Roger Capron French Ceramic Coffee Table Model Garrigue Leaf Decorations
This coffee table was made by French ceramist Roger Capron in the 1970s. Structure in solid wood and the top is made of ceramic tiles with a herbarium pattern. Each impression is of a plant of the Garrigue or scrubland surrounding Vallauris. Thus it is called Les Herbiers. Each tile is unique, in fact it is from a natural plant embedded in the earth before firing that the pattern is formed, like a fossil. In very good vintage condition. This series of tables with impressed plants has become more and more highly sought after in the Capron lexicon. As Pavilion specializes in the work of artists and designers of France and Italy we love this table for its vibrant and happy quality celebrating the life of the south of France.. The unglazed stoneware tiles have a nice contrast to the darker walnut wood in the frame. This table is unique with the leaf decorations almost entirely covering the table top with the charming center leaf.
Signed R Capron. The signature is very faint shown in last two photos. No chips or cracks in the tiles. The wood is in beautiful condition. It has been waxed.
42” diameter x 12.75'“h $7800