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.
Enamel Platter by Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very nice platter, bowl or ashtray made by the American artists duo Curtis Jeré. It has a diameter of 28 centimeters. Signed. The image painted on it is a free interpretation o...
Enamel
$736Sale Price|40% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative platter (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A milky-white glaze graces both the exterior and the hollow centre. The interior has small tracts of green and earthy cl...
Ceramic
Handcrafted Ash Yakisugi Platter
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash platter finished with Japanese scorched yakisugi technique and natural rim. These are handmade to the...
Ash
Gold Gilt Ceramic Platter
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative with scalloped rim oval platter makes a wonderful decorative display piece on any table or cabinet. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FOR A...
Pottery
$2,658
H 2.37 in Dm 20.87 in
Feather Platter II, a Glass Platter in Brown & Earthy Colours by Amanda Simmons
Located in London, GB
Feather Platter II is a unique piece by the British artist, Amanda J Simmons. Working with the flat sheet glass, Simmons layers powdered colours to create her desired textures, tr...
Glass, Art Glass
American Classic MCM White Clover Platter by Russel Wright By Harkerware Stamped
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM rare plater designed by Russel Wright circa 1950's sold AS/IS condition , very hard to find piece with some chips on the edge as shown
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Leaf Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
A large studio-made porcelain leaf platter cast from a real leaf, and finished with a clear glaze. Marked in green with the initials of the artist on the back side.
Porcelain
$668Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s)
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative platter (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry (1932-2009). A whitened glaze encircles a deeply engraved sunflower motif (with face) in brown and highlighted by forest ...
Ceramic
$1,418Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 13.59 in D 17.72 in
French Vintage Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Large mid-century decorative platter (circa 1970s) by Albert Thiry. A creamy-white glaze with touches of blue-grey provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre...
Ceramic
Warren MacKenzie Monumental Ceramic Platter
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Dallas, TX
Large studio pottery platter with brown decorative dashes. Warren MacKenzie is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...
Ceramic
Unusual Enamel Bowl by Bovano
By Bovano
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An outstanding, large enamel bowl by Bovano. 9" diameter, signed underneath, colorful abstract design, ca' 1960s.
Enamel
Clyde Burt Ceramic Platter
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt ceramic platter glazed stoneware with incised, abstract details. Signed to underside: [CB]. American, circa 1965.
Ceramic
Warren MacKenzie Large Ceramic Platter
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Dallas, TX
Large studio pottery platter with a red glaze and brown decorative dashes. Warren MacKenzie is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...
Ceramic