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Arthur Court Stools

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!

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Creator: Arthur Court
Pair of Black Powder Coated Faux Antler Bar Stools by Arthur Court
Pair of Black Powder Coated Faux Antler Bar Stools by Arthur Court

Pair of Black Powder Coated Faux Antler Bar Stools by Arthur Court

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Arthur Court stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Court stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arthur Court stools, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Arthur Court were created in the Regency style in united states during the 1970s. Prices for Arthur Court stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $3,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,000.
Questions About Arthur Court Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Arthur 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.