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.
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
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 desig...
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Tall Back Light Brown Leather and Rattan Loveseat for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful loveseat with buck leather seating and hanging headrest pillows on a rattan frame designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. The leather has beautiful patina. In original ...
Leather, Rattan
Gerard van den Berg For Rohe Noordwolde Wingback Black Rattan Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Gerard van den Berg wing back loveseat for Rohe Noordwolde in black rattan with black leather cushions. This seemingly floating love...
Chrome
1970s Gerard van den Berg “Ringo” Cognac Leather Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful leather “Ringo” loveseat designed by Gerard van den Berg, Netherlands, 1970s. Upholstered in its original cognac leather, the loveseat has aged gracefully with natural pa...
Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in cognac leather with short tapered wood legs. In original condition with some visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Another '...
Leather
$1,176 / set
H 45.28 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
1960s Vintage Dirk Van Sliedrecht Rattan Bamboo Chairs for Rohe Noordwolde
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in London, England
Pair of 1960s Dirk Van Sliedrecht rattan bamboo high-back with a round seat chairs. Manufactured by Rohe Noordwolde. The chairs are well made and v...
Bamboo, Rattan
$10,278 / set
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
6 vintage Chaplin dining chair in cognac leather by Gerard van den Berg - Montis
By Montis
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional set of 6 Chaplin dining armchairs. Stunning patinated, thick leather. Hard to find in this color. Designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands (1983) Th...
Leather
Gerard van den Berg : Florence 'The Rock' lounge chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Forest, BE
Iconic brutalist armchair designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, one of the brand’s most celebrated and sought-after models. Upholstered in luxurious green Kvadrat velvet, it co...
Velvet
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 75 in D 35 in
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather loveseat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dutch Modern Cognac leather loveseat sofa. Chrome flat bar legs. Made by label van den berg and designed by Gerard Van Den Berg. Made circa 2000s. Pre owned with signs of use and pat...
Chrome
$6,215
H 37.41 in W 31.89 in D 35.44 in
Cognac Leather Delantra Swivel Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Cognac Leather Delantra Swivel Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1960s Natural Leather Bodied Lounge Chair on a Woven Rattan Swivel Base This iconic Delantra lounge ch...
Leather
$15,298
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 Buffalo Leather Lounge Sofa on a Low Structural Base Introduced in 1979, the Ringo sof...
Leather
Ringo Leather Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Burg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Mid-century 1970s Ringo leather lounge chairs designed by Gerard Van Den Burg for Montis. Van den Burg was seen as a pioneer in the Netherlands design movement which is highlighted b...
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
$5,079
H 30.71 in W 61.42 in D 37.8 in
Butterfly Sofa in Leather by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1980's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The Butterfly sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, is known for its distinctive and organic shape that resembles a butterfly’s wings. Launc...
Metal
$4,358
H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 40.16 in
MCM Swivel Lounge Chair Caramel Leather 1970 Delantra Gerard Van Den Berg Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in London, GB
A very rare, distinctive, and strikingly attractive Mid-Century designer caramel-tan leather swivel lounge chair. Designed by Dutch design supremo Gerard Van Den Berg and produced by...
Steel
The Rock Sofa, Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los angeles, CA
Rock Sofa by Gerard van den Berg Low-profile Rock sofa by Gerard van den Berg, upholstered in leather with a natural patina. Sculptural form with a gently reclined back and broad se...
Leather
$8,330
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". It is fabricated in the 70's. The sofa features a brown water-buffalo leather...
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg High Back Leather Loveseat
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive Dutch design by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, this high-back leather loveseat combines rugged elegance with comfort. Upholstered in beautifully aged natural leather, ...
Leather
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H 34.625 in W 56 in D 37.5 in
Percival Lafer Style Leather Loveseat Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century leather sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Dark stained oak frame with tripod legs supports the leather bucket seat cushion and headrest. In original condit...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 23 in W 67 in D 34 in
Gerard van den Berg "Havanna" Leather Loveseat In the Style of Mario Bellini
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Mario Bellini, Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This soft form leather loveseat sofa was designed by Gerard van den Berg for Label. The sofa has slight curves on the top and arms with simple design on the back. In original conditi...
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 apprenticed with a painter at a young age, where he honed and expanded his creative abilitie...
Leather
Sold
H 35 in W 79 in D 33 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa w/ Pillows
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Molteni & C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century three seater cognac leather "High Noon" sofa by Gerard van den Berg who, after leaving Montis but prior to starting Label, designed under "Gerard van den Berg Design" for Molteni, Perobell and Wittmann amongst others. This sofa has three throw pillows...
Leather
Sold
H 36.5 in W 80.5 in D 32 in
Gerard van den Berg Sofa High Back Sofa for Montis in Cognac & Chocolate Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back cognac leather sofa by Gerard van Den Berg for Montis. Cognac leather with 3 dark chocolate leather buttoned on back pillows and matching chocola...
Leather
Gerard van den Berg for Montis Cognac Leather Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cognac leather loveseat designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. In original condition with visible wear, including heavy patina on leather ...
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Swoon' Sofa for Label
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Swoon' leather sofa by Dutch design Icon Gerard Van Den Berg for Label. Warm and inviting three seater sofa in natural leather with striking, swooping lines and open...
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 heavy patina and visible wear, consistent with its age and use. A few other 'Rock' s...
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Leather Sofa, NL, 1970-80's, Two Available
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Austin, TX
Gerard van den Berg sofa in soft leather with tubular legs. Color is charcoal gray to black. Very comfortable. Post-modern styling from The N...
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 condition with some visible wear to leather on seat and seat back. Tear in seat (r...
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in cognac leather with short tapered wood legs. In original condition with some visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use.
Leather, Foam, Wood