Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22.5 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Wood
Selig Imperial Barrel Chair
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round club chair by Selig for their "Imperial" line. Great mid-century modern form with wood base.
Fabric
Danish Modern Curved Sofa in Teak and Two-Tone Bouclé by Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Danish Modern Sofa by Selig for their Imperial Line upholstered in a two tone bouclé (ca. 1960s).
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Striped 3-Seat Selig Imperial Sofa
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Selig Imperial. This is a three-seater with striped upholstery and wooden legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Overman Egg Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern selig imperial overman egg style lounge chair & ottoman Offered is an egg style Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman by Selig Imperial.
Teak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Swivel Pod Egg Chair Recliner and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Overman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner and ottoman manufactured by Selig Imperial in Sweden during the 1970s. Classic, timeless, sleek modern style that will look just as cool 40 y...
Metal
Midcentury Danish Modern Milo Baughman for Selig Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage sofa by Milo Baughman for Selig. It is signed by Selig Imperial.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Overman Leather Egg Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an egg style Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman by Selig Imperial. Features leather upholstery, chrome bases, and the chair rocks.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern "Imperial" Lounge Chair with Boucle Wool by Selig
By Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Imperial" lounge chair with boucle wool by Selig.
Aluminum
Sold
H 29 in W 59 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
What a find. Mid-Century Modern loveseat made by Selig of Monroe from 1965. This is a two-seat with black, brown and cream striped polyester upholstery and solid wood base. Very soli...
Polyester, Wood
Sold
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Lounge Swivel Chair, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The base is a solid wooden swivel base that allows for free movement and comfortable positioning, regardless of the space. Inspired by the Selig Imperial brand and Danish design of t...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
Midcentury Sofa by Selig, Tuexdo Style, Polished Chrome Cylinder Drum Legs
By Selig, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Harvey Probber
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid-Century Modern tuxedo style sofa by Selig - for their "Imperial" line circa late 1960s.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Danish Modern Milo Baughman Selig Imperial Loveseat
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Milo Baughman for Selig loveseat. This piece is on wheels. It is signed by Selig Imperial.
Postmodern Selig Imperial Sofa Possibly by Milo Baughman
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Comfortable to sit, lounge, or even lay down on, this well crafted piece exhibits the casual modernist style popular in the postmodern late 20th century. Manufactured by Selig, as p...
Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Swedish Modernist Leather Swivel Lounge Chair from Selig Imperial, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist swivel armchair was manufactured by Selig Imperial in Sweden during the 1970s. The armchair is made of black natural leather.
Metal
Selig Swedish Modernist Leather Chair & Ottoman 1970s
By Selig
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Swedish Modernist Leather Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman From Selig Imperial Approximate Measurements i...
Chrome
Mid-Century Sofa in Oatmeal Belgian Boucle Attributed to William Hinn
By Selig
Located in Culver City, CA
Attributed to William Hinn for Selig Imperial, this 1960's sofa has been completely restored to its original glory-- upholstered in a fine Belgian tone on tone oatmeal colored boucle...
Bouclé, Teak
Exquisite Armchair and Ottoman by Selig in Original Cotton Felt
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very large lounge chair and ottoman by Selig, from their "Imperial" line featuring the flagship Danish models from the company.
Fabric, Walnut
Selig Imperial Lounge Chair
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern imperial lounge chair by Selig with a beautiful yellow upholstery.
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Selig Imperial Barrel Back Lounge Chair w/ New Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid century modern low barrel back lounge chair by the Selig Imperial line. New soft grey tweed upholstery.
Upholstery
Pair of Upholstered Selig Imperial Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of upholstered chairs by Selig. Fabirc appears to be Jack Lenor Larsen. Some wear on one of the arms but I have extra fabric so they can be made to look like new. The bases a...
Upholstery
Lucite Selig Sofa by Imperial
By Selig
Located in Portland, OR
A handsome Selig Sofa by Imperial. The beauty is all orginal and is comfortable as well
Lucite, Wood, Wool
Sold
H 25 in W 40 in D 37 in
Midcentury Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair, Round Barrel Back by Selig Imperial
By Selig, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Framingham, MA
Gorgeous oversize swivel tub lounge chair by Selig Imperial, circa 1970s. Large scale round lounger rests on a walnut veneer plinth base.
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
$3,459 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$8,400 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents. One LED E26 base socket. Art Deco inspired design...
Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$1,185 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$8,417 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$806Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$7,943 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Statement Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brass-Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,800
H 23.63 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Ten-Arm Chandelier Rupert Nikoll Brass Wood Opaline Glass, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large ten-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, fmanufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A nice mixture of materials: large opaline /...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$13,633 / item
H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
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