Montis Seating
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
Percival Lafer Style Leather Loveseat Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Percival Lafer, Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Post-modern Set of two Loge Chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Loge armchair was designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. It has a nice streamlined shape, making it almost look like it comes out of a comic strip book.
These easy chairs ...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
'Wammes' Leather Swivel Lounge Chair 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 Seating
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
Customizable Montis Loge Lounge Chair by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Gerard van den Berg • 1989 • Easy chair Distinguished streamlined shape
This armchair caters to people who love to slide right
down in a chair. Since the apparent shape is low and
d...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Fabin Lounge Chair & Ottoman by OLIVER SCHICK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair Fabian is understated, but also makes its
presence felt in a room. Envisioned as “a chair from which
you’ll never want to get up once you sit down.” The
lounge chair is ...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Aztec Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting leather but also available in fabric.
The Aztec is back at last, with a contemporary look. With
its rounded, robust and yet soft appearance, the Aztec
sofa offers a reassuring feeling of security as it embraces
you from all sides. The new and improved interior gives
the sofa its signature rounded shape, but the exterior is
sleeker than that of its original predecessor. Thanks to the
generous height and width of its back and armrests, the
Aztec meets all your modular demands.
Description
Legs in black synthetic provided with rubber foot caps.
The Ø 40 cushion...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Aztec Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The Aztec is back at last, with a contemporary look. With
its rounded, robust and yet soft appearance, the Aztec
sofa offers a reassuring feeling of security as it embraces
you from all sides. The new and improved interior gives
the sofa its signature rounded shape, but the exterior is
sleeker than that of its original predecessor. Thanks to the
generous height and width of its back and armrests, the
Aztec meets all your modular demands.
Description
Legs in black synthetic provided with rubber foot caps.
The Ø 40 cushion...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Florence Lounge Chair & Ottoman 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...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
Montis Axel XL Sectional Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in STOCK
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
Monza, Color 00
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Montis Ringo Lounge Chair by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in New York, NY
Gerard van den Berg describes his design Ringo as ‘cosy and inviting.’
Taking a strikingly minimal shape as his starting point, he designed three basic models. Ringo is available as...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Mid-Century Gerard van den Berg White Rattan and Leather Swivel 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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
Memphis Style Upholstered Montis 'Baku' Sofa by Niels Bendtsen with Side Table
By Montis, Niels Bendtsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990's 'Baku' sofa designed by Niels Bendtsen for Montis. Memphis style design with built in side table with an adjustable glass top on one end and an adjustable pillow armrest on th...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Metal
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 '...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Black Leather and Chrome '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 sling cushion. In original condition with visible wear and patina. Wear is consistent ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Customizable Montis Fabin Lounge Chair & Ottoman by OLIVER SCHICK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair Fabian is understated, but also makes its
presence felt in a room. Envisioned as “a chair from which
you’ll never want to get up once you sit down.” The
lounge chair is ...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Florence Lounge Chair 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...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Aztec Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The Aztec is back at last, with a contemporary look. With
its rounded, robust and yet soft appearance, the Aztec
sofa offers a reassuring feeling of security as it embraces
you from all sides. The new and improved interior gives
the sofa its signature rounded shape, but the exterior is
sleeker than that of its original predecessor. Thanks to the
generous height and width of its back and armrests, the
Aztec meets all your modular demands.
Description
Legs in black synthetic provided with rubber foot caps.
The Ø 40 cushion...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Size & Upholstery Montis Axel Sofa by GIJS PAPAVOINE
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting leather.
This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be
an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely
hidden from view, creates an open...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Model "Butterfly" by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands 1990s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in ECHT, NL
Model "Butterfly" lounge chair. Designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in. the 1980s. It has a tubular frame with a mesh hammock and a leather cushion in faded red. The leather i...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Metal
Gerard van den Berg Sofa for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in London, GB
Gerard van den Berg, a prominent Dutch designer, co-founded Montis in 1974 and is renowned for his innovative and unconventional furniture designs. His creations often feature organi...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
Customizable Montis Daley Sofa by NIELS BENDTSEN
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The DALEY expands your sense of everyday freedom.
Play around with the changing perception of spatial
surface by combining deep and shallow elements. The
minimalistic silhouette with...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
Customizable Montis Puk Low Swivel Lounge Chair by SIMON PENGELLY
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The PUK LOW is designed to embrace you. Whether in the
office or at home, its luxurious look invites you to sit down
comfortably. Exactly the way you want, without
compromising its c...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Swivel Luna Armchair by FORMSTELLE
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The reversible detail of the armrest envelops the Luna like
a perfectly fitted garment. Sophisticated stitching and
pleating accentuate its inviting volume. Its material
properties a...
Category
2010s European Montis Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Montis Vico Armchair by GEERT KOSTER
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric.
Vico is the cousin of our easy chair Enzo. Geert Koster
designed a compact dining chair that complements any
interior. With its streamlined shape a...
Category
2010s European Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Lounge Chair Model Castor with footstool by Gijs Papavoine for Montis
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Patinated Leather Sofas by Gerard van den Berg for Montis Netherlands
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Customizable Montis Marvin Recliner by CHRISTOPHE MARCHAND
By Christophe Marchand, Montis
Located in New York, NY
The objective was to create an attractive armchair that
included an invisible relaxation function. A new technical
process was conceived that differ from those seen in the
usual syst...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Back Me Up Chair by ARIAN BREKVELD
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
'Suite' Lounge Chair by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, The Netherlands 1990's
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
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 Seating
Materials
Bronze
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Montis Ella Swivel Chair by NIELS BENDTSEN
By Montis, Niels Bendtsen
Located in New York, NY
Thanks to her sophisticated shell construction, Ella makes for a remarkably supple swivel chair – both at home and in public spaces.
In addition to this sleek original, we now also w...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Metal
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
Patinated Leather Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Customizable Montis Puk M Swivel Lounge Chair by SIMON PENGELLY
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Puk M - Simon Pengelly • • Easy chair Embrace the comfort
Its elegantly sculpted form is characterful yet quiet and is
designed to envelop the user.
Description
Frame:
Swivelbase c...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Axel Sofa by GIJS PAPAVOINE
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be
an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely
hidden from view, creates an open appearance. The
elements come finis...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
1990s Gijs Papavoine Windy Ottoman in Black Leather by Montis
By Gijs Papovoine, Montis
Located in Knebel, DK
1990s Gijs Papavoine Windy ottoman in black leather by Montis
The Winy series was designed by Gijs Papavoine in 1992 with shapes that reflects a design that looks like the pieces of...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Montis Seating
Materials
Leather
Customizable Montis Fox Sofa by GIJS PAPAVOINE
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Sofa A fresh and lively modular sofa design.
Fox is a sofa concept that relies on strong and simple lines.
The concept is based on a group of modular elements that
can be combined i...
Category
2010s European Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis Dim Sum Rocking Chair by Simon Pengelly
By Montis, Simon Pengelly
Located in New York, NY
The narrow back bends to the wider shape of the arm and the seat. This reminds of a spoon with which you eat Dim Sum with.
Studies show that the rocking chair provides more than phy...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 w...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Montis Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Montis Luna Armchair by FORMSTELLE
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
The reversible detail of the armrest envelops the Luna like
a perfectly fitted garment. Sophisticated stitching and
pleating accentuate its inviting volume. Its material
properties a...
Category
2010s European Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Montis George Swivel Lounge Chair by GIJS PAPAVOINE
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric.
The George easy chair is guaranteed to provide enclosed comfort.
The George’s back and seat create a flowing line with its headrest, which is remin...
Category
2010s Dutch Montis Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric
Montis seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Montis seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by 't Spectrum Bergeijk, 't Spectrum, and Gerard Van Den Berg. Prices for Montis seating 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.