Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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.

Creator: Curtis Jeré

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed

$4,500

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A great Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere brass, copper and metal life-size tree sculpture. Rare form Brutalist design. Large leaves and verdigris green metal base. Signed C Jere on leaf.

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Curtis Jere Raindrop Tree Vintage

$2,400

Curtis Jere Raindrop Tree Vintage

By Curtis Jeré

Located in North Miami, FL

This patinated multi metal disk Curtis Jere life-size tree is weathered. The faux soil that is a resin/plastic and the pot that is metal makes the tree look...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Chrome, Copper, Nickel

Painted Metal Sculpture of Palm or Banana Tree and Flower

$4,500

H 68 in Dm 36 in

Painted Metal Sculpture of Palm or Banana Tree and Flower

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A painted metal palm tree or banana with removable leaves. Detailed trunk and leaves and a fabulous white flower. What is it about palm trees, that conjures up the romantic? Perfect ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Vintage Cast Stone Pug

$1,250

H 13 in W 8.75 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Cast Stone Pug

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage cast stone pug with one eye. Previously placed in a garden, with organic patina and spots of lichen. Minor wear consistent with age and use.

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20th Century Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture

$2,450

H 6 in W 7.5 in D 23 in

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture

By Paolo Soleri

Located in Forney, TX

A large and heavy patinated bronze Brutalism style windbell sculpture by Paolo Soleri (Italy, later America; 1919-2014). Beautiful, substantial Mid-century Post Modernist Brutali...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Brutalist Metal Tree Sculpture, 1960s

$1,600

H 35.5 in W 21 in D 18 in

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Brass

Curtis Jere "Windswept" Brutalist Sculpture, Brass and Marble

$1,800

H 32 in W 22 in D 6 in

Curtis Jere "Windswept" Brutalist Sculpture, Brass and Marble

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Miami, FL

Curtis Jere "Windswept" Brutalist Sculpture, Brass and Marble Offered for sale is a vintage Curtis Jere Brutalist "Windswept" sculpture on a black marble base. This brass sculptur...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass

Mid Century Modern Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Style Tree

$2,520

H 75 in W 33 in D 22 in

Mid Century Modern Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Style Tree

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Redding, CT

Mid Century Modern Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Style Tree. Brutalist hand torched leaves make up this amazing sculpture. Perfect accent piece to any Palm Springs or Palm Dessert Modern h...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Brass

Curtis Jere Brass Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Tree Floor Sculpture

$1,650

H 79 in W 40 in D 22 in

Curtis Jere Brass Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Tree Floor Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Large and striking brass tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere. This floor piece has metal leaves attached to a painted natural wood tree trunk. It sits in a gold tone container, ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Iron Brutalist Sculpture of Divers on Marble Stand

$1,250

H 48 in W 12 in D 8 in

Vintage Modern Iron Brutalist Sculpture of Divers on Marble Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Modern cast iron Brutalist style sculpture of divers on rings sculpture on marble stand. Captured in mid-dive in cast iron, these handsome divers sculpture pay homage to the ...

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1990s Modern Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Brutalist Tall Ship Style of Curtis Jere

$625

H 43.5 in W 50.5 in D 3.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Brutalist Tall Ship Style of Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Large tall schooner ship with six masts torch cut in brass in the style of Curtis Jere. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. This item can be parcel posted.

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

"Tree Jade" Petrified Wood Specimen

$980

H 16.75 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in

"Tree Jade" Petrified Wood Specimen

Located in Chicago, IL

Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty. Sometimes called "Tree Jade," petrified wood is thought to bring peace and prosperity to its surroundings. Each log has its own unique patterns of fossilized moss, bark, and the scars of a lifetime. These facets bring to mind a fascinating combination of organic mortality and preserved permanence. We keep them in their raw, unworked state, using the logs in...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Petrified Wood

6' Brass and Copper Marsh Grass, Cattails and Driftwood Curtis Jere Style 1970s

$4,520Sale Price|31% Off

H 79 in W 38 in D 29 in

6' Brass and Copper Marsh Grass, Cattails and Driftwood Curtis Jere Style 1970s

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Camden, ME

A freestanding 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 cattails and ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

A Signed Vintage Curtis Jere Tree Branch Sculpture Butterflies 1983

$750

H 38 in W 20 in D 4.5 in

A Signed Vintage Curtis Jere Tree Branch Sculpture Butterflies 1983

By Curtis Jeré

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A charming tree branch with two butterflies wall sculpture relief by Curtis Jere. Signed and dated 1983. Made of brass, could hang vertically or horizontally. The brass shimmers depe...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

1980s Curtis Jere Brass Round Display Pedestals – a Set

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H 36.25 in Dm 12 in

1980s Curtis Jere Brass Round Display Pedestals – a Set

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a set of two modern pedestals by Curtis Jere, circa the 1980s. These brass cylinders with a shiny, reflective surface are a Classic midcentury design and...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Modern Brass Pedestal Column Stand Designer C. Jere

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H 24 in Dm 11 in

Modern Brass Pedestal Column Stand Designer C. Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

A collectable brass plated pedestal column stand signed by designers C. Jere, '70s Modern Post-Modern period, circa 1970s, 1980s. A great piece for display, sculpture, plant, etc., o...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Curtis Jere "Raindrops" Brass Tree

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H 72 in W 38 in D 16 in

Curtis Jere "Raindrops" Brass Tree

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Hanover, MA

Original brass tree sculpture from the late 1960s "Raindrops" series by Curtis Jere (Jerry Fels and Kurt Freiler) of Artisan House. This six foot tall sculp...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Curtis Jere Bronze Horses Sculpture

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H 23.75 in W 9 in D 9.25 in

Curtis Jere Bronze Horses Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Westport, CT

Curtis Jere beautiful bronze two horse sculpture with Verdigris patina, signed and dated, on wooden black base.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Super Size Curtis Jere Watering Can

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H 21 in W 32 in D 7 in

Super Size Curtis Jere Watering Can

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A super large sized Jere watering can with copper body and brass handle and spout. Signed to the lower bottom end Curtis Jere 1981, great for a center...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Copper

C. Jere Solid Brass Crane Sculpture on Black Iron Base

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H 43 in Dm 10 in

C. Jere Solid Brass Crane Sculpture on Black Iron Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chicago, IL

C. Jere large solid brass 43" crane sculpture suitable for the floor or pedestal platform. Black lacquered weighted metal round plinth. Signature was polished off some time ago, but ...

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1970s Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Curtis Jere Cypress Tree

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H 15.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Large Curtis Jere Cypress Tree

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Hamburg, PA

A large Curtis Jere cypress tree made of brass with copper leaves mounted on natural stone.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Copper, Brass

Signed C. Jere Nickel-Plated Crane Sculpture

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H 43 in Dm 10 in

Signed C. Jere Nickel-Plated Crane Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chicago, IL

C. Jere large nickel-plated 43" crane sculpture suitable for the floor or pedestal platform. Signed and dated on base with black lacquered weighted metal round plinth.

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1970s American Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Nickel

Curtis Jere Brass Pedestal, Signed

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H 36.25 in Dm 12 in

Curtis Jere Brass Pedestal, Signed

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage brass pedestal column by Curtis Jere, signed. Great for a blingy plant stand or base for a sculptural object. We have two more C. Jere brass drum pedestals, the top of ...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Curtis Jere Owl Fountain

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H 30.75 in Dm 15.5 in

Curtis Jere Owl Fountain

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This charming fountain fills the room with the soothing sound of a babbling brook.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Vintage Jere Branch Wall Sculpture

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H 46 in Dm 36 in

Vintage Jere Branch Wall Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Wilton, CT

1960's Curtis Jere Branch wall sculpture. Brass leaves with a polychrome enameled butterfly.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Curtis Jeré building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Curtis Jeré building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements by George Nelson, Danny Ho Fong, and Tadao Inouye. Prices for Curtis Jeré building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,400.