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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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...
Fabric
Vintage Walnut Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut slipper chairs designed by Kroehler in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs are not just a pair of chairs, but a statement piece that exudes eleganc...
Fabric, Walnut
$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
$1,451Sale Price|55% Off
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
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
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
$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 Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
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
Velvet, Rosewood
Regency slipper chair
Located in Batley, GB
An early 19th century Regency slipper chair of generous proportions. Raised on nicely turned tall front legs with splayed rear legs all capped with brass casters. English c1830 The ...
Linen, Walnut
Vintage Hollywood Regency Accent Slipper Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton
Set of 2 Vintage Slipper Chairs, 1950's/1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A beautiful set of 2 vintage lounge or slipper chairs, most likely made in Denmark. The chairs have a minimalist wooden frame made by fine craftmanship, that is in a good and solid c...
Fabric, Wood
$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
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
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 27.5 in
Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall crescent lounge chair upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet. There are no words to describe how ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs with Original Jack Lenor Larson Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with mahogany feet and covered in the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet.
Mahogany, Velvet