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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$1,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Bench by Brower Grand Rapids
By Brower Furniture Co., Jack Lenor Larsen
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
$22,090 / set
H 24 in W 108 in D 32 in
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...
Textile, Wool, Mohair
$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
$4,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 28 in D 40 in
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...
Chrome
Scrumptious Jack Lenor Larsen Sofa Hollywood Regency Mid-Century
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Hollywood Regency style Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa. This piece is to die for fabulous still in nice vintage condition. The fabric only shows some light wear-see photos...
Upholstery, Lacquer
$1,650 / set
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 30 in
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....
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.
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 89 in D 34 in
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...
Upholstery
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 91 in D 34 in
Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Directional, Jack Lenor Larsen
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 ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$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
$3,500
H 33 in W 28 in D 22 in
Very Rare Monterverdi Young Chair with Hand-Painted Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare Monteverdi young chair with Jack lennor Larsen hand-painted fabric, it is quite rare All original, the patina is so much more beau...
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 27 in
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 ...
Fabric, 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...
Upholstery
Pair of Barrel Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of small barrel chairs with jack Lenore Larsen fabric! Vibrant oranges and yellows in velvet. Fabric is in great shape with minimal wear! Great...
Upholstery, Velvet
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H 35 in W 21 in D 24 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery Fabric Midcentury Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Six amazing dining chairs manufactured by Dillingham and upholstered in a stunning Jack Leonor Larsen velvet upholstery. These make amazing dining or occasional chairs. Upholstery in...
Upholstery, Velvet
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H 40 in W 19 in L 40 in
8 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with Jack Leonor Larsen Tie Die Velvet Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
Amazing one of a kind set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chairs from the 1970s. Upholstered in a very rare Jack Leonor Larsen tie die velvet upholstery...
Upholstery, Velvet
Harvey Probber Lounge and Ottoman
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Lounge chair and ottoman, custom ordered original cotton velvet upholstery by Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Highly skilled upholstery work; well thought-out exe...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Chrome Upholstered Larsen Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Perfect for your dining room or kitchen table, or in a study, this set of four matching Milo Baughman style chairs feature original Jack Le...
Steel, Chrome
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H 30 in W 27.25 in D 22.75 in
Four Janus Chairs Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of four Janus chairs, two armchairs and two armless chairs, in the original and amazing Jack Lenor Larsen orange patterned fabric. Condition overall is excellent. The foam i...
Mahogany, Upholstery
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H 40 in W 19 in D 24 in
Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Dining Chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage set of four dining chairs, designed by artist Charles Hollis Jones, produced Midcentury, circa 1970s, each upholstered in original velvet fabric by designer Jack Lenor Lars...
Brass
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.
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Robert Baron with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Robert Baron
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of six dining chairs by Robert Baron for Glenn of California with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.
Velvet, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sculptural lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss. Early design ca. 1950's. Model 175c. Refinished and reupholstered in new old-stock Jack Lenor Larsen printed ...
Wood, Velvet