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.
Rare Curtis Jere Giant 24 inch Can Opener Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Step into the quirky charm of mid-century modern design with this Vintage Curtis Jere Giant Can Opener Sculpture. Crafted in the 1970s as part of a rare coll...
Steel
$1,100
H 46.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Oversized Modern Curtis Jere Style Pop Art 47" Can Opener Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oversized Modern Curtis Jere Style Pop Art 47" Can Opener Wall Art Sculpture. I was unable top find the signature so the maker and age is unconfirmed. Believed to be Circa Late 20th ...
Steel
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...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in W 24 in D 3 in
Mid Century Pop Art Curtis Jere Corkscrew Bottle Opener Wall Sculpture
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage bottle opener wall art sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House signed 1979. This piece is made of heavy steel with a decorative hanging corkscrew. Original mounting hardwa...
Steel
$1,600
H 47.5 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Large Vintage 48" Curtis Jere MCM Corkscrew Bottle Opener Pop Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage 48" Curtis Jere Mid Century Modern Corkscrew Bottle Opener Pop Art Wall Sculpture. Item features a large oversized form, original signature and 1979 date, steel metal c...
Steel
Rare 24" Copper Wine Bottle Opener Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare large 24" Brutalist Copper Wine Bottle Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere. A striking piece of wall art that embodies the raw and rugged aesthetics of Brutalist and the playfulness o...
Copper
$1,400
H 47 in W 13 in D 6.25 in
Vintage 1970s Pop Art Curtis Jeré Giant 47" Chrome Can Opener Utensil Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Curtis Jeré Pop Art GIANT Chrome plated can opener with cork screw, cooking utensil / kitchen wall sculpture. Crafted in the 1970s as part of a their rare collection of overs...
Steel, Chrome
Steel Bottle Opener by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Darkned Brass Bottle Opener by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x W 1.9 x H 1.9 cm Materials: stainless steel Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in th...
Stainless Steel
Brad Howe "Ventoso" Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture
By Brad Howe 1
Located in Mexico City, MX
A stainless steel abstract sculpture by American artist Brad Howe titled "Ventoso". The sculpture is made by 2 brushed metal section and a third lacquered one. Hand signed on the low...
Stainless Steel
"Tauro A" Weathered Steel Sculpture by Faustino Aizkorbe
By Faustino Aizkorbe
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is one of Faustino Aizkorbe's weathered iron sculptures created in 2000. The bottom is lined in felt to prevent surfaces from being scratched. Title: Tauro A Measurements:...
Wrought Iron
