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!
Mid-Century Aluminum & Brass Sculptural Boar Wine Cooler Signed Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modernist wine cooler/champagne bucket was designed and signed by Arthur Court in 1982, masterfully combining artistic design and functionality. The cooler ...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Aluminum & Brass Sculptural Elephant Wine Cooler Signed Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical yet elegant Mid-Century Modernist wine cooler/champagne bucket was designed and signed by Arthur Court in 1986. Crafted from polished aluminum and brass, the piece fea...
Aluminum, Brass
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
English Aluminum Figural Horsehead Wine or Champagne Cooler.
By Arthur Court
Located in New Orleans, LA
English aluminum figural horsehead wine or champagne cooler made by Arthur Court Designs.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Cast Aluminum Bulldog Ice Bucket with Red Glass Eyes
By Arthur Court
Located in Nantucket, MA
Cast aluminum ice bucket / wine cooler by Arthur Court in the form of a bulldog's head wearing a wide collar. The Lid lifts off for easy access and is finished with red glass eyes.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum WartHog Wine Cooler Mid-century Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare signed Arthur Court aluminum warthog wine and champagne cooler. This piece is very large and impressive in person. Mr. Warty is so cute and is very well crafted....
Aluminum, Brass
$1,718
H 7.09 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket, Italy, Circa 1960s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
Lucite cube bar ware depicting the world captured in a cube of acrylic that resembles an ice cube. Frosted world map of continents and orbiting moon. Suspended world globe ice bucket...
Acrylic
English Sheffield Plated Wine Cooler / Table Centerpiece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century English Sheffield silver plated barware wine cooler / tableware centerpiece. Great vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark undersigne...
Silver Plate, Copper
Aldo Tura Faux Malachite Ice Bucket with Brass Rings, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Tura faux malachite ice bucket with brass rings and brass rim detail under lid, Italy, 1970s. This stylish malachite ice bucket is well-made ...
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
By George Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket by DeValbor Italy featuring a wheat design pattern. over frosted glass. The bottom is marked Italy on one side and DeValbor on the other. Holds enough ice for a few cocktails. Looks great for any bar or counter. A swirl glass bottom gives this ice bucket beautiful visual interest. A gold band around the the top of the frosted area. Must be hand washed with a mild detergent like Ivory soap...
Glass
Vintage Italian Aluminum "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum 'pear-form' ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy). Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration ...
Aluminum
Italian Modernist Polished Aluminum "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum 'pear-form' ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy). Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration th...
Aluminum
1960s Hammered Aluminum Ice Bucket by B.W. Buenilum
By Buenilum
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM BW hammered aluminum Ice Bucket with Lid Stamped B.W. Buenilum 8.5 h x 10 w x 8 diameter Original vintage unrestored Refer to images
Aluminum
Arthur Court Rabbit Hinged Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Arthur Court rabbit hinged ice bucket or wine cooler, realistically cast and modeled figure of a standing rabbit, with gemstone eyes, hin...
Aluminum, Brass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.9 in Dm 15.4 in
Mid-Century Large French Wine Champagne Bucket Cooler, 1960's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This large vintage champagne and wine cooler bucket, from the 1960’s, features a charming chrome finish. As seen throughout Europe this hand-cast bucket will elevate any occasion. Th...
Chrome
Spanish Ball Footed Ice Bucket Champagne / Wine Cooler
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Midcentury Ball Shaped Ice Bucket with Bronce Details. This sexy stainless steel and brass wine chiller features a ball standing on ba...
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental 19.25-inch-tall example. It is in outstanding vintage condition, circa 1950s-1960s. N...
Plastic, Teak
Vintage Boho Signed Arthur Court Frog Pitcher
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in whimsical charm with this Vintage Boho Signed Arthur Court Frog Pitcher, a quintessential piece of American artisanal craftsmanship. Exper...
Pewter
Sea Lion Ice Bucket by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Cast aluminum ice bucket by Arthur Court. The head and tail both flip open to allow two bottles of your favourite beverage. Great original condition, clean ready to use.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Elephant Wine / Beverage Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arthur Court cast aluminum elephant shaped wine / beverage cooler with brass feet and tusks. It is 12 high in open position.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Cast Aluminum Bulldog Ice Bucket with Glass Eyes
By Arthur Court
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cast aluminum ice bucket by Arthur Court in the form of a bulldog's head wearing a wide collar. The lid lifts off for easy access and is finished with glass eyes. Imprint Arthur Cou...
Aluminum
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H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Arthur Court Safari Series Jaguar Double Old Fashioned Cocktail Glasses
By Arthur Court
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of double old fashioned cocktail glasses from the Safari Series by Arthur Court. Each round glass is wrapped in a pair of silver ...
Metal
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H 7.5 in W 27 in D 12 in
Arthur Court Aluminum, Cooler/Ice/Tureen/Centerpiece Serving, 3 Pieces, Whale
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great natural style design in this tureen. Centerpiece, ice bucket, tray 3 pieces. Marked in mold 1979 and Arthur Court.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Walrus Wine Bottle Cooler Ice Bucket
By Arthur Court
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Arthur Court (1928 - 2015) signed aluminum walrus. A fun bar accessory, wine, or champagne cooler that can be used also as an ice bucket. In the shape of a walrus with an...
Stone, Carnelian, Brass, Metal, Aluminum
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H 18.25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Signed Arthur Court Aluminum Fox Wine, Champagne Bucket or Ice Cooler, 1986
By Arthur Court
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Court (1928-2015) Mid-Century Modern aluminum accessory designer. Aluminum barware, wine or ice cooler in the form of a fox, wolf or dog, with hinged head and glass eyes, sign...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Frog Pitcher Signed by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and whimsical frog pitcher was realized by the esteemed designer Arthur Court in the United States, circa 1979. It offers a kneeling fr...
Aluminum
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H 8 in W 17 in D 11 in
Large-Scaled American Polished Aluminum & Brass Rabbit Wine Cooler, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful and large-scaled American polished aluminum and brass rabbit wine cooler/ice bucket by Arthur Court, San Francisco; this life-sized rabbit ma...
Arthur Court Cast Aluminum Bulldog Ice Bucket
By Arthur Court
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unique Arthur Court (1928-2015) cast aluminum bulldog ice bucket or champagne cooler. Bulldog is wearing a collar and has glass eyes.
Aluminum
Pair of ARTHUR COURT Stag Motif Decanters
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Arthur Court stag motif decanters, each one with a large and heavy cast stag head with a crystal decanter. This item is at our Atlanta GA, Location, not Palm Beach.
Crystal, Pewter
Arthur Court Aluminum Champagne Cooler / Ice Bucket
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale aluminum champagne/wine cooler/ ice bucket by Arthur Court. Head tilts back to open. Red carnelian eyes. Signed and dated 1983 on the bottom. Excellent vintage condition. Very cool object.
Carnelian, Aluminum