Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
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!
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Stone, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Ceramic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Earthenware
2010s Italian Modern Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Agate, Carnelian
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Paint, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Jade, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Pottery
1960s American Vintage Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Aluminum
2010s Italian Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Silver
20th Century American Post-Modern Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Aluminum
1990s American Modern Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Stone, Carnelian, Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
Aluminum
1980s American Vintage Arthur Court Bowls and Baskets
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arthur Court creates products by hand out of aluminum, not pewter. Some pieces may resemble pewter due to changes in the finish that occurred over time. Occasionally, the company used additional materials like Lucite in their designs. Shop a collection of Arthur Court decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.