Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
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!
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Aluminum
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
1960s American Industrial Vintage Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Gesso, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Other
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
2010s Italian Arthur Court Sculptures and Carvings
Plaster
Arthur Court sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arthur Court creates products by hand out of aluminum, not pewter. Some pieces may resemble pewter due to changes in the finish that occurred over time. Occasionally, the company used additional materials like Lucite in their designs. Shop a collection of Arthur Court decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.