Arthur Court Folk Art
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!
20th Century American Folk Art Arthur Court Folk Art
Shell, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Folk Art
Aluminum
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Arthur Court Folk Art
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Antique Arthur Court Folk Art
Brass
1960s American Industrial Vintage Arthur Court Folk Art
Aluminum, Metal, Steel
2010s Italian Arthur Court Folk Art
Bronze
2010s Italian Arthur Court Folk Art
Plaster
2010s Italian Arthur Court Folk Art
Plaster
2010s Italian Arthur Court Folk Art
Plaster
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Arthur Court Folk Art
Iron
Early 1800s Italian Antique Arthur Court Folk Art
Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Arthur Court Folk Art
Copper, Iron
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Arthur Court Folk Art
Wool
2010s Italian Arthur Court Folk Art
Other
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- 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.