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!
Arthur Court Gazelle Floor or Wall Sculpture
By Arthur Court
Located in Fulton, CA
A polished aluminum floor or wall sculpture of a gazelle by Arthur Court. Cast aluminum skull and antlers mounted to a base. Can be displayed as a wall sculpture as base detaches to ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Cast & Welded Aluminum Abstract Sculpture by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
This sharp and angular Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Geometric Sculpture in Cast and Welded Aluminum by Arthur Court originates from the United States, Circa 1975. Features a vertic...
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
Rare Arthur Court Handcarved Folkart Rabbit Wall Hook Coat Holder
By Arthur Court
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Arthur Court Designs is renowned for blending elegance with nature-inspired motifs. Known for his intricate aluminum serve ware, his 1980s hand-carved wood pieces are rare and showca...
Wood
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.
Metal
Arthur Court Designs Retailed Massive Quartz Specimen from Hangtown Mother Lode
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were delighted to find this magnificent sculpture at a local Palm Springs Estate. The original owners purchased this beauty from Arthur Court Designs showroom in San Francisco in ...
Quartz, Steel
Arthur Court, Vintage tall aluminum sculpture of a gazelle
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1980s aluminum sculpture of a gazelle head with horns… Very well executed in very good condition… A dramatic sculpture with a striking design…
Aluminum
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.
Metal
Arthur Court Elephant Sculpture Tray Box
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arthur court elephant sculpture tray box MINT!.
Aluminum
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.
Metal
$1,500Sale Price|57% Off
Arthur Court Agate Geode Sculpture on Brass Stand, Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Court Geode, Agate, Mineral, Brass, Signed. Signed. Small scale agate geode displayed on a brass "Medium Mini-Claw" stand. Sold with the original ...
Agate, Brass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening surround the shell to let in as well as frame the piece. Mounted on a cast aluminum base...
Aluminum
Vintage Arthur Court Tall Sculpture of a Gazelle in Polished Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice polished aluminum sculpture of a gazelle by Arthur Court. Measure: 60" tall.
Aluminum
Arthur Court rare pair of brass/ lucite holders with specimens .
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of brass and lucite specimens holders , marked Arthur Court
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. The pitcher Marked Los Castillo Taxco Mex...
Precious Stone
Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican metal and malachite pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a parrot motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. This is an exquisite and monumental pitcher s...
Steel
$1,200
H 9.7 in W 4.8 in D 6.3 in
French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle or Impala antelope animal bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Brass
$8,356
H 16.5 in W 47.5 in D 13.2 in
Very Rare Antique Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Acrobatic Jester Figure Hooks, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted work-of-art wall rack certainly fits that bill. This good condition wall coat-rack with the finest quality cast iron wall hooks...
Iron
$575Sale Price|58% Off
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Unique Hand-Painted Majolica Cheetah Sculpture /Pitcher, Italy, 1975
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-645 Eye catching hand painted yellow and black Majolica ceramic Cheetah jug/pitcher A cool accent to any kitchen or to be use as a serving pitcher. Lovely as part of a ceramic co...
Ceramic
Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica beige pitcher rabbit with a medal 1900, made for the International Exhibition in Paris of 1900. The pitcher is stamped by the store where he was sold Compagnie Franco...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Squirrel Pitcher Orchies, Circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica squirrel pitcher orchies, Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
$395Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.29 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Rare Hertwig Katzhutte Germany Pair Parakeet Porcelain Figurine Ornament
By Hertwig & Co.
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Ceramic Pair Budgerigars by Hertwig Katzhütte Colorful ceramic pair of budgerigars or parakeets, made by german manufacturer Hertwig Katzhüt...
Porcelain
$685
H 11 in W 4 in D 6.5 in
Saint Clément Vintage French Barbotine Majolica Gallic Rooster Absinthe Pitcher
By Saint-Clément
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage French Majolica glazed Absinthe water pitcher formed as a rooster, St. Clément, circa 1940-1950. The Gallic rooster, in French: le coq gaulois, i...
Earthenware
$145
H 4.5 in W 6 in D 1 in
Vintage Galloping Horses Wall Hook Rack - Equestrian Decorative Key Holder.
Located in Seattle, WA
Charming vintage brass toned wall hook rack featuring a trio of galloping horses in mid-stride. The sculptural relief captures the movement and strength of each horse with detailed m...
Brass
$3,000
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decorated by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decoration by Los Castillo in great vintage condition and with fantastic patina. This is an exquisite a...
Precious Stone
Arthur Court Copper and Brass Clad Lifesize Turtle Box
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super rare Turtle box in brass and copper by Arthur Court, 1980's. Wood turtle clad in copper with the shell clad in brass, with lid on its back. Measures ...
Brass, Copper
Hanging Sculpture of a Kudu Antelope Skull by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Kudu skull sculpture by Arthur Court is casted in aluminum. It has a a bracket on the back for a wall mount. It is stamped, " made in Mexico" on the re...
Aluminum
Arthur Court, Duck and Duckling Tureen, 1978
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shiny pewter duck and duckling tureen by Arthur Court, 1978.
Pewter
Arthur Court Rabbit Box
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rabbit box with a cast brass head, arms, and legs over a wood body stamped indistinctly Arthur Court 1976 on a leg.
Brass
Organic Sculpture by Arthur Court, Lucite and Brass with Conch and Abalone Shell
By Arthur Court
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of four Arthur Court designed natural sculptures consisting of 4 brass and Lucite stands with collected shell specimens. Arthur Court (1928-2015) was a renowned California des...
Brass
Sold
H 37 in W 34 in D 4 in
20th Century Large Aluminum Antelope Head Sculpture by Arthur Edward Court
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage large Mid-Century Modern American sculpture in polished aluminum, depicting an Antelope head sculpture with wall mount brackets. Designed by Arthur Edward Court...
Metal, Aluminum
Polished Aluminum Chital Deer Skull on Base by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A polished aluminum chital deer skull on an original base by Arthur Court. Skull can be removed from the base and hung on the wall if you prefer.
Aluminum
Arthur Court French Bulldog Box
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Court French bulldog box - Wooden and brass box with a head for all things private or fancy, from 420 to jewels and love notes.. or perhaps a dog biscuit or two. A handsome...
Brass
Spirit of Ecstasy, After Charles Robinson Sykes by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court, Charles Sykes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The spirit of Ecstasy, after Charles Robinson Sykes by Arthur Court. A vintage pewter version of the iconic Rolls Royce mascot, raised on a 6.5" bla...
Pewter
Arthur Court Kudu Antelope Skull Sculpture
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Arthur Court Period/style: Mid-Century Country: United States Date: 1977 Dimensions: 38? H x 18? W x 18? W Materials: Aluminium Condition: Small chip on one horn N...
Aluminum
Unusual Arthur Court Hedgehog, USA, 1977
By Arthur Court
Located in Norwalk, CT
Irresistible little guy. Characteristic Arthur Court whimsical design and attention to detail. Glass eyes.
Polished Aluminum Antelope Sculpture by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large impressive polished aluminum antelope skull sculpture designed by Arthur Court in 1960s
Aluminum