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!
Arthur Court Designs Retailed Massive Quartz Specimen from Hangtown Mother Lode
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were delighted to find this magnificent sculpture at a local Palm Springs Estate. The original owners purchased this beauty from Arthur Court Designs showroom in San Francisco in ...
Quartz, Steel
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
Arthur Court Elephant Sculpture Tray Box
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arthur court elephant sculpture tray box MINT!.
Aluminum
$880 / item
H 33 in W 25 in D 12 in
Modernist Cast Aluminum Spring Ride On Playground Animals / Sculptures Paris Co
By Paris Mfg. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
aluminum animal sculptures were originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks.Stamped PARIS.. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana histo...
Aluminum, Steel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Aluminum Cast Abstract Sculpture "Introspect" on Marble Base by James C. Myford
By James C. Myford
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning large aluminum cast abstract sculpture "Introspect" on black marble base by noted sculptor James C. Myford, circa 1983. #2520 The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 11" W x 7" D x 29.5" H; the marble base measures 7" W x 7" D x 1" H. The sculpture is signed and dated by the artist on the base. James C. Myford (1940 - 2014) Myford's interest in aluminium began in 1970 when he attended a workshop sponsored by Alcoa at the art centre in Pittsburgh. "I fell in love with aluminium as a material." Myford then began creating contemporary aluminium sculptures by using the casting process. He had the first one-man art exhibit of his works in Pittsburgh in 1972. The eighteen pieces of work produced for the show ranged from twelve inches to four feet. Several of these pieces were purchased by Pittsburgh art...
Marble, Aluminum
$225Sale Price|40% Off
H 19 in W 5 in D 4 in
Rare Arthur Court Handcarved Folkart Rabbit Wall Hook Coat Holder
By Arthur Court
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Arthur Court Designs is renowned for blending elegance with nature-inspired motifs. Known for his intricate aluminum serve ware, his 1980s hand-carved wood pieces are rare and showca...
Wood
$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
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
Modernist Abstract Steel & Brass Welded Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Really cool and unique abstract solid steel with brass welded rods wall sculpture can be hung in many positions. it can be used as a wine rack.
Brass, Steel
Cast and welded organic form abstract aluminum sculpture signed Joseph
Located in Ferndale, MI
Artist William Josef student of Josef Albers and Buckminster Fuller Black Mountain College N.C. Base: 10 Square
Aluminum
Arthur Court Agate Geode Sculpture on Brass Stand, Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Court Geode, Agate, Mineral, Brass, Signed. Signed. Small scale agate geode displayed on a brass "Medium Mini-Claw" stand. Sold with the original ...
Agate, Brass
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
Natural Specimen Of Garnet On Quartz From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen: Garnet on Quartz Weight: 14 grams Dimensions: H: 3.2 x W: 2.2 x D: 2.2 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None Natural specime...
Crystal
Natural Specimen Of Gwindel Quartz Crystal From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Specimen Type: Gwindel Quartz Weight: 42 grams Dimension: H: 6.2 x W: 3.4 x D: 1.8 cm Origin: Sawabi District, KPK Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natural Gwindel Quart...
Crystal
Modernist Aluminum Cat Abstract Figural Sculpture
By Arthur Court
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful modernist cast aluminum cat sculpture. No artist signatures or marks. Great form and design. Has a nice patina and can be polished if desired. Wobbles a little when on a fl...
Aluminum
Arthur Court Copper and Brass Clad Lifesize Turtle Box
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super rare Turtle box in brass and copper by Arthur Court, 1980's. Wood turtle clad in copper with the shell clad in brass, with lid on its back. Measures ...
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 37 in W 34 in D 4 in
20th Century Large Aluminum Antelope Head Sculpture by Arthur Edward Court
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage large Mid-Century Modern American sculpture in polished aluminum, depicting an Antelope head sculpture with wall mount brackets. Designed by Arthur Edward Court...
Metal, Aluminum
Polished Aluminum Sculpture by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A cast aluminum and then polished African Kudu sculpture. Design by Arthur Court in the 1970s.
Aluminum