Arthur Court Furniture
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!
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Creator: Arthur Court
Dealer: On Madison
Pair of Rare Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of cast aluminum Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court, 1950s. Created to mimic the horns of an African sable antelope these chairs have been
newl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1970s Tortoise Lamps in Polished Brass by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 1970s pair of cast metal tortoise lamps by Arthur Court newly re-plated in polished brass. The lamps are at once whimsical yet striking and masculine. Excellent condition.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Arthur Court furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Court furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arthur Court furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Arthur Court were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Steuben Glass, Culver Ltd., and Georges Briard. Prices for Arthur Court furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $113 and can go as high as $14,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,425.
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- 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.
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