Selig Furniture
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.
Color: Black
Creator: Selig
Two piece Selig Sectional Sofa by Milo Baughman - Seats Six
By Selig
Located in Paris, ON
A comfortable and sought after sofa comprised of two sections that comfortably seat six. The fabric is in excellent condition with the exception of an area on one back side that expe...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Polyester
Pair of Danish Armchairs for Selig
By Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of stylish Danish fruitwood armchairs that have been lacquered black and newly upholstered.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Mid-Century Style Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This comfortable pair of swivel style lounge chairs by Selig make a stylish addition to any setting. Rounded back seats with sturdy metal bases, this unique matching pair is perfect ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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Dan Johnson “Viscount” Cognac Leather and Brass Accent Armchair for Selig
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Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Model 62 by G Plan
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Located in New York, NY
Rare high back swivel lounge chair by Viko Baumritter. The cozy womb like seat rests on sculptural turned wood legs, and swivels to adjust in po...
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Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Number 596 lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Selig. Professionally reupholstered in full grain flaxen-yellow leather. These timeless lounge ch...
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A Pair of Midcentury Selig Armchairs Chairs
By Selig
Located in Dallas, TX
These Selig Furniture Company midcentury barrel back lounge chairs pay homage to their original upholstery with a touch of modernity. Revitalized with a contemporary Zak + Fox fabric...
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Mid-Century Modern Style Oversized White Boucle Swivel / Lounge Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern style oversized white boucle swivel / lounge chair
Measures: 29.5 height x 50 diameter / SH 18
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Selig Imperial Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs with Casters, Pair
By Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Selig imperial mid century barrel lounge chairs with casters - pair
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Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Colorful Milo Baughman sofa in original Upholstery. Amazing condition for this one of a kind beauty. Tones of orange, turquoise and white. The thick custom fabric which is super dura...
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Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Beech
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Lounge chairs. These chairs are a smaller scale and would work well in a living room as well as in front of a desk. The sculpted frames are made of ...
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Danish Modern Teak and Black Leather Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge armchair in teak designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark, circa 1960's. This vintage piece has been reupholstered in black leather with brand new foa...
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H 29 in W 30.25 in D 32.5 in
Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Black Leather Armchair with Galloway’s Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Folke Ohlsson, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig walnut armchair in new black leather upholstery. This expertly restored designer armchair is accompanied by an ottoman by Galloway’s of Tampa. Each piece is...
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Stunning Even Arm Selig Jack Lenor Larsen Style Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Tufted Black Leather Upholstered Bench
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Selig mid century tufted black leather upholstered bench
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Vintage Pair of Danish Teak and Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Sven Ellekjaer
By Selig
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern pair of lounge chairs in teak designed by Sven Ellekjaer, imported by Selig, Denmark. This set includes brand new wide foam seats in matte black leather. Features ...
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H 29.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Wingback Fiberglass Shell Chair, Black
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Selig mid century wingback fiberglass shell chair - black
Chair measures: 27.5 wide x 25 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 15.5 inches
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Lawrence Peabody for Selig Fibreglass Chair
By Selig
Located in London, GB
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Black Leather Barcelona Chair on Chrome Base by Selig, Italy
By Selig
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, Barcelona chair, with tufted black leather, on a chrome base, by Selig Italy. The dimensions are 30" W x 32" D x 29" B.H. x 15" S.H.
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Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Tufted Black Leather Bench
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
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Reclining Chair with Ottoman in Velvet, 1970s
By Selig
Located in New York, NY
Chic reclining chair with matching ottoman, frame in chrome plated solid brass, reupholstered in a beautiful velvet, made in Italy for Selig, American, 1970’s. This chair is meticulo...
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Midcentury Kofod Larsen Selig All Black Lounge Chair with Ottoman Velvet Denmark
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original rare midcentury Kofod Larsen Selig all black low lounge chair with matching Ottoman. Solid wood frames with Iconic Kofod shaped spindle bac...
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H 26 in W 30 in D 33 in
Selig furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Selig furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Grete Jalk, Erik Buch, and Sibast. Prices for Selig furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $795 and can go as high as $28,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.
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Questions About Selig Furniture
- 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.