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.
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
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered in gorgeous Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric. We do hav...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,439Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 34 in W 24.25 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Velvet Upholstery, 1960s
By Barbara Barry, John and Elinor McGuire, Ralph Lauren, John McGuire, McGuire
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant pair of metal-framed faux finished tubular aluminum lounge chairs made to look like bamboo, but far more structurally stable and long-lasting. Excellent condition with the exception of one bend to one frame and insignificant/unseen bends to seat cushion supports. New cushions were custom created for these vintage chair frames...
Metal
$3,950 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1960s Czech Republic
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1960s Czech Republic This striking pair of mid-century lounge chairs was produced in the Czech Republic during the 1960s ...
Upholstery, Beech
$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
$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
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
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,128Sale Price|65% 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
$3,295
H 27.5 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 34.5 wide x 34 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 15.75 and arm height/chair clearance...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Wave Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Red Lion, PA
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall wave chaise lounge sofa. This piece will need to be reupholstered. The legs are solid walnut and quite thick.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Hexagonal Barrel Back Chairs in Leopard
Located in Dallas, TX
These jaw dropping chairs bring some serious leopard love! Of well proportioned hexagonal shaped club lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1980's. The faceted design is...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,537
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 36.62 in
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
Chenille, Walnut
Mid-Century Prestige Lounge Chair after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century lounge chair makes a comfortable and stylish addition to any interior, combining vintage fabric with shapely seat design. Unique tapered legs in the style of Adrian ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Lounge Chairs - Circa 1960s
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960s velvet chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric and plinth base with chrome front. These pair of chairs are way cool. Very Milo Baughman design feel. Very good vintage co...
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Round Chair, Jack Lenor Larson Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Adrian Pearsall 'HAVANA' Round Chair, with original OUTRAGEOUS Jack Lenor Larson fabric, fabric showing signs of wear. minor fading.small nickel size hol...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 33 in W 28.5 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley Style Lounge Chair with original Jack Lenor Larson Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid century upholstered Winged lounge chair with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric in amazing condition! Chair in very nice shape, designer unknown but somewhat like Edward Wormley D...
Upholstery
Jack Lenor Larsen Lounge Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great pair of matching lounge chairs in their original Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric. Chairs probably Manufactured by Heritage Hen...
Upholstery
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H 26 in W 40 in D 40 in
Vintage Mid Century Mariana Italian Mohair & Chrome Lenor Larsen Corner Chair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this funky chic vintage Mariana Italia Mohair & Chrome lounge corner chair w/ Jack Lenor Larsen fabric cushions. Dimensions: 40w x 40d x 26h Seat Height: ...
Chrome
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H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman + Jack Lenor Larsen, Archie Lounge Chair, All Original Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Decatur, GA
Milo Baughman + Jack Lenor Larsen - All Original - Unique on the Market Archie high back lounge chair in sculpted solid American black walnut and all original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. Truly a time capsule piece - this example has withstood the test of time. Hardly, if ever used. Larsen velvet cushions retain original Thayer Coggin tag. The original seat decking with the Coggin...
Velvet, Walnut
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
Pair of Barrel Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of small barrel chairs with jack Lenore Larsen fabric! Vibrant oranges and yellows in velvet. Fabric is in great shape with minimal wear! Great...
Upholstery, Velvet
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H 37 in W 24 in D 23 in
1980s Donghia John Hutton Grande Flute Fauteuil in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Jack Lenor Larsen, John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Miami, FL
John Hutton's Grande Flute Fauteuil design for Donghia, this 1980s fluted and cerused armchair is magnificent. Newly upholstered in vintage Jack Lenor L...
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Sculpted Chair and Ottoman
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar ottoman with lounge chair and original Jack Lenor Larson fabric. Ottoman measures: Width 28.50", depth 2...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Couch Sofa Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Florence Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful unique Mid-Century Modern couch sofa loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery on aluminum base. Very soft velvet like upholstery. Very ...
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Lounge and Ottoman
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Lounge chair and ottoman, custom ordered original cotton velvet upholstery by Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Highly skilled upholstery work; well thought-out exe...
Upholstery, Walnut