$8,426
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 Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning two seater or loveseat by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. This magnificent sofa is
Leather
$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
This compelling Mid-Century two-seater sofa, known as "The Rock" or "Florence," was designed by
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
act as a room divider or screen at the same time as being a sofa. Made for Montis, The Netherlands
Metal
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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
Leather Patchwork Low Rock Sofa by Montis, 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing low rock / Florence sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg, Holland 1970. This fantastic
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
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
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
Rock Sofa Gerard van den Berg Montis Holland 1970 Brown
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning well known sofa from the so called Rock series, also called the Florence. Designed by
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
"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
"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" Two-Seater Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-Seater Sofa in Nearly New Cognac Leather designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Rock Sofa for Montis, 1982
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fabulous 1980s printed canvas sofa from the Rock series. Designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for
Canvas
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H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Leather Seating Group 'The Rock' by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing set of Mid-Century Modern leather seating group consisting a two and one-seat 'The Rock
Leather
"The Rock" Two Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Caramel leather two-seater "Rock" sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970. In original
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
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H 46.46 in W 34.65 in D 32.68 in
"The Rock" Leather Sofa Lounge Belgium, by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Waasmunster, BE
"The Rock" leather sofa lounge Belgium, by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 1970s.
Leather
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H 45.67 in W 59.06 in D 37.8 in
A Black Leather Lounge Sofa: "The Rock" Designed by Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Super cool and comfortable Rock sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis 1970. This super
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Rock Sofa' for Montis in Cognac Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leather tall back 'Rock Sofa' with nice patina, in cognac, designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for
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H 45.67 in W 58.27 in D 33.47 in
Gerard Van Den Berg "The Rock" Sofa for Montis, Netherlands, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Wilnis, UT
This beautiful sofa is named Florance but got nicknamed "The Rock", designed by Gerard van den Berg
Leather
Leather the Rock Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Warsaw, PL
This two-seat sofa, model the Rock, was originally named Florence and was one of the first designs
Leather
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
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 De Sede, Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black leather 3 seater sofa by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands 1970s
Leather
Rock by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Two-seat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg. This Dutch sofa is designed in 1970 for Montis. It is made
Leather
Settee Sofa “the Rock” by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Absolutely beautiful specimen of the two-seat version of "The Rock" by Dutch designer Gerard van
Leather
$15,670 / set
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini White Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Camaleonda” sofa, in white velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italy. The sofa is very comfort...
Velvet, Foam, Chenille
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
On Hold|$2,950
H 29.25 in W 83.25 in D 37.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Coronado' Sofa in Butterscotch Leather, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 'Coronado' three-seater sofa, a testament to the revolutionary Italian Mid-Century Modern movement, was designed by the esteemed duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world...
Steel
$10,848 / set
H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The first edition pair of Marenco leather lounge chairs by Arflex, originating from the 1970s, epitomize the ingenuity of Mario Marenco's design. Debuting in 1970, these lounge chai...
Leather
$4,808
H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 41.34 in
Roche Bobois Hans Hopfer Vintage Informel Cognac Aniline Leather Lounge Chair
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Roche Bobois armchair Lounge Chair Model Informel in cognac brandy soft aniline leather. Design by Hans Hopfer in the late 70ties. Original leather. Vintage condition. The seatin...
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
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
$1,928 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$19,550Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
$10,607
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978. Price per sofa, ONLY ONE SOFA STILL AVAILABLE! The Bambole series today is a true icon ...
Leather, Foam
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Loveseat by B&B Italia, Suede, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' loveseat for B&B Italia showcases the revolutionary soft form design that defined 1970s Italian modernism. The distinctive curved silhouette c...
Leather
De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza Sofa Pair by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...
Leather
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 inviting.’ Taking a strikingly minimal shape as his starting point, he designed three ...
Leather, Fabric
$22,903Sale Price|24% Off
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Bogo Sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular suede and leather sofa 'Bogo' by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate. Italy, 1970 circa Measures: Lounge chair: 100 x 180 - H: 80 Seat: 40 cm Armchairs with cushion: 95 x ...
Leather, Suede
$5,303 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable sh...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco Mario Marenco was born in 1933. He studied architecture in Naples and won research grants for Stockholm and Chicago. In 1...
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. 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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.