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Curtis Jeré Furniture

American

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.

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Creator: Curtis Jeré
Dealer: MICHAEL HEROLD
Curtis Jere Brass Seagull Bird Wall Sculpture, 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern abstract-form seagull wall sculpture by C. Jere, dated 1985. This large dimensional flock of birds features a gold brass plated reflective finish. Eyehooks on the back allow...
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1980s Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass

Brutalist Hammered Metal Tree Sculpture with Uplight, Curtis Jere, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern metal tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This tall dimensional botanic floor tree features torched gold brass metal leaves on natural wood st...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Stone, Metal

Curtis Jere Tree Branch Chrome and Brass Sculptural Metal Wall Sculpture, 1990s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Curtis Jere tree of life chrome and brass sculptural metal wall sculpture. Features an arrangement of light and airy tree branches with reflec...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Brutalist Metal Tree Sculpture, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern metal tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This Brutalist art sculpture features brass painted leaves with wire spray bursts and is mounted on a black wood base. Signed ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Curtis Jere Modern Brass Wall Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large modern mixed metal wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. This dimensional art piece features an iridescent black finish combined with vibrant polished gold brass...
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1990s Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Curtis Jere Chrome "Skyscraper" Table Lamps, Pair
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental Mid-Century Modern pair of sculptural cubist table lamps by C. Jere. Each Brutalist style lamp is composed of a series of stacked chrome steel cubes. A switch on the cord ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Dimensional mixed metal wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. Signed and dated 1993
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1990s Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Metal

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Vintage 1990s Curtis Jeré Postmodern 3D Metal Wall Art
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1980s Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
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Located in Denton, TX
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Curtis Jere Sculptural Chromed Steel Column Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large scale chrome curvy sculptural lamp on ebonized wood circular base. Retains partial paper label Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. Lamp shade...
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Curtis Jere Horse Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Curtis Jere wall sculpture of gold horse. This piece is signed on a rod of the mane with C. Jere 1984, brass wall sculpture of stylized horse.
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Mid Century Modern Brutalist Direct Metal Wall Sculpture Curtis Jere Art Gold
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN BRUTALIST DIRECT METAL RECLAIMED WOOD WALL SCULPTURE Enameled In the manner of Curtis Jere 45" wide by 28" high by 4" deep This marvelous metal...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jere Brass Style Brass & Copper Toned Sunburst Wall Sculpture, 1970's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Curtis Jeré, William Friedle Style Brass plated Starburst Wall Relief. Featuring a handcrafted radiating circular form, with central three dimensional organic Brass orb, torch cut C...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Signed and Dated 1977 Curtis Jere Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture Mid Century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Iconic Curtis Jere Mid Century Modern Brass Raindrops Wall Sculpture signed and dated 1977. This sculpture is almost 50 years old and shows amazing color variations from aging and t...
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Brass Wall Hanging by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brutalist wall hanging by Curtis Jere. Leaves and flowers are sculpted from brass and the flowers are accentuated with clear glass faceted beads.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Spectacular Curtis Jere Chrome Clover Leaf Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular chrome Interlocking floor lamp, Curtis Jere, USA, circa 1970. Chrome-plated steel clover-shaped stacked pieces with a black lacquered wood base. This piece measures 48"th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Previously Available Items
Signed Curtis Jere Post Modern Lacquered Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, 1980's
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous, lacquered brass cloud wall sconce light fixture by Curtis Jere. This sculptural postmodern wall lamp features a reflective city scape style polished brass finish. A truly u...
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1980s Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sunburst Sputnik Wall Art Sculpture, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental and breathtaking mixed metal sculptural and Kinetic wall art piece. This unique sun burst, starburst or atomic Sputnik design features a Brutalist style cast metal backdrop of thick silver ray...
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Curtis Jere Sphere and Circle Table Sculpture, 1990s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Curtis Jere table sculpture. This sculptural piece of art is composed of three polychrome enamel decorated and folded sheet metal circles c...
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1990s Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jere Modern Abstract Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mixed metal modern table sculpture by Curtis Jere featuring brass, black and matte silver. Polished six inch marble base. No signature.      
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jere Brass and Chrome Wall Sculpture, 1980s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern brass and chrome wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. This mixed metal abstract art sculpture features a curved fan-like design. Can be hung in multiple ways or angles. Signature no...
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Mid Century Curtis Jere Polished Stainless Steel Table Lamp, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental Mid-Century Modern chrome table lamp by Curtis Jere featuring a polished stainless steel base and rectangular shade. Beautiful condition. Signed on base. Original wiring i...
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Kinetic Table Sculpture by Curtis Jere, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Dramatic modern abstract table sculpture featuring a curvaceous turquoise metal wave design with tubular brass rod sprays. Polished marble base. Signed and ...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jere Sunburst Mixed Metal Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern C Jere starburst or sun burst brutalist metal wall hanging in brass, copper and bronze tones. Dimensional sculptural design feature...
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Curtis Jere Mixed-Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large dimensional mixed-metal wall sculpture art by Curtis Jere. Brass, matte silver, matte black. Can be hung in several various positions and ang...
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1990s Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Curtis Jere Chrome "Skyscraper" Table Lamps, Pair
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental midcentury modern pair of sculptural cubist table lamps by C. Jere. Each brutalist style lamp is composed of a series of stacked chrome steel cubes and topped with an ove...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Rare Curtis Jere Sunburst Table Sculpture, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large modern abstract table sculpture featuring metal brass tubular rods in a sunburst formation. This rare sculptural piece sits atop a solid matte grey marble base. Signed "C Jere ...
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1980s Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Metal

Kinetic Table Sculpture by Curtis Jere, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Dramatic modern abstract table sculpture featuring a curvaceous turquoise metal wave design with tubular brass rod sprays. Polished marble base. Signed an...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jeré furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Curtis Jeré furniture 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 Curtis Jeré furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Curtis Jeré were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Artisan House, Jerry Meatyard, and C. Jeré Artisan House. Prices for Curtis Jeré furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,000.
Questions About Curtis Jeré Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a wall-mounted sculpture is called is based on its design. The general term for this type of sculpture is a wall sculpture. If the piece has a flat surface into which a sculpture has been carved, you can also refer to it as a relief or relief sculpture. Explore a selection of wall sculptures on 1stDibs.

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