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James Mont Seating

American, Turkish, 1904-1978

James Mont’s life as an unmistakably talented furniture designer and interior decorator could fill the pages of a best-selling novel or be reimagined as a Hollywood feature film. From the 1930s through the 1960s, Tinseltown’s glitterati and Manhattan’s Mafia underworld coveted his sofas, coffee tables and table lamps.

Mont was born Demetrios Pecintoglu in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1904 to a family of artists. He reportedly studied architecture and art in Spain and France, and during the 1920s, Mont immigrated with his family to the United States.

Mont and his family settled in New York, where he found work in a Brooklyn electrical supply shop. There he sold hardware and designed his own lighting fixtures. The latter caught the eye of a gangster named Frankie Yale, who commissioned him to refurnish his house. Mont’s opulent designs drew on Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and were occasionally marked by chinoiserie, then a very popular trend in decorating. He created the kind of low-profile side tables and sofas that are frequently associated with mid-century modernism, and he is credited today with helping popularize the integration of Asian influences in modern American design.

Mont soon attracted New York City’s most infamous crime bosses, including Charles “Lucky” Luciano and Frank Costello. For a range of mobsters, he created fashionable, functional and sophisticated pieces such as collapsible home bars that would fold down and out of view — a particularly convenient feature during Prohibition — and tables and desks with secret drawers, which were also handy to Mont’s shady clientele.

“You bought a bar from him, and he would also deliver booze in a baby carriage,” antiques dealer and furniture retailer Todd Merrill told New York about Mont in 2008.

Mont designed a room for the World’s Fair in 1939 and later befriended Hollywood celebrities such as Bob Hope, who was best man at his wedding, Irving Berlin and Lana Turner. During the 1940s and ‘50s, Mont continued designing furniture, mastering finishing techniques such as lacquering and incorporating a distinctive “leafing” print effect with silver and gold into his pieces.

Mont’s designs enjoyed a resurgence in the 1990s, and his pieces continue to be sought after by collectors.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage James Mont sideboards, tables and storage cabinets.

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Creator: James Mont
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Brass

James Mont Asian Love Seat with Velvet Cushions and Bolsters
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and sophisticated Love seat by iconic Mid-Century designer, James Mont. The piece has been newly lacquered and upholstered. A nod to Mont's asian inspired designs. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

James Mont Dolphin Chair
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
James Mont "Dolphin" tall-back slipper chair, designed late 1950's, covered in button-tufted black high pile velour. This distinctive Mont original design is a curved tapering wing ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Pair of James Mont Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of rare lounge chairs by James Mont. The wide framed chairs have been fully restored with satin black frames and Mohair upholstery which is tufted on the seats.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Upholstery

Pair of James Mont Style Mid-Century Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-ce...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie James Mont Seating

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Textile, Wood

James Mont Lattice Frame Upholstered Bench
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Black lattice frame bench by James Mont. The bench has been newly refinished and reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric with biscuit tufted detail.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Upholstery

Midcentury James Mont Velvet Mohair Sofa
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century sofa designed by James Mont. It is newly reupholstered in a taupe-toned velvet mohair. The elegant design is one of smooth lines and curves. We particularly love the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Mohair, Wood

James Mont, Armchairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By James Mont
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquer wood and brown velvet armchairs, designed and produced by James Mont, USA, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage James Mont Seating

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Velvet, Wood

James Mont Silver Greek Key Motif Side Chair
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s James Mont Greek key motif side chair. Recently repainted in antique silver painted finish. Recently upholstered in grey Edelman Leather calf ha...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Animal Skin, Wood

James Mont Ming Asian Bar Stools by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Chinoiserie Vintage James Mont Seating

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century James Mont 2 Piece Asian Style Lacquered Sectional Sofa
By James Mont
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this iconic two piece James Mont sofa sectional with a lacquered wood frame. Dimensions: 85w x 39d x 25h Arm Height: 22" Seat Height: 18" Seat Depth: 22.5...
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20th Century Unknown James Mont Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of James Mont Sofa's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful James Mont Sofa's. The elegant Lattice framed Sofa's have been Newly reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric and each sofa has two separate ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of James Mont Dolphin Chairs
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of high back dolphin chairs by James Mont. The chairs have been beautifully reupholstered in a luxurious Romo velvet fabric and sit on de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Upholstery

Pair of Club Chairs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
These glamorous and elegant chairs by James Mont, circa 1950. Each chair sits low and has a channeled barrel back that curves around, a thick cushioned seat and ebonized feet. Origin...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of James Mont Lacquered Lounge Chairs, Circa 1950s
By James Mont
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a striking pair of lounge chairs designed by the inimitable James Mont, a master of mid-20th century Hollywood Regency and Asian-inspired design. These chairs, a testament to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Leather James Mont "King Cole" Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificently designed, James Mont style bent beechwood armchairs. Most famously used by James Mont in one of his most notable commissions, the King Cole Penthouse in Miami. Mont use...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Bentwood, Leather

Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic James Mont tall back chair, ca' 1950's. Lacquered frame with velvet upholstery.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Mahogany

Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Ming Chairs - Pair
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Ming Chairs - Pair Featuring a pair of modern James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Chinoiserie Ming Chairs in green fabric. A touch of F...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Wrought Iron

Pair Of Lounge Chairs By James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of James Mont Lounge Chairs. Glamorous and comfortable large pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chairs, club chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs byJames Mont for Gr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Fabulous Set of Eight Art Deco Influenced Dining Chairs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Art Deco influenced dining chairs by James Mont The beautifully carved chairs have the original silver leafed finish which is in Great condition with minimal wear and t...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage James Mont Seating

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Silver Leaf

Set of 6 James Mont American Modern Cerused and Silver Gilt Dining Side Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 midcentury (1950s) American Modern matte gray cerused oak dining chairs, 2 armchairs, 4 side chairs, the back and seat upholstered in a textured geometric pattern with gold ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 4 James Mont American Black Lacquered Stripe Upholstered Dining Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century American dining / side chairs with a black lacquered wooden frames featuring geometric openwork backs and central splats carved as an organic shaped cut out, and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

James Mont American High Back, Button Tufted White Lacquered Lounge/Armchair
By James Mont
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American (1950) lounge / armchair with a high, tapered, button tufted back, curved frame, rolled arms, upholstered in faux white leather...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Textile

Pair of James Mont Slipper Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
Pristine pair of black lacquered James Mont low chairs with mohair.
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1940s American Vintage James Mont Seating

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Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

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Custom Made Iron Base Upholstered Ottoman or Bench from Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American James Mont Seating

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Minimalist Arched Upholstered Arcade Bench Lacquer on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Bench 48” in Lacquer is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It...
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2010s American Modern James Mont Seating

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Hollywood Regency James Mont Style Lacquer Lounge Armchair by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style lounge accent chair by Century Furniture. This James Mont style armchair features a gloss black lacquer wood frame with brass hardware accents. Cushion is new...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature sculpted walnut construction with comfortable vintage upholstery. Spingle backs and unique sloped arm rests add to the D...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Pair of Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Lounge Chairs
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Black Lacquered and Brass Mounted Bench in the manner of James Mont, C 1950.
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This bench (which could also be used as a coffee table) is in the manner of James Mont (1904-1978). Mont was often known for Chinese-inspired pieces. This piece with the curved ends,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair by Selling Imperial after James Mont c 1960/1970s
By Selig, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated open arm lounge chair by Selig Imperial, in the style of James Mont. The chair features stylized upholstered scoop arms, which accentuate the glamor...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Seating

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Asia Modern Chinese Horseshoe Style Lounge Chair by Century Furniture after Mont
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and sophisticated horseshoe style, Chinese influence lounge chair, attributed to the Century Furniture Co. in the style of James Mont. The chair features a solid oak frame, in original dark brown finish, with exceptional original fabric upholstery. This example was made in the USA, circa 1950/1960’s it is in very fine condition showing only light cosmetic cosmetic...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Seating

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Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra
By James Mont, Scalamandre
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair with square brass sabots in the style of James Mont. Re-upholstered in El Morocco Espresso f...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency James Mont Seating

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Chrome and Brass Upholstered Pink Velvet Benches Stools Ottomans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of chrome and brass gold benches stools. Newly upholstered pink velvet cushions. New foam insides as well. Chrome and brass has normal...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Brass, Chrome

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical James Mont Seating

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Wood

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
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H 17 in W 62 in D 17 in
Vintage Century Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie James Mont Style Asian Horseshoe Ming Lounge Chair by Century. Item features a solid wood frame, clean modernist lines, quality American craftsmanship, great styl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie James Mont Seating

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Documented Mid-Century Wide Lounge Chairs in Ebonized Sycamore by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This incredible Pair of Documented Mid-Century Modernist Wide Lounge Chairs in Ebonized Sycamore W/ Holly Hunt Fabric by James Mont originates from the United States, Circa 1948. Fab...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Fabric, Sycamore

Pair of Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs in the Manner of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational glamorous horseshoe shaped pair of James Mont style sculptural club chairs that match and are sold separately. High gloss black lacquer with brass details and Asian motif...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Lacquer

Glitzy Black Gold & Red Lacquered James Mont 3 Piece Livingroom Set
By James Mont
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational glamorous 3 piece salon set by James Mont having two sculptural club chairs and a gorgeous loveseat, all in a high gloss black lacquer wi...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pr James Mont King Cole Style Arm Lounge Chairs Bentwood Frames and Caned Backs
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sleek, and sophisticated pair of caned back lounge chairs, known as the King Cole chair, design attributed to James mont. The chairs feature a d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Cane, Wood

James Mont Designed Round Back Chair
By James Mont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
James Mont designed chair, made for the King Cole penthouse in Miami. Horseshoe wood frame with hand-woven cane back. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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James Mont Designed Round Back Chair
James Mont Designed Round Back Chair
H 28.75 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid Century James Mont 2 Piece Asian Style Lacquered Sectional Sofa
By James Mont
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this iconic two piece James Mont sofa sectional with a lacquered wood frame. Dimensions: 85w x 39d x 25h Arm Height: 22" Seat Height: 18" Seat Depth: 22...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern James Mont Seating

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Wood

James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Germantown, MD
Opulent pair of large James Mont Ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Designed by James Mont ,these chairs epitomize his over ...
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Mid-20th Century American Ming James Mont Seating

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Brass

Pair of James Mont Horseshoe Ming Chairs
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of James Mont horseshoe Ming style armchairs. Features solid wood construction and beautiful high gloss finish. Circa mid-20th century.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Brass

Pair of James Mont Horseshoe Ming Chairs
Pair of James Mont Horseshoe Ming Chairs
H 30 in W 27.25 in D 26.5 in
Set of Eight Vintage James Mont Style Lacquer and Gilt Dining Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight vintage dining chairs in James Mont style, high gloss black lacquer with gilt detail. The chairs have an open back with gilt floral motif down the center frame and vel...
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Mid-20th Century James Mont Seating

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Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer & Platinum Silk Barrel Back Chair by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Seating

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Set of 6 GREEK KEY Chairs by James Mont, U.S.A. 1950's
By James Mont
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A rare set of Mont's GREEK KEY black lacquered, solid mahogany dining room chairs. Recently upholstered in black DEDAR horsehair material, they look sensational. One of the most d...
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Century Furniture Matching Pair of James Mont Horseshoe Chairs Black Lacquer
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in West Hartford, CT
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James Mont seating for sale on 1stDibs.

James Mont seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of James Mont seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by James Mont were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Laverne International, Tomlinson, and Maurizio Tempestini. Prices for James Mont seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,800.

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