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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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen
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
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A matching set, sofa and loveseat designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in original Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera fabric. The channeled and flared arms hug the seat cushions. Ev...
Velvet
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
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
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Velvet, Rosewood
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Upholstery
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
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...
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 98 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 21 inches We take our photos in ...
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Bracket Back Sofa #5497 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Edward Wormley always saw furniture as expressions of personality and as a paired-down concept for detail of architect...
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
$4,595
H 31 in W 77 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Sofa with New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style mid century sofa with new upholstery. This sofa measures: 77 wide x 32 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18 inches. All pieces of furn...
Upholstery, Wood
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 114.5 in D 71.5 in
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece is attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional...
Upholstery
1980s Curved Post Modern Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa by Directional. Comes in it's original upholstery, purchased from the original owner ...
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 32 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 22.5 inches Great Vintage Condition ...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 69 in D 32 in
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$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
$22,090 / set
H 24 in W 108 in D 32 in
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
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
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric. This loveseat measures: 75 wide x 38 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm he...
Chrome
Sold
H 45 in W 71 in D 38 in
Custom Made John Saladino Brown Mohair Sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Pillo
By Jack Lenor Larsen, John Saladino
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A John Saladino high back sofa. This is a gorgeous modern accent sofa. This piece is upholstered with a beautiful brown mohair fabric all over. The fabric is in really good condition...
Mohair
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...
Chrome
Mid Century Selig Monroe Milo Baughman Style Chrome Sofa
By Selig, Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning mid-century modern chrome sofa Milo Baughman style by Selig Monroe in original soft chevron pattern upholstery, by Jack Lenor Larsen. A stunning mid-century modern sofa Mil...
Chrome
Vintage Boho Jack Lenor Larsen Mod Print Velvet Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of American vintage boho with this Jack Lenor Larsen mod print velvet sofa. Featuring iconic mid-century design and ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Stunning Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Selig sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen style cut velvet fabric. The original fabric is in remarkable condition and is even more fabulous in person. Thi...
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Sofa in Primavera Velvet by Jack Lenor Larsen
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman tuxedo shape sofa with six covered block feet, two down filled seat cushions and four down filled back cushions upholstered in phenomenal...
Velvet
Sold
H 26.5 in W 90 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa in Ultra Rare Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Swaim
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury tuxedo form sofa by Swaim upholstered in the incredibly gorgeous "Caravan" cotton velvet by Anita Askild for Jack Lenor Larsen, 1962. The smooth lines and sleek silhouet...
Velvet, Wood, Textile
Sold
H 28 in W 87 in D 31 in
Iconic Benjamin Baldwin for Larsen Furniture Signed 3 Seater Sofa Mid Century
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Benjamin Baldwin
Located in West Hartford, CT
This rare modern living room sofa three-seat sofa was designed by Benjamin Baldwin with original Jack Larsen fabric for Larsen Furniture in the st...
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 57 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen for Baker Loveseat Settee & Ottoman
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This gorgeous orange and purple Jack Lenor Larsen for Baker Loveseat and Ottoman is upholstered in a luxurious velvet material that is soft to the touch and gives off a subtle sheen....
Velvet
Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Loveseat
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen mid-century loveseat. This loveseat measures: 63 wide x 35 deep x 27 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage conditio...
Upholstery, Wood
Jack Lenor Larsen Sofa for Jack Lenor Larsen Furniture 1975
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jack Lenor Larsen designed sofa with his own designed fabric as well. Low back design that turns down towards front in one dramatic curve. Sofa sits on a small upholstery covered bas...
Upholstery
Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Turquoise Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Turquoise sofa The sofa measures: 85 wide x 34.5 deep x 28.75 high, with a seat height of 15.75 inches and arm height ...
Upholstery, Wood