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
$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
$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
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
$2,716 / 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
$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
$1,850 / item
H 30 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Bar Height Stool by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
A stool in bar height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminium. Also available in brushed, san...
Aluminum
Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of swiveling bar stools by Design Frères. 30 in. seat height. Suitable for bar, not counter height.
Steel
Tonny Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Tonny with steel structure in polished finish, swivel stool with solid walnut wood under seat and backrest, upholstered and covered with genuine italian leather in white...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Swivel Slat Stools for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Arthur Umanoff tall swivel bar stools designed for Raymor in the 1960s. These iconic stools feature an iron base with bentwood slatted s...
Metal
English Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English leather upholstered swivel bar stool. The antiqued slung seat on turned splay legs joined by an "X" stretcher and a brass footr...
Leather, Wood
$595Sale Price / set|52% Off
H 45.75 in W 19.75 in D 20.5 in
Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
Lucite swivel bar stools attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a pair Offered for sale is a pair of lucite swivel bar stools attributed to Hill...
Chrome
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
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 ...