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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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
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Iron Stools with Jack Larsen "Houndstooth" Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Frederick Weinberg Black & White Jack Larsen upholstered Iron Stools. Featuring sturdy, open and balanced Black enameled Wrought Iron frames, newly reupholstered Jack Lenor ...
Wrought Iron
$1,695 / set
H 29 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of Four Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Frederick Weinberg Circa 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four swivel bar stools circa 1950s, attributed to Frederick Weinberg. Seat diameter is 15.5", overall diameter at footrest is 21".
Wrought Iron
$5,900 / set
H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Jacques Charpentier Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Ottoman Stool Pair
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Charpentière Mid-Century Modern 1970 French stool, ottoman side tables in original tufted brown leather upholstery and polished chrome base. Very good original condi...
Chrome
$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
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
Pair of Wood and Fabric Stools, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of benches/stools with walnut wood frame, The toe of the legs is satin-finished brass. The seat is upholstered and the cover is green velvet.
Brass
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
$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
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40 in W 15 in D 17 in
Set of Three Wrought Iron Bar Stools After Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Chicago, IL
ONLY THREE STOOLS LEFT. Very much like the "hair pin" stools by Frederick Weinberg Inc, with the square raised foot rest and black lacquered wrought iron bent rod bases. Heathered co...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Silk Parsons Ottomans or Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Silk Parson Ottomans or stools. Gingham silk upholstery covers the pair. very good condition. In the Billy Baldwin style with button top. This ...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$6,495 / set
H 30 in W 136 in D 73 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Sectional Sofa - Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury sectional sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet Fabric This sofa measures: 136 wide x 73 deep x 30 inch...
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
$12,995 / set
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 48 in
Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric The chair measures: 32 wide x 48 deep x 42.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Th...
Metal
On Hold|$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
Sold
H 15 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Iron Stools with Jack Larsen "Houndstooth" Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Black & White black upholstered Iron Stools. Featuring sturdy, open Black enameled Wrought Iron frames, newly reupholstered Jack Lenor Larsen Black & White...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 18 in Dm 9.625 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Lucite Pyramid Stools 1960s
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Lucite stools in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet circa 1960s Acrylic pyramid bases with round seat pads upholstered in new old stock Nazca velvet designed by Don Wight for Jack Len...
Lucite, Velvet
Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet and Chrome Stools, 1970s
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Waterfall stool ottomans in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet with chrome framing the form.
Chrome
Paul Evans Pair of Upholstered Stools
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape designed by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. Maple burl wood with original Jack Lenor Larsen cotton velvet.
Velvet, Maple
Style of Karl Springer Poofs
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three poufs upholstered with original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet with French-stitching details.
Foam, Upholstery
Warren Platner Stools
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of nickel finish stools by Warren Platner for Knoll. Newly upholstered in vintage Jack Lenor Larsen velvet.
Metal
Warren Platner Bronze Stools
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Bronze frame stools by Warren Platner for Knoll. Newly upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen velvet.
Bronze
Pair vintage parson stools in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of cool vintage stools in Parson style completely covered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric, attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The top cushion is fixed to the chair. Th...
Wood, Foam, Velvet