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.
Painted Iron and Glass Low Table Lotus Blossom by Curtis Jere, USA, C. 1960
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted iron and glass low table lotus blossom by Curtis Jere. United States, circa 1960. Glass dimensions: 149 cm width x 55 cm depth.
Iron
Painted Iron and Glass Low Table by Curtis Jere, United States, circa 1960
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted iron and glass low table by Curtis Jere. United States, circa 1960. Glass dimensions: 80 x 80 cm.
Iron
$1,040
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat by McGuire, circa 1970, United States
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo dining table sheaf of wheat by McGuire, circa 1970 United States Measure of the foot of table 72 x 61 cm.
Bamboo, Glass
$9,500
H 28 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut and Acanthus Carved Low Boy, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne burl walnut three-drawer low boy with inlaid feather banding, original brasses, acanthus carved serpentine skirt, and terminating on acanthus carved knees with the...
Brass
$4,675
H 13.39 in W 78.75 in D 14.57 in
Long Low Teak Bench "Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern bench in a simple plank form in teak with two raised edges then resting on legs that join at the floor creating U-shaped pedestal bases. By Torbjörn Afdal for M...
Teak
Well Carved Chippendale Style Low Boy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Chippendale style low boy with a scalloped edge over top drawer with three divided drawers accented with brass hardware, the middle drawer with a deeply carved Shell motif. S...
Brass
$5,283 / item
H 18.9 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Charlotte Perriand Gueridon J.M. Multipurpose Low Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multipurpose low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2016. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This multi-purpose low table was designed in 1953 by ...
Leather, Fiberglass
$750 / item
H 16 in W 46.5 in D 30.25 in
Teak Outdoor Tables by Kingsley Bate, Virginia, United States
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; two available. Teak outdoor tables.
Teak
Art deco low table by Thonet Debrecen
By Debrecen Bentwood Furniture Company
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco low table by Thonet Debrecen. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech, Bentwood
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 36/100
Located in Geneve, CH
Grafite Refined Contemporary marble low round table 36/100 Dimensions: 100 x H 36 cm Materials: Grafite marble Angelo is the essence of a round tab...
Marble
$2,340Sale Price|35% Off
H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in
Small Square Table in Brass & Travertine, Inlay & Arabesque Details, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century square side table in brass & travertine, USA, 1960's. Chic inlay in a star motif and arabesque brackets enhance the piece. Original travertine is very handsome.
Travertine, Brass
18th Century English Walnut Lowboy
Located in Lymington, GB
An English mid-18th century walnut lowboy. George II-period, circa 1750. Of excellent color and patina throughout. Nb. This mid-Georgian walnut lowboy may also be referred to as a side table, dressing table...
Walnut
$11,677 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 39.38 in
Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 27/100
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 27/100 Dimensions: 100 x H 27 cm Materials: Rosso Lepanto Available in Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey Saint Lau...
Marble
$11,677 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 39.38 in
Travertino Silver Refined Contemporary Marble Low Round Table 27/100
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertino silver refined contemporary marble low round table 27/100 Dimensions: 100 x H 27 cm Materials: Travertino Silver Available in Kyknos, Grafite, Travertino Rosso, Grey S...
Marble