French Oval Coffee Table in Ceramic and Steel from Vallauris, 1960

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Oval coffee table with faience top signed Vallauris La Roue. Vallauris is a village in southeastern France. As early as … Read more Oval coffee table with faience top signed Vallauris La Roue. Vallauris is a village in southeastern France. As early as the 16th century, it was inhabited primarily by potters who were already well-known locally. In the 20th century, thanks to the Massier family, the village’s fame spread nationwide. It was likely this reputation that drew the painter and sculptor Picasso to the village. After he settled there in 1947, the village attracted an increasing number of artists, including notably Roger Capron, Raymonde Leduc, and Arroyo. La Roue was a workshop that opened its doors in 1962. It was run by Alexandre and Betty Fadas. Its creations were produced by various potters and artisans from the region. Among the potters whose works were sold by La Roue were renowned master ceramists such as Robert Picault and Georges Pelletier. Many contributors did not sign their names but simply used “La Roue,” as is the case with the ceramics used for this table. La Roue had a reputation for producing the most original and highest-quality ceramics of its time. The steel used for both the legs and the table's edging gives this table an authentic industrial look. A small chip visible in the last photo, not disturbing. Good vintage condition with usual signs of use. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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