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.
Gerard Van Den Berg Pair of "The Rock" Lounge Chairs
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "The Rock" lounge chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg upholstered in caramel leather. The chairs were designed for Montis, a furniture design company he started in the Netherlands.
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Fratelli Galimberti Cantù
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural pair of italian lounge chairs and ottomans attributed to Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini for Fratelli Galimberti, circa 1950s. The chairs have been reupholstered in Camir...
Upholstery, Wood
$16,900 / set
H 38 in W 30 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1940-1950
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of tall lounge chairs designed by Melchiorre Bega in good condition. The sculptural wingback chair...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
$4,900 / set
H 38.25 in W 30 in D 34 in
Paolo Buffa Style, Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Stamford, CT
Paolo Buffa Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s Pair of modernist lounge chairs by an unknown maker and produced in Italy in the mi...
Fabric, Wood
$34,775 / set
H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Percival Lafer Modern Armchairs: Leather & Wood, Brazil, 20th Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of armchairs by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer Armchair: 90 x 95 x 105 cm Footrest: 47 x 70 x 56 cm
Leather, Wood
$26,994 / set
H 40.16 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Pair of new upholstered Lounge Chairs in the manner of Franco Albini, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of lounge chairs with angular walnut frames and winged backs. The chairs are defined by their deeply pitched seats, broad padded arms, and tailored leather surfaces, finished wi...
Walnut, Leather
$11,800 / set
H 39.5 in W 31.5 in D 36 in
Melchiorre Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold satin fabric and wood lounge chairs or wingback chairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1940s. Fabric with staining and wear, ideally replaced. Wear consistent w...
Fabric, Wood
$6,400 / set
H 35 in W 39.5 in D 29 in
Mid century Italian Saporiti Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Giovanni Offredi
By Fratelli Saporiti, Gianni Offredi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This collection features exquisite Mid-century Italian lounge chairs and ottomans designed by the renowned Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. Crafted during the mid-20th century, these pieces exemplify the fusion of Italian craftsmanship. The lounge chairs boast sleek, minimalist lines with organic curves, creating an inviting and stylish seating experience. The original orange suede fabric, carefully preserved, adds a vibrant touch of retro elegance. Each ottoman complements the chairs' design and offers enhanced comfort. Giovanni Offredi's work is celebrated for its impeccable balance of form and function, and this collection is no exception. With their distinctive blend of Italian and Scandinavian design elements and the captivating original orange suede fabric, these lounge chairs and ottomans stand...
Metal
$4,250
H 30 in W 29 in D 32 in
Fantastic Pair of Milo Baughman Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman style upholstered lounge chairs. This pair will need to be re-upholstered but that is what you designers are looking for anyway-right? Just imagine th...
Upholstery
Midcentury set of Two Lounge Chairs 1950's, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly refined vintage lounge chairs, a midcentury modern set of 2 chairs, reupholstered in ecru velvet, standing on chromed legs terminating on small circular pads, 1950`s.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Kroehler Club Chairs Newly Reupholstered In Leather - 2
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Set of His/Hers Kroehler Club Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Distressed Lime-Grass Italian Leather - Set of 2 This Mid Century Modern set of his and hers Kroehler...
Leather
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered In SeaFoam Pleaded Mohair & Crushed AquaBlu Velvet - Pair These chairs not only offer a sty...
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet
MCM Jens Risom Split Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Rare Jens Risom Split Single Arm Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered in High End Royal Purple Mohair and Violet Velvet - Set of 2 We reupholstered this Jens...
Mohair
Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Designer Textured Embossed Scaled "Creme' Latte" Suede - Pair This gorgeous pair of MCM oversized custom designer...
Suede
Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis Lounge Chair And Ottoman Newly Reupholstered
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis Lounge Chair and Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in a Giraffe Print Brazilian Cowhide This vintage modern lounge chair and ottoman, designe...
Cowhide
MCM Flare Arm Lounge Chairs Styled After Dennis Christianson for Dunbar - Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Dennis Christiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Oversized Flare Arm Lounge Chairs By Dennis Christianson for Dunbar Newly Upholstered in "Lemon Grass” Light Green Leather - Pair Vintage pair of stylish oversize...
Leather
