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 Very Chic Arthur Court Designs - Cast Aluminum Antler Bookends 1978
By Arthur Court
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen for sale in the wild , are a pair of cast aluminum deer antler bookends dated 1978 by Arthur Court Designs. 1200
Aluminum
Rare Folding Screen by Arthur Court, USA, circa 1960, Polished Cast Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine Arthur Court folding screen / room divider in polished cast aluminum. Great condition. Laying flat screen measures 66 inches wide. Other dimensions below.
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...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Turtle and Lucite Magazine Rack
By Arthur Court
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Arthur Court aluminum turtle and Lucite magazine rack or holder. Minor scuffs to Lucite, nice condition.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Turtle Aluminum & Lucite Magazine Rack ~ circa 1970
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Court Turtle theme aluminum & lucite magazine rack. USA, circa 1970 Dimensions: 18” L x 11” D x 11” H
Metal
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...
Aluminum
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...
Aluminum
Vintage Pair of American Cast Bronze Liberty Bell Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming and distinctly American pair of cast bronze Liberty Bell bookends, faithfully modeled after Philadelphia's iconic symbol of independence. Each bookend features a detailed ...
Bronze
1970s Pierre Vandel Aluminum Magazine Rack
By Pierre Vandel
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful aluminum magazine rack that was designed by Pierre Vandel for Espace Pierre Cardin during the 1970s. It features 3 pieces of aluminum. This is a unique piece that...
Aluminum
$2,499Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.48 in W 61.42 in D 1.58 in
Rattan Bamboo Folding Screen Room Divider, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted rattan / wicker and bamboo three-panel folding screen / room divider with filigree decoration. Manufactured in Spain, 1960s. This rattan folding screen combi...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
$495
H 22 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Compass Book & Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood "Compass" Book & Magazine Rack. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 22" H x 16.5" W x 18" D.
Teak
$1,700
H 10.63 in W 15 in D 11.44 in
Christian Dior Modernist Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder, Rack, circa 1970
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private space with this rare and exceptional magazine rack, meticulously crafted for the exclusive Christian Dior Interior Collection, circa 1970. The impressive, sculptur...
Metal, Brass
$1,350 / set
H 7.25 in W 4 in D 3.13 in
CHARLES ARTUS (1897-1978), pair of Marabou Stork Bookends circa 1930
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of French Art Deco period patinated metal and marble bookends after Charles Artus (1897-1978) featuring standing marabou storks, circa 1930. Both marabou storks figures signed...
Marble, Metal
Leather Folding Screen, Spain, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A six fold leather screen with nailhead details 71x72 (flat)
Leather
1970s Lucite Magazine Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant vintage lucite magazine rack with rounded clear lucite handle. Perfect for storing magazines, books, or records and adding a lo...
Lucite
$380Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in
Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of bronze tennis players on quartz court bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1976. The pair are signed and da...
Quartz, Bronze
$3,675
H 68 in W 72 in D 20 in
Modernist Danish Teak Four Panel Room Divider / Folding Screen, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish four-panel folding screen / room divider in teak, circa 1960s. The teak on one side features a radiating starburst pattern. The reverse features carved botanical designs in ...
Teak
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950. Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for holding up books on ...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Lucite Magazine Rack, 1970's American
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This eye-catching Hollywood Regency bent thick lucite features two handles. Certainly a versatile piece that would fit in a classic as well as modern living room, home office or bedr...
Lucite
Vintage Coastal Arthur Court Pewter Clam Shell
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of the ocean to your decor with this Vintage Coastal Arthur Court Pewter Clam Shell. Its intricate detailing and sturdy pewter construc...
Pewter
Whimsical Lucite & Aluminum Turtle Magazine Rack by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical lucite and aluminum magazine rack designed by Arthur Court, a great piece of conversation.
Aluminum
Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Screen, Rare
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Arthur Court polished aluminum screen. It has six panels and was made in the late 1950s. The screen is finished and polished on both si...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Lucite and Aluminum Turtle Magazine Rack, circa 1970
By Arthur Court
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Lucite and aluminum turtle magazine rack, circa 1970s. Charming and Whimsical Turtle with metal head, legs and tail and a Lucite body. Would make a great gift or a decorative additio...
Aluminum
Ultra Chic Pair of Brass Antler Bookends by Arthur Court, Dated 1978
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of brass antler bookends by Arthur Court, 1978. Polished brass square base plates support mirrored brass antlers. Each features an intricately detailed burr, main beam an...
Brass