At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal selig cane for your home. Frequently made of
wood,
cane and
natural fiber, every selig cane was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer selig cane, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right selig cane, those designed in
Scandinavian Modern and
Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one selig cane that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Selig,
Poul Jensen and
Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.
A selig cane can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,595, while the lowest priced sells for $557 and the highest can go for as much as $9,950.
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.