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Arthur Court Centerpieces

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!

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Creator: Arthur Court
Arthur Court Aluminum Tray Centerpiece, Palm Frond Design, 2 pieces
By Arthur Court
Located in Atlanta, GA
These exceptional aluminum palm frond centerpieces are rare finds from Arthur Court's (1928-2015) production. A highly decorative set of two polished cast aluminum trays featuring pa...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Arthur Court Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Centerpieces

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Aluminum

Wonderful Arthur Court Rare Large Aluminium Elephant Wine Cooler Centerpiece
By Arthur Court
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful large Arthur court rare Aluminium elephant wine cooler / centerpiece serving tureen with cover serving as the lid and having glass eyes.
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20th Century Belle Époque Arthur Court Centerpieces

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Aluminum

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Antique Persian Silver Centerpiece Bowl – Hand-Engraved Qajar Court Scenes
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Arthur Court centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Court centerpieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arthur Court centerpieces, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original centerpieces by Arthur Court were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider centerpieces by and Warren MacKenzie. Prices for Arthur Court centerpieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $394 and can go as high as $2,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $695.
Questions About Arthur Court Centerpieces
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Arthur 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.

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