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!
Vintage Arthur Court Grape Motif Serving Tray, Silver Aluminum, 1995
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking vintage Arthur Court serving tray from 1995, crafted in silver-toned cast aluminum with the designer’s signature grapevine motif. This rectangular platter features an intr...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Crab Seafood Serving Platter
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arthur Court cast aluminum seafood oyster serving platter with crab and lobster decorations.
Aluminum
Vintage Arthur Court Bunny Rabbit Cast Aluminum & Teak Wood Cheese Cutting Board
By Arthur Court
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arthur Court Bunny Rabbit Cast Aluminum & Teak Wood Cheese Cutting Board. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3" H x 31.25" W x 14" D.
Teak
Vintage Arthur Court Tray & Letter Opener Desk Set Silver Aluminum, 1992
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking vintage Arthur Court desk set from 1992, crafted in silver-toned cast aluminum with the designer’s signature. This platter features an intricately detailed Eagle motif wit...
Aluminum
20th Century Arthur Court Grape Pyrex Serving Tray & Grape Salad Servers
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Arthur Court's grape pyrex serving tray with grape salad servers. Marked and dated 1999. Interlocking vines form a chain link pattern on the bottom of this dish while leav...
Aluminum
Cast Aluminum Clam Shell Serving Dish by Arthur Court, C.1980s
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast aluminum clam shell serving dish by Arthur Court, C.1980s Measures: 10" diameter x 5" high Good vintage condition - A few minor scuffs on...
Aluminum
Arthur Court “Leo Lion” 3-Piece Casserole Server with Pyrex Insert, Iris Apfel
By Arthur Court
Located in Morristown, NJ
A bold and sculptural three-piece casserole server by Arthur Court, featuring the iconic “Leo Lion” zodiac motif, marked and dated 1984, and from the celebrated Iris Apfel Collection...
Aluminum
Faux Bois Cast Aluminum Silver Apple Design Condiment Platter by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cast aluminum condiment platter by Arthur Court. Three small scooped compartments cast together and held by a faux bois handle. Decorated with apples and vines. A great p...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Elephant Dish Catch All
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast aluminum elephant serving candy dish / storage / catch-all.
Aluminum
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Arthur Court Rams Head Serving Platter Plate
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Cast aluminum serving platter with rams head trim. Signed and dated on reverse. Some scratches to surface, shown in last image.
Aluminum
$225
H 0.75 in W 13 in D 11.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...
Reed, Wood
Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
Aluminum
$325
H 0.92 in W 18.75 in D 3.4 in
Mid-Century Modern Korina Wood Divided Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved rectangular wood tray features Modernist shape and graphic wood grain patterns with the natural tonal range. The handle is wrapped with reed or cane. Minimal shap...
Reed, Wood
$105Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.63 in
Large "Hexagon Pebble" Maple Wood Cutting Board
By Fort Makers, Noah Spencer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by smoothed over, water-worn rocks, Noah Spencer's pebble cutting boards are a study in organic form. Whether hung on a wall in multiples to create a mosaic or piled on a co...
Hardwood, Maple
"Egg Pebble" Maple Wood Cutting Board
By Fort Makers, Noah Spencer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by smoothed over, water-worn rocks, Noah Spencer's pebble cutting boards are a study in organic form. Whether hung on a wall in multiples to create a mosaic or piled on a co...
Hardwood, Maple
"Hexagon Pebble" Maple Wood Cutting Board
By Fort Makers, Noah Spencer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by smoothed over, water-worn rocks, Noah Spencer's pebble cutting boards are a study in organic form. Whether hung on a wall in multiples to create a mosaic or piled on a co...
Hardwood, Maple
Arthur Court Aluminum Wine Bucket
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arthur Court Hinged Wine Bucket Cast Aluminum Body with Resin Eyes and Tusks A whimsical form guaranteed to bring a smile
Aluminum
"Ellipse Pebble" Maple Wood Cutting Board
By Fort Makers, Noah Spencer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by smoothed over, water-worn rocks, Noah Spencer's pebble cutting boards are a study in organic form. Whether hung on a wall in multiples to create a mosaic or piled on a co...
Hardwood, Maple
David Marshall Brutalist Brass and Wood Cutting Board, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This sculptural cutting board was designed by David Marshall in Spain during the 1970s, showcasing the artist's focus on organic materials and foundry craft. The piece is constructed...
Brass
$275Sale Price|26% Off
H 1.38 in W 14.75 in D 8.62 in
Vintage English Silver Plated Two-Part Serving Dish
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage English serving dish has two cavities for food and is made of silver on copper. Stamped on the bottom with "M&S", the Silhouette of an animal looking like a beaver, a cro...
Silver Plate
Unavailable|$995
H 1.5 in W 25.75 in D 16.25 in
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grapes & Leaves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving tray was made by an unkwown maker and presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is done in silver plate and has applied grape and leaf decoration around the outer edges with ornate stylized scrollwork and flowers engraved on the top. The tray is clearly signed "Sheffield Reproduction...
Silver Plate
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Serving Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1911. Round with softly faceted well. Rim same with reeding...
Sterling Silver
Brass Salmon Serving Dish
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass salmon serving dish attributed to Arthur Court.
Aluminum, Brass
A Charming Frog Pitcher by Arthur Court in Cast Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming frog pitcher by Arthur Court in cast aluminum with jade eyes.
Jade, Aluminum
"Oval Pebble" Maple Wood Cutting Board
By Noah Spencer, Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by smoothed over, water-worn rocks, Noah Spencer's pebble cutting boards are a study in organic form. Whether hung on a wall in multiples to create a mosaic or piled on a co...
Hardwood, Maple
Arthur Court Pewter Whale-shaped Covered Tureen/Ice Bucket on Stand
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
fitted with red cabochon eyes, the vintage Arthur Court aluminum whale-shaped ice bucket, wine cooler or tureen comprised of a base and cover; all resting on a matching stand consist...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Swordfish Platter, 1977 USA
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add some excitement to your next seafood spread with this vintage swordfish platter by Arthur Court Designs. Made of heavy cast metal, this playful c...
Metal
1970s Arthur Court Turtle Dome Serving Tray Canopy Lucite Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arthur Court For Grainware Turtle Dome Serving Tray Lidded Canopy Server Lucite Aluminum 21 long x 18 w x 7 h Preowned vintage See all images for cond...
Aluminum
Large Vintage Arthur Court Aluminum Fish Platter with Black Stone Eye
By Arthur Court
Located in Ross, CA
Large vintage aluminum fish platter with black stone eye. Arthur Court founded the company in 1966 with a focus on interior design. Our breakthrough came in the 1970s when we becam...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Fish Platter Serving Dish
By Arthur Court
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Arthur Court Aluminum Fish Platter Serving Dish.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Crab Platter Serving Dish / Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Arthur court aluminum crab platter serving dish / centerpiece. Signed with the makers mark to the bottom.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Turtle Serving Dish / Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Arthur Court Aluminum Turtle Serving Dish / Centerpiece. Signed with makers mark to the bottom.
Aluminum
Sold
H 2.63 in W 23.75 in D 10.75 in
Modern Platter Arthur Court Fish Tray 1975 Aluminum and Green Stone Fisheye
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fish platter. Vintage Modern large decorative platter by Arthur Court, fish tray 1975 aluminum and green stone fisheye Measures: 23.75 x 10....
Stone, Aluminum
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Fish Shaped Serving Platter, 1977
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous catchall or platter. Made of aluminum, marked Arthur Court Design, 1977. Beautiful color and patina. Fantastic piece for each living room. Great also for business cards o...
Aluminum
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H 15 in W 22 in D 37 in
Monumental Arthur Court Silver Aluminum Turtle / Tortoise Serving Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental aluminum turtle / tortoise serving platter by the designer Arthur Court. There is a carved wooden tray inside that is removable. Stunning cente...
Aluminum
20th Century Arthur Court Fish Aluminum Tray Plate Platter, 1976
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous catchall or platter. Made of aluminum, marked Arthur Court Design, 1976. Beautiful color and patina. Fantastic piece for each living room. Great also for business cards o...
Aluminum
Sold
H 6.7 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Arthur Court Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Whale Tray Platter Ice Bucket or Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Firenze, IT
This large Mid-Century Modern (1979) cast aluminum Arthur Court Whale fish serving tray, ice bucket, or vine cooler will be the conversation piece at...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Designed Fish Themed Aluminum Platter
By Arthur Court
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large aluminum platter with net full of fish design.
Aluminum
20th Century Arthur Court Pig Aluminum Tray Plate Platter, 1982
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous catchall or platter. Made of aluminum, marked Arthur Court Design, 1982. Beautiful color and patina. Fantastic piece for each living room. Great also for business cards o...
Aluminum
Sold
H 1.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
Midcentury Aluminum Stylized Fish Tray with Green Stone Eye by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated fish tray was realized by the esteemed maker Arthur Court in America, circa 1970. It features a stylized fish with a green stone eye; a depressed oval center; and ...
Stone