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!
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
$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
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
$4,197 / 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
$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
$3,167 / set
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Step into a world of mid-century elegance with this exceptional pair of 1950s rattan wicker basket chairs, beautifully crafted in the manner of renowned designer Arthur Umanoff. Thes...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Walnut and Black Leather Sable Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut, copper, and black leather upholstery. Wood type is avai...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Pair of Midcentury Rare Design Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - extremely rare.
Chrome
Rare Pair of Walnut Captain Chair by Wharton Esherick
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handmade in his studio in Paoli PA in 1951, by one of the most celebrated American artist and woodworker Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), the pair of "Captain's Chairs" manifests the be...
Leather, Walnut
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a nice faux painted wood finish that is early but most likely not original to the chai...
Bentwood
Surrealist Hand Chair, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unique and surrealist hand-shaped chair handmade in the 1970s. Elongated fingers covered in black velvet form the back of the chair, encapsulating the sitter within th...
Chrome
$2,518 / set
H 37.6 in W 16.54 in D 25.79 in
Mid Century Modern Whimsical Iron Geometric Red Dining Chairs 1970s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage whimsical red faux leather iron geometric five ( 5 ) dining chairs or side chairs designed and executed in Austria 1970s. A magical set of dining chairs o...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff "Love" Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
A joyful design by designer Arthur Umanoff who created many delightful works in modest materials for Shaver Howard. This wrought iron chair has a back with a playful cast design that...
Metal
$6,304Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870 A pair antique bull horn chairs, from a noble villa in Austria. The seats are with antique green velvet ...
Wood, Antler
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
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
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