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!
Ceramic Pitcher By Fernande Kohler Vallauris France 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A ceramic pitcher by Fernande Kohler, Vallauris, France, ca' 1950's. Beautiful lava glaze, stylized female figure, signed on the bottom. This a great example of Vallauris pottery.
Ceramic
1940s Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans Green Ceramic Pitcher
By Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great art deco pitcher vase in ceramic with a handle designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans. Very nice form, glaze, and size. Ready to place in a variety of interior styles
Ceramic
Cubist Style Contemporary Teapot by Deborah Schwartzkopf
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A noted contemporary Seattle artist/potter has had numerous shows all over the world. Featured on the cover of "American Craft" in 2015. Here is how DS ...
Ceramic
Ture Berglund Glass Jug Vase With Handle, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous blown glass jug vase with handle by Ture Berglund. Procuded in Sweden circa 1940s. Really great color and form. Vase embraces much of the early Swedish craft and organic d...
Blown Glass
Unusual Charles Counts Modernist Ceramic Mid Century Vase Pottery
By Charles Counts
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual ceramic vase Charles Counts, ca' 1960's. Comprising of an abstract figure sliced and becoming two forms-a simple and visually striking effect. A quick note about t...
Ceramic
1960s Töreboda Ceramic Pitcher Vase With Handle
By Bo Fajans
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very nice small pitcher vase produced by Töreboda in Sweden circa 1960s. Features a nice form and classic colors that would blend seamlessly into a variety of interiors.
Ceramic
Arthur Court Frog Pitcher in Cast Aluminium
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
Deep jade tone eyes set in this all vintage pitcher by Arthur Court.
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Signed Arthur Court Frog Pitcher
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in whimsical charm with this Vintage Boho Signed Arthur Court Frog Pitcher, a quintessential piece of American artisanal craftsmanship. Exper...
Pewter
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decorated by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decoration by Los Castillo in great vintage condition and with fantastic patina. This is an exquisite a...
Precious Stone
Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Monkey Pitcher, Mexican Modernism
By Los Castillo, Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and sculptural silver-plated water pitcher designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by celebrated artist Emilia Castillo. Made in solid brass and finished in a polished ...
Silver Plate, Brass
Silver-Plated Pitcher with a Monkey Handle by Emilia Castillo , Mexico 85
By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Vintage Silver-Plated Pitcher with a Monkey Handle by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 85, Signed. This extraordinary piece of art seamlessly combines traditional cr...
Silver Plate, Copper
Zoomorphic Pitcher by Suzanne Ramié for Madoura, Vallauris circa 1945
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Zoomorphic pitcher created by Suzanne Ramie for the Madoura workshop circa 1945. Crafted in celadon green glazed earthenware, it features a generous rounded body extended by a styl...
Ceramic
