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| Nat King Cole's Miami Beach penthouse designed byJames Mont |
James Mont, the important and uniquely American Mid-Century Interior and furniture designer. He established his reputation in America for creating custom clandestine bars during prohibition for Hollywood stars and East Coast mobsters. His aesthetic was defined by combining post-Deco glamour with Oriental accents such as exotic finishes, smoked mirrors, and an abundance of silver and guilt. His characteristic designs often refashioned Asian motives, Mont described as "Chinese Modern'.
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| James Mont Dining Chairs |
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| James Mont desk-1963 |
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| James Mont chairs |
Club chairs, 1963 for the Penthouse in Miami, of Ellis Orlowitz. Maple black lacquer, gold leaf and grey silk velvet upholstery.  |
| James Mont occasional Lotus table |
Lotus table, 1963 for the Orlowitz penthouse in Maple finish and silver leaf with gold accents.
High-back Dining chairs with elongated Greek key backs and Chinoiserie fretwork. Finished in satin black lacquer with gold leaf details.
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| James Mont - The King Cole sofa |
