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.’
Leather, Fabric
Stunning vintage Ringo Sofa in leather by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 1979
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Ringo Two Seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, The Netherlands, 1979 Original Cognac Buffalo Leather Lounge Sofa on a Low Structural Base Introduced in 1979, the Ringo sof...
Leather
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Loveseat for Montis in Buffalo Leather, 1979
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Ringo' loveseat by Gerard van den Berg for Montis features a fully upholstered, low-slung form with deeply rounded corners and an enveloping silhouette. Buffalo leather upholste...
Leather
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.’
Leather, Fabric
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Buffalo Leather Loveseat for Montis, 1979
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van den Berg co-founded Montis in the Netherlands, and the Ringo became one of the brand's signature pieces, produced in multiple configurations including chairs, loveseats, and full...
Leather
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Wammes lounge chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, The Netherlands
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The chair can swivel on a chrome foot. Gerard Van Den Berg Gerard van den Berg is a Dutch furniture designer famous for his unique leather sofas and lounge chairs in the late Dutch ...
Chrome
Vintage Dutch Leather Gerard Van Den Berg Ringo Sofa, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning leather sofa was made in the Netherlands around the 1970s and designed by Gerard van den Berg. It is very comfortable and has a nice patina with signs of age and use.
Leather
Gerard van den Berg Montis Ringo Sofa, Holland, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Quality leather sofa designed by Gerard Van den Berg for Montis, Holland, 1970. This sofa is made of super thick high quality buffalo leather. Very nice chocolate brown color and a n...
Leather
Ringo Sofa By Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis 1970
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The incredible Ringo three-seater sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
Leather
Outstanding Ringo Sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1974
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful buffalo neck leather in good vintage condition.
Ringo Sofa Set by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 1970
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic 'Ringo' sofa set designed by Gerard Van Den Berg and manufactured by Montis, Holland 1970.
Leather
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.
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Ringo Leather Love Seat
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Comfy Leather 2 Seater Sofa for MONTIS. Slight Tearing to Leather on Side of Sofa as well as Lining Underneath. Wear to Seat Consistent with Age and Use. Gerard Van Den Ber...
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 85 in D 40.5 in
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Three Seater Dark Brown Leather Sofa for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Ringo' three seater sofa designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis.
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 87.5 in D 40.25 in
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Ringo' Three Seater Sofa for Montis in Rich Brown Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Ringo' three seater sofa designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis.
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s.
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa 'Ringo', for Montis, The Netherlands, 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 86 in D 46 in
Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa, Model Ringo, From The Netherlands, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Gerard Van Den Berg Sofa, Model Ringo, From The Netherlands, Circa 1970.
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 64.57 in D 41.34 in
Rare & vintage Ringo sofa in original leather by Gerard van den Berg for MONTIS
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Embracing a strikingly minimal aesthetic, Gerard van den Berg crafted a sofa with a relaxed, flowing curve, complemented by the rich patina of the original vintage leather upholstery...
Leather
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.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in
Montis Ringo Sofa Set Super Quality Neck Leather 1, 2 and 3 Seats
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic sofa set designed by Gerard van den berg for Montis.
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard van den Berg 'Ringo' sofa for Montis, The Netherlands 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 26.97 in W 66.15 in D 40.16 in
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis 'Ringo' Sofa in Patinated Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 'Ringo' sofa, leather, The Netherlands, 1974 This bulky two-seat 'Ringo' sofa is designed by the Dutch designer Gerard Van Den Berg.
Leather
Gerard Van Den Berg for Monti 'Ringo' Sofa in Buffalo Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, 'Ringo' sofa, buffalo leather, The Netherlands, 1974 This bulky two-seat 'Ringo' sofa is designed by the Dutch designer Gerard Van Den Berg.
Leather
Ringo 3 seater Sofa by Gerard van den Berg, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in MOOKHOEK, NL
The Montis Ringo sofa stands as a hallmark of modern design and luxurious comfort, showcasing a perfect fusion of sleek aesthetics and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted by the renow...
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 63 in L 27.56 in
Leather "Ringo" Sofa or Loveseat by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Dutch, 1970s
By De Sede, Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This two-seat sofa is called "Ringo" and ones of the most rare sofa's designed by Gerard Van Den Berg.
Leather
Sold
H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa, Brutalist Dutch Design
By De Sede, Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black leather 3 seater sofa by Dutch designer Gerard van den Berg for Montis, the Netherlands 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 47.25 in W 27.56 in D 41.34 in
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis Swivel Lounge Chair, the Netherlands 1970's
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The rattan foot is a bit damaged at the top, and at the edge, but this is hardly visible while using the chair. Gerard van den Berg is a Dutch furniture designer famous for his un...
Leather, Rattan
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H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather and Rattan Swivel Lounge Chair for Montis, Dutch
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
It has patina to the leather and other light traces of use consistent with age and use. Gerard Van Den Berg is a Dutch furniture designer famous for his unique leather sofas and ...
Metal
Sold
H 40.95 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Gerard van den Berg "The Rock" Black Leather Lounge Chair, Dutch Design, 1970s
By De Sede, Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
It has some traces of use, like scratches, but all consistent with age and use. Gerard Van Den Berg is a Dutch furniture designer famous for his unique leather sofas and lounge chai...
Leather
$4,433
H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
Birch
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,451 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$6,400
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Beech, Sheepskin
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,050 / item
H 10 in W 7 in D 3 in
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Cast Sconce Plated Size Wide Wet Rated Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum. Finish options are satin aluminum, matte black, ore, bronze. The sconces are handmade sculptures that are res...
Brass
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
LU 3 Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU 3 Ceiling Fixture is an all perforated brass ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This stunning fixture has 3 beautifully fabricated perforated brass ...
Brass
Textured Murano with Brass Accents Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a textured and smoked Murano glass plate, offset from the wall with a brass decorative piece in the center.
Brass
$1,397
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 67.72 in
1960s Italian Leather Sofa with Original Upholstery, Good Condition
Located in Roma, IT
Leather Sofa is a design furniture realized by italian production 1960s. Original Upholstery. Good condition except for slight stitching of the sewing thread.
Leather
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.