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
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 1209PC, originally designed in 1965. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
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 Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, 1950
By Richard Sandfort Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, 1950
Freshly Upholstered in Holly Hunt “Birds of Paradise,” Beta Blue
A sculptural and rare outdoor seating set by Ri...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Black Italian Desk 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Gio Ponti–Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk, 1955
Italy, 1955
Striking Italian desk in the manner of Gio Ponti, featuring a black vinyl-clad top and sides with refined brass acce...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Lounge& Ottomans Set –1950
By Richard Sandfort Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Lounge& Ottomans Set Can be used as Two Chaises– Beta Blue Holly Hunt Fabric, 1950
Composed of four modular pieces, ” when fully arranged but ca...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1950
By Richard Sandfort Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1950
Freshly Upholstered in Holly Hunt “Birds of Paradise,” Beta Blue
A striking pair of aluminum outdoor lounge chairs by Richard...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mies Van Der Rohe Cabinet from The Promatory Apartments Chicago 1950
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Cabinet from The Promontory Apartments, Chicago, 1950
Provenance: 5530 South Shore Drive, Hyde Park, Chicago
Rare cabinet designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for T...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –1950
By Richard Sandfort Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –,1950
A rare and stylish aluminum outdoor sectional by Richard L. Sandfort, Inc., circa 1950s. Composed of four modular pieces,...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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