James Mont Furniture
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
SpectacularJames Mont Cabinet In The Original Distressed silver Leafed Finish.
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Cabinet in the original distressed silver leaf finish by James Mont at his Finest.
The beautifully executed cabinet with scrolled detailing and picture moldings is in the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Silver Gilt and Upholstered Kiong Size bed by James Mont 1940s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Hollywood Regency style king size headboard designed by James Mont, made in the USA, circa 1940's. The headboard features a silver gilt frame edge, which surrounds an uph...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps. Intricate Asian motifs and detail to the brass design. Elegant large designer lamps that will make a statement in any room. Measure...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
James Mont Designs Greek Key Dining Table & 10 Chairs Silver & Green
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
James Mont Designs extending octagonal top dining table banded with a 2 inch apron of carved Chinoiserie fretwork atop four fluted pedestal columns standing on a cruciform Greek key ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Stunning James Mont Five-Panel Eglomise Room Divider Screen From the 1950s
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent James Mont screen room divider , created in 1950, is a stunning example of Mont's Chinese-modern style. Each of the glass panels is hand-finished with a verre eglomise design in gold metal leaf, backed with a silver metal leaf. The mirrors are framed in Mont's smoked-silver metal-leaf technique with some shades of red and are formed with pierced bases and pagoda-style tops. this screen can be found in "Modern Americana...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare James Mont Cabinet in Black Lacquer W/ Gilt Carved Handles
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and rare Mid-Century Modernist Cabinet by James Mont in Black Lacquered Walnut W/Gilt Carved Handles originates from the United States, Circa 1950. A truly outstandin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
James Mont Mid Century Mottled Glass Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in Countryside, IL
James Mont Mid Century Mottled Glass Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 22 deep x 18.5 high, when extended the width is 66 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
James Mont, Dresser, Wood, USA, 1940s
By James Mont
Located in High Point, NC
A wood dresser designed and produced by James Mont, USA, c. 1940s.
Originally from a James Mont interior.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spectacular James Mont Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular James Mont cabinet Newly restored in a stunning high gloss lacquered finish.
The cabinet features two center doors with adjustable interior shelves and six side drawers....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Large James Mont Oak Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large Bleached Oak cabinet by James Mont.
The cabinet has been Newly refinished in a Natural bleached oak and is
accented with Antiqued gilt pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
James Mont Signed Coffee Table Greek Key Style Ca' 1950
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A James Mont signed coffee table, with greek key design in black lacquer.
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Signed James Mont Sideboard in Black Lacquer W/ Gilded Wood Pulls
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard, signed by the illustrious 20th century designer James Mont, has an impact rarely seen. Bold and forward facing, this sideboard is beautifully restored in gleaming Bla...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Asian Style Brass Table Lamps by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of Asian inspired brass table lamps, by James Mont. The lamps are in very fine, original, clean, working and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear,...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
James Mont Carved Bamboo Wall Cabinet. ( 2 Available )
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950's carved Bamboo wall cabinet by James Mont in Excellent original condition.
The open grain cerused finished oak cabinet displays the beautifully carved bamboo silver le...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
James Mont Cerused King Size Bed Headboard with Integrated Nightstands
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Original signed James Mont Designs upholstered king size headboard with integrated nightstands and two-piece platf...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Oak
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 ...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of James Mont Oak Front Cabinets
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of cabinets by James Mont.
The newly refinished black satin cabinets are set off by wonderful oak patchwork door fronts.
One cabinet has four interior drawers and the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
James Mont Ceramic Tara Buddha Head Lamp, circa 1950
By James Mont
Located in San Francisco, CA
James Mont ceramic Tara Buddha head lamp, circa 1950
Dimensions: 6" wide x 7" deep at the base x 29.5" high to the socket x 42" high to the finial
...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Original James Mont Cabinet in Asian Style
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare cabinet by James Mont in chinoiserie style. Original black lacquer and red painted interior. Original gilded wood handles.
Category
1950s North American Chinoiserie Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
James Mont Combed Oak KOI Credenza, Signed
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Rare, made to order Koi cabinet featuring solid oak construction which has a custom white/sand cerused, wire brush finish. Cabinet features 4 large deep dr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Oak
James Mont Gilt Wood Spiral Lamp
By James Mont, Frederick Cooper
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Parcel Gilt and Carved Wood open spiral form table lamp. New custom champagne / golden beige silk shade.
The helix shaped lamp is in great original condition with gold l...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Silk
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 Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Asian Modern Brass Lamps by James Mont
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Wildwood Lamp Company, Frederick Cooper, James Mont, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Asian Modern brass lamps by James Mont. These stunning heavyweight Hollywood Regency brass lamps feature Chinese characters, Greek key...
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1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular James Mont branded black lacquer chest of drawers with raised edges. Gold leafed raised draw pulls and four luxuriously deep draws of 8" each.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Coffee Table by James Mont in Original Estate Condition
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style low slung coffee, cocktail table by enigmatic designer, James Mont. The table exhibits Art Deco, Asia Modern and traditional Chinese design ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950's James Mont "War of the Worlds" Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Rare pair of 1950's James Mont lamps.
The main lacquered lamp bodies are supported by eight tapered
brass legs, and they have been Newly rewired for the US with
adjus...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Signed James Mont Design Pagoda Cocktail Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Signed "James Mont Design" 1950's 'Chinese Modern' pagoda-form black lacquer bar cabinet with red lacquer interior and 'speakeasy' di...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of James Mont Asian Modern Brass Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, James Mont, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of James Mont Asian Modern brass lamps. These stunning heavyweight Hollywood Regency brass lamps feature Chinese characters, Greek keys a...
Category
1960s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
James Mont Bookcase Or Buffet Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
James Mont Bookcase Or Buffet Cabinet.
Offered is a handsome Chinese Chippendle style bookcase, buffet cabinet, sideboard or cupboard with a pagoda top and a gilt Greek key design.
T...
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1950s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Rare Fish Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite large cabinet is by James Mont. The cabinet is a beautiful cerused oak and has a slight trapezoidal shape.
In the centre of the cabinet there is a wonderful fish medallion which when pushed the rotating door...
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1940s American Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Hollywood Regency Sideboard Credenza by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, server by noted master of the genre, James Mont. This example features a faux tortoise lacquered exterior, with unexpected ( exc...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of James Mont Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of column lamps by James Mont.
The lamps have a beautiful decorative design with a glazed silver leaf finish.
They have been newly rewired for the US with polished nickel doub...
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1950s American Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pr. James Mont Nightstands in Silver Gilt Finish c 1940/50's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of Hollywood Regency night tables designed by James Mont. The nightstands feature an asymmetrical molding frame with one drawer over a door, which opens to reveal open s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century Sideboard in Black Lacquer with Greek Key Detail by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern black lacquer sideboard was realized by the legendary designer James Mont in the United States circa 1950. The hind legs of the piece are straight, volumetric rectangular forms, while the front legs have two L-shaped embellishments shooting out from the central stem- offering additional support and obliquely recalling elements of historical antique Chinese design motifs. The center of the piece is recessed, while the two sides are fitted with doors that open to reveal recessed shelves on the left and drawers on the right. The front of the doors offer traditional Kantharos Greek urns with stylized handles culminating in Greek Key forms (a whimsical, tongue in cheek play on a classical motif). Additionally, there is a geometric border at the apex of the piece, suggesting a deconstructed Greek key motif. The piece is fitted with a smoked mirror top that offers a striking contrast to the black lacquer throughout the piece.
Mont was renowned for assimilating elements of classical, orientalist, and Art Deco design into a modern sensibility, using the most luxuriant materials available, a style he termed "Chinese Modern." Mont's pieces filled the interiors of the "who's who" in midcentury America, from East Coast Mafia tycoons to Hollywood's elite. This iconic and dramatic piece exemplifies the qualities that collectors treasure in Mont's practice. The high keyed contrast of the radiant black lacquer finish and gilt recalls the opulent interiors of an Oriental palace...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
James Mont Console Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Blonde polished lacquer console cabinet by James Mont (1904-1978), the father of "exotic modernism" who introduced "orientalis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Rare James Mont Bamboo Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of James Mont bamboo lamps with a frog and snail detail.
The lamps have their original silver leafed finish with a red underglaze and...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
James Mont Gold Leaf Coffee Table, Signed
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
James Mont hand gilded circular coffee table with a smoked eglomise mirror top. The perfect finishing statement for any traditional, glam or modern room. Mint restored.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
James Mont Console Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Grand scale console cabinet in hand rubbed black lacquer finish by James Mont (1904-1978), the "godfather of exotic modernism" who introduced "orientalism" into Americ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
James Mont Cinnabar Lacquered Secretaire
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Extremely rare, possibly one of a kind, secretary cabinet with bookcase by the godfather of exotic modernism, James Mont, circa 1950. Hand rubbed cinnabar lacquered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spectacular and Rare five Paneled screen by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular and Rare James Mont Folding screen.
The five paneled screen has a reverse painting on silver leafed panels
that are encased in black lacquered wooden frames with a pago...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
James Mont Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Buffet Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua inspired buffet or cabinet designed by James Mont. Ebonized oak with silver leaf detailing. Four center drawers with carved pulls and two side doors with shelved storage.
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Very Rare James Mont Burnished Leaf Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare James Mont burnished silver leaf coffee table.
The table has bold moldings around the top and is in Good original vintage condition with
age related wear.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare James Mont Upholstered Lounge Chair
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare James Mont lounge chair with curved arms. Another one available to make a pair.
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Exquisite Large Glazed silver Leaf Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Large cabinet by James Mont.
The cabinet which has a slight trapezoid edge has been beautifully restored in a stunning glazed silver leaf finish and is branded
"James Mont".
The round door...
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1950s American Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Magnificent James Mont Goldfish Medallion Trapezoid Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By James Mont
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent James Mont goldfish medallion credenza. We just love the unusual trapezoid shape along with the newer silver lacquered finish-well done! James Mont (1904-1978), a noto...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown James Mont Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
James Mont Chinoiserie Bamboo Dressers
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mint restored bleached/cerused oak dressers with chinoiserie inspired carved bamboo trim with an aged silver leaf finish. Stamped James Mont Designs.
Each chest has 3 drawers. On display at 200 Lexington...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Modern Console Table Credenza by James Mont, circa 1960, USA
By James Mont
Located in North York, ON
Modern Console Table Credenza by James Mont, circa 1960s, USA. Masterfully restored by the artisans at Carrocel in a semi-gloss white lacquered finish with hand painted gold accents....
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
James Mont furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
James Mont furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by James Mont were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gerald Thurston, The Marbro Lamp Company, and Robert Sonneman.