Jack Lenor Larsen was a celebrated American mid-century modern textile designer born in Seattle. He fostered connections throughout the design and architecture industries beginning in 1950, and today, his influential eponymous design company is widely recognized for its muted hand-spun textured textiles. Larsen manufactured fabrics all over the world for more than six decades, using both traditional and modern weaving techniques.
Larsen initially studied in the architecture program at the University of Washington before he quickly realized he was instead interested in furniture design and interiors. He earned his MFA in 1949 from the Cranbrook Academy of Art — the go-to art school for design stars of the mid-20th century. The following year he moved and opened a studio in New York City where he launched his career.
For one of his first commissions, which was to design curtains for the Lever House — a New York City icon designed by Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois — Larsen created a linen and gold metal-themed weave to complement the building’s famed glass walls. He designed similarly magnificent textiles for the Phoenix Opera House, the Wolf Trap Theater and more.
Nowhere is Larsen’s profound impact on textile design more evident than at LongHouse Reserve, his house in East Hampton, New York. Modeled after a seventh-century Shinto Shrine, the home and its surrounding sculpture gardens opened to the public in 1992.
Larsen built LongHouse Reserve in collaboration with Charles Forberg. The property features sliding panels that showcase the revered artisan’s fabrics as well as works by Lucie Rie, Wharton Esherick, and Edward Wormley. The gardens feature sculptures by Willem de Kooning, Sol LeWitt and Yoko Ono.
Larsen had a solo exhibit at the Louvre in 1981. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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Mid-Century Modern Brass LZ 17 Floor Lamp Cedric Hartman Jack Lenor Larsen 1960s
By Cedric Hartman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist LZ 17 Counterweight Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen, 1960s Rare floor lamp by Cedric Hartman, produced in Switzerland for Jack Lenor...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Counterweight Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman, 1960s
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Cedric Hartman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare floor lamp by Cedric Hartman. The design stands out for its use of materials and its principle of cantilever and counterweight. The lamp has two poles connected by an angled ar...
Brass
Cedric Hartman Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Polished Bronze, 1960s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in San Diego, CA
Bring timeless sophistication into your space with this stunning Cedric Hartman polished bronze floor lamp, a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design. Crafted in the USA circa 1960s...
Brass
Cedric Hartman Pair of Floor Lamps Chrome 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
These Cedric Hartman in chrome reading floor lamps are an exquisite blend of timeless design and functional elegance. Crafted from high-quality brass, their slender yet sturdy frame ...
Chrome
$4,950
H 42 in W 11 in D 13 in
1970's Cedric Hartman Model 1MUWV Brass Low Profile Floor Lamp Luminaire
By Cedric Hartman
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful original brass adjustable Cedric Hartman lamp. Has a great patina and can be polished if you desire to do so. Signed on the bottom of the base. This is a model #1MUWV and t...
Brass
Early Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early adjustable height floor lamp with rotating hood by Cedric Hartman. Chrome and brass with nice patina. Height 49" at tallest.
Brass
1H Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
1H Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman made in the USA, 1968. The lamp is comprised of brass and chrome-plated metal.
Brass, Chrome
$4,950
H 42 in W 11 in D 13 in
1970's Cedric Hartman Model 1MUWV Brass Low Profile Floor Lamp Luminaire
By Cedric Hartman
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful original brass adjustable Cedric Hartman lamp. Has a great patina and can be polished if you desire to do so. Signed on the bottom of the base. This is a model #1MUWV and t...
Brass
Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An adjustable height floor lamp with rotating hood by Cedric Hartman.
Brass
In the Style of Cedric Hartman Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen, Cedric Hartman
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Cedric Hartman or Walter Von Nessen, this chrome Mid-Century Modern floor lamp is fully adjustable. Chrome is in nice br...
Chrome
Early Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early brass and chrome articulating floor lamp by Cedric Hartman.
Brass
$9,500 / set
H 36 in W 11 in D 13 in
Pair Vintage Cedric Hartman 'Swivel' Brass Floor Lamps Signed/Numbered
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Sharon, CT
The classic, and ultra high quality adjustable (36" to 42") floor lamps, with lucite dimmer switch.
Brass
Stunning Pr of Cedric Hartman Chromium Floor Lamps Style CO91
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning pair of Cedric Hartman Chromium lamps we recently acquired out of a prominent interior designers estate who loved Mr Hartman’s work. These lamps were acquired, along with ...
Steel, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Model 1UWV Chrome Floor Lamps - Pair, Adjustable
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A pair of mid century modern chrome floor lamps by Cedric Hartman, model 1UWV. Clean, functional design with adjustable height and directional shades for focused reading light. Poli...
Chrome
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H 49.22 in W 11.03 in D 13.78 in
Floor Lamp or Reading Light 'Backslider' by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Cedric Hartman
Located in München, BY
Absolutely iconic design piece. A must for every design lovers. Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light 'Backslider'. Serial No 1. Adj...
Brass, Stainless Steel
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H 49.22 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Articulated Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen, 1966
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Cedric Hartman
Located in München, BY
Articulated floor lamp, reading light by Cedric Hartman, 1966. Manufactured by Jack Lenor Larsen, Switzerland. With telescopic height and 360° rotating arm and shade. Heavy stand. Ad...
Brass, Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Floor Lamp with Jack Larsen Style Lampshade
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century floor lamp walnut with Jack Lenor Larson Style Fabric shade Beautiful ball footed lamp in walnut with gorgeous jewel tone patterned shade in the style of Jack Larson...
Teak
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H 48.82 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamp Design Cedric Hartman by Jack Jenor Larsen Inc
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Cedric Hartman
Located in Munster, NRW
T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps design Cedric Hartman by Jack Jenor Larsen INC. Made in Switzerland. Serial No. 6. An early edition brass and chrome model 1H floor lamp with a rota...