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.
On 1stDibs, find Gerard van den Berg seating, case pieces and more.
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Creator: Gerard Van Den Berg
Gerard van den Berg Cognac Leather Soft Form Sofa with Aluminum Legs
By Gerard Van Den Berg
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Handsome Cognac leather sofa with aluminum chrome legs by Gerard van den Berg. A comfortable Soft structure leather sofa with some visible wear and patina. Some visible staining and ...
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Mid-Century Brown Leather 'Bommel' Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for LABEL, 1985
By Label, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mid-Century 'Bommel' sofa by Gerard van den Berg for LABEL, 1985. Attractive three-seater sofa with thick brown leather and wood feet. Ideal sofa for watching movies or sleepin...
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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
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(1) 3-Z-AL
(1) H-30 R
(1) H-CLOSED-90
(1) 1-5-Z-ZA
(1) P-60X90
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Cognac Leather "Aztec" Sofa By Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome 1980's "Aztec" cognac leather sofa by visionary Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for his Montis label. Comfy soft structure leather sofa in original with age appropriate...
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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. This sofa is also known as the “Florence” . The sofa features a high quality beige leather...
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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 ...
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1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas
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Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa and Pillows
By Molteni & C, Gerard Van Den Berg
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...
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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...
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Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Tan 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. Some dent...
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Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Bordeaux Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in Bordeaux leather with short stubby wood legs. In original condition with visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. An...
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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, luxurious leather. manufactured by Montis and designed by the company's co-founder...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas
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Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' Sofa for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century, 'Oslo' sofa was designed by innovative and prolific Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for the Montis company, the iconic furniture manufacturer of which Van den Be...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas
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Gerard Van Den Berg 'Ringo' Three Seater Sofa for Montis
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 with thick leather.Manufactured by Montis and designed by co-founder Gerard van den B...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas
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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.