Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas
Dutch, b. 1947
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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Creator: Gerard Van Den Berg
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...
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By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric.
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Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
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The Rock Sofa, Gerard Van Den Berg
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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...
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Montis Aztec Sectional Sofa & Ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg in STOCK
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in New York, NY
Fabric: MONZA
Aztec sofa sectional consist of the following:
(1) 3-Z-AL
(1) H-30 R
(1) H-CLOSED-90
(1) 1-5-Z-ZA
(1) P-60X90
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Customizable Montis Florence 2 Seater Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in New York, NY
One of Montis’ first success stories is making a comeback. With its lowered back, enhanced comfort and additional capitons, our popular easy chair Florence has been updated to meet t...
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Set of Two Patinated Leather Sofas by Gerard van den Berg for Montis Netherlands
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Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
A striking vintage leather sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in the Netherlands during th...
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Gerard van den Berg rattan leather double sofa for Montis, The Netherlands 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This rare and very comfortable mid-century 'Rock' style sofa was designed in the style of the famous Rock by the famous Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
The Netherland...
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High Back Sofa By Gerard van den Berg for Montis in Cognac Leather, 1980's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning 3-seater high back sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis.
This magnificent sofa is fabricated in the 80's.
It is a timeless piece of furniture that combines luxury and ...
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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...
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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...
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The Rock Tall back rattan loveseat sofa by Gerard van den Berg leather, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This rare and very comfortable mid-century 'Rock' style sofa was designed in the style of the famous Rock by the famous Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
Period: 1970s
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$3,721 Sale Price
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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...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas
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Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
A striking vintage leather sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in the Netherlands during th...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas
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High Back Sofa By Gerard van den Berg for Montis in Cognac Leather, 1980's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning two seater high back sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis.
This magnificent sofa is fabricated in the 80's.
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Gerard Van Den Berg sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Gerard Van Den Berg sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gerard Van Den Berg sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Gerard Van Den Berg were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Montis, Martin Visser, and 't Spectrum Bergeijk. Prices for Gerard Van Den Berg sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $8,912, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,028.