$6,898 / item
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...
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...
Upholstery
$4,900Sale Price|80% Off
Montis Axel XL Sectional Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in STOCK
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Monza, Color 00
Leather, Fabric
Montis Axel Sectional Sofa
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Montis axel sofa Axel 3-seat sofa right arm, surround upholstered in Kodiak snow Seat and back upholstered in Flores 06 Axel chaise Surround upholstered in Kodiak snow Seat and back...
Fabric, Leather
Montis Axel 2-Seater Black Leather Sofa
By Montis
Located in Rochester, England
The Montis Axel 2-Seater Black Leather Sofa is a sleek and stylish addition to any home.
Leather, Wood
Montis Axel Leather Loveseat
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Axel 2.5-seat sofa Measures: 62" W x 22" H x 37" D Montis "Rancho Nuboso” leather Original price: $6,467.
Leather
Sold
H 31 in W 86 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Cognac "Axel" Leather Sofa Designed by Gijs Papavoine for Montis
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Axel" cognac leather sofa by Gijs Papavoine for Montis.
Chrome
Montis Axel Black Leather Sofa
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
The AXEL, with its broad seats, is a Dutch seating landscape. This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely hidden ...
Leather
Montis Axel 3.5 Seater Fabric Sofa
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
The AXEL, with its broad seats, is a Dutch seating landscape. This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely hidden ...
Fabric
Montis Axel XL Fabric Sectional Sofa with Walnut Table
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Axel XL by Montis. It has a walnut table, which can be attached to the sectional, or used as a coffee table. 127” with the table integrated.
Fabric
Montis Axel Light Blue Leather Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in Stock
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered: Sorensen Leather Flux light blue. Firecode: California 117 Frame: Sled stainless steel Model: 200 Number/type: Axel XL 200-B Execution: 2 Arms, wide Arm, deep seating T...
Leather
$12,959
H 28.75 in W 90.56 in D 38.19 in
B&B Italia Charles L-Shaped Designer Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Nottingham, GB
Designed by renowned Italian architect and designer **Antonio Citterio** for **B&B Italia**, the **Charles** collection was introduced in 1997 and has since become one of the def...
Wool
$16,791
H 26.78 in W 90.95 in D 35.44 in
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, with a contemporary look. Wi...
Fabric
$15,518Sale Price|50% Off
H 25.6 in W 163.78 in D 73.23 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Sectional Sofa by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba in STOCK
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in New York, NY
1) PIANOALTO ROUNDED SHORT BACKREST END SOFA ORIENTATION LEFT COVER TESSUTO QUEEN CAT40 SENAPE 040418 38%ACRILICO 28%LANA 1) PIANOALTO SOFA 130X116 COVER TESSUTO QUEEN CAT40 SENAPE ...
Fabric
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 ...
Leather, Fabric
$11,615
H 28.35 in W 88.59 in D 37.41 in
B&B Italia Charles L-Shaped Sectional Designer Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Nottingham, GB
Introduced in 1997, the Charles collection has become synonymous with refined elegance, innovative craftsmanship, and outstanding comfort. Defined by its slim architectural silhouett...
Wool
$8,084 / item
H 25.2 in W 88.59 in D 36.23 in
Customizable Artifort Forte Sofa by Studio Stefan Scholten
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
extra cushions not included. Forte is an elegant and luxurious high-end sofa programme with a supremely comfortable deep seat, soft, rounded corners and an inviting design. The expr...
Upholstery
$6,105 / item
H 25.9 in W 82.6 in D 37.4 in
Ludovica +Roberto Palomba Driade "Rever" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rever is the product of the Driade collection designed for young people by Ludovica +Roberto Palomba. The sofa is made in a wooden frame with elastic belting and padding in polyureth...
Wood
$2,842Sale Price|50% Off
H 35.04 in W 87.8 in D 35.44 in
Flexform Feel Good Ten Alto Three Seater Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and comfort - the Feel Good Ten Alto Three Seater Sofa by Flexform. This stunning piece features a sleek and modern design, crafted with the highes...
Metal
Customizable Gubi Flaneur Sofa by Gamfratesi
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Product net weight Kg: 72 Gross Weight Kg: 77 Seating dimensions Dx Wx H: 100x180x75 Cm Seat height: 39 Cm Seat depth: 77 Cm Armrest height: 46 Cm Base leg thickness: Ø22 Cm F...
Textile
$10,206 / item
H 24.4 in W 78.7 in D 41.3 in
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Lirico" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Lirico" three-seater sectional sofa is designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade. "Lirico has a stainless steel structure with elastic webbing in the seat ...
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-810 Onda Sofa by Atelier Oï
By Atelier Oï 1, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The works, installations and room concepts created by atelier oï never cease to amaze. The unusual designs provide a sense of the key areas that the design col- lective has worked on...
Leather
$27,489 / item
H 25.6 in W 169.69 in D 129.93 in
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Trama Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight compositions. Back cushions ...
Fabric
Domino 3-Seater Sofa
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
With hidden metal supports in its legs, the Domino 3-seater Sofa is surprisingly sturdy. Featuring flared midcentury modern-style legs, the sofa can be upholstered in the fabric of y...
Metal
$10,248
H 36.23 in W 82.68 in D 28.35 in
Zanotta Alfa Italian Modular L-Shaped Sofa in Luxurious Lambswool Upholstery
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant Zanotta Alfa L-shaped sofa, combining refined Italian design with exceptional comfort and craftsmanship. Founded in 1954, Zanotta is one of Italy’s most influential furni...
Wool
Vibe Sofa L by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Vibe Sofa L by DAaZ Dimensions: D 94 x W 280 x H 64.5 cm. Materials: Fabric, albizzia wood. Available in 220cm or 280cm. Please contact us. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adve...
Upholstery, Wood
$34,950 / set
H 32 in W 148 in D 135 in
Patricia Urquiola 4 Piece "Beam" Sectional Sofa for Cassina, Italian Modern
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016 for Cassina, this exceptional four-piece Beam sectional sofa represents one of the most innovative upholstered seating systems of contemporary I...
Steel
$3,440 / set
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Textile, Beech
$22,500 / set
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Max Ingrand “2240” Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1961, Set of 2
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “2240” sconces for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, 1961, Set of 2 Designed by Max Ingrand during his celebrated artistic direction at Fontana Arte, this model reflects th...
Brass
Folded Tinted Glass Sheet Suspensions
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Charming small suspensions made of a central brass rod and four sheet of glass folded like an Origami and tinted in metallic blue hiding the bulbs.
Brass
$1,875 / item
H 24 in W 60 in D 3.5 in
Lawson-Fenning Counterbalance Chandelier, Modern Brass Pendant Light
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Counterbalance Chandelier features a brass rod that is delicately balanced with a brass finial on one end and a large bulb on the other. The chandelier is available in brass or p...
Brass
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$3,325
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Customised in Cow Leather
Located in PARIS, FR
When French designer Michel Ducaroy presented the Togo to Ligne Roset in 1973, he described it as "a tube of toothpaste folded back on itself." A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts...
Leather, Foam
$9,602 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 37.1 in
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cozy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the...
Leather, Fabric
Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, daybed, solid elm, fabric, France, 1980s. A Maison Regain daybed, whose structure is composed primarily of solid elm, imparts a sense of warmth and organic texture to...
Fabric, Elm
$1,431
H 25.6 in W 59.06 in D 13.39 in
Child-Sized Deacons' Bench / Wooden sofa (20th-Century, Rare Find)
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Elevate your interior with a masterpiece of historical craftsmanship. This exceptional child’s bench (or "wooden sofa") is a rare find, a primitive bench from the early 20th century,...
Pine
$10,165Sale Price|33% Off
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...
Steel
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak and Brass
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, solid oak, brass, France, 1960s This outstanding credenza is a design by the French masters Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme,...
Brass
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
$3,325 / set
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...
Brass
$5,496 / set
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Pair Mid-Century Wingback Armchairs, Mustard Mohair Velvet
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
A quintessential example of the post-war European modernist movement, this distinct pair of lounge chairs represents the pinnacle of tactile comfort and structural discipline. Design...
Mohair, Wood
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 85 in D 36 in
Spectacular Curved Harvey Probber Even Arm Sofa Chartreus Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still looks great-looks like it was barely used. We love the super deep even arms with a...
Upholstery
Robert Haussmann for De Sed 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, armchairs, model 'DS-201', chrome-plated steel, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shaped struct...
Chrome, Steel
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.
Find vintage Montis seating on 1stDibs.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.