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!
Pair of Black Powder Coated Faux Antler Bar Stools by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of black faux antlers and leopard print velvet swivel bar stools designed by Arthur Court in the 1970’s. Constructed of black powder coated cast aluminum and leopard print vel...
Aluminum
Set of Four Arthur Court Horned Antler Aluminum Dining Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four mid-century modern cast and welded aluminum dining sable chairs designed by Arthur Court. The chairs feature an artisan crafted frame cast into horned antler, or tus...
Aluminum
$8,500 / set
Pair of Rare Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of cast aluminum Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court, 1950s. Created to mimic the horns of an African sable antelope these chairs have been newl...
Aluminum
Fanciful Pair of American Aluminum Antler Armchairs Designed by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fanciful pair of American 1970s aluminium antler arm chairs designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015); a new and innovating aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a New Era; his unique aluminum furniture...
Aluminum
Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970's
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
A fanciful American 1970s aluminum antler chair designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015); a new and innovating aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a New Era; his unique aluminum furniture and accessories featured cast antler...
Aluminum
Rare Pair of Arthur Court Sable Chairs in Italian Nubuck Suede
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare pair of Arthur Court Sable chair from 1975 that we had redone in an Italian Nubuck Suede as the original were. These are pictured on page 94 in the book Arthur Court Designs 3...
Aluminum
$5,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Yellow 'Camargue' Swiveling Counter Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of yellow 'Camargue' swiveling counter stools by Design Frères. Practical swiveling and comfortable wide seat, footrest and backrest design.
Steel
$340Sale Price|71% Off
H 24.75 in W 18.25 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Tractor Seat Stool, Powder Coated Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial metal tractor seat stool newly powder coated in bright chartreuse. This bold and bright chartreuse tractor seat on a sturdy and adjustab...
Iron
Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Beech Maker: Thonet Source: Czechia Period: 1920-1929 Adjustable height: 45 - 70 cm (18 in - 27.5 in) ...
Beech, Lacquer
$3,600 / set
H 44 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern fantastic and rare set of four Lucite 3 legged swivel bar stools with Chrome Round Footrest by Hill Manufacturers made in...
Chrome
$2,715 / set
H 29.53 in W 15.56 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Antique Singer Sewing Machine Work Chairs Height Adjustable Bar Stools
By Singer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1920’s Singer Sewing machine steel and bentwood ply work chairs A very good looking and original pair, they ...
Steel
$3,200 / set
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
1980s Pair of Post-Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede & Plaid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and American-Made during the Post-Modern period, this pair of chairs features great construction and a handsome look as a result of the design and upholstery used. Upholster...
Suede, Upholstery
$2,100 / set
H 41.25 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Three Vintage Modern Arthur Umanoff Style Swivel Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking midcentury set of three bar stools that boast slatted wood seats and backrests. The sturdy iron rod base tapers down to splayed feet showing quality construction. A conven...
Iron
$4,238 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in
"Cow Horn" Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960 - Set of 4
By Tijsseling
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Cow Horn" Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960 Iconic chair - New black Leather - Mid - Vintage Measures : 62cmx51cm H:77cm SH:44cm Materials : Leather - Teak
Leather, Wood
Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Item: pair of chairs Designer: Gio Ponti Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo Demensions: 35.25” h x 16.25” w x22.5” d. 18” seat height Material: Mahogany, metal sabots and upholstery ...
Mahogany
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare all wicker (back & seat) high chair from Arthur Umanoff. Well designed ergonomically and very comfortable. Solid, sturdy construction made of thick enameled steel rod lace...
Steel
Set of Four Swedish Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM set of four Swedish modern high-back dining chairs in beech. The tall ergonomic backs slightly bow and lend to hours of comfortable dining for those long dinner parties and holid...
Upholstery
Pair Busnelli “Misinto” Suede Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970
By Busnelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Busnelli “Misinto” Suede Lounge Armchairs, Italy, 1970. Original upholstery. Measures 30.5” tall 46” wide 38” deep seat height 18.5” seat depth 22”
Suede
Arthur Court Antler Chair
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great example of an Arthur Court Antler Chair. The chair dates to the 1970s and is in overall very good original condition with a w...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Pair of Metal Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Court Sculptural Scroll Metal Frame w/Marbled Affect Pair of Metal Frame Chairs with Suede Upholstery The Metal varies from Deep Pink to Dark Red Bronze Hardware F...
Bronze
Vintage Arthur Court Cast Aluminum Metal Hourglass Stools Seats, a Pair 'B'
By Arthur Court
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arthur Court cast aluminum metal hourglass stools seats - a pair (B). Item features shapely hourglass form, cast aluminum construction, ve...
Aluminum
Vintage Arthur Court Cast Aluminum Metal Hourglass Stools Seats, a Pair 'A'
By Arthur Court
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arthur Court cast aluminum metal hourglass stools seats - a pair (A). Item features shapely hourglass form, cast aluminum construction, ve...
Aluminum
Vintage Cast Aluminum Antler Chair by Arthur Court, circa 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Talk about a statement chair! This fantastic cast aluminum chair is a stunner. Retains original upholstery, beige pig skin, which is in very good condition.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Antler Motif Aluminum Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous Arthur Court signature antler motif, pair of vinyl upholstered aluminum chairs.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Free Form Petite Modernist Chair
By Arthur Court
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum free form petite chair with white faux fur upholstered cushion. Sleek and sophisticated design.
Aluminum
Three Mid-Century Arthur Court Design Faux Moose Antler Bar Stools
By Arthur Court
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Trio of life-like cast aluminium moose antler bar stools. Swivel leather-like seats surrounded with brass tack heads. Creamy white enamel with nice ...
Arthur Court Aluminum Antler Chair, USA, circa 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in Norwalk, CT
One of the greatest Arthur Court creations so whimsical and yet perfectly usably. Quite comfortable and very sturdy. Made of cast aluminum, painted to appear as natural antlers. Orig...
Aluminum
Pair of Arthur Court Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of leather open armchairs by Arthur Court having chrome and brass accents. 1970
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Arthur Court Director Chairs c. 1970's
By Arthur Court
Located in Camden, ME
Pair of Arthur Court antique pigskin leather on antique ivory painted framed director's chairs. Original stitched leather seats and backs with leat...
Suite of Four Black Arthur Court Director Chairs, circa 1976
By Arthur Court
Located in Camden, ME
Suite of four antique black leather on antique black painted frames director's chairs. Original stitched leather seats and backs with leather cased metal band arm rests. The ...