the barrel-back bergere with well-carved rope-twist frame all in the French Napoleon III style; newly upholstered; refreshed gilding with some wear
a stylish pair of italian white-glazed urns with over-scaled flared reticulated neck over a bulbous mid-section with raised foliate decoration; raised on a splayed base resting on a black lacquer wooden plinth; excellent vintage condition with custom wooden base; rewired
each with rectangular framed back above half-round padded arms emanating from lotus leaf carving; raised on well-carved winged sphinx heads above a bowed seat; all over quadrangular supports terminating in robust paw feet; restored; with later boar skin.
the uniquely styled chair composed of barley twist supports; refinished and reupholstered; overall wear and patina
each with padded crest rail above an openwork back over a tight seat with a channeled apron; flanked by upright arm rests; professionally refinished and reupholstered
composed of ruby-trimmed, gilt-flecked glass; each with baluster support surrounded by voluted scrolls, with scrolled candle arms terminating in sockets set with matching shades, alternating with downscrolled voluted tendrils; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; no missing elements; rewired
each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres; flanking an attached leather seat all raised on a curule-form support; newly painted and gilded; newly upholstered in tan leather
the open back with carved Greek Key rail above reeded downscrolled arms with foliate carving; all raised on curule form legs joined by turned stretchers; good antique condition with deep patina and overall even wear; minor wear to upholstery
each with tall upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by padded arms; all raised on turned supports with splayed legs at the rear; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
the tall back with dramatic arching crest above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms all above a scalloped apron raised on cabriole supports; excellent restored condition.
each with upholstered back and seat flanked by birch sides with ebonized S-scrolled arm rests and supports; excellent restored condition with new upholstery; some wear to wooden surface
each with incurved upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by squared arms over a u-shaped frame with inlaid marquetry; excellent restored condition with new boar skin upholstery
each gracefully-shaped urn reminiscent of classical antiquity with graceful neck above a tapering body flanked by mask handles; all over a wooden base; good antique condition with overall patination; one base with minor fracture
the long neck with bulbous mid-section of carved foliate motifs; raised on a tripartite base on 3 scrolled feet; restored condition.
each elongated form centering a vibrant anthemion motif flanked by lively scrollwork; patination to painted surface.
a true statement piece with its incurved back and boldly-scrolled terminals above exuberant acanthus carving all raised on reeded turned legs of baluster form; excellent restored condition; newly upholstered in brown leather with saddle stitching
each upholstered slipper/lounge chair having a channeled back over a generous seat all raised on splayed walnut supports; Billy Haines (1903-1973) was a Hollywood actor turned designer became the esteemed tastemaker and is credited with having established the glamorous Hollywood Regency style; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
each with scalloped back above a loose cushion seat flanked by cascading waterfall arms adorned with gilt cloud and foliate carving with elongated melon-form carved uprights and legs; newly upholstered in muslin; excellent condition with minor overall wear to surface.
each with framed cartouche-shaped backs above a generous serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; above a scalloped apron all raised on graceful cabriole supports; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
with rolled lip adorned with egg-and-dart design above a a flared neck over a compressed body with lively acanthus leaf decoration; all raised on a splayed base and square plinth; overall even weathered finish to surface
the square top centering a parquetry inlaid star above an apron fitted with 2 drawers; raised on square tapering supports with waisted neck; good restored condition with professional repairs and refinishing
with flared neck above a lobed body all raised on a square plinth; good antique condition with overall weathered and chipped surface
the round top above a plain frieze apron fitted with a single drawer; raised on a tripod base of elegantly splayed and tapering supports with a waisted neck; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; minor repairs and re-gluing to veneer
As one person described Arthur Court's San Francisco shop, "it's a world of wonders - elegant and exotic". A new and innovative aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a new era. His unique aluminum furniture and accessories featured cast antler chandeliers, chairs, tables and bookcases. Department stores across the United States brought his aluminum creations to loyal followers and collectors; reupholstered in brown cowhide.
