$8,800Sale Price|65% Off
H 31.5 in W 114.97 in D 101.19 in
Montis Axel XL Sectional Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in STOCK
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Monza, Color 00
Leather, Fabric
$295Sale Price|78% Off
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 22.45 in
Montis Back me up Nubuck leather by ARIAN BREKVELD in STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Nubuck leather The Back Me Up chair supports you in your day-to-day life. The chair's organic back gives you a warm welcome and gently springs along with your every movement. The hig...
Leather
$3,243Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.2 in W 29.9 in D 30 in
Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Gentle Velvet Enzo is a comfortable and inviting armchair that is distinguished by its compact dimensions. The streamlined shape and reduced thickness of the external ...
Wood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 88.5 in D 39 in
1990s Niels Bendtsen 'Baku' Memphis Style Sofa for Montis, Built-In Table
By Niels Bendtsen, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa designed by Niels Bendtsen for Montis embodies the bold spirit of Memphis style design from the 1990s. The 'Baku' model features a black faux leather seat cushion contrasted wit...
Metal
Montis Back Me Up Armchair in Stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered shell/ back: Miller 30 Upholstered Seat : S10 Kvadrat Maple 112 Legs: black Pull up a chair and let yourself be embraced by luxury. The comfort of the Back Me Up armc...
Fabric
$1,295Sale Price|56% Off
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 33.5 in
Montis Puk Low designed by Simon Pengelly in STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
PUK Low Swivelbase Cross 4 star
Fabric
$1,695Sale Price|47% Off
H 75 in W 67 in D 72 in
Montis Back Me Up Salon Club Chair Designed by Arian Brekveld IN STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Back Me Up Salon Upholstery: HERO 466318 #791 Base: Oak Black carbon stained The compact club chair With the BACK ME UP Salon, Arian Brekveld puts a contemporary spin on the volu...
Fabric
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, Netherlands, in the 1970s. Monumental Dutch design, very nice in combination with the...
Leather
Montis White Cabinet
By Montis
Located in Rochester, England
The Montis White Cabinet is a chic and functional storage solution. Its minimalist design and high-quality construction make it a versatile piece that can complement any modern decor...
Wood
Montis Florence Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg in STOCK
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in KVADRAT - Twill Weave #0530 One of Montis' first success stories is making a comeback. With its lowered back, enhanced comfort and additional capitons, our popular ea...
Fabric
Montis White Oval Flint Coffee Table by Gert Batenburg in STOCK
By Montis, Gert Batenburg
Located in New York, NY
Flint is a whimsical coffee table with a surprising combination of simplicity and an understated natural character. It has a wafer thin top, tapered to the edges, which is sturdily ...
Lacquer
Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair and Ottoman by Montis of the Netherlands
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Olivier swivel easy chair and ottoman in white leather. The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and was made by Dutch manufacturer Montis. Very comfortable and functional, both pieces ...
Leather
Montis Back Me Up Salon Club Chair Designed by Arian Brekveld IN STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Back Me Up Salon The compact club chair With the BACK ME UP Salon, Arian Brekveld puts a contemporary spin on the voluminous club chair. Its whispering design allows you room to brea...
Fabric
Sold
H 25.99 in W 89.77 in D 66.15 in
Montis Daley Sectional in stock designed by Niels Bendtsen in STOCK
By Niels Bendtsen, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Daley Sectional consist of: 1) 3.5 SEAT SOFA (1) 2.5 SEAL AL (LEFT FACING) Throw pillows are not included. COM: MAHARAM TRESS 466529 003 IDYLL
Fabric
Sold
H 27.6 in W 32.7 in D 27.2 in
Montis Set of Two Ella Green Leather Lounge Chairs in STOCK by Niels Bendtsen
By Niels Bendtsen, Montis
Located in New York, NY
ELLA Chairs upholstered in panama leather 5390 Design: Niels Bendtsen. Ella is a compact seat allowing you to adopt all manner of sitting postures easily while properly supported ...
Leather
Sold
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. The Dutch designer consciously goes for simplic...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Montis Puk Low designed by Simon Pengelly
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
PUK Low No buttons Upholstered in ROMO 779603B TORBEN CHINA BLUE Stainless base Swivelbase Cross 4 star
Fabric
Montis Puk Low designed by Simon Pengelly in stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
PUK Low No buttons Upholstered in ROMO 779603B TORBEN CHINA BLUE Stainless base Swivelbase Cross 4 star
Fabric
Montis Green Ella Chair
By Niels Bendtsen, Montis
Located in New York, NY
ELLA Chair Design: Niels Bendtsen. Ella is a compact seat allowing you to adopt all manner of sitting postures easily while properly supported at all times. A notable feature is it...
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
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H 26.78 in W 108.27 in D 35.44 in
Montis Aztec 2.5-Seat Sofa Upholstered in Raf Simons Fabric in Stock
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in New York, NY
2.5-seat upholstery: Kvadrat Vidar upholstery color: Vidar 0872 With its rounded, robust and yet soft appearance, the Aztec sofa offers a reassuring feeling of security as it embra...
Fabric
Montis Set of Four Blue Velvet Back Me Up Side Chairs
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The back me up chair supports you in your day-to-day life. The chair's organic back gives you a warm welcome and gently springs along with your every movement. The high-quality foam ...
Fabric
Montis Enzo Lounge Armchair with Wood Legs
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Enzo is a comfortable and inviting armchair that is distinguished by its compact dimensions. The streamlined shape and reduced thickness of the external shell create a visual lightne...
Fabric, Wood
Montis Domino.18 Modular Sofa
By Dick Spierenburg, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Domino modular sofa upholstered in Mellow 60 consist of: (2) Pillows 80 x 40 cm (2) Pillows 95 x 40 (2) module 60mm (75 x 150 x 40)cm (2) module (100 x 125 x 40cm) (1) module on...
Fabric
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
Set of Four Montis Back Me Up Chairs
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The Back Me Up chair supports you in your day-to-day life. The chair's organic back gives you a warm welcome and gently springs along with your every movement. The high-quality foam ...
Fabric, Leather
Montis Daley Sectional
By Niels Bendtsen, Montis
Located in New York, NY
The Daley sofa consists of 4-seat sofa and 4-seat dormeuse components, creating an L shaped Daley. Dimensions: W 108”, D 33.4", H 25.9", SH 16.5” and 94.4” wide dormeuse component. ...
Fabric
Montis White High Gloss Flint Coffee Table
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Flint is a whimsical coffee table with a surprising combination of simplicity and an understated natural character. It has a wafer thin top, tapered to the edges, which is sturdily a...
Lacquer
Montis Set of Two Blue Swivel Lounge Ella Chairs
By Montis, Niels Bendtsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Ella swivel chairs Upholstered in S50 Kvadrat Vidar 3 color 733 Standard black zipper 3-Toe base walnut Design: Niels Bendtsen. Ella is a compact seat allowing you t...
Wool
Montis Olive Green Intu Storage Unit Designed by Niels Bendtsen
By Montis, Niels Bendtsen
Located in New York, NY
Montis olive green intu cabinet designed by Niels Bendtsen.
Lacquer
Montis Swivel High Back Gray Leather and Fabric Hugo Lounge
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
1) Montis Hugo Lounge (leather/fabric) Original price: $1,780 An ornamental oval dish carries the slender Hugo sitting shape. The natural flowing shapes create space, without bei...
Leather, Fabric
Montis Leather Sting Armchair
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Sting gives new meaning to the words ‘easy seater‘: its seating height is that of an ordinary chair, but it simultaneously offers all the seating comfort of a luxury armchair. What s...
Leather
Montis Edam Fabric Ottoman with Drawer
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Montis Edam ottoman (with drawer) Measures: 31” x 27” x 15.6” H Ottoman upholstered in fabric with object storage tray. Structure in beech plywood and padding in polyester foam co...
Fabric
Montis Daley Xl Lounge Sofa
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Daley XL FIRM 2.5 seater (72.8") with 4 back pillows S10 Kvadrat Maple 0112 matte black frame Original Price: $5,186 The slender posture of this urban lounge sofa adds a feeling ...
Fabric
Montis Solid Walnut Dining Doble Table
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
200/ 78.7" x 90/ 35.4" Solid walnut Doble is a table whose wooden top is held up by two graceful solid wooden support structures in parallel. The straight top has openings on either ...
Wood
Scene XXL by Montis
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Scene XXL by Montis. Upholstered in Tri Grise/Corboda Lei Scene XXL is compact high single soft seat armchair that offers privacy in open spaces. The elegant slender backrest fol...
Fabric
Gerard van den Berg Leather and Rattan Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown leather soft form lounge chair on a woven rattan swivel base. Beautiful patina. Gerard Van Den Berg arguably defined a turning point from Classic Mid-Century Dutch furniture de...
Leather, Rattan
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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
Olivier Swivel Chair and Ottoman for Montis by Gijs Papovoine
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Olivier swivel easy chair and ottoman in a smooth taupe leather. The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and was made by Dutch manufacturer Montis. Very comfortable and funct...
Leather
Sold
H 44.25 in W 40 in D 39 in
Rattan and Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, Gerard Van Den Berg, Netherlands, 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Hudson, NY
Incredible vintage condition large-scale swivel lounge chair in perfect rattan and original brown leather with neck pillow on swivel steel and rattan base. Designed by Gerard Van Den...
$8,764 / item
H 33.08 in W 106.3 in D 43.31 in
Karma Large Sofa in Byblos White Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Karma collection is the ultimate expression of the versatility of Saba Italia products: a sofa that fits seamlessly into both modern settings and more classical homes. Karma has ...
Upholstery
$6,395Sale Price|40% 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
$7,980Sale Price|65% Off
H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 42.92 in
Tacchini Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
FABRIC ZURAH/03 - INTERNATIONAL - CAT.Z Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at f...
Fabric
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
L-Shaped Mesa Sectional by Lawson-Fenning
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
$5,555Sale Price|70% Off
H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Tacchini Solar White Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Faye Toogood, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
CAT. T - TASSOS 01 WITH INTERLINER Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at first ...
Upholstery
$11,780Sale Price|25% Off
H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.01 in
Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Black chrome frame with Walnut feet upholstered in ricinus 05 - cat v A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft...
Textile
$2,480Sale Price|89% Off
H 27 in W 86 in D 40 in
La Manufacture-Paris Moos Sofa by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
MOO_COM_2 Sofa 2 seat Upholstery in DEDAR ATLAS, color avorio 001 CAT.6 Size: W2196xD1038xH705 mm W86" 29/64 xD 40" 55/64 xH27" 3/4 Moos is the German translation of the word moss. ...
Fabric
$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 Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
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
$8,980Sale Price|37% Off
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 49.61 in
Tacchini Julep Sofa by Jonas Wagell in STOCK
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
UPHOLSTERED IN RICINUS 05 CAT. V Soft, enveloping shapes characterize this family of upholstered pieces. Julep is influenced by the 1950s Avant-Garde movement, drawing upon its simpl...
Fabric
$18,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 25.98 in W 111 in D 37.99 in
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
CAT M- MALVA 02 WOOL PADDING MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIP T148 WITH CAL117 INTERLINER The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went ...
Velvet
MDF Italia Array Sofa by Snøhetta in STOCK
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
MDF Italia Array Upholstered: Moss Col 13 Cat. G Fabric N.2 F061754 N.3 F061750 N.5 F061752 N.2 F061755 Array is a sofa system designed by Snøhetta to offer maximum flexibility and ...
Fabric
$4,689Sale Price|35% Off
H 29.52 in W 40.35 in D 34.44 in
Tacchini Julep Soft Lounge Chair by Jonas Wagell in STOCK
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
CJULS102MIR11 CAT. V MIRABILIS 11 SOFT VERSION WITH CAL 117 FR FOAM Soft, enveloping shapes characterize this family of upholstered pieces. Julep is influenced by the 1950s Avant Gar...
Upholstery
Zanotta Za Za Max Sofa by Zaven in STOCK
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
1)ZA:ZAMAX SOFA 201C CM.186 ORIENTATION LEFT COLOR V.ESPR. COVER TESSUTO TOBIA CAT30 TORTORA 030840 100% PL 1)ZA:ZAMAX SOFA 201C CM.186 ORIENTATION RIGHT COLOR V.ESPR. COVER TESSUTO...
Upholstery
$27,919 / item
H 28.35 in W 157.49 in D 40.16 in
Patricia Urquiola Mon-Cloud Sofa, Mid-Century Modern Fabric, Italy
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
Fabric
$2,380Sale Price|83% Off
H 29.14 in W 75.2 in D 37.01 in
Wittmann Black Velvet Miles Sofa by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Miles sofa 191cm/75.25" COM: Elitis fabric Dolce Lana WO 103-80 Soft, round, inviting, protective. Many attributes can be ascribed to the chairs, armchairs, sofas and tables in the M...
Textile
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.
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.