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!
Wonderful Arthur Court Rare Large Aluminium Elephant Wine Cooler Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful large Arthur court rare Aluminium elephant wine cooler / centerpiece serving tureen with cover serving as the lid and having glass eyes.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Cast Aluminum Bunnies Serving Platter Cheese Board
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arthur Court cast aluminum bunnies and greenish color marble serving dish, cheese board.
Stone, 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 Bunny Rabbit Pitcher, 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Arthur Court aluminum pitcher in the form of a bunny rabbit with red glass eyes standing on its hind legs. Signed and dated.
Aluminum
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
$198 / item
H 10.24 in W 7.6 in D 0.39 in
Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
One-of-a-kind handmade ceramic cheese board. Inspired by everyday needs, this ceramic charcuterie board is specially designed to increase and enhance the lovely experience of sharing a dinner with friends or your loved one. Beautiful to look at and highly functional, this cheese board will give your table setting and daily routine a fun and unique artsy touch. Each piece is entirely made by hand and glazed in a matte glaze with hand-painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Due to the handcrafted nature, each ceramic cheese platter...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Mutenye Cheese Board by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon, well-scaled and finely crafted circular mutenye serving board having an end grain cutting surface and a sculptural recessed well.
Wood
Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
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
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Crystal, Metal
$395
H 2 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Marlboro Victorian Style Silver Plated Butlers Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marlboro English Victorian Style Silver Plated Butlers Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 25" W x 15.5" D.
Silver Plate
1980s Arthur Court Rabbit Bunny Green Marble Cheeseboard
By Arthur Court
Located in Charleston, SC
Arthur Court green marble cheese board or cutting board. DECORATIVE rabbit bunny aluminum accents. Simply gorgeous green color with pewter rabbit decor a...
Marble, Pewter
Arthur Court Aluminum Crab Seafood Serving Platter
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arthur Court cast aluminum seafood oyster serving platter with crab and lobster decorations.
Aluminum
$1,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 0.6 in W 6.3 in D 8.08 in
William Spratling Sterling Silver Cheese Board with Knife
By William Spratling
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Cheese board by William Spratling was created circa 1958 in Mexico; the board decoration has sterling silver bands situated diagonally on the edges of the wood making match with the ...
Sterling Silver
$395
H 5 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Poole Silver Plated Footed Covered Vegetable Serving Dish Platter w/ Lid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Poole Silver Plated Footed Covered Vegetable Serving Dish Platter w/ Lid. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 18" W x 12.5" D.
Silver Plate
$683Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.35 in W 16.34 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Decorative Serving Tray, English, Cocktail Platter, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative serving tray. An English, mahogany cocktail or canapé platter in Georgian revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Delightful revival...
Mahogany
Sold
H 1.38 in W 19 in D 6 in
Arthur Court Monkey Palm Leaf Platter Serving Dish Desk Trinket Tray Catch all
By Arthur Court
Located in Wayne, NJ
Rare Arthur Court Monkey Palm or possibly banana Leaf Platter Serving Dish Desk Tray Catchall . Would also be great for a key catch. vanity makeup holder...
Metal
Sold
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 24 in L 2.25 in
Post-modern 24" Aluminum Fish Serving Platter by Arthur Court 1975
By Arthur Court
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large cast Aluminum Post-modern fish serving platter by Arthur Court in 1975. Crafted from sand-cast aluminum it features beautifully detailed, hand-engraved overlapping scales, a sc...
Aluminum
Pair Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Fish Tray/Serving Platter, 1975
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Fish Tray/Serving Platter, 1975. Both stamped on bottom in amazing original condition. Large measures 25" long, 12.75" deep, 2.5" tall Small measu...
Aluminum
Vintage Arthur Court Large Aluminum Fish Serving Platter Circa 1975
By Arthur Court
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Arthur Court Aluminum Fish Serving Platter Year manufactured: 1975 Dimensions: 24 inches long X 13 inches wide X 2-1/2 inches tall Info:...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Fish Platter Serving Dish
By Arthur Court
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Arthur Court Aluminum Fish Platter Serving Dish.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Crab Platter Serving Dish / Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Arthur court aluminum crab platter serving dish / centerpiece. Signed with the makers mark to the bottom.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Whale Form Champagne Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare 20th century Arthur Court sculptural aluminum whale ice bucket or wine cooler with red eyes. Stamped Arthur Court 1982 on the bottom.
Aluminum
Sold
H 5.13 in W 0.63 in D 0.38 in
Arthur Court Designs Aluminum Butter/Cheese Spreaders, New in Box, Set '4'
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Court designs aluminum butter/cheese spreaders, new in box, set (4) Offered is an Arthur Court Designs aluminum, elephant butter/soft ch...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Designs Aluminum Elephant Salad Servers, New in Box
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Court designs aluminum elephant salad servers, new in box Offered is a vintage yet unused set of Arthur Court aluminum Elephant salad serve...
Aluminum
Sold
H 6.7 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Arthur Court Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Whale Tray Platter Ice Bucket or Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Firenze, IT
This large Mid-Century Modern (1979) cast aluminum Arthur Court Whale fish serving tray, ice bucket, or vine cooler will be the conversation piece at...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Turtle Serving Dish with Ladle
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tureen serving dish made of cast aluminum by Arthur Court. Top when flipped over works as a serving dish with a separate ladle. From the late 1970s.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Postmodern Elephant Aluminum Serving Tray
By Arthur Court
Located in Astoria, NY
Arthur Court Postmodern elephant aluminum serving tray in oblong shape, with incised decoration of various elephants. The piece has a maker's mark and is dated 1986 underneath. In gr...
Aluminum