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
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
$15,269
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
$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
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
Dark brown leather lounge chair, model "Wammes" designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in The
Chrome
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
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
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.
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 '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
Lining Underneath. Wear to Seat Consistent with Age and Use. Gerard Van Den Berg arguably defined a
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
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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
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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 '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
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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' 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
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
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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
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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
Cognac leather swivel lounge chair with rattan foot by Gerard van den Berg. The cognac leather has
Leather, Rattan
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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
is designed by the Dutch Gerard Van Den Berg and part of his rattan or wicker series furniture. This
Metal
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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 De Sede, Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black leather Brutalist lounge chair by Dutch designer Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, the
Leather
$4,533
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
$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
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
$839 / 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
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
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
$1,450 / 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
$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
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Calogero Seller Of Mandarins
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
The second fire-fired ceramic head, handmade with face and mandarin reliefs, can be used to hold plants, flowers and sometimes even bottles with ice. Calogero sells mandarins at the ...
Ceramic
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$985 / item
H 8.25 in W 5.29 in D 5.79 in
ALLA Wall Sconce Calacatta Marble & Glass, Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
ALLA WALL SCONCE Featuring a Calacatta Marble backplate and delicate chain inspired by Christian Dior’s luxurious pearl earrings, the Alla Wall Sconce delivers a harmonious blend of...
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
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
$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 Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
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
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its unique, low-profile, and ultra-comfortable design. Made entirely of dense foam, th...
Leather, Foam
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
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.