Roger Capron, a French artist, moved to Vallauris in 1946 and began creating ceramics. He initially focused on earthenware lamps and sculptures before expanding into larger furnishings like stoneware-topped tables by the late 1960s. These tables featured abstract motifs and were named Shogun or Sou-Chong. The design exhibited a Japanese influence, tied to the 1970s minimalism and Zen aesthetics. Crafted in small series, Capron's pieces had unique glazes and patterns, making them sought after by designers, though caution is advised against inauthentic versions.
The tables, solid oak or elm structures with rounded edges and hand-glazed ceramic tops, were often called the Shogun or Sou-Chong, reflecting a blend of artisan skill and aesthetic influence.
Capron's pieces transitioned to more graphic, geometric compositions, embodying influences from Japanese design and the era's trend toward minimalism and Zen aesthetics.
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