CURTIS JERE 1970 Monumental Skyscraper Table Lamp In Polished Chromed Steel
A monumental skyscraper table lamp designed by Curtis Jere.
This is a fabulous monumental skyscraper table lamps created in America during the modernist period by the designer Curtis Jeré, back in the 1970's. The brutalist lamps have been crafted with strong geometric and cubism patterns in chromed polished steel composed. They are mounted in a well-proportioned square base, which is signed C. Jeré. The lamp is in gorgeous condition and very rare to see offered with the original shade in perfect condition. A switch on the cord illuminates a bulb within the base and top socket. Great iconic design of the modernism era,
Curtis Jeré
C. Jeré or Curtis Jere, is a metalwork company known for wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works range from representational to highly abstract, and are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jeré is a compound nom de plume of founding artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, who combined parts of their own names to create the C. Jeré signature. According to Modernism magazine, which interviewed Jerry Fels shortly before his death in October 2008, the company was founded in 1963 by Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis (Kurt) Freiler. Freiler was the production chief and Fels was head of design. Their goal was to produce "gallery-quality art for the masses." Prior to the establishment of Artisan House, the partners built a costume jewelry business, selling work under the names Renoir and Matisse, which employed around 300 people at one point. Kurt and Jerry sold Artisan House in 1972. Kurt Freiler died July 22, 2013, at the age of 103.
Designer: Curtis Jeré. signed "C. Jeré".
Country: United States.
Period: Mid-century, Modernism, 1970-1974.
Weight: About 34 Pounds, (15.88 Kg.).
Measurements: Total height from the base is 1,118 mm by 229 mm by 229 mm (44 x 9 X 9 Inches). The square shade is 332 mm by 483 mm by 483 mm (17 x 19 x 19 Inches).
Specifications: Power Source: Plug-in. Voltage: 110-150v.
Literature: SAUTEUR Clocks Mirrors Lights California Nouveau Furniture Catalog Curtis Jere, 1975-1976. Vintage Artisan House Design Catalog 1979 Curtis Jere Mid Century Art. For this lamp illustrated.
Condition: The overall condition of this Curtis Jeré lamp is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured in the settings. This lamp was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D030126MRNT/.0098
