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
Belgian Black Marble Dining Table & Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome dining table has a regal presence with it’s stately, yet sexy, black marble base. The vintage 1980s dining set has resembles work by Carlo Scarpa. The sleek dining set comes complete, as pictured with a dining table and four chairs. The set is unmarked but bears the hallmarks of Italian origins. The peninsula that brought us Ferarri and Versace has a penchant for flair.
The base itself is a work of art, beautifully exhibiting the tenants of Postmodern design. It is both decorative and simple. The designer has arranged slabs of sumptuous black marble in descending size, emanating from the center. This array of slabs cumulatively form a diamond shape when viewed from the top. The geometric Silhouette of the base perfectly compliments the octagonal beveled glass top.
The dramatic, high-back, chairs have a glossy lacquer finish that captures the same sheen as the stone pedestal table base...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Black Lacquer Ming Console Table in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
Very handsome console or sofa table in the style of James Mont. Black lacquer Asian style base with brass trim and glass top. Beveled glass top sits on round brass corner finials. Ve...
Category
1970s North American Ming Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Screen Back Slipper Chairs in Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of Screen Back Slipper Chairs, reminiscent of the iconic designs by Edward Wormley and James Mont, embodies a perfect fusion of sophistication and functionality. Crafted fr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Black Lacquer Gold Ornament Decorated 6 Chairs 2 Leaves Dining Table Set MINT!
By Furnwood Corp., James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Al Huller Black Lacquer Gold Ornament Decorated 6 Chairs 2 Leaves Blue Upholstery 2 Arm Chairs Dining Table Set MINT!
The chairs are very solid and feel like one piece of wood with n...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Silk
Vintage Modern Buffet Cabinet After James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Trenton, NJ
Check out this unique vintage statement piece for your home – a perfectly sized Mid-Century Buffet Cabinet. Inspired by the iconic designs of James Mont, this sliding front credenza ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Decorator Black Lacquered Coffee Table Faux Gold Finish Asian James Mont 1980s
By James Mont
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Decorator Black Lacquered Coffee Table Faux Gold Finish Asian James Mont 1980s
Rectangular low cocktail table. Gorgeous mirror-like lacquered black base and columnar legs supports a ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wool, Lacquer
Pair Black Lacquer 4 Drawers "Linen Fold" Fronts Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT
By James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer 4 Drawers Unusual Sharp Looking "Linen Fold" Fronts Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Burmese Ice Bucket by DesignerJames Mont in Faux Bronze
By James Mont
Located in COLMAR, FR
A mid-century modern design icon: the desirable ice bucket by American designer James Mont made in the 1960s. Due to its ethnic design and elaborate, exotic relief pattern, this mode...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Asia Modern Chinese Horseshoe Style Lounge Chair by Century Furniture after Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie James Mont Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vintage James Mont Style Ming Tiered End Tables
By James Mont
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome pair of James Mont Style Tiered End Tables. Chinoiserie detail with leather top and ming legs.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
James Mont, Dresser, Silver Leaf, Wood, USA, 1940s
By James Mont
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable wood and silver leaf dresser attributed to James Mont, USA, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Shape Mirrored Doors Linens Cabinet Adjustable Shelve
By Thomas Chippendale, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Shape Mirrored Doors Linens Cabinet Adjustable Shelves MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
1970s James Mont Style Small Ice Bucket
By James Mont
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, 1970s James Mont style small ice bucket, or ashtray, in the style of Tony Duquette and James Mont. This Hollywood Regency barware piece is exquisite, with a hin...
Category
1970s Taiwanese Brutalist Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Metal
RWAY Mid Century James Mont Chinoiserie Pagoda Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By RWAY, James Mont
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An absolutely stunning RWAY Mid Century dresser in the style of James Mont. Extremely well made with excellent wood selection, great proportio...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ottomans or Stools With Lacquered Greek Key Bases After James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hollywood Regency pair of ottoman stools with black lacquered Greek key bases and gold accents on brass casters. Marvelous larger scale & quality after James Mont, Dorothy Draper, Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Style Cocktail Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Palm Regency style glass and wood handled cocktail table featuring a painted finish in crimson over gold. Bamboo style frame with rounded edge glass top. Could als...
Category
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Single Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
A distinctive cabinet or nightstand on bracket style ebony bases supporting an open box case made...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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
Restored Rattan Credenza Media Console with Woven Front Doors
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Upgrade your entertainment space with the Restored Rattan Credenza Media Console. Its distinctive design features woven front doors that add a touch of sophistication. Meticulously r...
Category
Mid-20th Century James Mont Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
1970s James Mont Style Pitcher
By James Mont
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, 1970s James Mont style pitcher carafe, in the style of Tony Duquette and James Mont. This Hollywood Regency barware piece is exquisite, with a hint of chinoiser...
Category
1970s Taiwanese Brutalist Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Monumental Asian Modern James Mont Style Faux Malachite Lacquered Console Table
By James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental modern console table with a faux malachite finish. It is done in the manner of James Mont, who had a flare with mixing Asian and modern sensibilities. It is in v...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1960s James Mont Style Iron Bacchus Door Knocker
By James Mont
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a magnificent, James Mont style sculptural door knocker in the form of Bacchus, circa 1960s. This substantial piece has a gorgeous patina allover, giving it some character ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist James Mont Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Japanese Vase Side Tables James Mont style 1950's
By James Mont
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Mid Century Japanese Vase tables with a James Mont flair. Great deep detailing in base and nicely balance atop soft rounded wood base. Thick 3/4” glass tops.
Curbs...
Category
1950s Unknown Japonisme Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By Harvey Probber, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with large Art Deco style Pulls and storage cabinet on the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Channel Back Lounge Chairs
By William Billy Haines, James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in North York, ON
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Channel Back Lounge Chairs, crafted with precision and artistry by Grosfeld House in the USA during the 1960’s. These chairs are a testamen...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid Century Lounge Chairs Styled After James Mont
By James Mont
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century lounge chairs styled after James Mont and manufactured by Century Furniture in the United States circa 1970s. The sleek black lacquered frame is perfectly complemented by...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet MINT.
Sliver drawer double doors cabinet.
Inspected mint vintage condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Greek Key Detail China Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage china cabinet from the 1940s boasts a beautiful Greek Key detail, adding a touch of elegance to any room. The mahogany brown color and Hollywood Regency style give it a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
1970s Asian Modern Expresso Lacquered Cabinet Or Bar In The Manner Of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Asian modern cabinet or bar with James Mont styling. The body is a lacquered expresso and melon. The finish is vintage. It has lar...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Carved Walnut Lattice Basket Weave Pattern Large Rectangle Wall Mirror
By Edmond J. Spence, James Mont, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
1970s Carved Walnut Lattice Basket Weave Pattern Large Rectangle Wall Mirror MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pierced Cube Shape Glazed to High Gloss Pottery Table Lamps MINT!
By Gordon Martz, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vintage circa 1970s glazed Art pottery table lamps. Dark olive green gloss glaze.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Large Square Glass Top Black Lacquer Brass Base Dining Conference Table MINT
By Mastercraft, Karl Springer, Harvey Probber, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large oversize mid century modern black lacquer brass trim base 3/4" glass top dining or conference table. Complex bent wood design elements of the base. Good condition with a few li...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Two Tier Sideboard after James Mont c 1940/1950's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stylish diminutive server sideboard, having an upper shelf, which floats above the lower two door cabinet. The cabinet is structurally sound, and stu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern 48 Inches Round Granite Top Black Lacquer Coffee Table Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality round (48") eboniesed base coffee table with granite not marble top by Baker.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, James Mont, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass hardware on black lacquer ebonised base. Gallery rolled edges top.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Expandable Mahogany Dining Room Table in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful expandable Mahogany dining table in the style of James Mont. The tale has an Asian influent with the curvature of the apron and the leg...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blonde Bachelor Chests with Heavy Brass Hardware
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, John Stuart, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of vintage mid century modern design bachelor chests with heavy geometrical solid brass pulls. Both chests are in good vintage condition with some signs of wear as pic...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern White Lacquer King Size Headboard Mirrored Back
By Karl Springer, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern White Lacquer King Size Headboard Mirrored Back MINT!
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Bronze Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of Chinese bronze table lamps in the style of influential 20th Century American furniture designer James Mont. The lamps, crafted in oil rubbed bronze, resemble trad...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export James Mont Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Hollywood Regency Shiang Dynasty Bar Ice Bucket and Decanter Set
By James Mont
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chinese Shiang Dynasty replica barware ensemble, circa 1960s.
Often attributed to James Mont design this set is part of the Getz Bros CO. of Taiwan Legacy l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Art Deco Tall Cabinets, C. 1930
By James Mont
Located in Doylestown, PA
A decorative pair of Art Deco tall cabinets, circa 1930, in walnut with Asian inspired ebonized carved doors and decorative details, each on a plinth...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Three Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Hardware Cerused Oak Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Three Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Hardware Cerused Oak Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Oak
White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Drawer Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Decorative Drawer Pulls Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Muller & Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table with Lacquer Top, Circa 1950
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asian inspired coffee table with black sculpted base and black lacquer top by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger in the 1950's.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Black Lacquered and Brass Horseshoe Back Lounge Chairs Style of James Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Asian modern black lacquered horseshoe back lounge chairs with brass fittings in the style of James Mont in all original beautiful glowing condition. Century Furniture Compan...
Category
20th Century American Ming James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Modernist Metal and Glass Console in Faux Gilt Finish c 1970’s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, sophisticated and chic architectural console table, having a squared metal frame in faux gilt finish, with a large, thick ( .75 in ) glass shelf.
The console is in very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Metal
James Mont Style Hollywood Regency Lacquered Cabinet with Medallions
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning and exuberant 1960's James Mont style small sideboard, dry bar cabinet or credenza is sure to turn heads featuring distinctive original large medallions on both d...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass details in the style of James Mont. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that thes...
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Asian Modern James Mont Style Brass Clad Bookcase / Display Shelf
By James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern brass clad cabinet with pagoda form in the manner of James Mont. it has glass shelves, and the interior is lined with p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
James Mont Style Chinoiserie Marble Top Low Dining Table and Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual chinoiserie marble topped dining table and four velvet upholstered chairs. The table has a marble inlay and two leaves. The chairs have been upholstered in a lovely sea foam ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie James Mont Furniture
Materials
Marble
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.