The Rock Sofa, Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los angeles, CA
Rock Sofa by Gerard van den Berg Low-profile Rock sofa by Gerard van den Berg, upholstered in
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Leather
The Rock Sofa, Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los angeles, CA
Rock Sofa by Gerard van den Berg Low-profile Rock sofa by Gerard van den Berg, upholstered in
Leather
Gerard van den Berg – “The Rock” Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic Dutch design by Gerard van den Berg, the “The Rock” lounge chair stands as a true
Cowhide
Gerard van den Berg : Florence 'The Rock' lounge chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Forest, BE
Iconic brutalist armchair designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, one of the brand’s most
Velvet
Leather Sitting Set Rock Series Gerard Van Den Berg Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Van Den Berg (b. 1947). The beautiful chairs are of the rock series designed by Gerard Van Den Berg
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Pair of "The Rock" Lounge Chairs
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "The Rock" lounge chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg upholstered in caramel leather. The chairs
Leather
$3,632Sale Price|32% Off
H 43.31 in W 61.03 in D 29.14 in
The Rock Tall back rattan loveseat sofa by Gerard van den Berg leather, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Zevenaar, NL
famous Rock by the famous Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Period: 1970s It is a beautiful
Leather, Rattan
$3,250
H 16 in W 56 in D 38 in
Gerard van den Berg for Montis 'Florence' Two-Seater Sofa aka 'The Rock'
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg for Montis in 1970 and stands as a piece of innovative Dutch design. Van den Berg, co
Leather
$8,180
H 46.07 in W 59.85 in D 35.83 in
Montis “The Rock” Sofa In Brown Leather By Gerard Van Den Berg, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning two seater or loveseat by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. This magnificent sofa is
Leather
$4,541
H 43.31 in W 61.03 in D 29.14 in
Gerard van den Berg rattan leather double sofa for Montis, The Netherlands 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Zevenaar, NL
famous Rock by the famous Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis. The Netherlands, 1970s It is a
Leather, Rattan
Postmodern Gerard van den Berg Florence Sofa for Montis, Buck Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed the Florence sofa for Dutch manufacturer Montis during the height of
Leather, Foam
$7,373
H 45.28 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Vintage The Rock Lounge Chair with new leather by Gerard Van Den Berg - Montis
By Montis
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The Rock Lounge Chair, Gerard van den Berg, Montis, late 1980s Fully Reupholstered Black Leather
Leather
Unavailable
H 44.89 in W 35.04 in D 36.62 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Pair of "The Rock" Lounge Chairs for Montis NL, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Ostend, BE
Pair of "The Rock" lounge chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg re-upholstered in our special full grain
Leather
Unavailable
H 45 in W 58 in D 32 in
Vintage Caramel Leather 3-Piece "Rock" Sofa Set by Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in santa monica, CA
1970s. Sold as a set, 2 sofas and 1 ottoman. Excellent condition. Measures: 58 W 32 D 45 H sofa 34 W 34 D 16 H
Unavailable
H 46.07 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Modern Brutalist Rock Chair in Leather, Montis Design
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg designed this large and eye-catching piece for Dutch furniture producer Montis in
Leather
Unavailable
H 45.67 in W 55.91 in D 36.23 in
"The Rock" Leather Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in The Hague, NL
Terra colored two-seat Leather Sofa named "The Rock" designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
Leather
Unavailable
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
“the Rock” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Dutch 70’
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
The Rock” lounge chair and ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Dutch, 1970s. In our opinion
Leather
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Wammes lounge chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, The Netherlands
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark brown leather lounge chair, model "Wammes" designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in The
Chrome
Set of Montis the Rock Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The famous rock chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis (Netherlands). We have a matching set of
Foam, Leather, Wood
Gerard Van Den Berg Rock Sofa for Montis, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic well known sofa from the rock series, also called the Florence. Designed by Gerard Van
Leather
Gerard van den Berg "Rock" Two Seater Sofa for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Rock" two seater leather sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Burnt orange leather with a
Leather
Sold
H 46.07 in W 57.09 in D 37.41 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Rock Cognac Leather Sofa Montis The Netherlands 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Amazing and very comfortable lounge sofa model Rock or Florence designed by Gerard van den Berg and
Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Rock' Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Rock' lounge chair in black leather designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Iconic
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Gerard van Den Berg 'rock' chair, circa late 1970's. This example has been newly upholstered in a
Leather
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Natural Leather Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg 'Rock' lounge chair in natural leather. Frameless iconic single lounge chair
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather Rocking Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
some scratching to the leather. Wear is consistent with its age and use. Gerard Van Den Berg
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Montis Rocking Chair 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortabl rocking chair with cosy leather seat and fantastic bent solid oak frame
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Leather Rocking Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Leather Upholstered Body with Crazy Cool Bent Wood Rocker Frame
Leather, Wood
Gerard van den Berg Montis Onrad Rocking Chair, 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rocking chair designed by Gerard van den Barg for Montis, Holland 1970. This model was called Onrad
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare leather "rock sofa" by Gerard Van Den Berg, circa 1947. Fantastic over sized shape and scale
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare leather "rock sofa" by Gerard Van Den Berg, circa 1947. Fantastic over sized shape and scale
Leather
"The Rock" Gerard van den Berg Leather Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The Rock for Montis It is a representative product of Gerard van den Berg, which was designed
Leather
"The Rock" Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather Lounge Chair designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Armchair The Rock by Montis.
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Tough and stylish! This design classic is from Dutch soil. Designed by Gerard van den Berg in the
Leather
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'The Rock' lounge chair by Gerard van den Berg, 1970's. Upholstered in a handsome cognac leather
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg "The Rock" Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in San Angelo, TX
. Designed by Gerard van den Berg in the 60s & 70s. Produced by Montis. Definitely a special design due to
Leather
"The Rock" Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Matis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Rock" chair by Gerard van den Berg for Matis.
Rock Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg, Netherlands, circa 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Culver City, CA
Rock sofa by Gerard van den Berg. Netherlands circa 1970. Produced for Montis, with original
Upholstery
Montis “The Rock” Sofa by Gerard van den Berg, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning black leather 'The Rock' two seater sofa by Gerard van den Berg, for Montis 1970s. The
Leather
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Loveseat Sofa for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Rock" two seater leather sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Gerard van den Berg
Leather
Montis Rock Sofa by Gerard van den Berg Holland, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic well known sofa from the Rock series, also called the Florence. Designed by Gerard Van
Leather
Rock Sofa Gerard van den Berg Montis Holland 1970 Brown
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Gerard van den Berg and manufactured by Montis, Holland, 1970. This example comes in very nice medium
Leather
"The Rock" Two Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super comfortable two seater leather sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970 in
Leather
"The Rock" Two Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super comfortable Two Seater Leather Sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970 in Black
"The Rock" Two Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super comfortable Two Seater Leather Sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970 in
Leather
"The Rock" Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly comfortable Impressive Leather Lounge Chair designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
"The Rock" Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970. Original Leather with Patina. Original Condition
Leather
Rock Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, circa 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The Rock by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s. The sofa has patina, some
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg "The Rock" Lounge Chair for Motis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
"The Rock" lounge chair designed by Dutch designer Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis in 1970s
Faux Leather
Sold
H 45.67 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
"The Rock" Gerard van den Berg Cognac Colored Leather Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Markington, GB
"The Rock" Gerard van de Berg cognac colored leather lounge chair.
Leather
Three-Seat "The Rock" Sofa by Gerard van den Berg Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original and authentic leather sofa by the Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg. Beautiful patina
Leather
White Leather "Rock" Loveseat by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare super mod white leather loveseat designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 1970. Massive
Leather
Sold
H 47.25 in W 36.23 in D 39.38 in
Stunning lounge chair The Rock in brown leather by Gerard Van Den Berg - Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Great brown ‘The Rock’ lounge chair its original leather.Designed by Gerard van den Berg and
Leather
Rock Leather Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather armchair. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the armchair.
Leather
"The Rock" Two-Seat Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-seat natural leather sofa designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970. Amazing piece of
Leather
"The Rock" Two-Seat Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-seat natural leather sofa designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970. Amazing piece of
Leather
Sold
H 45.75 in W 77 in D 37.75 in
Impressive "Rock" Three-Seat Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare super MOD white leather three-seat sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
Leather
Sold
H 56.3 in W 47.25 in L 56.3 in
Vintage Leather Sofa 'the Rock' by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
'The rock' dark brown leather sofa designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. Great design
Leather
Sold
H 37.41 in W 59.06 in D 37.41 in
Montis “The Rock” Sofa In Beige Leather By Gerard Van Den Berg, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning beige leather ‘The Rock’ two seater sofa by Gerard van den Berg, for Montis 1970s. This
Leather
Sold
H 45.28 in W 59.06 in D 37.41 in
Montis “The Rock” Sofa In Green Leather By Gerard Van Den Berg, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning dark green leather ‘The Rock’ two seater sofa by Gerard van den Berg, for Montis 1970s
Leather
Sold
H 45.67 in W 32.29 in D 36.62 in
Gerard Van Den Berg "the Rock" Lounge Leather Chairs for Montis, 1970s NL
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in The Hague, NL
Original light brown leather lounge chair designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for the label Montis in
Leather
Sold
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in L 47.25 in
Vintage Leather Lounge Chair 'the Rock' by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
The rock cognac leather lounge chair designed by Gerard Van den berg for Montis. This example
Leather
Sold
H 46 in W 57 in D 32.5 in
"The Rock" Two Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-Seater Natural Leather Sofa and Ottoman designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
Leather
Sold
H 45.28 in W 55.91 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Patinated Leather Couch 'The Rock' by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis II
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern luxury leather vintage high back couch. It's magnificent design let's the piece act as a room divider or screen at the same time as being a sofa. Made for Montis...
Metal
Sold
H 45.28 in W 55.91 in L 45.28 in
Vintage Patinated Leather Pair of Couches by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern luxury leather vintage high back couch 'The Rock'. It's magnificent design
Metal
Sold
H 45.67 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
"The Rock" Gerard Van De Berg Cognac Coloured Leather Chair Made by Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning" The Rock" chair designed by Gerard van de Berg and made by Montis. Chair dimensions
Leather
pair of 1970's Gerard Van den Berg "the Rock" lounge chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
Great pair of brown "The Rock" lounge chairs in its original leather. Designed by Gerard van den
Leather
"The Rock" Two Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super comfortable Two Seater Leather Sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970. Newly
Leather
"The Rock" Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super comfortable Impressive Leather Lounge Chair designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
Leather
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.