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1990s Gerard van den Berg 'High Noon' Cognac Leather Sofa, Chrome Frame

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1990s Gerard van den Berg 'High Noon' cognac colored leather Sofa with chrome frame. Designed by Gerard van den Berg under his independent 'Gerard van den Berg Design' studio during the 1990s, the 'High Noon' sofa represents his work between his tenure at Montis and the founding of Label. Van den Berg collaborated with European manufacturers including Molteni, Perobell, and Wittmann during this period, producing furniture that drew on his Dutch Mid-Century roots while pushing toward a more expressive, sculptural direction. The 'High Noon' is defined by its dramatically angled high backrest, thick wrap around armrests, and its low-slung seat. Upholstered in cognac leather with three loose throw pillows, the sofa sits on a contrasting chrome frame with wood-tipped feet. The leather panels are stitched in sections across the back and seat, reinforcing the structured, architectural quality of the design. Sofa shows some wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratching, creasing, and uneven discoloration to the leather, particularly on the seat cushions and armrests. The backrest retains a lighter tone than the heavily worn seat areas.

Creator:
Gerard Van Den Berg (Designer),Molteni & C (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 79 in (200.66 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)Seat Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Metal
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1990's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: S282 CL1stDibs: LU922449578632

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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.

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.

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