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Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Sideboard Signed by James Mont

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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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Lacquer

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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Mid-Century Brutalist Burled Walnut Sideboard by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern sideboard was designed by the illustrious Harold Schwartz and realized by the Romweber Furniture Company in the United States, circa 1950. It feature...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Set of Four Signed James Mont Black Drink Glasses with Hand Drawn Caricatures
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and sophisticated set of James Mont glasses were realized by James Mont, circa 1960. Realized in translucent glass, these water glasses feature four unique hand drawn ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Deco Sideboard in Burled & Bookmatched Amboyna Wood w/ Black Lacquer Detail
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and exquisitely made Art Deco Sideboard in Burled and Bookmatched Amboyna Wood W/Black Lacquer Detailing and Plinth Base originates from France, Circa 1935. Features a w...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

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