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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Jack Lenor Larsen Tall Back Double Cane Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite set of four double cane back dining chairs with original Jack Lenor Larsen, Caravan" velvet seats. Fabulous lithe tall back design, the chairs have been carefully refini...
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
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
$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
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage patterned uphol...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,650 / set
H 38 in W 18 in D 20 in
4 American Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Tall Back Dining Chairs Mid-century
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish set of 4 tall back American modern Tomlinson Sophisticate dining chairs. I love the round seat pads and sexy tall backs.
Upholstery
$7,500
H 26 in W 96 in D 34 in
Vintage MCM Tuxedo Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric Attr Milo Baughman 96"
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Wilton, CT
Fabulous vintage MCM Tuxedo style sofa in super plush Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric, possibly designed by Milo Baughman. This chevron patterned sofa in ...
Velvet
Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining room table sold separately. Please con...
Cane, Walnut
$6,500 / set
H 25 in W 84 in D 34 in
1970s Sofa Set with Jack Lenor Larsen Cotton Velvet Fabric and Chrome Trim
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is an outstanding set of two Mid-Century Sofas by Selig, having chromed-steel trim and brightly colored upholstery. The upholstery fabric is printed cotton velvet, designed by...
Steel, Chrome
$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 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 ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Swaim
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...
Upholstery
$1,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
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
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench by Jack Lenor Larsen, 1960s
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
This lovely bench has been given a complete overhaul. Original hairpin legs, new foam and padding. Newly upholstered in old stock Jack Lenor Larsen style floral fabric. The fabri...
Metal
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...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 31.25 in W 23 in D 19 in
Set of 10 Bill Stephens 1300 Series Knoll Dining Chairs with Larsen Velvet, 1974
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Set includes 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs. Painted bentwood with velveteen upholstery. Each is labeled with a 1974 Knoll International tag underneath. This incredible dining set co...
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood
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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 Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Jack Lenor Larsen
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
8 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin with Jack Leonor Larsen Tie Die Velvet Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Jack Lenor Larsen, 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
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H 33 in W 19 in D 21 in
Jack Lenor Larsen Deco Revival Round Back Dining Chair Set, Blue Velvet, 1970s
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shapely set of eight vintage Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Revival dining chairs designed and manufactured by Jack Lenor Larsen for Larsen Furniture. 2 armchairs and 6 armless. Chair...
Textile, Wood
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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
Set of Four Modern Chrome Dining Chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four Modern chrome dining chairs with Jack Lenorr Larsen Fabric. In good vintage condition with wear due to age and use,...
Chrome
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H 33 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Set of six Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Green Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six dining chairs by Widdicomb, two armchairs and foyr side chairs. Chairs have fabulous lines with a great attention to detail and negative space. Chairs are upholstered in a...
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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
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