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 Raindrops Wall Sculpture 1965c.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture 1965c. An iconic mid-century wall sculpture by Curtis Jere, composed of patinated brass and copper discs arranged in an expressive, rhythmic comp...
Metal, Copper
Large postmodern gold & chrome Ribbon wall sculpture by Curtis Jere, USA 1980s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare large postmodern gold & chrome metal Ribbon wall sculpture by Curtis Jere, USA 1980s. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. No signature, but this is quite common on meta...
Metal, Chrome
Curtis Jeré Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Signed Sailing Boat
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Weesp, NL
A Rare Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece – Curtis Jeré’s 1976 Brass Sailboat Sculpture. Elevate your collection with this exceptional 1976 mid-century modern brass wire sculpture by C...
Brass, Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Curtis Jere, 1970
By Jerry Fels, Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
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
Abstract Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Beautiful blend of subtle color and texture in a masculine brutalist form with presence. Signed. Likely 1970s. This particular example is two panels professionally joined for a great...
Brass, Bronze
Brutalist Brass Tree Wall Sculpture, Signed, 1980s, Metal Art Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
C. Jere tree wall sculpture with Brutalist details to branches, signed and dated. Sculpture is made in two sections where one of the branches ...
Metal
Vintage Curtis Jere Chrome Plated Sputnik Pom Pom Wall Sculpture 1970's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage chrome plated Curtis Jere wall sculpture is from the 1970s. It is not signed that we can see. It is authentic. It is a combination of 5 sea creatures we call sea urchins...
Chrome
Midcentury Curtis Jeré Metal Ribbon Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage piece of art was designed and signed by C. Jeré. Sculptural Metal Art that is shaped like a ribbon. This two-tone, gold and silver colored piece is sure to make...
Metal
Curtis Jere Nature Series Pine Tree Branch Wall Art Hanger Wrought Iron C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a fun realistic and quality made pine tree branch wall decoration with a fabulous bark finish and pointy gold pained needles. This is part of the C. Jere nature series and would...
Iron
Large Signed Curtis Jere Peacock in Flight Wall Art – Vintage 1980s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible sense of movement and depth with layered brass “feathers,” sculptural wirework, and a sweeping silhouette that absolutely commands a wall. A true statement piece—perfect o...
Brass
Curtis Jere Mid Century Fishing Village Metal Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Curtis Jere mid century fishing village metal sculpture This sculpture measures: 46 wide x 10.5 deep x 29 inches high This sculpture is i...
Metal
"Vintage X-Large Metal Wall Sculpture of Railroad Train Station by Curtis Jere"
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rare X-Large Railroad Train Station Metal Wall Sculpture Signed by Curtis Jere
Metal, Brass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury C Jere Brutalist Style Wall Art Farm and Tree Scene for Artisan House
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Brutalist style wall hanging by C. Jere for Artisan House. Torch cut and welded with a patinated brass and gold finish. Excellent original, unaltered condition. Signed "C. Jere" M...
Brass
Curtis Jere Large Gold Leaf Wall Applique, 1991
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hastings, GB
Monumental leaf wall applique, hand crafted by C Jere in their California based workshop, and fully signed C Jere 1991 The huge brass leaves are intricately cut and bonded together ...
Brass
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Curtis C. Jere Brass Palm Tree Frond Leaf Wall Hanging Metal Tropical Beach
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Curtis C. Jere brass palm frond leaf tree wall hanging. Ready to hang. Some patina spots on the back side and a few on some side le...
Brass
Mid century vintage Curtis jere brass and steel wall sculpture.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage brass and steel wall sculpture by Curtis jere. This wall sculpture has an Asian inspiration with pleated fans in brass, black and silver steel. This wal...
Brass
Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture Herd of Running Gazelles
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Tin with gold highlights, a wall-mounted sculpture of a herd of running gazelles. Wall sculpture designed by Curtis Jere. Each gazelle is about 24 in.
Tin
Midcentury C. Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury C, Jere brass over door or wall art with a chic pleaded design reminiscent of a sunrise with Art Deco influences. Signed C. Jere 1984.
Brass
C. Jere Art Deco Style "Deer Running" Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Incredible Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Art Deco style of a deer running signed and dated 1985.
Fabulous Curtis Jere French Chateau Sculptural Wall Hanging
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
FABULOUS SIGNED CURTIS JERE FRENCH CHATEAU WALL SCULPTURE. I LOVE THE DETAIL GIVEN TO THIS AMAZING WALL SCULPTURE WITH THE FLOWERS ON THE BALCONY TO THE BIRD SITTING ON THE OPEN DOO...
Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture Bottle Opener
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Westport, CT
Steel wall sculpture extra-large bottle opener cork screw. Curtis Jere signed, circa 1960s the overall size will vary how much you open the cork screw 15'' in picture but can go to 2...
Gorgeous Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Curtis Jere metal sculpted wall art, these abstract items would make a great addition to any home or office. Featured with the pair is a cert...
Metal
$496Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 41 in D 2.25 in
Curtis Jere Artisan House Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture, 2004
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed metal wall sculpture on steel frame by Curtis Jere Artisan House, 2004. Can be hung in multiple directions if desired.
Metal
Curtis Jere "Pom Pom" Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in East Hampton, NY
Tri-color metal sculpture by Curtis Jere.
Metal
Californian Modernist "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Polished & Burnished Chrome Metal Disks This Californian Modernist “Raindrop” chrome sculpture by Curtis Jere is a striking example of mid-century American studio art...
Metal, Chrome
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Direct Metal Wall Sculpture Curtis Jere Art Gold
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN BRUTALIST DIRECT METAL RECLAIMED WOOD WALL SCULPTURE Enameled In the manner of Curtis Jere 45" wide by 28" high by 4" deep This marvelous metal...
Metal, Enamel
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 51 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Leaf Bronze Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern maple leaf design wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. The brutalist style leaf is handmade of quality bronze and b...
Bronze
$1,529
H 33 in W 21 in D 7 in
American Vintage Metal Wall Mirror Sculpture Raindrops by Curtis Jere ca' 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A silver-chrome, vintage Mid-Century Modern American wall mirror, composed of polished circular metal discs and spheres. Designed by Curtis Jere, ca' 1970, United States. A mirror o...
Steel
$10,444
H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Modern Ignis Quartz Wall Decor Piece, Patagonia, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Ignis Quartz Wall Decor, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ignis quartz wall decor embodies the inner fire that fuels passion and emotion. Its organic form captures the movement of a flickering flame, evoking warmth and intensity. Crafted in Patagonia natural quartz, its intricate veins and rich textures create a striking visual statement, making Ignis a bold and captivating art piece for any interior. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Ignis Wall Decor can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Ignis Wall Decor Material Codes FI001 Gold leaf; high-gloss finish ST042 Patagonia granite...
Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
$1,850
H 20 in W 61.75 in D 9 in
Large Vintage Mid Century Metal Ribbon Wall Art Sculpture by Curtis Jere 1980s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Curtis Jere metal ribbon wall art hanging sculpture features contrasting brass and silver toned metal strips twisted into a beautiful sleek and styliz...
Metal, Brass
Early Curtis Jere Chrome Raindrops Wall Sculpture circa 1970’s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Curtis Jere Early Chrome Raindrops Sculpture Signed by the Artist circa 1970’s. This sculpture has beautiful patina and vibrant color and can can hang both vertically or horizontally...
Cut Steel
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 53 in W 39 in D 2 in
Stunning Curtis Jere Signed Brass Peacock Starburst Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This wall sculpture by Curtis Jere is really stunning in person. A beautiful addition to a Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency space. The peacock head and body are patinated cast...
Brass, Iron
$2,490
H 11 in Dm 41 in
41" Curtis Jere Brutalist Starburst Pom Pom Mixed Metal Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Artisan House, C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Troy, MI
Large "Urchin" or "Pom Pom" starburst wall sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House 1986 Three dimensional layered wire spray design in an ombre of mixed metal finishes from nicke...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Curtis Jere' Raindrop Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Curtis Jere' large Tear-Drop Wall Sculpture. Great size, measuring about 62" across. Overall in very nice shape! Absolute show stopper in any space! One of his most iconic designs!
Metal
Sold
H 21 in W 39.5 in D 9 in
Signed Vintage Curtis Jere “Sea Gulls” Brass Wall Hanging Sculpture, c.1968
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition An iconic expression of movement and form, this vintage “Sea Gulls” wall sculpture by Curtis Jere captures the effortless grace of birds in fl...
Brass
Vintage Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lynn, MA
Highly collectable ''Raindrops'' wall sculpture by C. Jere / Artisan House, in brass execution. Abstract metal wall sculpture of torched edge disc's and half spheres made originally ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lynn, MA
Highly collectable ''Raindrops'' wall sculpture by C. Jere / Artisan House, in brass execution. Abstract metal wall sculpture of torched edge disc's and half spheres made originally ...
Metal, Brass
Large Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Chrome
American Modern Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern mixed metal of oxidized silver, brass, and copper Wall Sculpture "Raindrops", (by CURTIS JERE)
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 46 in D 2 in
Curtis Jere Signed Torrent Vintage Modernist Abstract Brass Wall Sculpture 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist abstract brass wall sculpture titled "Torrent" produced by the Curtis Jeré studio. Hand signed "C. Jeré" and dated 1985. Torrent i...
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 45.28 in D 4.73 in
Large Brutalist Curtis Jere Brass 1972 'Labyrinth' Wall Sculpture, C Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Utrecht, NL
Original large vintage Curtis Jere Brutalist style “Labyrinth” abstract wall sculpture from 1972 consisting of various metal brass elements with beautiful oxidised finishes by Artisa...
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 18 in W 65 in D 5 in
Large Curtis Jere "Raindrop" Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Curtis Jere "Raindrop" Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture for Artisan House
Brass
Curtis Jere Brass Style Brass & Copper Toned Sunburst Wall Sculpture, 1970's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Curtis Jeré, William Friedle Style Brass plated Starburst Wall Relief. Featuring a handcrafted radiating circular form, with central three dimensional organic Brass orb, torch cut C...
Brass, Iron
Curtis Jere Signed Cityscape Wall Art, 1989
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home art that is truly "cosmopolitan" with this stunning wall hanging from Curtis Jeré- the mid-century modern metalwork masters. Welded sheet metal and bent steel come togeth...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal, Tin
Large Brass Clipper Ship Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jeré, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Izegem, VWV
Dramatic large wall hanging by Curtis Jere of a clipper ship, the body and sails of various soldered metals. Circa 1975.
Brass
Curtis Jere 1989 Brass Fan Wall Hanging Signed & Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curtis Jere Signed & dated Beautiful large scale open fan wall hanging. Solid brass.
Brass