Selig Side Chairs
American
As an importer and producer, the Selig furniture company helped popularize timeless and elegant postwar designs in the United States.
Selig created Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. The brand was also among the first to introduce Scandinavian and European modern styles to Americans in the 1950s and 60s. The company imported and manufactured furniture known for its extraordinary design and style using high-quality, enduring and seductive materials.
Selig was founded in 1931 by Mandell Selig and Samuel Wexler. The pair started the business during the challenging economic times of the Great Depression prior to World War II. By the 1960s, under the leadership of Wexler's son, Robert, Selig peaked with manufacturing factories in five American cities.
Selig’s importing business had a meaningful impact on Italian furniture manufacturers. Wexler, the junior, had a hand in advancing and growing the manufacturing sector of the country’s Udine region. Due to this contribution, the Italian government saw fit to knight Robert Wexler with the title of “Cavaliere.”
After nearly four decades of influencing seating and lounging preferences in the United States with sophisticated mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern furniture — including its own chrome rocking chairs and leather club chairs — Selig sold to Simmons, the mattress company, in 1970, thus dissolving. Much of what they produced and imported is still available despite no longer being manufactured, and many collectors seek original Selig furniture.
On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage Selig furniture that includes lounge chairs, armchairs, tables and more.
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Creator: Selig
Dan Johnson for Selig Mid Century Brass and Walnut Viscount Chairs - Pair
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Countryside, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Mid Century Brass and Walnut Viscount Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 19 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 17.75 and arm height/chair clearanc...
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Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare example of a teak side chair with a bent wood back designed by Kofod Larsen and made and distributed by Selig. This is a stunning chair from the 1950s that is the epit...
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wayne, NJ
Lovely chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig. It features stunning sculpted arms new Removable / Washable Cushion cover. The webbing is in good condition. The Selig emblem is pr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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Selig side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Selig side chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Selig side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by Selig were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Yngve Ekström, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Selig side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $4,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,400.
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Questions About Selig Side Chairs
- What is a Selig chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Selig chair is a chair imported by or produced by Selig, an American furniture company. Selig created Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. The brand was also among the first to introduce Scandinavian and European modern styles to Americans in the 1950s and 60s. The company imported and manufactured furniture known for its extraordinary design and style using high-quality, enduring and seductive materials. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Selig chairs.
- What is Selig furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Selig Furniture was founded in Massachusetts in 1931. It grew to become a well-known brand and leader in contemporary furniture in the mid-20th century. This put Selig at the forefront of the mid-century modern movement. Its sleek high-end designs produced in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries introduced this style to the United States, where it became quite popular. Shop a collection of Selig furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023No, Selig is not still in business. In 1970, Simmons purchased the American manufacturing company and dissolved it. The Selig furniture company helped popularize timeless and elegant postwar designs in the U.S. by creating Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Selig furniture.