$6,898 / item
Customizable Montis Axel Sofa by GIJS PAPAVOINE
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely hidden from view, creates an open appearance. The elements come finis...
Upholstery
Customizable Size & Upholstery Montis Axel Sofa by GIJS PAPAVOINE
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting leather. This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely hidden from view, creates an open...
Upholstery
$4,900Sale Price|80% Off
Montis Axel XL Sectional Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in STOCK
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Monza, Color 00
Leather, Fabric
Montis Axel Sectional Sofa
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Montis axel sofa Axel 3-seat sofa right arm, surround upholstered in Kodiak snow Seat and back upholstered in Flores 06 Axel chaise Surround upholstered in Kodiak snow Seat and back...
Fabric, Leather
Montis Axel 2-Seater Black Leather Sofa
By Montis
Located in Rochester, England
The Montis Axel 2-Seater Black Leather Sofa is a sleek and stylish addition to any home.
Leather, Wood
Montis Axel Leather Loveseat
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Axel 2.5-seat sofa Measures: 62" W x 22" H x 37" D Montis "Rancho Nuboso” leather Original price: $6,467.
Leather
Sold
H 31 in W 86 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Cognac "Axel" Leather Sofa Designed by Gijs Papavoine for Montis
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Axel" cognac leather sofa by Gijs Papavoine for Montis.
Chrome
Montis Axel Black Leather Sofa
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
The AXEL, with its broad seats, is a Dutch seating landscape. This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely hidden ...
Leather
Montis Axel 3.5 Seater Fabric Sofa
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
The AXEL, with its broad seats, is a Dutch seating landscape. This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely hidden ...
Fabric
Montis Axel XL Fabric Sectional Sofa with Walnut Table
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Axel XL by Montis. It has a walnut table, which can be attached to the sectional, or used as a coffee table. 127” with the table integrated.
Fabric
Montis Axel Light Blue Leather Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in Stock
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered: Sorensen Leather Flux light blue. Firecode: California 117 Frame: Sled stainless steel Model: 200 Number/type: Axel XL 200-B Execution: 2 Arms, wide Arm, deep seating T...
Leather
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bern, BE
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, Italy in the late 1980's. Based on the Maralunga Sofa with fold down back rest. Adjustable three seater des...
Steel, Metal
$5,142
H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Milano 210 three seater sofa By De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Milano 210 three-seater sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1980s A beautiful eighties design with a minimalistic vision with a strong focus on comfort...
Metal
$16,791
H 26.78 in W 90.95 in D 35.44 in
Montis Aztec Sectional Sofa & Ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg in STOCK
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in New York, NY
Fabric: MONZA Aztec sofa sectional consist of the following: (1) 3-Z-AL (1) H-30 R (1) H-CLOSED-90 (1) 1-5-Z-ZA (1) P-60X90 The Aztec is back at last, with a contemporary look. Wi...
Fabric
$8,084 / item
H 25.2 in W 88.59 in D 36.23 in
Customizable Artifort Forte Sofa by Studio Stefan Scholten
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
extra cushions not included. Forte is an elegant and luxurious high-end sofa programme with a supremely comfortable deep seat, soft, rounded corners and an inviting design. The expr...
Upholstery
$15,518Sale Price|50% Off
H 25.6 in W 163.78 in D 73.23 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Sectional Sofa by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba in STOCK
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
1) PIANOALTO ROUNDED SHORT BACKREST END SOFA ORIENTATION LEFT COVER TESSUTO QUEEN CAT40 SENAPE 040418 38%ACRILICO 28%LANA 1) PIANOALTO SOFA 130X116 COVER TESSUTO QUEEN CAT40 SENAPE ...
Fabric
$12,831
H 28.75 in W 90.56 in D 38.19 in
B&B Italia Charles L-Shaped Designer Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Nottingham, GB
Designed by renowned Italian architect and designer **Antonio Citterio** for **B&B Italia**, the **Charles** collection was introduced in 1997 and has since become one of the def...
Wool
$11,480
H 28.35 in W 88.59 in D 37.41 in
B&B Italia Charles L-Shaped Sectional Designer Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Nottingham, GB
Introduced in 1997, the Charles collection has become synonymous with refined elegance, innovative craftsmanship, and outstanding comfort. Defined by its slim architectural silhouett...
Wool
$27,489 / item
H 25.6 in W 169.69 in D 129.93 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight compositions. Back cushions ...
Fabric
$6,105 / item
H 25.9 in W 82.6 in D 37.4 in
Ludovica +Roberto Palomba Driade "Rever" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rever is the product of the Driade collection designed for young people by Ludovica +Roberto Palomba. The sofa is made in a wooden frame with elastic belting and padding in polyureth...
Wood
$2,809Sale Price|50% Off
H 35.04 in W 87.8 in D 35.44 in
Flexform Feel Good Ten Alto Three Seater Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and comfort - the Feel Good Ten Alto Three Seater Sofa by Flexform. This stunning piece features a sleek and modern design, crafted with the highes...
Metal
Customizable Gubi Flaneur Sofa by Gamfratesi
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Product net weight Kg: 72 Gross Weight Kg: 77 Seating dimensions Dx Wx H: 100x180x75 Cm Seat height: 39 Cm Seat depth: 77 Cm Armrest height: 46 Cm Base leg thickness: Ø22 Cm F...
Textile
$10,206 / item
H 24.4 in W 78.7 in D 41.3 in
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Lirico" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Lirico" three-seater sectional sofa is designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade. "Lirico has a stainless steel structure with elastic webbing in the seat ...
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-810 Onda Sofa by Atelier Oï
By De Sede, Atelier Oï 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The works, installations and room concepts created by atelier oï never cease to amaze. The unusual designs provide a sense of the key areas that the design col- lective has worked on...
Leather
Domino 3-Seater Sofa
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
With hidden metal supports in its legs, the Domino 3-seater Sofa is surprisingly sturdy. Featuring flared midcentury modern-style legs, the sofa can be upholstered in the fabric of y...
Metal
Vibe Sofa L by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Vibe Sofa L by DAaZ Dimensions: D 94 x W 280 x H 64.5 cm. Materials: Fabric, albizzia wood. Available in 220cm or 280cm. Please contact us. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adve...
Upholstery, Wood
$10,129
H 36.23 in W 82.68 in D 28.35 in
Zanotta Alfa Italian Modular L-Shaped Sofa in Luxurious Lambswool Upholstery
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant Zanotta Alfa L-shaped sofa, combining refined Italian design with exceptional comfort and craftsmanship. Founded in 1954, Zanotta is one of Italy’s most influential furni...
Wool
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,418Sale Price|50% Off
H 30.88 in W 31.38 in D 31.5 in
Moro Sheepskin Lounge Armchair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Sheepskin Moro is a cosy cocoon of a chair. Named after a famous Venetian Doge, the design evokes the strong personality of an Italian palazzo’s lush interior. A warm and welcoming ...
Sheepskin
Minotti Hamilton Sectional Sofa on Chrome Base.
By Minotti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Hamilton sectional by Minotti, custom-ordered in the 2010s. Composed of three modular elements, the design rests on a smoked chrome base with a chaise that can be positioned to eit...
Chrome
Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood - Tacchini Italia
By Faye Toogood, Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
Solar Sofa Designed by Faye Toogood Solar is a comfortable, padded sofa that almost resembles a stack of cushions: in reality, between sculptural shapes and softness, it offers a new...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$15,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 114 in D 79 in
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide sectional, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by Cassina ...
Metal
$12,360 / item
H 30.32 in W 133.86 in D 38.19 in
Sectional Sofa Upholstered in Velvet with an Upholstered Plinth Base
Located in New York, NY
This generously proportioned modular sofa offers exceptional versatility and comfort through its thoughtfully designed components, all seamlessly upholstered in a cohesive material. ...
Upholstery, Velvet
$12,375 / item
H 31 in W 120 in D 96 in
Lawson-Fenning L-Shaped Mesa Sectional, Linene & Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sectional is fully upholstered and features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as a Sectional with Chaise or a Sofa. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and ...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,980Sale Price|59% Off
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 78.75 in
Tacchini Solar Daybed by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
Solar Daybed Upholstered in: VITE/01 CAT V Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that ...
Fabric
$47,500
H 30.71 in W 109.85 in D 109.85 in
De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19 Sectional Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofa, model 'Pagoda' DS-19, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979 This exceptional high-quality sofa, designed by De Sede in the 1970s, is composed of two regular elements, one c...
Leather
$7,548Sale Price|25% Off
H 13.39 in W 50.79 in D 43.31 in
Tacchini Brut Coffee Table by Roberto Sironi in Stock
By Tacchini, Roberto Sironi
Located in New York, NY
LOW TABLE CM.130X110XH.34 - white CEMENT BASE - ALUMINUM TOP Art is a spontaneous expression, which dissolves the constraints of traditional culture. The material as a raw element, ...
Cement, Aluminum
Customizable Tacchini Solar Daybed by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at first glance appears as a stack of cushion...
Upholstery
Minotti Hamilton Islands Sectional Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, 2007
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful sectional designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, part of the 2007 Collection. This sectional features two large angular sofas and two oversized ottomans. You ca...
Aluminum
Postmodern Sectional Sofa in Deep Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Europe, 1970s This beautiful modular sofa, made in Europe in the 1970s, exudes comfort and charm. Wrapped in soft, rich green fabric, it invites you to sink in...
Fabric, Pine
Giorgetti Skyline Sectional
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Seattle, WA
Giorgetti “Skyline” Sectional by Carlo Colombo — Italian Handcrafted Masterpiece A study in architectural precision and modern comfort, the Skyline sectional by Carlo Colombo for Gi...
Marble
$1,396Sale Price|81% Off
H 29.14 in W 78.35 in D 18.51 in
Fiam Italia Echo sideboard by Marcel Wanders in STOCK
By MARCEL WANDERS, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
Cupboard with wooden lacquered structure. Doors in 6 mm thick tempered glass Echo sideboard with 3 doors 199x47x74cmH/78.5"Wx18.5"Dx29.1"H
Glass
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.
Find vintage Montis seating on 1stDibs.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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