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
Henrik Allert Horse Head Wall Sculpture Sweden, 1995c.
By Henrik Allert
Located in Chicago, IL
Henrik Allert Horse Head Wall Sculpture, Sweden, c. 1995
Glazed earthenware
17 h × 11 w × 9½ d in. (43 × 28 × 24 cm)
A striking wall-mounted horse head sculpture by acclaimed Swedish...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chairs 1985c.
By HBF, Orlando Diaz-azcuy
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chairs 1985c.
Crafted from premium solid cherrywood, the Chalice Chair features a distinctive square-back silhouette with elegant fluted side detai...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Douglas Snelling Dining Chairs for Functional Products Pty Ltd, Pair, c. 1950s
By Douglas Snelling
Located in Chicago, IL
Douglas Snelling Dining Chairs for Functional Products Pty Ltd, Pair, c. 1950s
Pair of dining chairs designed by Douglas Snelling for Functional Products Pty Ltd, Australia, circa 19...
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Original Pair of Van Keppel-Green Expanded Metal Series Chairs, Model 872, 1953
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Pair of Van Keppel-Green Expanded Metal Series Chairs, Model 872, 1953
An original pair of iconic Van Keppel-Green (VKG) Model 872 side chairs from the celebrated Expanded M...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Van Keppel-Green “VKG” Model 864 Club Chairs, California, 1953
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Van Keppel-Green “VKG” Model 864 Club Chairs, California, 1953
Pair of handwoven rattan Model 864 club chairs by Van Keppel-Green, California, 1953. Each chair features a wov...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sam Maloof Dining Table, Solid Walnut, 1959
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof Dining Table, Solid Walnut, 1959
Exceptional solid walnut dining table by Sam Maloof, exemplifying his sculptural and highly engineered approach to form. The round top is ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Brown Jordan “Tamiami” Dining Set with Dining Table and Four Armchairs, 1960s
By Brown Jordan
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown Jordan “Tamiami” Dining Set with Table and Four Armchairs, 1960s
Classic Brown Jordan “Tamiami” outdoor dining set consisting of one dining table and four matching armchairs in...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen “The Chair” Dining Chairs Set of Six in Oak 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen “The Chair” Dining Chairs Set of Six in Oak 1960
Also known as “The Round Chair,” this iconic design is celebrated for its sculptural continuous arm a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
Attributed Barovier & Toso Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed Barovier & Toso Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950
Sculptural chandelier attributed to Barovier & Toso featuring a rope-form hand-blown glass element surrounding a double ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tomlinson Burl Walnut Credenza or Sideboard, Brass Trim, North Carolina, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Tomlinson Burl Walnut Credenza or Sideboard, Brass Trim, North Carolina, 1960s
Mid-century modern burl wood credenza by Tomlinson Furniture, produced in North Carolina, circa 1965. F...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture 1965c.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture 1965c.
An iconic mid-century wall sculpture by Curtis Jere, composed of patinated brass and copper discs arranged in an expressive, rhythmic comp...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Dresser, Model 5530, 1955
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Dresser, Model 5530, 1955
Flush-paneled bleached cherry case over solid mahogany, set on chrome-plated brass tapered legs. Eight-drawer long case with ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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