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 known as "The Rock" or "Florence".
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“The Rock” Leather 2-Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis (197
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A comfortable and inviting 2-seater sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 manufactured by Montis, The Netherlands 1970.
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 furniture design! In original condition, visible wear to leather on seat and seat bac...
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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. Massive Piece of Furniture Art. In original condition with visible wear, nice patina. So...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Mid-Century Modern luxury leather vintage high back couch. It's magnificent design let's the piece act as a room divider or screen at the same time as being a sofa. Made for Montis...
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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. Beautiful Patina and Amazing Piece of Furniture Design! Gerard Van Den Berg arguably defi...
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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 patchwork leather sofa was one of the first designs by Gerard van den Berg. The sofa is...
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Gerard van den Berg " The Rock " Settee for Montis, Netherlands. c.1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gerard van den Berg Distressed leather " The Rock " Settee for Montis, Netherlands. c.1970.
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 Reupholstered in new Soft Leather with a Vintage Finish
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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 with no stains or marks on the leather. Stylish, comfortable and highly sought out pie...
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.
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.
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.
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 Furniture Design! In original condition, visible wear to leather on seat and seat bac...
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 natural leather.
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 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 Natural Buffalo Leather
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. Amazing Piece of Furniture Design! In Very Good Original Condition. Gerard van den B...
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 Montis, Dutch design, 1980s.
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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 München, BY
Amazing set of Mid-Century Modern leather seating group consisting a two and one-seat 'The Rock'. Designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s, Netherlands. Original cognac bro...
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.
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