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!
Brass Tulip Box by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful box is crafted from cast aluminum with a polished brass finish. Smooth sides are paired with a removable lid with a stylized tulip motif in raised relief. Ideal to giv...
Aluminum
Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Rosewood Rabbit Sculpture from the 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japan hand carved rosewood rabbit.
Hardwood
$5,999
H 3.94 in W 4.14 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A fine quality, early twentieth century bronze model of a ‘Rabbit with Ear Raised’ by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1880-1971). This bronze was produced using the lost wax process at...
Marble, Bronze
Midcentury box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant small box by Gabriella Crespi Decorated wooden box designed by Gabriella Crespi. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Italy 1970s
Wood
French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900.
Ceramic
$695
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Tinplate Clockwork Bunny Rabbit or Hare by The Automatic Toy Co. Staten Island
Located in Litchfield, CT
Lithographed tinplate clockwork rabbit or hare by The Automatic Toy Co., Staten Island, New York, circa 1930. Wonderful expressive detail. Signed near the base. Measures 5 1/2" x 2 1...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Exotic Wood Playing Card Box
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Exotic Wood Playing Card Box
Brass
“L’altruisme est amour” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“L’altruisme est amour” (Altruism is love) by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box. Gilt bronze box, the lid finely chiseled with a rebus. The rebus can be deciphered as follows: * The ins...
Bronze
$2,824Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 8.67 in
Italian Squirrel-Shaped Box in Gilded Metal Signed on the Inside
Located in Marbella, ES
Italian Squirrel-shaped box in gilded metal signed on the inside. TTauy raviga.
Metal
Vintage Boho Solid Brass Bunny
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce whimsical charm to your decor with this Vintage Boho Solid Brass Bunny. This delightful piece, crafted from solid brass, showcases intricate deta...
Brass
Vintage Coconut Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century lidded box handcrafted and clad in a polished coconut shell mosaic, highlighted with twisted brass, bronze shaking hands as a handle and bronze ball feet.
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Regency Style Carved Coconut Box on Hoofed Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional 19th century French coconut trinket box hand carved with acanthus leaves on the lid, jewelry like metal work on the rims, expertly carved neoclassical motifs all around a...
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
Anglo Indian Metal Cat Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical silvered metal feline handcrafted with a folky charm that is hammered and etched in a decorated floral design that unexpectedly opens as a trinket box.
Metal
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog handle over a cast bronze base with a lush patina and Asian motifs. Signed Maitland...
Bronze
Coco de Mer Tea Caddy by Antony Redmile
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual tea caddy crafted from a coco de mer shell featuring amethyst stone handles and embellishments, ostrich egg tops with refined metal work, and antelope horn side hand...
Metal
Maitland-Smith Steer Horn Lidded Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lidded box crafted in steer horn elements with metal spacers and having a carved penshell handle and feet.
Horn
