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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
1980s Percival Lafer Style Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Percival Lafer Style lounge chair, designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, showcases caramel leather upholstery with tufted details and a sturdy black wooden frame. Its inv...
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1980s Percival Lafer Style Leather Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Percival Lafer style leather sofa, designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, embodies vintage charm with its tufted caramel leather upholstery and striking black wooden frame...
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1980s Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Bordeaux Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 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. A...
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1980s Gerard Van Den Berg Leather Sofa For Montis
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Designed by Dutch visionary Gerard van den Berg for Montis, this 1980s "Aztec" sofa features supple cognac leather and a soft, structured design for ultimate comfort. The sofa is in ...
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Butterfly Sofa in Leather by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1980's
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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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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 ...
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2010s Dutch Gerard Van Den Berg Sofas

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Gerard van den Berg Natural Leather High Back Sofa for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back natural leather sofa by Gerard van Den Berg for Montis. Beautifully worn leather with 3 matching back pillows that fasten to g...
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Customizable Montis Florence 3 Seater Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
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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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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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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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. It is a timeless piece of furniture that combines luxury an...
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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 '...
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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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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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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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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 The Aztec is back at last, wi...
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Gerard Van Den Berg Leather "High Noon" High Back Brown Leather Sofa w/ 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 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.

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