$8,222
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 known as "The Rock" or "Florence".
Leather
$3,881
H 44.49 in W 57.09 in D 37.41 in
“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.
Leather
$2,450
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 Gerard van den Berg for Montis in 1970 and stands as a piece of innovative Dutch design.
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, Netherlands, in the 1970s.
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.
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 Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
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.
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 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...
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. Massive Piece of Furniture Art. In original condition with visible wear, nice patina. So...
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.
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.
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
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...
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. Beautiful Patina and Amazing Piece of Furniture Design! Gerard Van Den Berg arguably defi...
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 patchwork leather sofa was one of the first designs by Gerard van den Berg. The sofa is...
Leather
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
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 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 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 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 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.
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'. Designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970s, Netherlands. Original cognac bro...
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.
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 good original condition, visible wear to leather on seat and seat...
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.
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 Montis, 1970s, Netherlands.
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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 and manufactured by Montis in the Netherlands, circa 1970.
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 by Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
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. Marked with the label of Montis. Also called Florence. In the original leather and p...
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
This is one of the most iconic sofas of the Dutch late mid-century. Gerard van den Berg designed his "Florence" (nicknamed "The Rock"), seating group in the 1970's for Montis, the Ne...
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 out of thick buffalo leather.
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 den Berg for his own manufacturing company named Montis, 1970s.
Leather
$1,882 / 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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
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
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
$10,576 / 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 Mario Marenco, Arflex
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$4,750 / set
H 27 in W 115 in D 85.5 in
1970s Georg Thams L-Shaped Sectional Sofa, Brown Leather, Wenge Base
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
L-shaped sectional sofa designed by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermobelfabrik embodies the refined sensibility of 1970s Danish Modern design. Drawing inspiration from the luxurious ae...
Leather, Wood, Wenge
Ate Van Apeldoorn King Size Pine Platform Bed Frame, 1960s
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid pine platform bed frame by Dutch designer Ate Van Apeldoorn, sized for a European king mattress at 68 x 78.5 inches. The frame is built from thick-cut solid pine planks with pr...
Pine
$16,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag contain...
Faux Fur, Foam
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
$6,116
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
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 'Le Bambole' lounge chair for B&B Italia is one of the most recognizable silhouettes of 1970s Italian design. The chair's fully upholstered, pillow-like form has ...
Leather
Ligne Roset Inspired 1980s Tan Leather Loveseat w/ Slanted Profile
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Ligne Roset inspired loveseat from the 1980s showcases the era's bold approach to leather furniture design. The slanted profile creates an eye-catching silhouette that defin...
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
$5,347
H 70 in W 87 in D 102 in
Original vintage leather Togo (1978) by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Togo Lounge Chair, France 1978 Rare vintage edition in mint lime green leather An extraordinary and highly collectible example of Michel Ducaroy’s ic...
Leather
$9,525
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 38.59 in
Early Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chair, Original Leather, C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare first edition Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chair, in its original wonderfully patinated leather, produced by C&B Italia, Italy, in the early 1970s. Fast shipping worldw...
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.