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
Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950
By Quigley Furniture Co., Samuel Marx
Located in Chicago, IL
Samuel Marx Vanity Table for Quigley, Chicago, 1950
Elegant vanity table designed by Samuel Marx for Quigley, Chicago, circa 1950. This piece features Marx’s signature crackle finish...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Personal Custom Partner’s Desk, Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Personal Custom Partner’s Desk Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York, 1950
This exquisite custom Partner’s Desk by Vladimir Kagan is constructed from solid walnut and walnut veneer...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Zator Lounge Chairs & Ottomans Oxblood Leather 1975
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Chicago, IL
Guido Faleschini for Mariani
Zator Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Model 120
Italy, 1975
Set of Zator lounge chairs with matching ottomans designed by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Three Cedric Hartman Bronze & Black Granite Side Tables, 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Three Cedric Hartman Bronze & Black Granite Side Tables,1970s Exceptional set of small tables by Cedric Hartman, dating to the 1970s. Each table features a sculptural oil rubb...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Granite, Bronze
“Aureola” Articulated Table Lamp by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma, Italy, 1970
By Prisma, Ivo Sedazzari
Located in Chicago, IL
“Aureola” Articulated Table Lamp by Ivo Sedazzari for Prisma, Italy, 1970
Designed in 1970 by Italian designer Ivo Sedazzari and produced by Prisma, the “Aureola” table lamp is a ref...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.
A sculptural studio-crafted armchair by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, executed circa 1980. Celebrated for his masterful joinery and ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Figural Dragon Andirons In the Manner of Samuel Yellin 1930c.
A striking pair of figural firedogs (andirons), executed in wrought iron and designed in the expressive spirit ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul Frankl Cityscape Storage Cube Table (Frankl Galleries, 1930)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Frankl Cityscape Storage Cube Table (Frankl Galleries, 1930)
Discover a unique piece of American design history with this Skyscraper occasional table, expertly crafted by Paul ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Copy - J. Wade Beam for Brueton "Tee" Console Table 1970's
By J. Wade Beam, Breuton
Located in Chicago, IL
J. Wade Beam for Brueton "Tee" Console Table 1970's
Striking asymmetrical cantilevered design with a Custom faux bronze finish over wood. Crafted from thick tubular and cylindrical f...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c.
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood 1960c.
Iconic Crafted from rosewood, this mid-century modern masterpiece showcases the perfect blend of comfort a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Design Studio Chaise Lounge 1990c.
By Design Studio L/V
Located in Chicago, IL
Design Studio Chaise Lounge 1990c.
- Vladimir Kagan, during his time as the designer for Design Studio.
This iconic chaise lounge features a distinctive sculptural silhouette chara...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Dale Holub Credenza Solid Koa Wood 1976
By Dale Holub
Located in Chicago, IL
Dale Holub Credenza Solid Koa Wood (1976)
- Constructed from premium Koa wood on a plinth base.
- Features five solid wood planks for the top and three thicker side planks with multi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Credenzas
Materials
Wood
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