Montis Furniture
Dutch
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.
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. 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.
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.
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Creator: Montis
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...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
'Wammes' leather armchair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Wammes' leather swivel lounge chair by Innovative Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for the company Montis, 1970s. A fun and comfortable soft form leather lounge chair ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Netherlands in 1978.
The lounge chair has a nice patina to the leather In the seatin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Wammes leather armchair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Wammes' leather swivel lounge chair by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for the label he co-owned, Montis, 1970s. A stylish and comfy soft form leather lounge chair wi...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gerard van den Berg 'Rock' Lounge Chair for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Rock' lounge chair in black leather designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. Iconic frameless design with soft curves and high back. Sleek single lounge chair version...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis Two Seater Sofa Matching Armchair Leather Vintage
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Gerard van den Berg for Montis Two Seater Sofa and Matching Armchair
Designed by Dutch mid century designer Gerard van den Berg for the Dutch brand Montis in the 1970s...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Percival Lafer Style Leather Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century leather lounge chair 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 condition with heavy visible wear consistent with its age and use, including staining, scratches, and possible minor tears or losses. Gerard van de Berg...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Montis White Annex Multifunctional Side Table
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Annex is a multifunctional side table. The support has asymmetrical structures of flat metal strips. The functions of the free tabletop with projection are obvious and are ideal for ...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg designed, Mid-Century swivel lounge chair for highly acclaimed Dutch furniture manufacturer Montis. Van den Berg stands as one of Holland's most innovative and pr...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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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2010s Dutch Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Montis Axel Light Blue Leather Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in Stock
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered: Sorensen Leather Flux light blue.
Firecode: California 117
Frame: Sled stainless steel
Model: 200
Number/type: Axel XL 200-B
Execution: 2 Arms, wide Arm, deep seating
T...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1960s Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
1970s Montis Chrome Black Leather Wegner Style Loveseat Sofa
By Montis
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, leather and chrome loveseat you could hope to find. In the style of Hans Wegner. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. T...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Monumental Leather and Rattan Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970s Monumental swivel easy chair by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis
This chair has sturdy thick chocolate brown distressed neck leather that acquired a stunning an...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Metal
Montis Florence Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg in STOCK
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in KVADRAT - Twill Weave #0530
One of Montis' first success stories is making a comeback.
With its lowered back, enhanced comfort and additional
capitons, our popular ea...
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2010s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Swing Chair' for Montis, 1980s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s 'Swing Chair' designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. Chrome frame with black leather cushion. In original condition with visible wear and patina. Wear is consistent with i...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Modular Element DOMINO.18 Landscape Sofa by Dick Spierenburg for Montis
By Dick Spierenburg, Montis
Located in Izegem, VWV
The DOMINO.18 element sofa was designed by Dick Spierenburg for the renowned Dutch company Montis.
This set contains (LxWxH):
2 elements: 150 x 75 x 40 cm
2 elements: 125 x 75 x 40...
Category
2010s Dutch Minimalist Montis Furniture
Materials
Wool
Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Gentle Velvet
Enzo is a comfortable and inviting armchair that is distinguished by its compact dimensions. The streamlined shape and reduced thickness of the external ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Wood
Montis Back Me Up Armchair in Stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered shell/ back: Miller 30
Upholstered Seat : S10 Kvadrat Maple
112
Legs: black
Pull up a chair and let yourself be embraced by luxury. The comfort of the Back Me Up armc...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Fabric
set Montis Samba bar stools on wheels
By Montis
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Samba seating stools on wheels . Top quality Grey Leather
its covering the frame like a coat . Grey Metal Tube frame .
Manufactured and signed by Montis Dutch...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Montis Back me up Nubuck leather by ARIAN BREKVELD in STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Nubuck leather
The Back Me Up chair supports you in your day-to-day life. The chair's organic back gives you a warm welcome and gently springs along with your every movement. The hig...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair Model Castor with footstool by Gijs Papavoine for Montis
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Supercool lounge chair with ottoman designed by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, around 1990 and produced shortly thereafter. The model was produced for a duration of about 10 years and pr...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Steel
Memphis Style Upholstered Montis 'Baku' Sofa by Niels Bendtsen w/ Side Table
By Montis, Niels Bendtsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990's 'Baku' sofa designed by Niels Bendtsen for Montis. Memphis-like design with built in side table with an adjustable glass top on one end and an adjustable pillow armrest on the...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Montis Puk Low designed by Simon Pengelly in STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
PUK Low
Swivelbase Cross 4 star
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair and Ottoman by Montis of the Netherlands
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Olivier swivel easy chair and ottoman in white leather. The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and was made by Dutch manufacturer Montis. Very comfortable and functional, both pieces rotate a full 360 degrees. Pictured next to a Herman Miller Eames Rocker...
Category
1990s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Montis Back Me Up Salon Club Chair Designed by Arian Brekveld IN STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Back Me Up Salon
Upholstery: HERO 466318 #791
Base: Oak Black carbon stained
The compact club chair
With the BACK ME UP Salon, Arian Brekveld pu...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Fabric
'Suite' Lounge Chair by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, The Netherlands 1990's
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This 'Suite' lounge chair was designed by Gijs Papavoine for Montis in The Netherlands. It has a high quality green leather seat that feels very soft and is extremely comfortable. Th...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Montis Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gerard van den Berg Black Rattan Lounge Chair with Fabric Cushions
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive, Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg designed swivel lounge chair for the Dutch Montis company. Its black woven rattan seat sits on a sturdy metal frame with an attractively p...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Metal
Montis Back Me Up Salon Club Chair Designed by Arian Brekveld IN STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Back Me Up Salon
The compact club chair
With the BACK ME UP Salon, Arian Brekveld puts a contemporary spin on the voluminous club chair.
Its whisper...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 with thick leather upholstery and lovely patina. Mid-Century 'Ringo' lounge chair desi...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg "The Rock" Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in San Angelo, TX
The classic and reputable stylish "THE ROCK" chair! This design classic is from Dutch soil. Designed by Gerard van den Berg in the 60s & 70s. Produced by Montis. Definitely a special design due to the unusual shape and high quality leather. Over the years, the leather has acquired a beautiful patina. In this special armchair you can dream away with a good book. A real eye catcher for the interior. These are perfect for lounging and are EXTREMELY comfortable. You do not want to get out of them. *We have 2 more identical camel leather Rock chairs available plus 1 black leather Rock chair...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Leather
Montis Daley Sofa designed by Niels Bendtsen in STOCK
By Niels Bendtsen, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Daley Soft 3.5 seat sofa - Matte black frame
245cm / 96.5" W x 33.5 D
2x Daley 110x50cm back cushions
2x Daley 75cm Bolsters
Everything upholstered in Maharam TRESS IDYLL
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2010s Dutch Montis Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Gerard Van Den Berg "Butterfly" Red Leather Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Gerard Van Den Berg red leather "Butterfly" lounge chair with black mesh sub support and black enameled metal frame. In original condition with visible patina and wear consist...
Category
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Montis Furniture
Materials
Metal
Montis furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Montis furniture 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 Montis furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 19 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Montis were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by 't Spectrum, Gerard Van Den Berg, and 't Spectrum Bergeijk. Prices for Montis furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $12,280, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,950.