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.
Curtis Jere Brass Box Shade Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sophisticated Mid Century Modern brass table lamp with large box shade making this quite the statement piece in any room setting. Polished with matching base this exceptional lamp ...
Brass
$3,400Sale Price|50% Off
Grand "Nest" Light Sculpture Flush Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful thirteen-light brass three-tier flush mounted light sculpture composed of golden aged brass and enameled steel rods. Restored. Rewired. We can drop it on an extended ceil...
Brass
Chrome Infinity Mirror by Curtis Jere, signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare infinity mirror by Curtis Jere. The design is made with a deep chrome frame which houses a double pane mirror with a series of lights. The reflections give the illusion of infin...
Chrome
Brass Cubist or Brutalist Chandelier by Curtis Jere with Geometric Appeal
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently restored Curtis Jere Pendant Light. This cubist design makes a perfect architectural complement to a well designed modern or traditional room. Pairs well with both antique...
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 ...
Chrome, Metal
$7,495Sale Price|37% Off
C. Jeré Cloud Chandelier
By Curtis Jeré, Jerry Fels, Curtis Freiler, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Littleton, CO
A striking and sculptural lacquered polished brass “Cloud” chandelier, designed and signed by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels under their renowned C. Jeré Artisan House label in 1975. ...
Brass
$4,900Sale Price / set|59% Off
Pair of Grand "Nest" Flush Lights by C Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful thirteen-light brass three-tier flush mounted light sculpture composed of golden aged brass and enameled steel rods. Restored. Rewired. We can drop it on an extended ceil...
Brass
Curtis Jere Welded Brass Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
By Curtis Jere for Laurel, this sculptural table lamp features both a chrome base and shade. The welded brass sculpture is ribbon thin, and rigid around the edges.
Curtis Jere Geometric Polished Stainless Skyscraper Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hanover, MA
Very clean and dramatic architectural floor lamp comprised of multiple segments of mirror polished stainless steel sheet that have been cut and formed with precision into geometric b...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Curtis Jeré Brass Cubist Cubist Chandelier, Signed (2 Available)
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern meets architectural edge in this fabulous brass cubist chandelier by Curtis Jere. Polished brass plated steel chandelier with eight lights (4 at bottom, 4 at top) ...
Metal, Brass
Curtis Jere Floor Lamp "Lily Pad", circa 1977
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Hard to find in good condition-Curtis Jere "Lily Pad" floor lamp. Brass, signed on the base C.Jere, 1977. Iconic and organic this is great floor lamp that is functional and unusual a...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,080Sale Price|40% Off
Brutalist Chrome Interlaced Column Sculpture Table Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Polished chrome structural table lamp with a square central column composed of interlocking bands resting on a black lacquered base. Chromium-pla...
Steel
$5,500 / set
Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous rare pair of 1970’s Curtis Jere brass and burlap table lamps with beautiful patinated brass front and rear panels. In great condition with minor wear consistent with age. ...
Brass
Large Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, Metal, Post-Modern, USA, 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large crane floor lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1971 Largest, multi directional (rotates, pivots, tilts) floor lamp by Curtis Jere. Polished chrome, two sp...
Metal
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Chrome
Mid-Century Oversized Chrome Lamp by Curtis Jere, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Presenting a remarkable vintage chrome lamp designed by the legendary Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This rare piece is particularly special as it comes with its original chrome shade, ad...
Metal, Chrome
Monumental Curtis Jere Reflective Chrome Table Lamp with Chrome Shade, C. 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Curtis Jere Modern, Architectural All Chrome Table Lamp with Square Chrome Shade, Early 1970's. Featuring a Chrome-plated Steel Shade, pa...
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1977 Chrome floor lamp by Curtis Jere In original vintage condition, Show minor wear consistent with age. Newly rewired.
Chrome
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Curtis Jere Two-Tiered Sconce
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Winnetka, IL
A signed and dated 1982 Curtis Jere two-tiered brass sconce.
Brass
Curtis Jere Sculptural Hand Made Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Hand Made Lamp, by Curtis Jere, American, circa 1970s. It has a very Paul Evans brutalist feel to it, and looks great from every angle. Even the metal shade is hand made. ...
Metal
Monumental Curtis Jere Crane Light Sculpture, signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lynn, MA
Monumental size plated chrome crane sculpture floor lighting by the metal work company Curtis Jere. The floor lighting crane sculpture was made in different sizes. This is the large...
Metal
Extra Large Vintage Curtis Jeré Crane Floor Light
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
Extra Large "Crane" floor lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1977. Largest, multi directional (rotates, pivots, tilts) floor lamp by Curtis Jere - ALL original vintage. Polished chrome, two s...
Metal
Curtis Jere Mid Century Urchin Sculptural Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Curtis Jere Mid Century Urchin Sculptural Floor Lamp This lamp measures: 17 wide x 17 deep x 52 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
Metal, Chrome
Original C. Jere Vintage Articulating Crane Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
1970s art and design at its best, the crane lamp by Curtis Jere. Fully adjustable sculptural lamp. Features multi-directional pivoting light fixture comple...
Chrome, Metal, Wire
Pair of C. Jere Style Brass Brutalist Table Lamps Laurel, Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
These wonderful lamps are designed by Bijan of California titled “Setarrah”. Large-scale sculptural table lamps comprised of a brass rod sunburst and torch cut curved brass ribbons...
Brass
C. Jere Chrome Floor Lamp
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Curtis Jere chrome floor lamp, signed on the base and the shade.
Chrome
Curtis Jeré Brutalist Ceiling Fixture
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Tom Greene, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brutalist metal pendant lamp with a cylindrical shape and irregular edges by Curtis Jeré. The main shape of the fixture has a striated frame with contrasting edges; a slightly wide...
Steel
Rare Curtis Jere Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Curtis Jere industrial style signed and dated table lamp.
Metal
Curtis Jere Tall Brass & Chrome Illuminating "Reeds" Uplight, Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels for Curtis Jere abstract botanical Brass, Steel and lacquered Metal Lampadaire, Light Sculpture, Floor Lamp, Table Lamp. Small footprint. Featuring mult...
Brass, Steel, Metal
Curtis Jere "Pair of Herons" Chrome & Cast Aluminum Table Lamp, circa 1980
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Curtis Jere chrome plate "Herons" table lamp, circa 1980. Shore birds. Marsh birds. Coastal birds. Featuring a tubular domed Chrome plated stem, p...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Chrome and Glass Ball Lamp by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Rare chrome and glass table lamp by Jere, signed, and dated 1971. The lamp is triangular in form with a large glass ball globe top, it is in very fine original and working condition....
Chrome
1975s Mid Century Modern Brass Cloud Chandelier by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic chandelier designed by Curtis Jere in the United States, ( this chandelier is signed by the makers ). Amazing chandelier made of polished brass interlocking cylinder design, f...
Brass
$2,520Sale Price|40% Off
Postmodern Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This large-scale, 1970s Curtis Jere floor lamp is shaped like a crane with a counter balanced arm which terminates with two-light fixtures. The lamp is...
Chrome
Curtis Jere Faceted Lamp Chrome Brass Cityscape
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Fraser, MI
Faceted Lamp by Jere. Two tone brass and chrome.
Brass, Chrome
Brass and Chrome Wall Mirror and Scones by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular set of corner wall sconces and wall mirror design in the 1980s by Curtis Jere. The wall sconces were designed for a corner as shown on photos. They can be wires direct ...
Brass, Chrome
Beautiful and Rare Table Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the “Contact Dealer” button to ask us, we might have it i...
Metal
$3,300Sale Price / set|40% Off
Brutalist Chrome Interlaced Column Sculpture Table Lamp by Curtis Jere, Pair
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Polished chrome structural Table lamp with square central column composed of interlocking bands resting on a black lacquered base. Designed By...
Steel
Lampe " building " par Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Grande lampe de table sculpturale en métal chromé à fût carré. De style brutaliste/space-age. Bel étal général du chrome. Curtis Jere Space age Etats-Unis 1970
Steel
Signed Curtis Jere Chrome Skyscraper Paul Evans Style Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Curtis Jere chrome skyscraper floor lamp. Style of Paul Evans Cityscape.
Metal
Curtis Jere Signed Flock of Seagulls Sculptural Brutalist Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid century Curtis Jere signed table lamp which features a sculpture of a flock of seagulls in the body of the lamp and a patinated chrome base which...
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Sculptural Candle Wall Sconce by C-Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern sculptural brass wall sconce signed C-Jere. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Metal
Curtis Jere Chrome and Marble Table Lamp Vintage Mid-Century Modern Restored
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage C. Jere (Curtis Jere) chrome and marble table lamp. This has been newly wired and has all new chrome hardware. There is some patin...
Marble, Chrome