Vintage Dutch buffalo leather Rivera sofa by Gijs Papavoine Montis c 1980s / 90s
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage buffalo leather 'Rivera' sofa by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, Netherlands 1980s/90s. (Papavoine started designing for Montis in 1976) In great condition with nicely patinated t...
Leather, Wood
Gerard van den Berg "Oslo" Leather Loveseat for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van den Berg launched the Oslo and related seating designs for Montis during the 1970s, a period when Dutch furniture design was producing some of its most inventive low-profile and ...
Leather, Wood
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Florence Leather Loveseat, Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century frameless two-seat sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, known as the "Florence" model and widely referred to as "The Rock."
Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Buffalo Leather Loveseat for Montis, 1979
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1979 and produced by Dutch manufacturer Montis, the Ringo reflects the late 1970s European interest in organic, comfort-forward furniture.
Leather
Postmodern Gerard van den Berg Florence Sofa for Montis, Buck Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed the Florence sofa for Dutch manufacturer Montis during the height of Postmodern experimentation with organic furniture forms.
Leather, Foam
Montis “The Rock” Sofa In Brown Leather By Gerard Van Den Berg, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg is known for his radical reinterpretation of the traditional Dutch design heritage. In 1974, van den Berg co-founded Montis with his brother.
Leather
High Back Sofa By Gerard van den Berg for Montis in Cognac Leather, 1980's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg is known for his radical reinterpretation of the traditional Dutch design heritage. In 1974, van den Berg co-founded Montis with his brother.
Leather
High Back Sofa By Gerard van den Berg for Montis in Cognac Leather, 1980's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg is known for his radical reinterpretation of the traditional Dutch design heritage. In 1974, van den Berg co-founded Montis with his brother.
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg “Wammes” Swivel Lounge Chair for Montis 1970s Dutch Modern
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in High Point, NC
A striking 1970s Dutch Modern “Wammes” swivel lounge chair designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis.
Leather, Wicker
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Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair by Montis with 360-Degree Swivel
By Gijs Papavoine
Located in Rochester, England
The Olivier swivel easy chair, designed by Gijs Papavoine for Dutch manufacturer, Montis, is meant to evoke "a cut open fruit".
Metal
Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed, Mid-Century swivel lounge chair for highly acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis. Van den Berg stands as one of Holland's most innovative and pr...
Chrome
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 one of the most iconic and beautiful Dutch lounge chairs.
Leather
Maroon Calvi Chair by Gijs Papavoine for Montis
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Calvi chair with a square maroon leather seat, black plastic back, and slender silver metal legs designed by Gijs Papavoine in 1997 for Montis, a Dutch manufacturer. Perfe...
Metal
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
Original, comfortable and large 'Rock' lounge chair in tan (or cognac) colored aniline leather Gerard Van Den Berg designed this large and eye-catching piece for Dutch furniture prod...
Leather
Rock Sofa Gerard van den Berg Montis Holland 1970 Brown
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Designed by Gerard van den Berg and manufactured by Montis, Holland, 1970. This example comes in very nice medium brown buffalo leather and has a splendid patina from age and usage.
Leather
Montis Rock Sofa by Gerard van den Berg Holland, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Designed by Gerard Van Den Berg and manufactured by Montis, Holland 1970. This example comes in very nice natural buffalo leather and has a splendid patina from age and usage.
Leather
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H 27.17 in W 87.01 in D 34.65 in
Vintage postmodern leather sofa by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, 1980s / 1990s
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage postmodern cognac leather sofa by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, Holland , 1980s/90s. Great feature legs made from angular bronzed iron.
Iron
Gerard van den Berg Montis Ringo Sofa, Holland, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Quality leather sofa designed by Gerard Van den Berg for Montis, Holland, 1970. This sofa is made of super thick high quality buffalo leather.
Leather
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 and is documented in the Montis Catalogue from 1972.
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Ringo Lounge Chairs Montis, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of lounge chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg and manufactured by Montis, Holland 1970. The chairs are made of very thick black buffalo leather and have an amazing ...
Leather
Montis Lounge Sofa by Gerard van den Berg 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic lounge sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Holland 1970. This super shaped sofa has a fantastic shape and was made of high quality beech plywood and brown leather.
Beech, Leather, Canvas
Ringo Sofa Set by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic 'Ringo' sofa set designed by Gerard Van Den Berg and manufactured by Montis, Holland 1970. This amazing shaped sofa set was made of a metal structure, foam padded and cover...
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Rock Sofa for Montis, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Holland, 1970. This example comes in very nice medium brown buffalo leather and has a splendid patina from age and usage.
Leather
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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 manufactured by Montis, Holland 1970. This very comfortable lounge chair, model 'The Rock...
Leather
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H 29.93 in W 49.22 in D 44.89 in
Montis Corvette Lounge Chair by Gijs Papavoine Dutch Design, 1980s
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Big Chunky Lounge Chair in thick buffalo leather designed by Gijs Papavoine fr Montis in the 1980s. He wanted to create a big comfy lounge chair that gives you the same feeling as si...
Leather
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H 29.93 in W 49.22 in D 44.89 in
Montis Corvette Lounge Chair by Gijs Papavoine Dutch Design, 1980s
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Big Chunky lounge chair in thick buffalo leather designed by Gijs Papavoine fr Montis in the 1980s. He wanted to create a big comfy lounge chair that gives you the same feeling as si...
Leather
Montis Olivier Chair and Ottoman in Leather
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and was made by Dutch manufacturer Montis. Very comfortable and functional, both pieces rotate a full 360 degrees.
Maroon Calvi Chair by Gijs Papavoine for Montis
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Calvi chair with a square maroon leather seat, black plastic back, and slender silver metal legs designed by Gijs Papavoine in 1997 for Montis, a Dutch manufacturer. Perfe...
Leather, Plastic
Olivier Swivel Chair and Ottoman for Montis by Gijs Papovoine
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in San Diego, CA
The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and was made by Dutch manufacturer Montis. Very comfortable and functional, both pieces rotate a full 360 degrees.
Leather
Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair and Ottoman by Montis of the Netherlands
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and was made by Dutch manufacturer Montis. Very comfortable and functional, both pieces rotate a full 360 degrees.
Leather
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H 27.96 in W 118.12 in D 98.43 in
Modular Element DOMINO.18 Landscape Sofa by Dick Spierenburg for Montis
By Dick Spierenburg, Montis
Located in Izegem, VWV
The DOMINO.18 element sofa was designed by Dick Spierenburg for the renowned Dutch company Montis. This set contains (LxWxH): 2 elements: 150 x 75 x 40 cm 2 elements: 125 x 75 x 40...
Wool
Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' Lounge Chair for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Gerard van den Berg for the Dutch manufacturer Montis, the Oslo lounge chair features a wide, low-slung silhouette defined by the contrast between its soft, organically s...
Leather, Laminate, Wood
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Loveseat for Montis in Buffalo Leather, 1979
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1979, the Ringo was one of several influential seating designs Gerard van den Berg produced during his tenure as co-founder of Dutch manufacturer Montis. Van den Berg des...
Leather
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H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Montis Black Leather Tufted Sofa by Gerard van den Berg 1980s, Netherlands
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black leather Sofa model "Quintus" design classic from the 1980s by the Dutch brand Montis, founded in 1974. Design by Gerard vd Berg.
Brass, Stainless Steel
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H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Fantôme Office Chair by Marie-Christine Dorner for Montis, Netherlands, 1990s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Designed in the 1990s for Montis, a Dutch manufacturer known for its progressive approach to contemporary furniture, the Fantôme chair exemplifies a period in which office furniture ...
Metal
Gerard Van Den Berg "The Rock" Lounge Chair for Motis, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
"The Rock" lounge chair designed by Dutch designer Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis in 1970s.
Faux Leather
Gerard van den Berg Lounge Sofa by Montis Holland, 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice low lounge sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Holland, 1970. This quality leather sofa is made of dark brown buffalo leather and preserves a very nice patina ...
Leather
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H 38.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Postmodern Armchair Designed by Gerard Van den Berg for Montis, Holland
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and comfy burgundy leather arm lounge chair, designed by Gerard Van den Berg for Montis Holland circa 1980's solid steel piping frame with foam on casters, Charly is an armchai...
Steel
Montis Grey Leather Samba Bar Stools on Wheels, Modern Design
By Montis
Located in Den Haag, NL
Manufactured and signed by Montis Dutch quality firm footstool or work stool or seating or side table
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Rock Sofa for Montis, 1982
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Dutch design, 1980s. The canvas is in original good condition.
Canvas
Gerard van der Berg Rattan Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Den Haag, NL
Design Gerard van der Berg for Montis Holland, 1970s. Leather cushion on a rattan frame mounted to a rotating base.
Rattan
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H 47.25 in W 36.23 in D 39.38 in
Stunning lounge chair The Rock in black leather by Gerard Van Den Berg - Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Designed by Gerard van den Berg and manufactured by Montis, Holland 1970. This very comfortable lounge chair, model 'The Rock', was designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in th...
Leather
Dutch 1990s Montis Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1990s cognac leather lounge chair and ottoman by Dutch maker, Montis. The leather has plenty of age and patina for a worn comfortable looks.
Steel
1990's Marie-Christine Dorner 'Fantome' desk chair for Montis
By Marie-Christine Dorner, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking 'Fantome' desk chair was designed by Marie-Christine Dorner for esteemed Dutch manufacturer Montis in the early 1990's. This Memphis style chair has black, organic bulbous a...
Chrome
Gerard van den Berg Oslo Leather Loveseat for Montis, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed the Oslo loveseat for Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairing an organic, envelope-style leather cushion with a sculptural laminated plywood frame.
Leather, Laminate, Wood
Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' 3-Seat Leather Sofa for Montis, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oslo sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairs an architectural oak platform frame with a large, organically shaped leather cushion.
Leather, Oak
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H 32 in W 29.75 in D 41.5 in
Postmodern Gerard van den Berg Loge Chairs for Montis, Cognac Leather, 1980
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed the Loge chair for Dutch manufacturer Montis in 1980, employing a continuous shell construction that merges seat, back, and armrests into a unified sculp...
Chrome
Gerard van den Berg for Montis "Tibati" High-Back Leather Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tibati sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Dutch manufacturer Montis features a dramatically tall back, broad padded arms, and a boxy architectural silhouette that distinguished it f...
Leather
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H 30 in W 87 in D 39 in
Scandinavian Vintage Modern Low Brown leather 3 seat sofa by Montis in Holland
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Montis Brown leather sofa with a low slung form having a tight back.
Bronze
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H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Dutch Designed Gerard van de Berg Light Cognac Coloured Leather Chair THE ROCK
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning" The Rock" chair designed by Gerard van de Berg Keep in mind that I am 6'3 or 193cm tall (photo with me sitting in the chair) Chair dimensions (approx), Seat height: 35cm...
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Black Rattan Lounge Chair with Fabric Cushions
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive, Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg designed swivel lounge chair for the Dutch Montis company. Its black woven rattan seat sits on a sturdy metal frame with an attractively p...
Metal
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H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather and Rattan Swivel Lounge Chair for Montis, Dutch
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Another Classic item is his thick neck leather "Ringo" sofa, but also newer chairs like the "Chaplin" dining chair, "Swoon" sofa and "Longa" lounge chair are instant classics. In som...
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 63 in L 27.56 in
Leather "Ringo" Sofa or Loveseat by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Dutch, 1970s
By De Sede, Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Super rare leather two-seat sofa by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg. Made by Montis the Netherlands in the 1970s.
Leather
Montis Quintus chaise longue by Gerard van den Berg, 1980s
By Gerard Von Den Berg, Montis
Located in GENDT, NL
Quintus chaise longue / sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Dutch design 1980s. Green leather upholstery and copper details.
Bronze
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H 45.28 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Lounge Club Chair in Cognac Leather by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 1970 Dutch
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Comfortable love-lounge chair, model Florence in original cognac buffalo leather by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg cr...
Black Leather Rock Montis Gerard van den Berg Dutch Design
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Unique black leather piece made by Montis the Netherlands. Called the Rock. In perfect condition. Marked with the label of Montis. Also called Florence. In the original leather and p...
Leather
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H 37.41 in W 54.73 in D 29.53 in
Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis Two Seater Sofa Matching Armchair Leather Vintage
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Gerard van den Berg for Montis Two Seater Sofa and Matching Armchair Designed by Dutch mid century designer Gerard van den Berg for the Dutch brand Montis in the 1970s.
Leather
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H 46.46 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Modern Rock Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original and beautiful Gerard Van Den Berg Rock lounge chair in a brown/ cognac aniline leather, designed for Dutch furniture producer Montis in 1970. Beautiful piece of Brutalist an...
Leather
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H 46.07 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Modern Brutalist Rock Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original and beautiful Gerard Van Den Berg Rock Chair in a light brown or cognac aniline leather (no wax finish or coating), designed for Dutch furniture producer Montis in 1970. Bea...
Leather
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H 40.95 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Black Leather Lounge Chair, Dutch Design, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, De Sede, Montis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black leather Brutalist lounge chair by Dutch designer Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands 1970s.
Leather
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H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa, Brutalist Dutch Design
By Gerard Van Den Berg, De Sede, Montis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black leather 3 seater sofa by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands 1970s.
Leather
Ringo 3 seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in MOOKHOEK, NL
Crafted by the renowned Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis, the Ringo sofa exemplifies contemporary elegance with its clean lines, inviting proportions, and attention to detail.
Leather
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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 Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original, comfortable and large 'Rock' lounge chair in tan or cognac colored aniline leather, designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Dutch furniture producer Montis in 1970. This pie...
Leather
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H 46.07 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Modern Brutalist Rock Chair in Leather, 1970s Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original, comfortable and large 'Rock' lounge chair in tan or cognac coloured aniline leather, designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Dutch furniture producer Montis in 1970. Great piec...
Leather
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H 46.07 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Modern Brutalist Rock Chair in Taupe Leather, 1970s Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original and beautiful Gerard Van Den Berg rock chair in a or taupe aniline leather, designed for Dutch furniture producer Montis in 1970. Beautiful piece of Brutalist and modern vin...
Leather
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.
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. 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.
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.
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