Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
American, 1927-2020
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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Creator: Jack Lenor Larsen
Mid Century Selig Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern three seat sofa with chrome trim upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera pattern cotton velvet in brown colorway. Manufactured b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Chrome
Jack Lenor Larsen set of Dining Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jack Lenor Larsen Set of 6 Dining Chairs. Chairs probably date to the 80's. Need to be reupholstered and finishing work. Chairs also stack if needed. Very nice scale and they sit...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Directional even arm sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen cut velvet fabric. This sofa is in very nice vintage condition with only light signs of wear. The original fabric is a ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also com...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Velvet, Wood
Glamorous Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Glamorous Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in remarkable condition and is even more fabulous in person. This is a true vintage gem an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery
1960s Vintage Lounge Chair with Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1960s Vintage Wing Back Lounge Chair upholstered in a stunning vintage Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery. Stained walnut base.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Selig Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern loveseat with chrome trim upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera pattern cotton velvet in brown colorway. Manufactured by Selig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Chrome
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Velvet, Rosewood
Benjamin Baldwin for Jack Lenor Larsen Furniture Company Barrel Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Benjamin Baldwin Designed chairs for Jack Lenor Larsen INC. Circa 1975. Great Barrel Chairs on Casters. Hard to find any of his furniture designs! Chairs need to be reupholstered....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery
Paul McCobb Directional MCM Sectional Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Fabric
By Paul McCobb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury sectional sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet Fabric
This sofa measures: 136 wide x 73 deep x 30 in...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric. This magnificent sofa is in remarkable vintage condition with only light s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery
Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker with Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric on the seat cushion. We had the seat cushion re...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Chrome
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman rosewood loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan velvet fabric. This piece is magnificent to see in person with its original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. The upho...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Rosewood
Fabulous Asian Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Velvet
By John Widdicomb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Asian modern set of six dining chairs by Widdicomb, two armchairs and four side chairs. We love the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric but it does show wear-one has a small p...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, museum-worthy set.
Certain Larsen designs have captured the public’s imagination and are recognized as “signature” pieces. According to company records, the Happiness design was inspired by a Chinese robe and Ming Dynasty embroideries in the collection of the Henry Art Gallery of the University of Washington, where Larsen did his undergraduate work. It was introduced with four colorways – amethyst quartz, Ming gold...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Textile, Wool, Mohair
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Iron Stools with Jack Larsen "Houndstooth" Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Frederick Weinberg Black & White Jack Larsen upholstered Iron Stools. Featuring sturdy, open and balanced Black enameled Wrought Iron frames, newly reupholstered Jack Lenor Lars...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Wrought Iron
Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Bench by Brower Grand Rapids
By Brower Furniture Co., Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fraser, MI
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Lovely Mid Century Bench made by Brower Furniture of Grand Rapids.
Appears to be...
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1940s Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Steel
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Swivel Chair With Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Gorgeous vintage 1970s swivel barrel chair attributed to Milo Baughman. Custom Jack Lenor Larsen Chevron woven upholstery is in excellent vin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
The chair measures: 32 wide x 48 deep x 42.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
Th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Metal
1970s Groovy Colorful Mid Century Jack Larsen Barrel Tufted Chairs, Set of 2
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Jack Lenor Larsen Lounge Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great pair of matching lounge chairs in their original Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric.
Chairs probably Manufactured by Heritage Hen...
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1960s American Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Lucite Pyramid Stools 1960s
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Lucite stools in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet circa 1960s
Acrylic pyramid bases with round seat pads upholstered in new old stock Nazca velvet designed by Don Wight for Jack Len...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Lucite, Velvet
Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall crescent lounge chair upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet. There are no words to describe how ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Walnut
Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Wichita, KS
Black Lacquer Jack Lenor Larsen Cage Chairs upholstered in new animal print Scalamandre fabric. The chairs are from the 1970’s in the mid-century Hollywood Regency style and have an ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered in gorgeous Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric. We do hav...
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1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Rosewood
1960s Asian Chinoiserie Scholar Splat Back and Larsen Cushions Armchairs – Set
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a set of vintage chairs from the 1960s. This pair has a graceful and elegant appearance, reflecting the artistic sensibilities often found in Asian furniture. One distinctive feature is their splat back design, a solid vertical panel positioned between the backrest and the canned seat, providing both support and visual interest. The stretcher base ensures stability and sturdiness, with horizontal support bars elegantly connecting to the chair's legs, promising durability, and longevity. The chairs' most captivating aspect lies in their luxurious cushions made with Larsen Fabric. Highly sought after in interior design and home furnishings, Larsen textiles...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Upholstery, Hardwood
Jack Lenor Larsen Style Mid Century Walnut and Cane Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen style Mid Century walnut and cane upholstered dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures: 23.25 wide x 20.25 deep x ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Cane, Walnut
Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Slipper Chair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Mid-Century Modern upholstered slipper chair from Jack Lenor Larsen in geometric print with rectangular back and loose cushions. Upholstered in shades of gray and blue squares on a p...
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Mid-20th Century Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Fabric
Pair of Vintage Baker Rolling Armchairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage Baker Furniture armchairs with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery. This gorgeous set of mid century modern armchairs feature stunning Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery with a ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
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Fabric, Wood
1 Jack Lenor Larsen Bankers Arm Chair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jack Larsen Banker style arm chairs
Traditional yet modern spin on a "Bankers Chair" in an ebonized finish. Silk blend cushions available for additional fee.
10 available.
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Revival Jack Lenor Larsen Seating
Materials
Wood
Jack Lenor Larsen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Jack Lenor Larsen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jack Lenor Larsen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Jack Lenor Larsen were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Wendell Castle, Charles Pfister, and Tomlinson. Prices for Jack Lenor Larsen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $51,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,750.