Gerard Van Den Berg Chairs
Dutch, b. 1947
Modern Dutch design owes a great deal to Gerard van den Berg. While the Netherlands has a rich furniture-making tradition, it took a maverick like Van den Berg to bring it into a new era. His innovative armchairs, lounge chairs and sofas offer a reinterpretation of mid-century modern Dutch designs and have found wide appeal among international customers.
Van den Berg was born in 1947 to a family of designers. His father owned a furniture company in Hellevoetsluis where Van den Berg worked as an apprentice and then designer until he and his brother, Ton, founded their own workshop, in 1974. That company, named Montis, produced mostly upholstered seating for homes and businesses.
At Montis, Van den Berg challenged traditional Dutch furniture forms. Rather than starting with the piece's frame, which he felt was restrictive, he focused on the silhouette. This inspired Van den Berg to create slim and elegant furniture, often featuring angular metal legs and leather upholstery. In 1983, he pioneered the "jacket technique," consisting of a zipped leather cover around a metal frame. Several iconic Montis seats use this technique, including the Chaplin chair, the Butterfly lounge chair and the Rocky sofa.
In 1989, Van den Berg launched his own design studio and began designing for companies like Wittmann, Molteni and Perobell. He left Montis in 1990 to cofound a new company, called Label, with Ton the following year. Label furniture captures the essence of no-nonsense Dutch design. It is comfortable and relaxed, featuring simple forms that are pleasing to the eye.
Van den Berg's irreplaceable contributions to furniture design have garnered multiple awards over the years. Some of the most notable include the Kho Liang Prize, the Mobilia Innovation Award and the Prize for Interior Architecture.
Today, Van den Berg's son Jasper and Ton's daughter, Marieke, manage Label. Van den Berg's other son, Ivo, is also a designer at the company.
On 1stDibs, find Gerard van den Berg seating, case pieces and more.
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Creator: Gerard Van Den Berg
Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Lounge Chair
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Gerard Van Den Berg Arm Chair Modern, 1990s
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Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerard Van Den Berg; arm chair; Modern;
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Gerard Van Den Berg chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Gerard Van Den Berg chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gerard Van Den Berg chairs, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Montis, Theo Ruth, and Martin Visser. Prices for Gerard Van Den Berg chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $5,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,430.