Roger Capron
Roger Capron (1922–2006) was a leading French ceramicist and designer who began working in Vallauris, southern France, in the 1950s – the heart of the postwar ceramics movement. After studying at the École des Arts appliqués in Paris, he founded Atelier Capron in 1946, where he and a team of skilled artisans created functional objects and furniture that merged craft and art.
His work is known for its graphic motifs, rhythmic compositions, and the use of natural glazes in earthy tones. Capron received numerous awards, including the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale (1954) and the Grand Prix International de la Céramique (1970). His pieces are held in the collections of major museums such as the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Capron remained active as a designer into the 1980s. Today, his oeuvre is considered iconic within French studio ceramics and mid-century modern design.
