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 Multi-Toned Metal Starburst Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Mid-Century Century signed Curtis Jere multi-toned metal wall sculpture comprised of three concentric circles, the brass center protruding from two different lengths of this coppe...
Brass, Chrome, Copper
$2,490
H 11 in Dm 41 in
41" Curtis Jere Brutalist Starburst Pom Pom Mixed Metal Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House, C. Jeré Artisan House
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
Rare Oversize Signed Curtis Jere Welded Sunburst Wall Sculpture 42"
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made int he late 1970s, Jere pioneered this style of sculpture with his welded metal rods technique. This is one of the largest at a diameter of 42 inches, and features ...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
C Jere Starburst Sunburst Mixed Metals Brass Copper Brutalist Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
C Jere starburst mixed metal brass and copper Brutalist wall sculpture.
Metal
$2,500Sale Price|28% Off
H 11 in Dm 41 in
Signed Curtis Jere Starburst POM POM Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Starburst wall sculpture / Signed & dated.
Brass
Brass Sunburst Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Montreal, QC
Brass sunburst wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jeré
Brass
$5,054
H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 9.85 in
Large Metal Brass Abstract Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere. USA, 1980s
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large model of Mid-Century Modern Starburst "Urchin" or "Pom Pom" starburst wall abstract sculpture in metal brass copper by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, signed & dated C Jere 1986.
Metal, Brass
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 38 in D 8 in
Mid Century Brutalist Starburst Sunburst Wall Art. Enamel Steel Curtis Jere Era
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN BRUTALIST STARBURST METAL WALL SCULPTURE Direst Metal Sculpture Steel & Enamel Attributed to Curtis Jere 38" wide by 8" deep This marvelous metal sculpture is a brutalist tour de force! Melted metal looks as hot as a molten star! Rays shoot out in all directions and have multiple layers and lengths! This work is in very fine vintage condition. The steel has been gilt enameled in a splatter pattern to catch the light when the sun hits it, creating a very scintillating visual effect. Incredible labor went into this piece and it displays beautifully. It's really hard to find these iconic mid century metal sculptures...
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Mixed Metal Sunburst Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large mixed metal sunburst wall sculpture of brass and lacquered nails.
Metal
Modern Starburst Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Metal, Copper. Condition: This Modern starburst metal wall sculpture is in great vintage...
Brass, Copper
"You So Sweet" 2023 Large Black, Multicolor Abstract Painting By Lowell Boyers
Located in Plainview, NY
"You So Sweet" (2023) by Lowell Boyers is a luminous, high-energy composition-an explosion of color that feels both intimate and cosmic. Against an inky black ground, bursts of hot ...
Resin, Acrylic
"Nectar, " 2025 A Large Black and Multicolor Abstract Painting by Lowell Boyers
Located in Plainview, NY
Nectar (2025) by Lowell Boyers is a luminous, high-energy vertical composition—an explosion of color that feels both intimate and cosmic. Against a rich, inky black ground, bursts of...
Acrylic
"Full Cup, " 2023 Large Vertical Abstract Painting by Lowell Boyers
Located in Plainview, NY
Full Cup (2023) by Lowell Boyers A Large Vertical Abstract Painting Full Cup (2023) by Lowell Boyers is a luminous, high-energy vertical composition—an explosion of color that feels...
Acrylic
"Full Cup Golden, " 2025 Large Abstract Acrylic Painting By Lowell Boyers
Located in Plainview, NY
Full Cup Golden (2025) A Large Abstract Painting by Lowell Boyers Full Cup Golden is a striking, immersive vertical painting by New York-based artist Lowell Boyers. In this 2025 wo...
Acrylic
Italian Gold Murano Glass and Satin Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
An Italian Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, each of the 40, 16 inch triangular spokes of clear glass infused with actual gold dust radiating from a satin brass orb suspended from a m...
14k Gold
"Great Substance/OneTaste" 2025, A Large Abstract Painting by Lowell Boyers
Located in Plainview, NY
GREAT SUBSTANCE / ONE TASTE (2025) by Lowell Boyers is a lush, immersive vertical composition that radiates vitality and painterly elegance. The large canvas is richly layered with v...
Resin, Acrylic
