Arthur Court Chairs
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!
to
2
2
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
29
460
304
277
270
Creator: Arthur Court
Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970
s
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
A fanciful American 1970s aluminum antler chair designed by Arthur Court, San Francisco (1928-2015); a new and innovating aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a New Era; his unique aluminum furniture and accessories featured cast antler...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Rare Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of cast aluminum Sable Horn Chairs by Arthur Court, 1950s. Created to mimic the horns of an African sable antelope these chairs have been
newl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,500 / set
Related Items
"Cow Horn" Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960 - Set of 4
By Tijsseling
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Cow Horn" Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960
Iconic chair - New black Leather - Mid - Vintage
Measures : 62cmx51cm H:77cm SH:44cm
Materials : Leather - Teak
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,184 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in
Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Item: pair of chairs
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo
Demensions: 35.25” h x 16.25” w x22.5” d. 18” seat height
Material: Mahogany, metal sabots and upholstery
...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Gridded Wire Frame Slipper Chair, USA 1970
s
Located in New York, NY
Metal frame and upholstered cushion chair.
Includes cushions upholstered as shown in images, in good condition.
Category
1970s American Industrial Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Rare Design Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable
- extremely rare.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker
Steel Rod High Chair, USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare all wicker (back & seat) high chair from Arthur Umanoff.
Well designed ergonomically and very comfortable.
Solid, sturdy construction made of thick enameled steel rod lace...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
Wicker Swivel Chair in Wool Boucle, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful egg-shaped rattan and wicker chair from the 1970s. Original cushions newly reupholstered in white wool boucle. Chair swivels 360 degrees and tilts backwards. Incredibly uni...
Category
1970s American Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wool
A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Step into a world of mid-century elegance with this exceptional pair of 1950s rattan wicker basket chairs, beautifully crafted in the manner of renowned designer Arthur Umanoff. Thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$3,122 / set
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Walnut and Black Leather Sable Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut, copper, and black leather upholstery.
Wood type is avai...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Surrealist Hand Chair, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unique and surrealist hand-shaped chair handmade in the 1970s.
Elongated fingers covered in black velvet form the back of the chair, encapsulating the sitter within th...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Willy Guhl Style Concrete Tulip Chairs, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of concrete aggregate chairs with a Tulip style base. Very unusual chairs with light patina and nice coloring. Good condition. Extremely heavy and well made. Priced as a pair of 2 chairs...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of bentwood chairs manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Both chairs have a nice faux painted wood finish that is early but most likely not original to the chai...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Arthur Umanoff "Love" Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
A joyful design by designer Arthur Umanoff who created many delightful works in modest materials for Shaver Howard. This wrought iron chair has a back with a playful cast design that...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Metal
Previously Available Items
Arthur Court Antler Chair
By Arthur Court
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great example of an Arthur Court Antler Chair. The chair dates to the 1970s and is in overall very good original condition with a w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Pair of Metal Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Court
Sculptural Scroll Metal Frame w/Marbled Affect
Pair of Metal Frame Chairs with Suede Upholstery
The Metal varies from Deep Pink to Dark Red
Bronze Hardware F...
Category
1970s American Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Arthur Court Antler Motif Aluminum Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous Arthur Court signature antler motif, pair of vinyl upholstered aluminum chairs.
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arthur Court Aluminum Free Form Petite Modernist Chair
By Arthur Court
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum free form petite chair with white faux fur upholstered cushion. Sleek and sophisticated design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Arthur Court Chairs
By Arthur Court
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of leather open armchairs by Arthur Court having chrome and brass accents. 1970
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arthur Court Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Arthur Court chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Arthur Court chairs 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 chairs, although purple editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Arthur Court were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Craft Associates, Harvey Probber, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Arthur Court chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,700 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.
Creators Similar to Arthur Court
Questions About Arthur Court Chairs
- 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.
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Arthur Court Furniture
Arthur Court Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Arthur Court Tables
Arthur Court Decorative Objects
Arthur Court Lighting
Arthur Court Animal Sculptures
Arthur Court Decorative Bowls
Arthur Court Magazine Racks and Stands
Arthur Court Candlesticks
Arthur Court Paperweights
Arthur Court Abstract Sculptures
Arthur Court Natural Specimens
Arthur Court Bookends