Arthur Court

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!

Average Sold Price

$1,354

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Mid-20th Century Regency Gilt Lily Flower Side Tables by Arthur Court – Pair

$2,195 / set

H 17 in W 19 in D 19 in

Mid-20th Century Regency Gilt Lily Flower Side Tables by Arthur Court – Pair

By Arthur Court

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A sculptural pair of Mid-20th Century gilt lily flower side tables by Arthur Court. Each table features an intricately cast metal base with graceful stems, leaves, and blossoms suppo...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Arthur Court

Materials

Metal

Fanciful Pair of American Aluminum Antler Armchairs Designed by Arthur Court

$14,750 / set

H 42 in W 30 in D 34 in

Fanciful Pair of American Aluminum Antler Armchairs Designed by Arthur Court

By Arthur Court

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fanciful pair of American 1970s aluminium antler arm chairs designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015); a new and innovating aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a New Era; his unique aluminum furniture...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Arthur Court

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Aluminum

Vintage Arthur Court Green Verdigris Gilt Bronze & Glass Lily Flower Side Table

$1,600

H 18.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Arthur Court Green Verdigris Gilt Bronze & Glass Lily Flower Side Table

By Arthur Court

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S shipping quote. Vintage Arthur Court Green Verdigris Gilt Heavy Bronze & Round Glass Lily Flower Side ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Arthur Court

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Bronze

Patinated Beige Lily Arthur Court Side Table with 24" glass top

$1,200

H 19 in Dm 24 in

Patinated Beige Lily Arthur Court Side Table with 24" glass top

By Arthur Court

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful metal base lily designed by Arthur Court. The style most commonly seen is a gilt finish, however this finish, while rare, is more desirable as it complements more spaces...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court

Materials

Paint

Arthur Court Monkey Palm Leaf Platter Serving Dish Desk Trinket Tray Catch all

$400

H 1.38 in W 19 in D 6 in

Arthur Court Monkey Palm Leaf Platter Serving Dish Desk Trinket Tray Catch all

By Arthur Court

Located in Wayne, NJ

Rare Arthur Court Monkey Palm or possibly banana Leaf Platter Serving Dish Desk Tray Catchall . Would also be great for a key catch. vanity makeup holder...

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1990s American Modern Arthur Court

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Tortoise Lamps in Polished Brass by Arthur Court

$4,500 / set

H 32 in W 22 in D 8 in

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

Materials

Brass

Vtg 2003 Arthur Court Aluminum Tiger Figural Pitcher Safari Collection

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Vtg 2003 Arthur Court Aluminum Tiger Figural Pitcher Safari Collection

By Arthur Court

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful modernist cast aluminum Arthur Court tiger water pitcher. Made in 2003 and was from the Safari Collection. Still has the original price tag on the bottom and appears it has...

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Mid-20th Century American Arthur Court

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Arthur Court Grape Motif Serving Tray, Silver Aluminum, 1995

$160

H 1.25 in W 19.13 in D 6 in

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...

Category

1990s American Modern Arthur Court

Materials

Aluminum

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Arthur Court Sale Prices

Sold Date

Sold Price

Category

Material

Creation Year

2026	$361	Wine Coolers	Metal	unknown
2025	$100	Letter Openers	Brass	Mid-20th Century
2025	$3,200	Pedestals, Dining Room Tables	Aluminum	1970s
2025	$1,755	End Tables, Pedestals	Aluminum	circa 1980

$1,354

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$100-$3,200

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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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.

Questions About Arthur Court

Is Arthur Court pewter or aluminum?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Arthur 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.