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Gerard Van Den Berg Cognac Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1970s.

Name: Gerard Van Den Berg Cognac Leather Lounge Chair, circa 1970s.
Brand: Gerard Van Den Berg
Price: 4706.2 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

$5,800

£4,404.08

€5,036.39

CA$8,103.44

A$9,012.80

CHF 4,706.20

MX$109,676.13

NOK 60,105.38

SEK 56,368.24

DKK 37,588.52

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About the Item

Gerard van den Berg lounge chair in a stunning cognac leather for label. This is a soft form lounge chair in its original condition with visible patina and scratches to leather that is honestly in excellent condition we think. This chair is unique and shows a modern twist to a masculine look as well. This is a beautiful lounge chair. Wear consistent with age and use. About the Designer: Had it not been for designer Gerard van den Berg, Dutch design might not be all that it is today. Taking a radical departure from the Netherlands’ tradition of solid-wood furniture, van den Berg paved the way for a Dutch design renaissance. With van den Berg’s designs, the Netherlands quickly became a resource for distinctive modern design in the latter half of the 20th century, joining the ranks of Italy and Denmark. Van den Berg attributes his innate talent for design to a natural curiosity, a creative, open mind and a love of adventure. But he also gained the necessary skills while apprenticing as a furniture maker in his father’s company in Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands. Of his apprenticeship, which began in childhood, Van den Berg said: "There I learned to practice the craft to its technical perfection. Under the guidance of extremely experienced craftsmen, I was able to polish and fiddle with my models for weeks, and I could try out all kinds of materials and manufacturing skills. That is why I really know how people sit and how to build a seat. My technical knowledge is an essential contribution to my artistic creativity.” Van den Berg designed furniture for his father until founding Montis with his brother Ton in 1974. Allowing the upholstery to direct him, van den Berg began changing the shape of Dutch furniture – literally – with seating that was graceful and slim while remaining solid and comfortable. Today, Montis designs can be found in homes and businesses around the world. In 1989, van den Berg opened his own design studio, where he continues to design seating under the name of Gerard van den Berg Design for such companies as Molteni, Perobell and Wittmann. In addition, in 1991, van den Berg began the company LABEL, carrying forward the earlier success and prestige of Montis. In keeping with van den Berg’s unwavering vision, LABEL seating designs place paramount emphasis on comfort, quality and a casual aesthetic. Without exception, van den Berg’s seating shows a tension between the design and the material chosen – angular metal legs set against a full, rounded seat. For every seat, a base is designed to highlight the form, thus creating the beauty and counterpoint of each of his designs.

Creator:

Gerard Van Den Berg (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 30.32 in (77 cm)Depth: 41.34 in (105 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

San Angelo, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: LC2344651stDibs: LU5771237256882

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Gerard Van Den Berg

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.

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