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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 Jere
Dealer: Century Design Ltd.
Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Chrome Drum End Table or Pedestal, 1970s
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency Curtis Jeré Chrome drum form end, side table or display pedestal. Signed C. Jere, circa 1970s. Wear to finish on tops, some patina on sides, minor dings, metal is r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Solid Copper Brooklyn Bridge Wall Sculpture Curtis Jeré circa 1970s
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large iconic Brooklyn Bridge brutalist wall sculpture, handmade in copper by Curtis Jeré Artisans, circa 1970s. Rarely seen in solid copper, brass plated version more common. Signed ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Copper

Vintage C. Jeré Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Steel Ribbon Wall Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Modern Curtis Jeré clear lacquered brushed steel metal abstract ribbon form wall sculpture. Signed and dated 2001. Overall very nice condition.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Steel

Curtis Jeré Abstract Chrome & Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1980s abstract Curtis Jeré chrome & brass free form ribbon sculpture with ball on round black marble base, retains Artisan House - C-Jere decal. Chrome has minor patina, marble...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Chrome

Curtis Jeré Flat Steel Ribbon Modernist Abstract Sculpture Titled "Emerging"
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Amazing large Curtis Jeré for Artisan House flat steel modernist ribbon abstract table sculpture titled "Emerging" model # 101637 and signed C. Jeré 2003...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Steel

Large Curtis Jeré, The Tree Wall Sculpture, Made of Copper & Brass
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed C. Jeré tree wall sculpture made of solid copper rod with brass leaves, dated 1993. In like new condition, sold with original Artisa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Curtis Jere' Maple Leaf Tree Wall Sculpture Signed, 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed C. Jere, 1971 copper and brass maple leaf tree wall sculpture. Two available for purchase.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Rare Vintage C. Jere Abstract Wall Sculpture of Native Americans Indians
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Curtis Jere copper metal wall sculpture with abstract Indians and teepees, has southwest vibe. Made of copper, brass and steel with white and black paint. Signed and dated 19...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Steel, Brass, Copper

Curtis Jeré, Tree Sculpture Candleholder or Sconce Made of Brass and Steel
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
C. Jeré wall candleholder sconce sculpture in the form of a tree or sheaf of wheat, made of brass and steel. I have three of these, so you can use as a pair or singles. Two of the th...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Curtis Jere 1980s Regatta Racing Sailboats "Yanks vs Aussies" Brass Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon C. Jere brass sailboats regatta racing wall sculpture "Yanks vs Aussies" circa 1980s. The America’s Cup competition American vs Australia ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Curtis Jere Aluminum Flying Seagull Table Sculpture on Quartz Rock Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curtis Jere aluminum flying seagull table sculpture on quartz rock base, signed on lower right tail C. Jere, 1980. Signature is scratched into alumin...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Quartz, Aluminum

Curtis Jere Anchor Sculpture Faux Bronze on Stone Quartz Base, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed Jere anchor and stone sculpture with seagulls by Curtis Jere, signed on the anchor and dated 1971. Some loss to green paint, one seagull leg loose from foot. Nautical marine s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Quartz, Bronze, Iron

Large Curtis Jere Brutalist Brass Tree Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
C. Jere tree wall sculpture with Brutalist details to branches, signed and dated 1986. Sculpture is made in two sections. The one shown...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Iron

C. Jere Mid-Century Modern Bird in Flight on Stone, circa 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid- Century Modern Curtis Jere' metal bird in flight with applied patina, circa 1960s on stone base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Stone, Metal

Pair of C. Jere Brass Globe Sphere Wall Sculptures, circa 1984
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curtis Jere brass globe sphere sculptures signed and dated 1984. Torched cut shapes with textured brass metal to create mountains , applied green paint and clear lacquer. Each sculpt...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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A Jere style brass sunburst brutalist wall sculpture. This radiant wall sculpture is constructed with layers of beautiful brass metal sheets. These sheets all shine and reflect in th...
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Vintage Curtis Jere Brass & Steel Wall-Hanging Spray Sculpture for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Curtis Jere brass & steel wall-hanging spray sculpture for Artisan House.
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Curtis Jere Style Sunburst Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking Mid-Century Modern large sunburst wall sculpture is in the style of Curtis Jere, circa 1970s. The wall sculpture is three-dimensional and has three layered tiers of met...
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Curtis Jere Post Modern Table Sculpture of Brass Chrome and Marble c. 1985
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curtis Jere table sculpture featuring a chrome ball on a brass ribbon like arm anchored by a strong marble base. This Post Modern Curtis Jere table sculpture seems to defy gravity. I...
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1980s Abstract Bird Steel Outdoor Sculpture By Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York City, NY
Amazing 1980s abstract bird steel outdoor sculpture, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is minor rust to the steel.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jere Aluminum & Chrome Crane Sculpture on Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Curtis Jere 1970s Chrome tone aluminum crane On chrome & metal base Free-standing.  
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Abstract Curtis Jere Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Curtis Jere sculpture. The body is made from brass and has a marble base.
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Marble, Brass

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H 32 in. W 18.5 in. D 18.5 in.
Vintage Curtis Jere Brass & Steel Wall-Hanging Tree Sculpture for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Curtis Jere brass & steel wall-hanging tree sculpture for Artisan House.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Sputnik Sculpure by Curtis Jeré, 1960s
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Lisboa, 11
This sputnik sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere, in USA, during the 1960s. It is made of metal and nickel plated with a sunburst shaped pattern. Curtis Jeré was the shared pseudonym of two artists, Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, who used enamel, brass, copper, and steel to create decorative wall sculptures. Fels and Freiler were brothers-in-law who began collaborating in 1963, sharing an interest in what they described as “gallery-quality art for the masses.” The two employed a variety of traditional techniques—such as enameling, pouring resin, and bronze casting—to create abstract metal works of clustered, modular shapes. This piece can also be used as ceiling sculpture...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal

A Floriform Sculpture of Brass, Copper and Driftwood Curtis Jere Style 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Camden, ME
A freestanding floriform sculpture over six feet in height in the style of Curtis Jere from the 1970s. An interesting marsh vignette of copper and brass seagrass with cast bronze cat...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass and Marble Drum Side / End Table, 1970
By Paul Mayen
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and pink marble side / end drum table, 1970.
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1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Pedestal Side End Table by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful early example from from Eero Saarinen's "Pedestal Collection" for Knoll Associates. Judging by the original Knoll label this table was likely manufactured in the early 1960...
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Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Bronze Downhill Skier Sculpture on Onyx Base
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
A very cool bronze downhill skier sculpture on a solid block of onyx by C. Jere, circa 1960s. The piece is signed "C. Jere" on the left ski, behind ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Signed Curtis Jeré Brass Drum End Tables
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Hollywood Regency Curtis Jeré brass drum form end, side tables or display pedestals. Signed C. Jere, circa 1970s. Wear to finish on tops, some patina on sides, minor dings, m...
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Rare Curtis Jeré Airplane Wall Sculpture, circa 1987
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large C. Jeré plane wall sculpture, very hard to find. Gold painted steel rods form the planes body, with open cockpit and spinning propeller. You can mount this on the wall to hang ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jere Large Brass Ship Sculpture Signed, 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
C. Jere large ship sculpture brass-plated. This is one of the brightest brass examples I have ever seen. It can me mounted to the wall or sit on a table. Wall bracket is removable. S...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Curtis Jere Wall Mounted Bird Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Black painted metal with silver highlights, sculpture of birds in flight, signed and dated 1969. Nice original conditions, light touch up to one wing.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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H 23 in. W 60 in. D 8.5 in.
Curtis Jere Mirror in Brass and Chrome Signed C. Jere '77
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curtis Jere Hollywood Regency brass and chrome mirror, rounded edges with two-tiered circular cut-out, signed C. Jere '77. Minor s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Curtis Jere Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1977
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tree of life wall sculpture in copper toned metal with verdigris highlights on leaves, signed C. Jere and dated 1977. In very nice condition, bright and fresh. This can ship UPS for ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal

Curtis Jere bicycle "Highwheeler" Table or Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curtis Jere bicycle "Highwheeler" table or wall sculpture. This art can be mounted to the wall or can stand on a table. Retains original label a...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Iron

Curtis Jere Large Brass Ship Sculpture Signed, 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
C. Jere large ship sculpture brass-plated. This is one of the brightest brass examples I have ever seen. It can me mounted to the wall or sit on a table. Wall bracket is removable. S...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass

C. Jere Fish Aquarium Brass and Paint Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Curtis Jere saltwater fish aquarium wall sculpture with brass frame and colorful painted fish. Signed C. Jere 1993. Very nice condition. Brass f...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Curtis C. Jere Brass Peacock Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curtis Jere brass peacock sculpture signed and dated 1988. Overall nice condition, nothing broken or missing. Minor patina to brass, which is common on these sculptures.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass

Signed C. Jere Brass Drum End or Side Table
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed C. Jere brass drum end or side table with slight patina. One minor small indentation at base. Signature is present, but faded. Note brass is reflective, picking up dirt on pap...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Curtis Jeré Furniture

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Brass

Curtis Jere furniture for sale on 1stDibs

Curtis Jere's furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are frequently made of metal and designed with extraordinary care. In our Curtis Jere collection of furniture there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 396 vintage editions of these items in stock, while there is also a modern edition to choose from. Many original furniture by Curtis Jere were created during the 20th century in Mid-Century Modern style in North America. If you are looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by William Bowie, David Barr and Marc Weinstein. Curtis Jere furniture prices can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $10 and tops out at $19,995, while pieces like these can sell for $2,200 on average.

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