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.
Mid-Century Modern Large Round Porthole Wall Mirror in Gold Brass by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large chic statement piece made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror features a polished brass / gold frame with a circular mirror.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Large Round Porthole Wall Mirror in Brass by C Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large matching pair of wall mirrors made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror features a polished brass / gold frame with a circular mirror.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Round Porthole Wall Mirror in Chrome by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large chic statement piece made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror features a mirror polish chrome frame with a circular mirror. We also have a pair available that's...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Circular Porthole Wall Mirror in Chrome, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large matching pair of porthole wall mirrors made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror features a mirror polish chrome frame with a circular mirror.
Chrome
1970s Chrome Mirror by Curtis Jeré for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chrome round mirror designed by Curtis Jeré for Artisan House in the 1970s. It's not signed but it retains the Artisan House tag on th...
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel Circular Mirror, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern steel circular mirror, 1970s. Fantastic and rare steel frame and original mirror of the 1970 period. Produced from an Italian company of the period and de...
Metal
$1,912 / set
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Mirrors Brass and Bronzed Mirror, 1970
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of mirrors, with a simple brass frame and beveled edge mirrors in a gilt bronze colour, was created in Italy in the 1970s. They have been polished.
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Curtis Jere, 1970
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House, Jerry Fels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern American wall mirror, composed of polished circular metal coins. Designed by Curtis Jere in good condition. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1970, United States. Curtis Jere is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories...
Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in Dm 6 in
Spectacular Vintage Chrome Raindrops Wall Mirror Sculpture Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Curtis Jere "Raindrops" sculptural wall mirror features a centre mirror with hand-forged mirrored steel and burnt-welded circular raindrop details along the edges. This is a true vi...
Chrome
Original Curtis Jere "Raindrops" Wall Sculpture Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lynn, MA
Highly collectable "Raindrops" wall mirror sculpture by C. Jere / Artisan House. Abstract metal wall sculpture of torched edge discs and petals made originally between 1960s-1970s. S...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Five-Panel Beveled Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern five-panel beveled wall mirror USA, 1970s Measures: 39.75"W x 1"D x 36"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Mirror
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
$1,875Sale Price|75% Off
H 6.25 in Dm 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Porthole Mirror by C. Jeré, Brass, Lacquered, 1975
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
C. Jere porthole mirror, brass. Medium scale chunky round mirror with a warm patina to the original lacquered brass. Some scratching to brass fini...
Brass
Pair of Luciano Frigerio 1970s Bronze Mirrors
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
A set of two decorative bronze rectangular mirrors designed by the Italian designer, Luciano Frigerio.
Bronze
$1,972
H 1.97 in Dm 27.56 in
Midcentury Italian Round Mirror with Beveled Smoked Glass by Sena Cristal, 1970s
By Sena Cristal
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous round mirror with double bevelled frame in smoked glass produced by Sena Cristal in Italy in Italy in the 1970s. This fantastic space age mirror features a stunning frame w...
Chrome
$1,649 / item
H 0.71 in Dm 31.5 in
Orbis Gold Tinted Round Modern Mirror with Brushed Brass Frame, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Contemporary gold tinted Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame. The detailing and finish, including visible brass screws, emphasise the craft and quality fe...
Brass
$396Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.5 in W 34 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Mirror by United Furniture Corp
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern wall mirror made by United Furniture. This piece is large and heavy with a walnut frame. It is in good condition shows minor wear including sm...
Mirror, Walnut
Curtis Jere Mid Century Signed Raindrops Brutalist Metal Wall Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Curtis Jere Mid Century Signed Raindrops Brutalist metal wall mirror This mirror measures: 32 wide x 7 deep x 32 inches high Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a ...
Metal
Curtis Jere Mid-Century Brutalist Copper and Brass Eyelash Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Curtis Jere mid century brutalist copper and brass eyelash mirror. This mirror measures: 32 wide x 3 deep x 32 inches high. Great Vintage condition. We take our photos in a ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Brass and Copper “Raindrops” Mirror by Curtis Jeré
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970s “raindrops” mirror design by Curtis Jeré for Artisan House. The frame is constructed of brass and copper. The mirror is in original condition, it retains the beaut...
Brass, Copper
Curtis Jere Patinated Brass Porthole Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass porthole mirror designed by Curtis Jere in 1975. The chunky round exterior of the metal frame has had an applied verdigris patina finish wi...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern "Raindrops" Mirror by Curtis Jeré for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic and sculptural, this mirror was handcrafted by Curtis Jeré (the pseudonym used by New York-based design duo Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels) for Artisan House, circa 1970. Part...
Brass, Copper
Octagonal Shape Chrome Mirror by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s hexagonal shape chrome mirror by Curtis Jere. The mirror is signed. Dimension: 16” high, 16” wide and 5” deep.
Chrome
Curtis Jeré Brass Round Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage signed Curtis Jeré brass mirror.
Brass
1976 Chrome Raindrops Mirror by Curtis Jeré
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Beautiful polished chrome "raindrops" mirror by Curtis Jeré for Artisan House from 1976.
Stainless Steel
Curtis Jere Faux Gold Gilt Wall Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Jere gold gilt faux bamboo styled wall mirror with shadow boxed frame layered with metal bamboo rods and signed to the lower right side, ma...
Metal
Curtis Jere Brutalist Styled Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Brutalist styled Curtis Jere wall mirror with welded and torch cut metal and rod design, signed Jere, 1970.
Metal
Sculptural Round Brass Mirror Signed C.Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Round brass modernist mirror signed C.Jere, 1982. (Curtis Jere).
Brass
Curtis Jere Wall Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare and and hard to find early Jere hanging Sunflower wall mirror with torch cut surround, brazing details and petals that have been flamed, the artist signature is to the verso a...
Brass, Bronze