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!
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Faceted Table Lamp by Westwood Industries, 1970s
By Westwood Industries
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Faceted Table Lamp by Westwood Industries, 1970s. The faceted lamp is one of Westwood's most inspired designs. It is finely crafted with pleasing proportio...
Bronze
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Table Lamp, Ceramic, Bronze, Iridescent, 1960s
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Table Lamp, Ceramic, Bronze, Iridescent, 1960s. Large-scale gourd-form table lamp from Design Technics' 3300 Series, covered in a richly textured bronze...
Ceramic, Pottery
Robert Helsmoortel Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Belgium, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Robert Helsmoortel Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Belgium, 1970s. Small scale table sculpture with an appealing patina and organic form. Initialed "RH" and numbered 1/9 at the base. Add...
Bronze
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Italy, 1960s. Tall lamp with blue textured cylinder body and embellished with gold glazed bands at the pinched top and tapere...
Ceramic
Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, 24K Metallic Gold, Pebbled, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, 24K Metallic Gold, Pebbled, Italy, 1960s Small scale cylindrical table lamp with stepped neck and stippled textured body. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-ka...
Ceramic
Silas Seandel Clustered Cocktail Table, Brass & Copper, Signed, 1970
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Silas Seandel clustered cocktail table, brass copper, signed. Described in Seandel's 1970 Catalogue as: "Clustered: A modular multi-leveled cocktail table executed in braised copper ...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
1970s Agate Slice
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s mounted agate slice on bronze and smoked Lucite base. Great vintage condition.
Agate, Bronze
Agate disc stand 1970
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful agate stand was made around the 1970s and has 2 discs that mirror each other. They can symbolize a perfect couple or twins. They will fit perfectly on a sideboard or i...
Agate, Metal
Beautiful Agate Geode Slice
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Shades of grey, rust, brown and crystalline white make this beautiful agate slice on a custom mount a stunning piece. Agate has long believed to promote protection, strength and har...
Agate
Studio Maison Nurita Agate and Quartz Slice Sculpture with Brushed Nickel Base
Located in Toronto, ON
This gorgeous large Studio Maison Nurita mounted mineral slice is a stunning blend of white quartz and agate, creating a visually captivating and energetically powerful piece. The na...
Agate, Quartz, Steel, Nickel
Formed by Nature, Finished in Brass: Mid Century Willy Daro Agate Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in New York, NY
Willy Daro (Belgian, 1937–2023) Agate Table Lamp Belgium, circa 1970s Sculptural Mid-Century table lamp by celebrated Belgian designer Willy Daro, featuring a natural agate slice mo...
Agate, Brass
Studio Maison Nurita Agate and Quartz Slice Sculpture with Brushed Nickel Base
Located in Toronto, ON
This gorgeous large Studio Maison Nurita mounted mineral slice is a stunning blend of white quartz and agate, creating a visually captivating and ener...
Agate, Quartz, Steel, Nickel
