Arthur Court Furniture
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
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...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Cast Aluminum Clam Shell Serving Dish by Arthur Court, C.1980s
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast aluminum clam shell serving dish by Arthur Court, C.1980s
Measures: 10" diameter x 5" high
Good vintage condition - A few minor scuffs on...
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Pair of Aluminum Ram Horn Candlestick Holders 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast aluminum ram horn candlestick holders by Arthur Court, American 1970s. These are very stylish.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Pair of Mounted Tortoiseshell Lamps in Cast Aluminum 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of back-illuminated tortoise shell lamps in cast aluminum by Arthur Court, American 1970’s. The pair have been professionally polished and rewired with new sockets. These h...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Rams Head Serving Platter Plate
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Cast aluminum serving platter with rams head trim.
Signed and dated on reverse.
Some scratches to surface, shown in last image.
Category
1980s American Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large-Scaled American Polished Aluminum & Brass Rabbit Wine Cooler, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful and large-scaled American polished aluminum and brass rabbit wine cooler/ice bucket by Arthur Court, San Francisco; this life-sized rabbit ma...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.
Category
20th Century American Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arthur Court Tortoise Lamps
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast aluminum lamps create a lovely backlit ambience.
These are an early pair.
They have not been re-polished.
Category
1970s American Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Sculpture of a Gazelle Skull by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and dramatic polished aluminum sculpture of a gazelles head is by Arthur Court and it dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s.
Note: The piece has been professionally ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Cast Bronze Horned Glass Eyed Devil or Satan Wall Memo Clip Stamped Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Ferndale, MI
Frightening Devil image cast in bronze with spring clip holder. Glass eyes, stamped Arthur Court 1977.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Arthur Court Geode, Agate and Brass, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Court Geode Mineral, agate and brass, Signed. Small scale agate geode displayed on a brass "Medium Mini-Claw" stand. Sold with the original Arthur...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Agate, Brass
Sea Lion Ice Bucket by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Cast aluminum ice bucket by Arthur Court. The head and tail both flip open to allow two bottles of your favourite beverage.
Great original condition, clean ready to use.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Faux Bois Cast Aluminum Silver Apple Design Condiment Platter by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cast aluminum condiment platter by Arthur Court. Three small scooped compartments cast together and held by a faux bois handle. Decorated with apples and vines. A great p...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast aluminum faux bois frame with textured linen enamel finish and original 1" reverse bevel glass.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum WartHog Wine Cooler Mid-century Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare signed Arthur Court aluminum warthog wine and champagne cooler. This piece is very large and impressive in person. Mr. Warty is so cute and is very well crafted....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Fish Shaped Serving Platter, 1975
By Arthur Court
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Gorgeous polished silver aluminium fish tray or platter by San Fransisco designer Arthur Court. Beautifully designed with detailed scales and fins and a ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
A Charming Frog Pitcher by Arthur Court in Cast Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming frog pitcher by Arthur Court in cast aluminum with jade eyes.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Jade, Aluminum
Arthur Court Frog Pitcher in Cast Aluminium
By Arthur Court
Located in East Hampton, NY
Deep jade tone eyes set in this all vintage pitcher by Arthur Court.
Category
1970s American Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Polished Aluminum Chital Deer Skull on Base by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A polished aluminum chital deer skull on an original base by Arthur Court. Skull can be removed from the base and hung on the wall if you prefer.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Torso Bust
By Arthur Court
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum men's torso bust.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Turtle Aluminium and Lucite Magazine Rack Regency Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Arthur Court turtle aluminium and Lucite magazine rack. This is a must have for Arthur Court collectors or anyone who love to display the...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Cast Aluminium Round Tray Holder
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern tray by Arthur Court.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970s Tortoise Lamps in Polished Brass by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 1970s pair of cast metal tortoise lamps by Arthur Court newly re-plated in polished brass. The lamps are at once whimsical yet striking and masculine. Excellent condition.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arthur Court Turtle Aluminum and Lucite Magazine Rack Regency Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Arthur Court turtle aluminum and lucite magazine rack. This is a must have for Arthur Court collectors or anyone who love to display the...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Turtle Aluminium and Lucite Magazine Rack Regency Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Arthur Court turtle aluminium and Lucite magazine rack. This is a must have for Arthur Court collectors or anyone who love to display the...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Aluminum Sawtooth Snout Ornament by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ornament by Arthur Court. Signed "ARTHUR COURT DESIGNS" and dated "1976" on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening surround the shell to let in as well as frame the piece. Mounted on a cast aluminum base...
Category
1970s American Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Arthur Court Gilded Lily Occassional Tables
By Arthur Court
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Arthur Court gilt metal lily occasional tables with new showroom glass.
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arthur Court Fish Platter Serving Dish
By Arthur Court
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Arthur Court Aluminum Fish Platter Serving Dish.
Category
20th Century American Modern Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Turtle Serving Dish / Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Arthur Court Aluminum Turtle Serving Dish / Centerpiece. Signed with makers mark to the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Modern Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Copper and Brass Clad Lifesize Turtle Box
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super rare Turtle box in brass and copper by Arthur Court, 1980's. Wood turtle clad in copper with the shell clad in brass, with lid on its back. Measures ...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Monumental Arthur Court Silver Aluminum Turtle / Tortoise Serving Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental aluminum turtle / tortoise serving platter by the designer Arthur Court. There is a carved wooden tray inside that is removable. Stunning cente...
Category
1970s North American Modern Vintage Arthur Court Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Court furniture 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 furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Arthur Court were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Steuben Glass, Culver Ltd., and Georges Briard. Prices for Arthur Court furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $113 and can go as high as $14,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,425.
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Questions About Arthur Court Furniture
- 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.
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