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!
1970s Arthur Court Forged Aluminum Chargers, Set of 12
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a set of twelve forged aluminum chargers / underplates / chop plates embellished with elephants on each of the four corners designed by Arthur Court in the mid to late 197...
Aluminum
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
$470 / set
H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 0.91 in
Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s Elegant set of French mid-century knife rests in resin with embedded shells of different species and colors. N...
Other
$1,088 / set
H 0.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Dior Set of Six Charger Plates in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous set of six octagonal charger plates in vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This incredibly stylish and unique set is attributed to a Dior Home production and was produced ...
Lucite, Plexiglass
$750 / item
H 25 in W 13 in D 2.5 in
Vintage 1975 Arthur Court Sand-Cast Aluminum Fish Platter with Carnelian Eye
By Arthur Court
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A superb example of mid-century nature-inspired design, this large oval fish platter was designed by Arthur Court and is dated 1975. Cast in the artist’s signature sand-cast aluminum...
Aluminum
$7,888 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Hampton Court by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 5/8" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 p...
Sterling Silver
$2,475
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 16 in
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
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
Arthur Court Sea Lion Cooler - Vintage Aluminum Ice Bucket, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large sea lion cooler that opens at the head & tail to hold two bottles.
Aluminum
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.75 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Vtg 1989 Arthur Court Aluminum Giraffe Figural Tall Water Pitcher 13 3/4"
By Arthur Court
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful modernist cast aluminum Arthur Court giraffe water pitcher. Made in 1989.. Still has the original price tag on the bottom and appears it has never been used, only displayed...
Aluminum
$2,475
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 13 in
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
Set of 12 Golden Travertine Knife Rests – France, 1970s
By Up & Up, Sergio Asti
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant set of 12 parallelepiped knife rests in golden honed travertine, dating from the 1970s, made in France. Each piece is carved from warm-toned golden travertine with natural ve...
Travertine
Joe Colombo style set of ten glasses 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in bari, IT
Set of ten worked and colored glass glasses in the style of 1970s Joe Colombo.
Stained Glass
Sold
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
Sold
H 2.88 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Arthur Court Designs Aluminum Elephant Napkin Rings, New in Boxes, Set of '8'
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Court designs aluminum elephant napkin rings, new in boxes, set of (8) Offered is a set of 8 vintage Arthur Cout Elephant napkin rings whic...
Aluminum
Set of Four Tassel Handle Steak Knives by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Steak knife set with heavy aluminum stylized braided tassel handles and serrated stainless blades. Like new condition....no wear on blades.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel