series of illustrated panels introduces a different rhythm—ornate, figurative motifs rendered in fine lines, each one distinct, almost narrative in character.
A dark lacquered frame provides a crisp outline to the composition, allowing the ceramic work to take centre stage, while solid cylindrical wooden legs lend the piece a grounded presence.
More than a coffee table, the piece functions as a work of ceramic art, embodying Roger Capron's enduring fascination with bringing handcrafted decoration into everyday interiors
Roger 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.
By 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.
DIMENSIONS: 46.5"W x 18"D x 12"H
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1970s
MATERIALS: Wood, Ceramic
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