Arthur Court Boxes
The work of Arthur Court is a constant delight to his fans. The San Francisco based designer created a wide range of sophisticated yet cheerful furnishings and bijoux based on natural forms that included flowers, cacti, antlers and animals.
Court’s designs drew on his rich and diverse experiences. He grew up in Minnesota, and his childhood rambles in the woods made him a lifelong naturalist. Navy service in the Pacific during World War II exposed Court to Asian cultures, and later in life Court was fond of taking African safaris. Upon his return from the war, Court moved to San Francisco and opened an interior design business — attracting such high-profile Hollywood clients as Shirley Temple Black and the Andrews Sisters. In 1966, he opened a store that offered smaller furniture pieces, tabletop wares and decorative sculptures. These included glass-topped tables with bases shaped like lilies or palm trees; whimsical monkey candlesticks and ice buckets in the form of rabbits and whales; or cast-aluminum tortoise shell-shaped lamps.
As you will see from the offerings on these pages, Arthur Court appealed to anyone with a sense of joie de vivre. Take a look: it’s serious fun!
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Boxes
Bronze
Late 20th Century Victorian Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Folk Art Arthur Court Boxes
Shell, Wood
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Court Boxes
Brass, Copper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Boxes
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Antique Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Arthur Court Boxes
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Arthur Court Boxes
Leather
20th Century Victorian Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Arthur Court Boxes
Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Arthur Court Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Arthur Court Boxes
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
20th Century Victorian Arthur Court Boxes
Early 20th Century English Campaign Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
20th Century British Victorian Arthur Court Boxes
Silver
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Court Boxes
Brass, Copper
1970s American Vintage Arthur Court Boxes
Carnelian, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Post-Modern Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Boxes
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Boxes
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Boxes
Arthur Court boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arthur Court creates products by hand out of aluminum, not pewter. Some pieces may resemble pewter due to changes in the finish that occurred over time. Occasionally, the company used additional materials like Lucite in their designs. Shop a collection of Arthur Court decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.