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Selig Tables

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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
Poul Jensen Side Tables for Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Poul Jensen design side tables for Selig, Denmark. High quality construction and materials with attention to detail. Sculpted solid teak edges with caned under shelves resulting in a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish Triangular Teak Rolled Edge Caned Shelf End Side Occasional Table Stand
By Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Triangular teak rolled edge caned shelf end side occasional table stand.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Poul Jensen for Selig Teak and Cane Tripod Side Tables C. 1960s
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of tripod side tables in teak with cane undershelves, a classic design by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark, circa 1960s. Commonly referred to as the "guitar pick" tables.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish Modern Walnut and Cane Selig Occasional Triangle End Table by Poul Jensen
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century triangular occasional guitar pick side table in walnut designed by Poul Jensen imported by Selig, Denmark. This piece features a unique raised edge top and lower tier mag...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Selig Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Coffee Table Poul Jensen
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Jensen Danish Modern Coffee Table. A spectacular Danish Modern coffee table by Poul Jensen for Selig having original Vitrolite white glass top with splayed legs (spider legs) c...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak and Cane Selig Ocassional Triangle End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century triangular occasional guitar pick side table in teak designed by Poul Jensen imported by Selig, Denmark. This piece features a uniqu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant walnut end table by Poul Jensen for Selig. Caned shelf below in near perfect condition, a 2 inch strip missing. Sculpted top edge. This item can be parcel posted.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Poul Jensen for Selig Teak Tripod Table with Woven Cane Shelf, 1960's
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Poul Jensen for Selig Importers Teak & Woven Cane guitar pick coffee table, occasional table, side table. Featuring a smooth, se...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Kagan Propeller Glass Top Coffee Table for Selig
By Vladimir Kagan, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan design for Selig Propeller coffee table. Base consists of opposing curved Walnut veneer elements joined by a rectangular chrome support. Base without glass top 14 inch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Tables

Materials

Chrome

Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables, Pair
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in East Hampton, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig guitar pick side tables, occasional tables in teak woven cane. Featuring a smooth seamed and lipped triangular surface with lower shel...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Tables

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Teak, Cane

Mid Century Danish Modern Square Cocktail Teak Table by Selig
By Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous teak cocktail table with sculpted edges and turned legs which can unscrew for easy transport. This piece can be parcel posted. Metal tag Denmark...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Teak

Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table in Walnut
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For sale, the iconic design, the snail table by Vladimir Kagan. Freshly refinished walnut spiral base supporting glass top with rounded edges. The perfect minimalist coffee table wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Walnut and Glass End Tables
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We can bring this item to you curbside for local, in-person viewing. Inquiries welcome. Handsome midcentury pair of tables featuring gracefully curved walnut veneer panels, contra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Chrome

Walnut, Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Selig, 1960s
By Selig
Located in Kansas City, MO
Coffee table. Curved walnut supports connected by a chrome bar supporting the original glass. Very good condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Propeller Coffee Table Walnut Chrome Glass
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish modern "Propeller" coffee table. Item features curved walnut ends, rectangular glass top, chrome stretcher support, clean modernist lines, circa 1960s. Measurements: with glas...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Finn Andersen for Selig
By Finn Anderson, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table features a brass frame with stretchers between each leg. Elegant white laminate tabletop ensures a sturdy and stylish place to set any type...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Brass

Poul Jensen Teak Coffee Table for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This coffee table in teak was designed by Poul Jensen for Selig 1960s Denmark. A great addition for the Scandinavian modern living room.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Tables

Materials

Teak

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Danish Teak End Tables
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage modern metal and wood top end table with a removable top for storage. A unique piece perfect any home/office setting. Please confirm pickup location (NY/NJ).
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Mid Century Danish Modern End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant walnut end table by Poul Jensen for Selig. Caned shelf below in near perfect condition, a 2 inch strip missing. Sculpted top edge. This item can be parcel posted.
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Danish Modern Style Coffee Table by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
Solid surfboard stylized edges and magazine rack shelf. Features raised edges typical of Danish modern production, but American produced. Ideal for use as coffee or end table. In ex...
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1960s Danish Sewing Side Table in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish 1960s sewing table in teak with sliding top plate with large compartment under the top plate by a Danish furniture manufacturer. The sewing table has been checked and refini...
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Teak

1960s Danish Sewing Side Table in Teak
1960s Danish Sewing Side Table in Teak
H 18.12 in W 27.76 in D 17.33 in
Poul Jensen for Selig Teak Tripod Table with Woven Cane Shelf, 1960's
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Poul Jensen for Selig Importers Teak & Woven Cane guitar pick coffee table, occasional table, side table. Featuring a smooth, se...
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Danish Modern Rosewood & Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage round Rosewood coffee table with curved chrome frame and castors. Rosewood has been refinished. Item is fully functional and structurally sound.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Selig Tables

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Chrome

A Pair of American of Martinsville Occasional Tables with Caned Shelf
By American of Martinsville
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of American of Martinsville occasional tables. Pull out drawer, caned shelf underneath. Walnut/black micarta tops.
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Danish Modern End Tables by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Danish modern end tables by Komfort. Very unusual design with a tabletop comprised of an intricate wooden latticework design which is c...
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Danish Modern End Tables by Komfort
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Coffee Cocktail or End Table by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Cocktail or End Table designed by Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen is a stunning piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this table embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Its clean lines and minimalist aesthetic create a sense of understated elegance that effortlessly complements any interior space. The table features a sleek tabletop, expertly constructed with high-quality painted aluminum, exuding a sense of sophistication and refinement. The choice of material allows for versatility, enabling the table to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic. The table's base is a work of art in itself, showcasing a harmonious balance between strength and delicacy. Also aluminum, the legs provide stability and durability, while their graceful curves or geometric angles add visual interest and sculptural appeal. Whether used as a cocktail table for entertaining guests or as an end table for displaying treasured items, this piece offers both practicality and style. Its thoughtfully designed proportions ensure functionality without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any living room, lounge, or office space. The Ernst & Jensen for Erik Jorgensen Cocktail or End Table is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, where Danish design sensibilities meet functional elegance, resulting in a furniture piece that elevates the ambiance of any room it graces. Constructed of all aluminum with black finish. Photographed with Herman Miller Eames chair, Macbook Pro...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Tables

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Aluminum

Previously Available Items
1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig Guitar Pick side table in teak woven cane. Featuring a unique raised edge top triangular surface and lower tier magazine shelf made of...
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Cane, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Sculpted “Snail” Coffee Table for Selig
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic coffee table designed by German-born architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan for Selig in the 1960’s. Relocated to America, Kagan’s vision was to make furniture pleasa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

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Vintage MCM Minimalist Vladimir Kagan for Selig Snail Coffee Table
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in west palm beach, FL
Superb MCM Wood under glass coffee table. Made by the iconic Vladimir Kagan for Selig. Unmarked. Acquired from a Chicago estate.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Selig Tables

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Glass, Wood

Scandinavian Teak Drinking Trolley by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A stylish but simple Scandinavian teak drink trolley designed by the Danish designer Poul Jensen in 1960 for furniture company Selig. The trolley ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

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Teak

1980s Vintage Selig Velveteen Half Moon Sectional Sofa & Coordinating Wrap Aroun
By Selig
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage 80s Selig sectional sofa with coordinating console tables. A gorgeous velveteen pit sofa with 4 matching upholstered wrap aroun...
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1980s North American Vintage Selig Tables

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Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Sculptural “Snail” Coffee Table with Glass Top for Selig
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic coffee table designed by German-born architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan for Selig in the 1960’s. Relocated to America, Kagan’s vision was to make furniture pleasa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Danish Modern Coffee Table with Mosaic Top & Cane Shelf by Selig
By Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern coffee table with mosaic top & cane shelf by Selig.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

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Cane, Wood, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan “Snail” Coffee Table with Glass Top for Selig
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan “Snail” coffee table with glass top for Selig.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo Queen Sheba African Wenge Wood Brass Exec Desk
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Megiddo Queen of Sheba African wenge wood and brass executive desk This desk measures: 70.5 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 ...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Selig Tables

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Brass

Selig Bar Service Tiered Trolley Rolling Cart in Walnut & Formica Denmark, 1960s
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Selig bar service cart made of solid walnut wood & formica. Denmark 1960s Stamped by Selig attributed to designer Poul Jensen Denmark. Outstanding ingenuity in design. The top shelf can slide to one side allowing the lower shelf to be placed on the top doubling the footprint for a larger display. Two tier cart features flashy vintage wheels...
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Formica, Walnut

Selig Walnut Coffee Table with Aluminum Detailing, 1950's
By Selig
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Striking walnut and aluminum coffee table by Selig circa early 1950s. Table has been newly polished and refinished.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Tables

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Walnut

Poul Jensen for Selig Teak & Rattan Two-Tier Danish Modern Cocktail Table, 1960s
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome Danish modern two-tier teak and rattan cocktail table or tall coffee table by Poul Jensen for Selig. Top of bookmatched teak with sculptural raised lips on all four ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Tables

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Selig tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Selig tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Selig were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, E.W. Bach, and Trioh Møbelfabrik. Prices for Selig tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,650.
Questions About Selig Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Selig 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, 2023
    No, 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.

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