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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
James Mont High Style Gilt Finished Plaster & Glass Planter Urn Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century High Style (circa 1940) planter coffee table comprised of a gilt finished plaster urn topped with a circular glass top with round central opening to accommodate ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture

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Glass

James Mont Designs Asian Giltwood Panel
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
James Mont Asian mid-century modern carved giltwood fretwork wall panel with central circular stylized Orientalist carving with bamboo leaves and lotus trees, hand rubbed gold and silver leaf. 43" H x 45" W. Provenance: Removed from a private residence decorated by James Mont at 370 East 76th Street, New York, NY. James Mont frequently used such panels in his furniture and interior designs such as these lacquered console cabinets...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Giltwood

James Mont Pair of Hand Carved Figural Table Lamps 1950s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand carved table lamps with Chinese figures decorated in gold leaf and white gold leaf by James Mont, American 1950's. New custom silk shades by Lobel Modern. These iconic ...
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1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

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

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Softwood

James Mont Large Coffee Table in White Gold Leaf, 1950s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Large coffee table decorated in white gold leaf with smoke glass top and key design on all sides with column legs by James Mont, American, 1950s.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Gold Leaf

James Mont for Widdicomb Black Chests of Drawers, a Pair
By James Mont, John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
Two sultry ebonized chests by James Mont for John Widdicomb. Two over three drawers open with statement rectangular pulls in gleaming brass. So versatile! Use them as nightstands or ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture

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Brass

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.
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Silver Leaf

An Impressive James Mont Lamp
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large, rare lamp by James Mont. Etched glass with stylized bamboo motif, laquered base. Original base and shade (recovered in green silk). Overall height including shade 39". Glass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass

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

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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 Furniture

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Bentwood, Leather

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

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Brass

Pair of James Mont Wall Brackets
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of stylized Asian modernist triangular wall mounted brackets in black lacquer and gold leaf by James Mont Designs. Demilune display ledge is ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Brass Character Lamps After James Mont - Set of 2
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless sophistication to your decor with this pair of vintage brass character lamps inspired by the designs of James Mont. Featuring sculptural br...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Gesso Lamps by James Mont, USA, 1950s
By James Mont
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Gesso Lamps by James Mont, USA, 1950s A pair of bulbous form Asian-inspired, heavy striated gesso design, red painted and gold gilt over wood table lam...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture

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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

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Silver Leaf

James Mont Twisted Oak Dark Walnut Finish Hollywood Regency Standing Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Westport, CT
James Mont standing lamp, dark walnut lacquered finish, midcentury Hollywood Regency design. Mont was born Demetrios Pecintoglu in Istanbul (then Constantinople, capital of the Otto...
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture

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Aluminum

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 Furniture

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Velvet, 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

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Spectacular Mirrored End Tables by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of end tables by legendary designer James Mont, showcasing his signature blend of Hollywood Regency glamour and bold architectural form. Each table features a fully m...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Exceptional Pair of Carved Gnarly Tree Form Lamps by James Mont.
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular pair of 1950's lamps by James Mont. The wooden carved gnarly tree form lamps have a silvery / grey distressed finish have they been Newly rewired with adjustable Antiqued...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass

Beautiful Pair of Table Lamps by James Mont with Original Shade
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights; use the "Contact Dealer" button to ask us, we might have it in our s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Large Black Lacquer and Brass Table Lamps by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sizeable pair of handmade table lamps with black lacquered wood bases and shades & brass characters by James Mont, circa 1948. Pagoda or Asian temple motif informs this unique design...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass

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

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Hardwood

James Mont Console Cabinet
James Mont Console Cabinet
$10,325 Sale Price
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Silver Leaf Dining Table by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
A silver leaf over wood dining table by James Mont. Includes two leaves measuring 12" each. Measures: 42" diameter when closed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Silver Leaf

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

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Gold Leaf

Large Burnished Silver Leaf Mirror by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Large bold framed Mirror with the Original mirror and burnished silver leaf finish by James Mont. There are few marks on mirror that only adds to its character
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Beautiful James Mont Mirror
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular James Mont mirror with a wonderful carved frame in the original silver celadon finish. The mirror itself has an antique patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Mirror

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

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Walnut, Giltwood

Art Deco Influenced Dining Table by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco influenced dining table by James Mont. The base is a dark cerused oak finis with ornate carving in the corners finish highlighted with a glazed silver leaf. The top is glas...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Minimalist Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Minimalist cabinet by James Mont. The cabinet has been refinished in a high gloss white lacquer. The lacquered doors are accented by the silver leaf "X" door pulls.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Lacquer

Spectacular Pair of Rare James Mont Scroll Cabinets
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully executed pair of James Mont cabinets with scroll handles. The cabinets have been Newly restored in a glazed silver leaf finish and are branded "JAMES MONT DESIGN".
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Iconic Bamboo Style Dresser by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo dresser designed by James Mont. This is a beautiful example of his iconic bamboo style. The casework is of Cerused oak and it has been newly refinished with the bamboo...
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1950s American Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Oak

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture

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Giltwood

James Mont Bookcase Or Buffet Cupboard
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
James Mont Bookcase Or Cupboard Offered is a handsome Chinese Chippendale style bookcase, buffet cabinet, sideboard or cupboard with a pagoda top and a gilt Greek key design. This ve...
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1950s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Lovely Wooden Wine Cooler by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Lovely wooden wine cooler by James Mont. The interior has a ceramic lining for use with ice. The exterior has over scale brass fittings, with a nice patina. Small decorative objec...
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1950s American Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass

Pair of JAMES MONT Design Gilt Leafed Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Wooden lamps with a beautiful gilt leafed finished. The lamps have been Newly re gilded and rewired with adjustable polished bras...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

James Mont Architectural Side Table
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Architectural side table by James Mont. Square side table with Architectural column details and banded with a Greek Key trim. The table ret...
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1950s American Neoclassical Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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

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Glass, Lacquer

Pair of Elegant James Mont Cerused Custom Cabinet /Nightstand Chests
By James Mont
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of oak cerused James Mont petite three-drawer chest / nightstand cabinets with original bronze finish ring.    
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture

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Metal

1950's Black Lacquered Medallion Coffee Table by James Mont.
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered oriental Medallion coffee table by James Mont The cross form trapezoid base has a center Oriental medallion. Currently the table has a 42" Diameter 1/2". thick glass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Glass, 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

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Wood

Exceptional 1950's James Mont Mirrored Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 1950s mirrored cabinet by James Mont. This beautifully executed mirrored cabinet has a hand carved deeply beveled silver leaf and burnish frame. The cabinet features fou...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Mirror

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.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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

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Oak

James Mont Occasional Pedestal Table Black Laquer
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An original James Mont, signed table in black lacquer, ca' 1950's. Very heavy, looks like a sculpture.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Blue / Black Cerused Oak Cabinet with Carved Bamboo Motif by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stunning cabinet by James Mont. It is finished in a glamorous blue black cerused oak, and the small pedestals at each end have a gilded carved bamboo motif.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Large Bamboo Dresser by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo detailed dresser by James Mont. This large 2-piece cabinet has been restored in a natural driftwood finish and is in Excellent condition and is accented by the beautifu...
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1950s American Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Vintage James Mont Mid Century Modern Iconic Black Lacquered Tall Chest Dresser
By James Mont
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-century tall chest by James Mont and featuring his signature Asian inspired lines and boasts rich, black lacquered finish. The geometric silhouette is complimented by bold, stat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Brass

James Mont Design, Signed, Pencil Reed Trapezoidal Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
James Mont Design, signed, trapezoidal single door cabinet in pencil reed, suitable as nightstand or side cabinet. Circa 1948. Measures 24" H x 24"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Reed

James Mont Ming Style Cocktail Table With Brass Insets
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
James Mont cocktail table in the Ming style with brass insets on the top surface. Original painted finish with very unique brass Insets and a lowers shelf. This is an extremely rare ...
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1950s American Ming Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Large Cerused Oak Mirror by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large cerused oak mirror in the original soft olive green stained finish. The mirror is branded James Mont.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Ebonized Coffee Table with Mottled Antique Glass by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized coffee table with mottled antique glass and retractable top by James Mont, American, 1940s. Table is 68 inches wide when top is fully opened.    
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

James Mont Dining Set, 7 pcs
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic 1960s Chinoiserie influenced dining set in silvered and gilded wood with polychromed details. Set includes four side chairs and two arm chairs with gilded fretwork backs an...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Glass, Wood

James Mont Hand-Carved Hollywood Regency Buddha Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hand carved Buddha with plaster details. The lamp features lovely details in gold patina. Lampshade is not original. Example of a seated Buddha figure lamp by James Mont.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Gold

American Mid-Century James Mont Tall Silver Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century tall tapered square chrome plated filigree scroll design table lamp (JAMES MONT)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture

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Chrome

Console with Wall Mirror Designed by James Mont, circa 1935, Made in USA
By James Mont
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Console has a mirrored top that rests on a row of three drawers, a support at each end both with a single door that opens for storage. The wall mirror has matching yellow lacquere...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage James Mont Furniture

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

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Oak

Pair Silver Gilt Mirrors by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find pair of mirrors, in original silver gilt with original mirrors intact, both signed. The mirrors show some oxidizing , normal and consistent with age. 4"- molding
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Giltwood, Mirror

Substantial James Mont Pierced Column Ebonized Wood Table Lamp, C. 1950
By James Mont
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental James Mont hand carved Black Pierced Column Table Lamp. Featuring a large, slight hourglass form in blackened carved wood with silvered details. Small footprint. Shade sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture

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Wood

Ultra Rare Vintage Cerused Chest of Drawers from James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary Find. Ultra Rare Cerused Chest the cream lacquered drawer fronts by James Mont. Beautiful piece. Signed.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture

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Lacquer

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.

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