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!
Large MCM Stoneware Platter / Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A large MCM stoneware platter / serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa 19780s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 16.75"W 14"D ...
Stoneware
Vintage Sculptural Donald Drumm Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Dish Tureen
By Donald Drumm
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural vintage Mid-Century casserole dish by Donald Drumm. Full of detail, this piece evokes brutalist notes that will provide impact and style to your decor. Unique...
Aluminum
Art Deco Serving Tray by Manning Bowman in Chrome and Bakelite
By Manning Bowman
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco Serving Tray by Manning Bowman in Chrome and Bakelite, circa 1930s. An interesting American Art Deco chrome with black Bakelite handles by Manning Bowman. The tray is in goo...
Chrome
Vintage Wilton Armetale Tribar Design Platter and Bowl Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural set of platter and bowl in pewter that is minimalist with depth of style. Both the bowl and platter present a tribar design that is minimal and sleek alluding to southwes...
Pewter
Massive Midcentury Platter by Winfield Pottery of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive midcentury platter / serving tray by Winfield Pottery of California, circa 1950s. The piece is a light pinkish-purple in color with a dark cab...
Pottery
Art Deco Style Stainless Steel & Resin Barware Tray by Jean Couzon of France
By Couzon
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art deco style stainless steel and black resin barware / serving tray by Jean Couzon of France, circa 1980s. The modernity of this tray is nod to and of the Art Deco style ...
Stainless Steel
Arthur Court Rams Head Serving Platter Plate
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Cast aluminum serving platter with rams head trim. Signed and dated on reverse. Some scratches to surface, shown in last image.
Aluminum
1950s Reed & Barton Embassy Dish Silver Service Tray
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Reed and Barton Embassy Silver Plate Service Tray 1143 Stamped 1.5 h x 11 x 5.5 Preowned original vintage unrestored condition Please review all images
Silver Plate
1960s Wendell August Forge Dogwood Aluminum Serving Tray
By Wendell August Forge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Wendell August Forge Aluminum Decorative Dogwood Serving Tray stamped by maker 11.88 x 5.88 x .75 h Preowned original unrestored vintage condition Please review all...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern American Gorham Silver Plated Serving Dish
By Gorham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Gorham silver plated serving dish with scrolled detail around the edge of the piece. It would be great to serve food but you can also use it for hand towels in you powder ro...
Silver Plate
Reed & Barton Chesterfield Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Reed & Barton Chesterfield Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray. Item features "B" monogram to rim, original stamps, quality craftsmanship. Circa Mid 20th Century....
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Ceramic Serving Platter, France, 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully unusual glaze. Unique shape.
Ceramic
