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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Vtg 2003 Arthur Court Aluminum Monkey Figural Bowl Dish Safari Collection
By Arthur Court
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful cast aluminum Arthur Court monkey dish/bowl. Made in 2003 and was from the Safari Collection. Marked on the bottom as seen in the photos. In exce...
Aluminum
Arthur Court 1977 Nautical Aluminum Koi Fish Footed Shell Bowl Red Carnelian Eye
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Court 1977 nautical 12 inches Aluminum Koi Fish Footed Shell Bowl with red Carnelian Eye. A rare vintage aluminum Arthur Court serving bowl in the shape of a seashell with polished red stone eye. Scale-like decoration incised across front. Marked Arthur Court designs and dated 1977. Great Addition to Your Asian inspired Table...
Stone, Aluminum
Asian Japanese Red Lacquered Footed Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Japanese shallow footed bowl in red lacquer with gold calligraphy design. This beautiful lacquerware were made to serve foods during elaborate banquet. Great decorative...
Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Marquis Waterford Red Tango Footed Modern Bowl
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marquis Waterford Red 8" Tango Footed Modern bowl. Item features circa mid to late 20th century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 8" W x 8" D.
Glass
$2,683
H 5.91 in Dm 7.88 in
Lalique Igor Caviar Bowl Fish Foot Frosted and Clear Crystal Glass, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Lalique in France. This is a caviar bowl called "Igor", made of clear and frosted crystal. The bowl is held by fishes as the foot. ...
Crystal
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second one available so collect both.
Aluminum
Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice little hallmarked silver shell bowl on foot.
Silver
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 21.63 in D 6 in
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...
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.
Jade, Aluminum
Arthur Court Palm Frond Cast Aluminum Centerpiece Bowl, 1977
Located in Round Top, TX
Arthur Court Palm Frond Cast Aluminum Centerpiece Bowl, 1977 A striking sculptural centerpiece by celebrated American designer Arthur Court, dated 19...
Aluminum
$3,475
H 38 in W 10 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modernist Cast & Welded Aluminum Abstract Sculpture by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
This sharp and angular Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Geometric Sculpture in Cast and Welded Aluminum by Arthur Court originates from the United States, Circa 1975. Features a vertic...
Aluminum
$1,025
H 11.23 in Dm 15.16 in
Vintage Large Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Chinese Export Satsuma Moriage Geishas Koi Fish Bowl A very good looking well made and decorat...
Earthenware
Arthur Umanoff Bowl
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
1 Arthur Umanoff Bowl, more Umanoff pieces available.
Wood
$450
H 1.3 in W 6.8 in D 4.9 in
Los Castillo , mix metals footed bowl , copper, brass , silver with fish .
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 balls footed bowl in a triangle shape made with a mix of metals , silver , brass , copper as shown with school of fish decoration . and numbered and marked in back 262 an...
Silver
Arthur Court Aluminum Wild Boar Tureen, 1990
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Court Aluminum Wild Boar Tureen, 1990. The boar can hold an ear of corn in its mouth and steam comes out of its eyes when hot food is placed inside....
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Walrus Wine Bottle Cooler Ice Bucket
By Arthur Court
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Arthur Court (1928 - 2015) signed aluminum walrus. A fun bar accessory, wine, or champagne cooler that can be used also as an ice bucket. In the shape of a walrus with an...
Stone, Carnelian, Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Arthur Cour Aluminum Cast Leaves Trays
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminum palm form dish beautiful detail, signed Arthur Court, dated 1977 Measurements: 17.5" wide x 10.5" high x 8" deep.
Aluminum
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H 6.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Finely Detailed American Aluminium Clam Shell by Arthur Court, San Francisco
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and finely detailed American aluminium clam shell by Arthur Court, San Francisco; stamped 'Arthur Court 1988'; of large-scale with smooth scalloped interior and reticulated e...