About CONVERSO
Lawrence Converso's concentration in and respect for Mid-Century American design has earned him premiere dealer status over the past 30 years. With a Chicago-based showroom, CONVERSO sells to designers and collectors worldwide.
Established in 19941stDibs seller since 2008
Associations
20th Century Specialists
Featured Pieces
Studio Craft Solid Rosewood Lidded Box, in the Style of Arthur Espenet Carpenter
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio Craft Solid Rosewood Lidded Box, in the Style of Arthur Espenet Carpenter
A small, sculptural studio-made lidded box in solid rosewood, crafted in the style of California mast...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Style Satellite Chaise in Tan Faux Fur, 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Style Satellite Chaise in Faux Fur, 1970
A sculptural, circular chaise in the style of Milo Baughman, originally designed in the 1970s. Reupholstered in Great Plains’ "...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angle Arm Sofa in Gray Mohair 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar angle Arm Sofa in Gray Mohair 1955 – Reupholstered in Italian Mohair
Description:
A striking mid-century sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5485A, des...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Cedric Hartman Model AE Side Table in Brass, Bronze, and Travertine, 1973
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Cedric Hartman Model AE Side Table in Brass, Bronze, and Travertine, 1973
A refined and elegant Model AE side table by Cedric Hartman, produced in 1973. The design features a beveled...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 High Back Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather 1962
By Niels Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 620 High Back Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, 1962
A classic example of Dieter Rams’ modernist design ethos, this pair of Model 620 lounge chairs feat...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
One-of-a-kind vitrine desk by architect and designer Michael Graves. The piece features a rectangular burl maple veneer...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Copy - Nicos Zographos Bronze Base End Table with Glass Top 1970's
By Nico Zoographos, Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Bronze Base End Table with Tinted Glass Top 1970s
This striking end table, designed by Greek-born industrial designer Nicos Zographos, features a beautifully sculp...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jean Prouvé Exhibition Posters, set of Five, Important Provenance 1982-2001
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Five Jean Prouvé Exhibition Posters, 1982–2001 — Important Provenance
Offset lithographs in color, issued for various exhibitions celebrating the work of Jean Prouvé from 1982...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Chaise Lounges for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, 1960
A rare pair of outdoor chaise lounges designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan, Model C-4700, produced ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Valet Italy 1960
By Maison Jansen, Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Maison Jansen Style Ram’s Head Valet Stand, Italy, circa 1960
Italian-made valet in the style of Maison Jansen (French, founded 1880). Features a sculptural ram’s head finial, curved...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvin Lustig Lounge Chair 1948/2005
By Alvin Lustig
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvin Lustig Lounge Chair 1948/2005
Originally Designed for Paramount Furniture Company, 1948
Custom Recreation by California Living, 2005
A rare lounge chair originally designed by ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll Leather Ottomans 1965
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Florence Knoll Model 1209PC Leather Ottomans, 1965
Reupholstered in Spinneybeck Leather
A classic pair of Florence Knoll ottomans, model...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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