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
Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek Tank Chairs Finland 1937
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pair of Model 400 “Tank” Lounge Chairs, Finland, 1937
Pair of iconic Model 400 “Tank” chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1937. These early...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
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 Nicos Zographos, Nico Zoographos
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 Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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 Florence Knoll, 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 1209PC, originally designed in 1965. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Walnut and Slate Nightstands, 1960
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Walnut and Slate Nightstands, 1960
A clean, mid-century pairing by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1960. Each nightstand features a honed c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Slate
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum End Tables and Ottomans, 1950
By Richard Sandfort Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum End Tables and Ottomans, 1950
Richard L. Sandfort, Inc., USA
These pieces embody the effortless glamour of mid-century California living
Design &...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
John Dickinson Unique Crate Coffee Table from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1970
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson Unique Crate Coffee Table from the Firehouse, San Francisco, 1970
The only known example from the series in a rectangular form—other versions were executed as even cub...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1946
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office desk, 1946, model 4658
Desk features flip-top compartment revealing small organizer, two doors concealing three fixed shelve...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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