$15,193
H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 41.34 in
Stunning vintage Ringo Sofa in leather by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 1979
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Ringo Two Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, The Netherlands, 1979 Original Cognac
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
Leather, Fabric
$8,950
H 27 in W 60 in D 40 in
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Loveseat for Montis in Buffalo Leather, 1979
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Ringo' loveseat by Gerard van den Berg for Montis features a fully upholstered, low-slung form
Leather
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Wammes lounge chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, The Netherlands
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
"Florence" or "Rock" sofa, lounge chair and ottoman. Another classic item is his thick neck leather "Ringo
Chrome
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
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
Ringo Sofa By Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The incredible Ringo three-seater sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. This rare
Leather
Vintage Dutch Leather Gerard Van Den Berg Ringo Sofa, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning leather sofa was made in the Netherlands around the 1970s and designed by Gerard van
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.
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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
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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
Embracing a strikingly minimal aesthetic, Gerard van den Berg crafted a sofa with a relaxed
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
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H 28 in W 86 in D 46 in
Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa, Model Ringo, From The Netherlands, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa, Model Ringo, From The Netherlands, Circa 1970. Original brown
Leather
Sold
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 '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 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
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
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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 27.56 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
Netherlands in the 1970s. This two-seat sofa is called "Ringo" and ones of the most rare sofa's designed by
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 47.25 in W 27.56 in D 41.34 in
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis Swivel Lounge Chair, the Netherlands 1970's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
"Rock" sofa, lounge chair and ottoman. Another classic item is his thick neck leather "Ringo" sofa, but
Leather, Rattan
Ringo Starr Coffee Table, 1970s
By Robin Cruikshank, Ringo Starr
Located in Berlin, DE
'ROR' coffee table designed by Ringo Starr and Robin Cruickshank, England, late 1960s-early 1970s
Sold
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather and Rattan Swivel Lounge Chair for Montis, Dutch
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
item is his thick neck leather "Ringo" sofa, but also newer chairs like the "Chaplin" dining chair
Metal
Ringo Bambola Montis Gerard vd Berg neck leather
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Couch with perfect round forms. Thick neck leather. One or the best design of Dutch designer Gerard
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H 40.95 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Black Leather Lounge Chair, Dutch Design, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis, De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Another Classic item is his thick neck leather "Ringo" sofa, but also newer chairs like the "Chaplin
Leather
Sold
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
classic item is his thick neck leather "Ringo" sofa, but also newer chairs like the "Chaplin" dining chair
Leather
Ligne Roset Brigantin Leather Sofa Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Fraser, MI
Ligne Roset Leather Sofa.
Leather
$836 / item
H 11.8 in Dm 4.7 in
Serenity Sofie Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
Plaster
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
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
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
$1,190 / 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
$6,172
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
Textured Murano with Brass Accents Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a textured and smoked Murano glass plate, offset from the wall with a brass decorative piece in the center.
Brass
LU 3 Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU 3 Ceiling Fixture is an all perforated brass ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This stunning fixture has 3 beautifully fabricated perforated brass ...
Brass
$10,995
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
Gerard van den Berg Natural Leather High Back Loveseat with Tufting
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual Gerard van den Berg natural leather high back loveseat with light tufting details throughout the piece creating a subtle pattern. The expression of this piece is in it's...
Leather
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
Space Age Lounge Chair by Raphaël Raffel, France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Space Age lounge chair by French designer Raphaël Raffel. This Modernist chair features a molded smoked acrylic shell that gracefully cradles the body. Its rich, caramel...
Leather, Acrylic
$4,985 / set
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 33.86 in
Minimalistic Mid-century Modern Lounge Chairs in Natural Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Minimalistic Mid-century Modern armchairs designed in the 1970s, sourced in Italy. These lounge chairs have been designed to have a calming and inviting presence, the perfect item ...
Wood, Pine, Jute, Cotton, Oak
Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois Brown Nautil 3 Seat Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Cedric Ragot
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois in 2013, the Nautil sofa gives a contemporary update to the iconic styles of the 1970s. Constructed from a solid wood frame, t...
Fabric
$11,550
H 28.75 in W 68.12 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag containing formle...
Foam, Suede
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.
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