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!
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
$3,475
H 38 in W 10 in D 7 in
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
$8,493
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
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
Arthur Court Elephant Sculpture Tray Box
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arthur court elephant sculpture tray box MINT!.
Aluminum
$1,900Sale Price|45% Off
H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 16.38 in
Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
By George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
Wrought Iron
$1,500Sale Price|57% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
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
H 32.25 in W 21.63 in D 6 in
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
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second one available so collect both.
Aluminum
Charming Vintage Handcarved Wood Compote
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Delightful carved wood and naturally distressed compote with fruit motife.
Wood
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
$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
Vintage Carved Wooden Bird Design Wall Hooks
Located in Seattle, WA
This rustic vintage wall decor has 7 hooks and is adorned with carved bird motifs. This piece has nice patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described i...
Wood
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