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 have new foam in the cushions and the fabric still looks fantastic. The photos show the pieces before the...
Upholstery
Pair of Frederick Weinberg Iron Stools with Jack Larsen "Houndstooth" Fabric
By Frederic Weinberg, Jack Lenor Larsen
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
$6,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
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
$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
$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
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27 in W 181 in D 34 in
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
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
Pair of Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs with Jack Larsen Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural walnut lounge chairs with original Jack Larsen fabric.
Upholstery, 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
Frederick Weinberg Midcentury Swivel Bar Stool
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Frederick Weinberg circa 1950s swivel bar stool, refinished wrought iron base and black graphite leather seat. Light use, restored 4 years ago. Seat is 14" diameter, footrest ...
Wrought Iron
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
$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 Atomic Bar stools in the style of Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Atomic Bar stools in the style of Frederic Weinberg . Lightweight and space age in design these beauties spin as well.
Metal, Iron
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 Paul Evans, Jack Lenor Larsen
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 Karl Springer, Jack Lenor Larsen
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 Warren Platner, Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen
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 Warren Platner, Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen
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