This haven for design lovers exhibits one-of-a-kind works by the likes of Isamu Noguchi, Wendell Castle and more.

Converso has opened its first-ever West Coast showroom, a new haven for design lovers who want to get an up-close look at rare and one-of-a-kind works by the most iconic designers of the century. Following a successful debut at Design Miami/ with a special presentation of never-before-seen works by Albert Frey, founder Lawrence Converso opened the 2,200 square foot showroom on Beverly Boulevard as both an exhibition space and platform for programming themed around modern design.
Outside the showroom, a camouflage awning by artist Artsu Ono frames the window that gives you a glimpse of the showroom?s current features, which include: a sculpted coffee table by the late Wendell Castle, a rare Phillip Johnson Tripod lamp, a torch-cut table by Isamu Noguchi, and more. We couldn?t help but want to know more about the unique objects inside the showroom so we caught up with Lawrence Converso himself to talk us through his favorite items and the exciting events to come.
Why did you pick this city"
I?ve had a long relationship with LA from the earliest days of my career, starting with the Rose Bowl back in the day all the way to Palm Springs Modernism which we?ll participate in again this February. So many of my friends and fellow dealers are here on the West Coast. We?re based in Chicago, so we?ve always functioned as a kind of Midwestern hinge between th...