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.
Find vintage Jack Lenor Larsen lounge chairs, sofas, and dining room chairs on 1stDibs.
Pierre Paulin x Jack Lenor Larsen little tulip armchair by Artifort
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Pierre Paulin
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare Jack Lenor Larsen Mementum fabrics little Tulip chair. Made by Artifort - Netherlands
Chrome
1970s Set of 12 Jack Lenor Larsen Furniture Dining Arm Chairs in Maple
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of twelve Dining Chairs with Arms, designed and produced by Jack Lenor Larsen in the 1970s. The chairs have solid maple frames, and they feature upholstered seats and b...
Maple, Fabric, Foam, Plywood
$880Sale Price / item|20% Off
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. ...
Wood
$5,950 / set
H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in
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...
Velvet, Wood
$1,428 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and turnable Armchair, named "Little Tulip". Designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Solid metal base with a wooden f...
Steel
$6,500
H 36 in W 36 in D 25 in
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Bench by Brower Grand Rapids
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Brower Furniture Co.
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote your zip. Lovely Mid Century Bench made by Brower Furniture of Grand Rapids. Appears to be...
Steel
$4,500 / set
H 45 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
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...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Pair Of Jack Lenor Larsen Lounge Arm Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of chairs designed by Jack Lenor Larsen. Walnut frames with rich mohair upholstery.
Fabric, Walnut
$1,436Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Dining Chairs by John Stuart & Jack Lenor Larsen
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 walnut dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Fabric is worn at the front edge on 3. Otherwise good vintage condi...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
$1,668Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in vidar 0554 - cat. FF base: p33 grey beige ral 1019 The Tulip midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Pa...
Fabric
Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Solid round metal bas...
Steel
$3,870 / set
H 19 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Stunning Pair Jack Lenor Larsen Parson style Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Pair Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Parson style stool ottomans. These will need new foam in the seat cushions but the fabric still looks fantastic-take a look at the photos. T...
Upholstery
Pierre Paulin, Little Tulip chair, Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Uppsala, SE
Little Tulip chair (originally known as the F163), designed in the 1960s by Pierre Paulin. The Artifort Tulip collection remains a true Mid-Century Modern icon. A perfect fusion of e...
Metal, Chrome
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H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman + Jack Lenor Larsen, Archie Lounge Chair, All Original Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Decatur, GA
Milo Baughman + Jack Lenor Larsen - All Original - Unique on the Market Archie high back lounge chair in sculpted solid American black walnut and all original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. Truly a time capsule piece - this example has withstood the test of time. Hardly, if ever used. Larsen velvet cushions retain original Thayer Coggin tag. The original seat decking with the Coggin...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 37 in W 24 in D 23 in
1980s Donghia John Hutton Grande Flute Fauteuil in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By John Hutton, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
John Hutton's Grande Flute Fauteuil design for Donghia, this 1980s fluted and cerused armchair is magnificent. Newly upholstered in vintage Jack Lenor L...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 33 in W 24.75 in D 28 in
Steve Chase for George Kasparian Desk Chair w Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, Signed
By Jack Lenor Larsen, George Kasparian, Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique office chair with height adjustment was designed by Steve Chase in which he personally selected a charming Jack Lenor Larsen fabric nam...
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer "Cage" Armchairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Jack Lenor Larsen black lacquered armchairs in a stunning cage style design.
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Pair of Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Armchairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Designed by Jack Lenor Larsen, made in Italy, fully marked. Wood frame with original ebonized black lacquer finish. Original fabric on seats.
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H 31 in W 30 in D 28 in
Marge Carson Club Chair with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Marge Carson
Located in New York, NY
Lively midcentury club chair by Marge Carson (California) upholstered in its original iconic Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. Playful patterns in a complex, vibrant color way give this slee...
Velvet