
Description
What a fun work of art! Curtis Jere is the nom de plume for the artistic partnership of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. They created distinctive metal sculptures from the 1960s to the 1980s. Their work often featured nature-inspired themes: marine, life, trees, birds, etc"”all of which were rendered in brass, copper, and steel.
This brass and copper bamboo tree was produced in the 1970s, and was very popular for its organic form and functional lighting, that created a beautiful and dramatic visual effect, by casting shadows on the walls and ceiling.
The branches are bendable, so that you can create the form and shape that you desire your bamboo tree to possess.
This tree will be shipped in two boxes:
The branches will be in a 16"W x 16"D x 48"H
The stem and the lighted base will have a 16"W x 16"D x 48"H
The branches will be numbered to match their notches (placement) on the stem, for easy assembly. :)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The tree is in remarkable shape for a vintage, 60 year old piece of artwork! Please feel free to enlarge the submitted pictures. ;)
I believe that the lighted base has been spray painted black.
Dimensions:
Height: 80 in.
Width: 30 in.
Depth: 30 in.
Category: Floor Lamps
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Copper
Creator: Designer: Curtis Jere
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $81.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Granger, IN
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
This brass and copper bamboo tree was produced in the 1970s, and was very popular for its organic form and functional lighting, that created a beautiful and dramatic visual effect, by casting shadows on the walls and ceiling.
The branches are bendable, so that you can create the form and shape that you desire your bamboo tree to possess.
This tree will be shipped in two boxes:
The branches will be in a 16"W x 16"D x 48"H
The stem and the lighted base will have a 16"W x 16"D x 48"H
The branches will be numbered to match their notches (placement) on the stem, for easy assembly. :)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The tree is in remarkable shape for a vintage, 60 year old piece of artwork! Please feel free to enlarge the submitted pictures. ;)
I believe that the lighted base has been spray painted black.
Dimensions:
Height: 80 in.
Width: 30 in.
Depth: 30 in.
Category: Floor Lamps
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Copper
Creator: Designer: Curtis Jere
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; The tree is in remarkable shape for a vintage, 60 year old piece of artwork! Please feel free to enlarge the submitted pictures. ;)
I believe that the lighted base has been spray painted black.
I believe that the lighted base has been spray painted black.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Copper and Brass, Curtis Jere Designed, Uplit-Lighting, Bamboo Tree, Brutalist, 1970's-1980's, M
Estimate $1,500-$2,990
Starting Price
$1,500
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Hidden Gems
Mar 06, 2026 7:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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