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.
Featured Pieces
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Lounge Chair (1955)
This classic lounge chair by Harvey Probber features gently used mohair upholstery, providing luxurious comfort and style. It includes a loose cush...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Custom Florence Knoll Teakwood Nightstands model 575, for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Florence Knoll Teakwood Nightstands Model 575, for Knoll Associates, USA, 1955
These exquisite nightstands were custom designed for architect John Hejduk’s interior 1968. They...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Attributed Cloud Form Lounge Chairs 1940's
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Attributed Cloud Form Lounge Chairs 1940's
These elegant lounge chairs are attributed to Gilbert Rohde and feature solid beech tapered legs. Each chair includes...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Pair of Italian Carrera Marble Square Bedside Lamps Nessen Style 1960's
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian Carrera Marble Square Bedside Lamps Nessen Style 1960's
This elegant pair of bedside lamps showcases exquisite Italian Carrera marble combined with a teakwood top and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Carl Auböck II Boot Opener Model 4563 circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Auböck II Boot Opener Model 4563 circa 1950
Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria This stylish boot opener by Carl Auböck II is crafted from solid brass with a stunning blackened pati...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck II French Horn Bottled Opener, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Auböck II French Horn Bottled Opener, 1950 model 4567, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria
Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of French horn 'Made in Austria’
Solid Brass wi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Warren McArthur Early Armchair for The Pullman Company 1920's
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Early Armchair for The Pullman Company 1920's
Rare Special Chair, This elegant early armchair by Warren McArthur features a combination of lacquered steel, aluminum, ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Set of Three VKG, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Set of Three VKG, 1950
This rare stunning set of three chairs by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green features handwoven rattan and wrought...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tripp Espenet Vase, Big Leaf Maple
By Tripp Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Tripp Espenet Vase, Big Leaf Maple
Solid Burled Elm Root Bowl by Tripp Espenet
Beautiful Art Bowl with carving and hand-honing skills make this piece unique and special.
Dimensions:
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Category
Early 2000s American Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maple
Solid Burled Elm Root Bowl by Tripp Espenet
By Tripp Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid Burled Elm Root Bowl by Tripp Espenet
Beautiful Art Bowl with carving and hand-honing skills make this piece unique and special.
Dimensions:
27" long
17.50" deep
4" high
8" bow...
Category
Early 2000s American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Elm
Nicos Zographos Bronze Base End Table with Glass Top 1970's
By 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 sculptur...
Category
Vintage 1970s American End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Planning Unit Credenza
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Planning Unit Credenza
This elegant desk by Vincent Cafiero for the Knoll Planning Unit features stunning golden combed teak, perfectly blending sophisticat...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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