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 "Lily Pad" Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
A sculptural floor lamp by Curtis Jere, dated 1974, featuring two flattened cones and arranged asymmetrically. The lamp is composed of polished nickel-plated metal. To view more of ...
Metal, Nickel
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
$3,900Sale Price|30% Off
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
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
$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
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
$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
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
Curtis Jere Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp, Illuminated Abstract Reeds Design, 1970
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 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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Spider Lamp
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome floor spider lamp. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver cur...
Other
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
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
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
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
Calla Lily Flower Brass Floor Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Calla Lily Floor Lamp. 5 arm. Brass. 3 way to control mood lighting. Acrylic shades with brass stems. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Brass
Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Modern chrome floor lamp with textured black steel bases. Elegant minimal modern design. Chrome is in good condition with no rust or pitting. Lampshade is not perfect but not bad. In...
Chrome, Iron
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.
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Metal Orb Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, Chrome Shows Patina
Chrome
Guzzini Floor Lamp, Circa 1970
By Guzzini
Located in Renens, CH
Floor lamp guzzini, brand visible on one of the pictures. Rising and falling system and adjustable. Mondragone marble foot, stainless steel tube and plastic white and black lamp...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Chrome And Lucite Column Floor Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome and Lucite column floor lamp
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
Curtis Jeré Crane Floor Lamp in Steel
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curtis Jeré, floor lamp 'Crane', chrome-plated and enameled steel, United States, circa 1970. This piece, as all the other by Curtis Jeré was hand finished and got extensive surface...
Steel
C. Jeré "Skyscraper" Geometric Sculptural Floor Lamp
By Curtis Freiler, Curtis Jeré, Jerry Fels, Artisan House
Located in Littleton, CO
A striking sculptural floor lamp by Curtis Jeré - a pseudonym for the collaborative artistry of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels - and produced by their company, Artisan House. This 1...
Metal, Chrome
Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, USA 1971, medium sized
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Oxford, GB
The medium sized Crrane floor lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1971 - not the largest which only fits into a huge space but practical, multi directional (rotates, pivots, tilts) floor lamp...
Metal
Curtis Jere Wheat Sheath Chrome and Brass Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Curtis Jere wheat sheath floor lamp. This is a super cool, unique floor lamp that duals as a full standing art piece. This lamp features a full met...
Brass, Chrome
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
Sold
H 61.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
1970s Curtis Jere Spectacular Tall Floor Lamp Interlocking Tower Chrome & Steel
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tall floor lamp C Jere Skyscraper Tower Floor Lamp in Chrome, Brutal Modern 1970s Curtis Jere design Interplay features interlocking pieces. 61.5 T...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 77 in W 48 in D 21 in
Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, 1977, Signed, Original
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Kansas City, MO
Crane floor lamp by Curtis Jere. Very good original condition and ready to use. The vertical portion is 52 inches high and the adjustable arm is 48 inches long. When in the highest p...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Reeds Illuminating Chrome Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning 1970's floor lamp was created by Curtis Jere, an iconic figure in metalwork artistry. The unique sculptural and illuminating quality works well with the chrome and in a...
Chrome
Chrome Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Chromed architectural floor lamp by Curtis Jere. Sometimes confused with Max Sauze who has very similar design. Chromed aluminum plates assembled in a nice architectural way. ...
Chrome
Mid-century Modern Curtis Jeré Brass & Chrome “Reed” Floor Lighting
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage abstract light sculpture, floor lamp by Curtis Jeré features reed-like rods that feed into a chrome cylinder base. Reeds vary in height giving it a distinctive and unique loo...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Curtis Jere "Crane" Floor Lamp for Artisan House, c.1977
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Curtis Jere "Crane" floor lamp for Artisan House, c.1977.
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Brutalist Metal Tree Sculpture with Uplight, Curtis Jere, 1980s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern metal tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This tall dimensional botanic floor tree features torched gold brass metal leaves on bras...
Metal, Brass