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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Arthur Court Rabbit Hinged Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Arthur Court rabbit hinged ice bucket or wine cooler, realistically cast and modeled figure of a standing rabbit, with gemstone eyes, hin...
Aluminum, Brass
Arthur Court 2004 Safari Collection Giraffe Ice Bucket Aluminum Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical Arthur Court Safari Themed Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler for Champagne Lovers. Made out of Sandblast Aluminum and decorated with two resting Giraffe's. The Safari Collection by...
Aluminum
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Whimsical Arthur Court Elephant Ice Bucket Wine Cooler Barware
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This wonderful hand-crafted polished aluminum ice bucket is in the shape of an elephant with brass feet & tusks and opens to fill with ice to keep your champagne/beverages ice cold!....
Aluminum
Spanish Ball Footed Ice Bucket Champagne / Wine Cooler
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Midcentury Ball Shaped Ice Bucket with Bronce Details. This sexy stainless steel and brass wine chiller features a ball standing on ba...
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Arthur Court Sea Lion Cooler - Vintage Aluminum Ice Bucket, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large sea lion cooler that opens at the head & tail to hold two bottles.
Aluminum
Mexican Mid Century Cooler/Ice Bucket
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this Mexican Mid Century Cooler/Ice Bucket, fantastic colors.
Aluminum
$1,918
H 12.21 in W 12.6 in D 11.82 in
Valentí Brass Basket Ice Bucket Wine Cooler / Centerpiece, 1950s
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Basket Ice Bucket Centerpiece in Brass. Spain, 1950-1960 Manufactured by Valentí. Large size. Stylish Midcentury basket shaped centerpiece bowl or champagne / wi...
Brass
Christofle Silver Plated Wine Cooler/Champagne Ice Bucket, Circa 1945.
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silver plated ice bucket designed in 1933 by Luc Lanel for the famed Parisian silversmith, Christofle. This model, with ridge design to the handles and body, was to a pat...
Silver Plate
$2,650
H 16.25 in W 14 in D 13 in
Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / Beverage Cooler. Cast Aluminum by Arthur Court. Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical Smiling Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / wine cooler / cookie jar by Arthur Court. Substantial cast aluminum construction. Functions perfectly with the head tipping back to open...
Aluminum
$711
H 10.24 in W 17.33 in D 11.03 in
Vintage 5 Bottle Silver Plated Wine Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant Vintage silver plated champagne cooler, dating from the late 20th Century. This alluring item is perfectly suited to a party, and can easily accommodate five bot...
Silver Plate
Baccarat Crystal Barware / Tableware Wine Cooler
By Baccarat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted baccarat crystal barware / tableware champagne bucket or wine cooler with gilt bronze side handles. The cooler is in ...
Crystal, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Ice Bucket/Wine Cooler Server w/ Stand
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Talk about elevating your dinner or adding elegance to a special occasion, this wine cooler is exactly what you need. The ice bucket looks like it is made of aluminum and it shows ...
Aluminum
Mexican Silver-Plated and Bronze Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this robust and elegant ice bucket or wine cooler, crafted in Mexican bronze with a silver-plated finish. The piece stands out for its excellent weight and solidity, reflect...
Brass
$675
H 6.5 in W 25.5 in D 12.5 in
Wonderful Arthur Court Rare Large Aluminium Elephant Wine Cooler Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful large Arthur court rare Aluminium elephant wine cooler / centerpiece serving tureen with cover serving as the lid and having glass eyes.
Aluminum
English Sheffield Plated Barware Wine Cooler
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Sheffield silver plated wine cooler / ice bucket with removable insert and lion head design details handle. Maker’s mark on bottom. The bucket is in good vintage condition wi...
Silver Plate
Arthur Court Equestrian Horse Head Ice Bucket or Wine Chiller
By Arthur Court
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Arthur Court equestrian horse head ice bucket or wine chiller, sculpted in dramatic detail and finished in the brand’s signature polished aluminum. This sculptural piece f...
Metal
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H 21.75 in W 11 in D 13.75 in
Arthur Court 1980s Signed Aluminum & Brass Elephant Champagne Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in St. Louis, MO
Whimsical 1980s Arthur Court designed cast aluminum & brass large elephant form ice bucket, wine or champagne beverage cooler. This elephant barware cooler has brass feet & tusks and...
Aluminum, Brass
Arthur Court Whale Form Champagne Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare 20th century Arthur Court sculptural aluminum whale ice bucket or wine cooler with red eyes. Stamped Arthur Court 1982 on the bottom.
Aluminum
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H 18.25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Signed Arthur Court Aluminum Fox Wine, Champagne Bucket or Ice Cooler, 1986
By Arthur Court
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Court (1928-2015) Mid-Century Modern aluminum accessory designer. Aluminum barware, wine or ice cooler in the form of a fox, wolf or dog, with hinged head and glass eyes, sign...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Elephant Ice Bucket Champagne Wine Holder Stand
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Free standing wine cooler stand made by Arthur Court. Three cast aluminum elephants with brass tusks supporting a floral stem. Tropical leaves sur...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 8 in W 17 in D 11 in
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...
Arthur Court Warthog Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Winnetka, IL
Arthur Court aluminum figural warthog wine cooler marked and dated 1979 on the underside.
Stone, Aluminum, Brass
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H 22 in W 10 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Aluminium and Brass Champagne or Wine Cooler by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, metal table sculpture, in the shape of an elephant whose head opens to reveal a hollow vessel which is actually a champagne or wine bucket, sign...
Aluminum, 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.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Rabbit Wine Cooler or Ice Bucket
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing Arthur Court rabbit working in service as a wine cooler or ice bucket. Having floppy ears, stone eyes, and brass hands and feet. Who would ...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Signed Aluminum Elephant Champagne Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Signed Arthur Court champagne wine cooler. Fantastic large scale elephant with hinged lid. Inside there is space for your ice and bottle
20th Century Arthur Court Bulldog Ice Bucket or Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Arthur Court sculptural aluminum bulldog ice bucket or wine cooler with red eyes. Stamped on the bottom. Please see our other Arthur Court wine coolers, ice buckets, and...
Aluminum