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.
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, 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
1970s Sofa Set with Jack Lenor Larsen Cotton Velvet Fabric and Chrome Trim
By Selig, Jack Lenor Larsen
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
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen, Thayer Coggin
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
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
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
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
$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
$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
$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
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
$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
$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 Ficks Reed, John Wisner
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
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
$2,994
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery. Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.
Chrome
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches All piece...
Chrome
$5,950
H 27.75 in W 63 in D 35.25 in
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa Settee Two Seat 1960s Knoll
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Fresh from the home of the original owner, a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Case Sofa, fully marked. Professionally restored, the rosewood was well chosen and has wonderful...
Textile, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofa This settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches Good V...
Chrome
$3,525Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.75 in W 74.5 in D 28.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The ottoman measures 25"x 20.50" x 17" high with cushion. Both are marked Selig. If y...
Wood
$1,451Sale Price|55% Off
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
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
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 Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
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 Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
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