Curtis Jere Kinetic Wave
Vintage 1980s Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
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Late 20th Century American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Decorative Art
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Lights, LED Light, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Neon Light
2010s Italian Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers
Mirror
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass, Silver, Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel
2010s Italian Side Tables
Onyx
2010s American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Curtis Jeré for sale on 1stDibs
Though the name Curtis Jeré is familiar to many as the maker of ebullient and eccentric modern design from the 1960s and ‘70s, relatively few are aware that it is a pseudonym for the design team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. Together, the two created some of the most striking and vivid furnishings and decorative objects of their era, from sculptures and dynamically framed mirrors, to lighting and wall decorations.
New Yorkers Freiler and Fels had collaborated for two decades on small jewelry lines before launching a design company called Artisan House in 1964. They combined variants of their names to create an artful persona — sometimes shortened to C. Jeré; the "surname" is pronounced with a rising inflection: jhayr-EH — that stood behind large-scale decorative metalwork, marked by semi-abstract petal forms with burnt and brazed edges. Fels served as head of design, and Freiler, known for his keen handiwork, was the production chief. The pair’s eclectic metalwork has captivated decorative art collectors and interior designers ever since.
The work of Curtis Jeré displays a sense of playfulness and curiosity, while drawing on inspirations and themes that include flowers, discs, geometric forms and animal figures. Freiler and Fels had a masterful ability to work with different materials, such as patinated brass and brilliant chrome.
The price of a Curtis Jeré mirror, lamp, wall-mounted sculpture or tabletop sculpture can range from $400 to $12,000, depending on the size, the rarity of the piece, the intricacy of the metalwork and the materials used in its construction. Other factors like condition can affect the perceived value and, thus, the cost of works by Curtis Jeré.
As you will see on 1stDibs, the imaginative powers of the designers of Curtis Jeré pieces were boundless, and their creations will add a dash of verve in any room.