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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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
$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...
Aluminum
$2,650
H 16.25 in W 14 in D 13 in
Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / Beverage Cooler. Cast Aluminum by Arthur Court. Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical Smiling Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / wine cooler / cookie jar by Arthur Court. Substantial cast aluminum construction. Functions perfectly with the head tipping back to open...
Aluminum
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
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
Cast Aluminum "Antler" Table Base, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We had 2 cast aluminum and patinated brass finished "Antler" table bases by Arthur Court. These unique and eye catching bases are aluminum, with a bronze finish, carved in the shape of buck antlers...
Aluminum
Vintage Arthur Court Rams Head Serving Platter
By Arthur Court
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural vintage platter design by Arthur Court. Full of detail, this piece evokes brutalist notes that will provide impact and style to your decor. Unique, artistic a...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Biomorphic Glass Tassel Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Culver City, CA
This tassel coffee table designed by Arthur Court in the 1960's is a little bit mid century modern, and a little bit regency, and is everything gor...
Metal
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| $956 |
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| $100-$2,950 |
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