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.
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper, Brass and Pewter Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Lynn, MA
Brutalist Patchwork series mirror by Paul Evans. Crafted frame in variations of metals such as copper, pewter and brass. Robust and well made. Uniquely hand-torched, textured and pat...
Copper, Pewter, 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
Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Brutalist Wall Bar for Craft
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Lynn, MA
Brutalist "Sculptura" wall disc bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Doors feature sculpted resin over wood. The hinged doors conceal a 24" x 34" cabinet with polished metal ...
Resin
Art Deco Marcel Bever Mask Wall Lights Set of 6
By Marcel Bever
Located in Lynn, MA
Very rare collection of 6 unique wall mounted porcelain masks mounted in fer forge frames, all signed M. Bever Paris, Made in France, circa 1925. The iron frames are stamped 'France' and were made to be electrified and illuminated with a single candelabra size lightbulb, causing the porcelain faces to be illuminated from behind. Note that on two of the faces (the middle of top and bottom row of main image) the porcelain is perforated. Edgar Brandt is known to have designed wrought iron for Maison Robj, for whom Marcel Bever...
Iron
Paul Evans Cityscape Lamp for Directional Model PE-4020
By Paul Evans
Located in Lynn, MA
Model PE-4020 Lamp by Paul Evans for the Cityscape series. Features his iconic brass and chrome patchwork. All original with original wiring with a rotary switch. Great table lamp or...
Brass, Chrome
Adrian Pearsall "Sculptura" Large Brutalist Drum Table w/ Glass Top
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lynn, MA
Large brutalist table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft from the "Sculptura" line. Formed in bronze colored resin over wood. Brutalist designs and textures noted all around the w...
Glass, Resin
Curtis Jere Signed and dated very early raindrops sculpture mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Very Early signed and dated 1968 Raindrops mirror by Curtis Jere. One of the earliest I have seen. Great patina and amazing eye appeal.
Metal
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
Wonderful Curtis Jere Brass Raindrops Mirror Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Brass Raindrops Wall Mirror by Curtis Jere. Jere “himself” was a creation the manufacturer Artisan House who put out a huge amount of home decor designed by the fictional Jere, which...
Brass
Curtis Jere "Raindrops" Chrome Sculptural Wall Mirror by Jonathan Adler
By Curtis Jeré, Jonathan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Curtis Jere over 50 years ago, this mirror has now been brought back in exclusive partnership with Jonathan Adler. Still hand-made with the finest quality construction, t...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Vintage Boho Signed Curtis Jere Chrome “Raindrops” Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and rare find, this "Raindrops" wall mirror is a stunning example of the sculptural metalwork that made Curtis Jeré an icon of Mid-Century Modern design. A dazzling hal...
Chrome
A Mid-Century Italian Patinated Steel Mirror
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-century Italian mirror of circular sunburst form, with multi layered arms terminating in patinated steel discs.
Steel
