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!
Vintage Easter Bunny Rabbit 7" Chocolate Candy Mold Heavy Metal Casting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Easter Bunny Rabbit 7" Chocolate Candy Mold Heavy Metal Casting. Circa Early 20th Century. Case Measurements: 1.5" H x 9.5" W x 7.5" D. Bu...
Metal
Vintage Longhorn Bull Steer Cast Aluminum Wooden Cutting Board Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Longhorn Bull Steer cast aluminum wooden cutting board Arthur Court. Item features cast aluminum longhorn bull handles, solid wood cutting board,...
Aluminum
Vintage Longhorn Bull Steer Cast Aluminum Wooden Cutting Board Arthur Court
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Longhorn Bull Steer Cast Aluminum Wooden Cutting Board in the style of Arthur Court. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 26" W x 14" D.
Aluminum
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
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Silver Plated Leaf Form Beaded Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Silver Plated Leaf Form Beaded Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 14.5" W x 7.25" D.
Silver Plate
English Victorian 3 Section Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian 3 Section Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.25" H x 20" W x 14" D.
Silver Plate
1970s Modern Charcuterie Platter Wood Cutting Board
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, vintage wood cutting board . Studio craft, modern charcuterie platter. Premium exotic woods. Dimensions: 1.25 tall x 18 w x 12 Please take a look at our li...
Wood
20th Century Turkey Wood & Metal Cutting Board Plate Tray Plater Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking and sculptural serving piece, this turkey-shaped cutting board seamlessly blends utility with functional design. Made from oak wood and accented with cast aluminum detaili...
Aluminum
1970s Charcuterie Cutting Board Organic Wood
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Charcuterie Cheese Cutting Board Hangable Handle Organic Wood 7.38 w x 15.75 long x .63 Preowned original vintage condition, refer to listed images.
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Olive Wood Cutting Board, French Provincial, 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptional vintage solid olive wood cutting board dating from the 1970s. Carved from a single piece of wood, this sculptural object features an organic free-form shape that beau...
Olive
Danish Modern Staved Teak Carving / Cutting Board
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern staved teak surfboard style carving / cutting board in the style of Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is very well made with a nice beveled edge ...
Teak
Carl Auböck Knife Cutting Chopping Board, Wood Wicker Stainless Steel, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chopping board designed by Carl Auböck, manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop in midcentury, Vienna, circa 1950. The board is made of walnut. The knife is made of wicker and stainle...
Stainless Steel
