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
James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
By James Mont, Century Furniture
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
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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of James Mont Gilt Foo Dog Lamps on Cerused Oak Bases
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Mont lamps, gilt foo dogs, mounted on cerused oak bases. These lamps include the original shades, shades show minor wear.
Both lamps are i...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Oak
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By James Mont, Century Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 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
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
James Mont Quatrefoil Folding Screens
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Custom pair of James Mont ebonized folding screens made for a 300 Park Central West home. The folding screens consist of three panels (95"H x 60.25"W x 1.25"D) each with intricate qu...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
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
Rare Pair of Wave Front Cabinets / Nightstands by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of rare wave front cabinets / nightstands by James Mont.
The cabinets have been totally restored in a beautiful ebonized finish.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood
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
Large Pair of Brass Lamps by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of brass lamps by James Mont. This stunning pair of Hollywood Regency Asian Modern brass lamps are statement pieces and have been n...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
James Mont Lamp
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large scale table lamp.
Carved and gilt surface.
Period shade.
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1950s American 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....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Softwood
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 ...
Category
1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1950s hand carved Chinese figurine lamps by
James Mont.
The cinnabar lamp bases and figurines are decorated with gold leaf.
...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of James Mont Carved Wood Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of James Mont calligraphy decorated carved wood table lamps. All original James Mont table lamps with carved Chinese calligraphy characters on all sides of tall column forms. Or...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Silver Gilt Carved Wood Inverted Bowl Chandelier by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and sophisticated carved wood inverted bowl hanging fixture, by James Mont. The chandelier features an intricate and finely detailed allover foliate motif in original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco James Mont Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern James Mont Furniture
Materials
Mohair, 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
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Glamorous Mirrored Cabinet with Caryatids by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous mirrored cabinet with hand-carved caryatids by James Mont.
The casework is finished in antiqued glazed silver leaf, with panels of antiqued mirror.
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
James Mont Silver Leafed Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful brushed glazed silver leaf cabinet by James Mont.
The cabinet has been totally restored to the original finish.
The bell shaped metal handles open the doors to an interio...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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
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
Pair of James Mont Silver Leafed Lamps
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of glazed silver leafed lamps by James Mont.
The lamps have been newly rewired with polished nickel double clusters.
The price is for the pair
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
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.
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Signed James Mont Design Pagoda Cocktail Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed "James Mont Design" 1950's 'Chinese Modern' pagoda-form band rubbed black lacquered cocktail bar cabinet with mirror and red lacquer interior...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage James Mont Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
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.