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Arthur Court Desk Accessories

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
Vintage Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight By Arthur Court 1979 Desk Accessory
Vintage Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight By Arthur Court 1979 Desk Accessory

Vintage Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight By Arthur Court 1979 Desk Accessory

$463Sale Price|61% Off

Vintage Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight By Arthur Court 1979 Desk Accessory

By Arthur Court

Located in North Miami, FL

This delightful and charming vintage signed bronze paperweight sculpture are of 6 connecting puppy dogs linked together in different positions. It is hallmarked Arthur Court Designs C. 1979. This is a rare piece. He rarely did his work in bronze. It retains the original darkened patina and has not been polished nor will be. It has weight, interest and makes a fabulous desk accessory. Love this small...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Arthur Court Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight
Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight

$225

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight

By Arthur Court

Located in Doraville, GA

Beautiful polished aluminum alloy partridge paperweight with ruby red eyes designed by Arthur Court Designs in 1992. The partridge is 3 1/2 inches long, 3.0 inches wide and 2 1/2 inc...

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1990s Post-Modern Arthur Court Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: diameter 4 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...

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Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather Desk Accessory 1970's

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Located in New York, NY

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Arthur Court desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Court desk accessories are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original desk accessories by Arthur Court were created in the modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desk accessories by and Maitland Smith. Prices for Arthur Court desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.
Questions About Arthur Court Desk Accessories
  • 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.

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