Customizable Montis Ringo Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric. Gerard van den Berg describes his design Ringo as ‘cosy and
Leather, Fabric
$3,611 / item
H 27.1 in W 40.6 in D 42.9 in
Customizable Montis Ringo Lounge Chair by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in New York, NY
Gerard van den Berg describes his design Ringo as ‘cosy and inviting.’ Taking a strikingly minimal
Leather, Fabric
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
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in
Montis Ringo Sofa Set Super Quality Neck Leather 1, 2 and 3 Seats
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic sofa set designed by Gerard van den berg for Montis. This sofa set was called 'Ringo
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Ringo' Loveseat for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Ringo' loveseat designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. Soft form sofa with thick
Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Lounge Chair for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Ringo' lounge chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s. Comfy soft form sofa
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
Leather
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
Leather
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H 28 in W 85 in D 40.5 in
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Three Seater Dark Brown Leather Sofa for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Ringo' three seater sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Soft form sofa
Leather
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H 28 in W 87.5 in D 40.25 in
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Ringo' Three Seater Sofa for Montis in Rich Brown Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Ringo' three seater sofa designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. Soft form sofa
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s. Wooden construction, covered
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s. Wooden construction, covered
Leather
Outstanding Ringo Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1974
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful buffalo neck leather in good vintage condition.
Gerard Van Den Berg Ringo Leather Love Seat
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Comfy Leather 2 Seater Sofa for MONTIS. Slight Tearing to Leather on Side of Sofa as well as
Leather
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H 28.35 in W 64.57 in D 41.34 in
Rare & vintage Ringo sofa in original leather by Gerard van den Berg for MONTIS
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Gerard van den Berg for Montis (The Netherlands) in 1974. Gerard van den Berg - His career as a chair
Leather
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H 26.97 in W 66.15 in D 40.16 in
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 'Ringo' Sofa in Patinated Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 'Ringo' sofa, leather, The Netherlands, 1974 This bulky two-seat
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg for Monti 'Ringo' Sofa in Buffalo Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 'Ringo' sofa, buffalo leather, The Netherlands, 1974 This bulky
Leather
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H 27.96 in W 42.92 in D 38.59 in
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis Lounge Chairs Model 'Ringo' in Patinated Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard van den Berg for Montis, lounge chairs model 'Ringo', brown leather, the Netherlands, 1970s
Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' sofa for Montis, The Netherlands 1970s. Organic shaped sofa in
Leather
Ringo 3 seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in MOOKHOEK, NL
The Montis Ringo sofa stands as a hallmark of modern design and luxurious comfort, showcasing a
Leather
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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 Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg, De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Super rare leather two-seat sofa by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg. Made by Montis the
Leather
Ringo Bambola Montis Gerard vd Berg neck leather
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
vd Berg for Montis.
$14,000 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” easy chairs for Cassina, 1967, Italy, set of four. These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the 1960s Italian manufacturer C...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$4,480
H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
Birch
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Pink Marble Side Table 'BOND"
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOND Side Table in pink Marble evokes timeless simplicity with its sleek, modern design. Crafted from premium black natural stone, this sophisticated design piece is defined by c...
Marble
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$6,400
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Beech, Sheepskin
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$1,450 / item
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Marz Designs, "Aurelia Surface Sconce", Cast Glass Pendant Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Aurelia Surface Sconce is cast by hand at the prestigious Jam Factory in Adelaide, Australia. This simple yet intricate shade illuminates through the bubbled glass creating a uni...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$10,798
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the underside. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca
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.