Vintage three-seat wooden bench by Gerard Van Den Berg, 1934

This three-seat sofa is designed by Gerard van den Berg in 1934. Plain, slightly curved, and its suggestive and unmistakable shapes make this piece a typical example of Gerard van den Berg. The Dutch designer consciously seeks simplicity and for this reason he is very creative. The bench has a wooden frame and a rattan seat, which makes it very comfortable.We have four matching lounge chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg available, in another listing. The three-seat bench is a real centerpiece and is remarkable on its own, but it could also be combined harmoniously with the four lounge chairs.Van den Berg, born in 1947, studied furniture construction and design at a technical college. In the 1970s, he founded the upholstered furniture company Montis with his brother. With his designs, the young company quickly gained international recognition. His success did not prevent van den Berg from leaving Montis in the early 1990s. Since then he has been a freelance designer. His work for major international furniture companies and the many awards and prizes he has received are testament to his creative abilities. In addition to furniture, van den Berg also designs lamps, exhibition buildings and corporate and office interiors.