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.
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Creator: Selig
Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted 1960s Danish chair in bent teal with a sled base and reupholstered cushions in a luxurious cut Donghia velvet.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Spindle Back Lounge Chair by IB Kofod Larsen in Walnut
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Restored classic hoop chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen and produced by Selig in the 1960's. It features solid walnut construction with newly made seat cushions. Manufacture label. R...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge Lounge Chairs for the Megiddo Collection
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge lounge chairs for the Megiddo collection of Israel. These lounge chairs are part of the Megiddo collection series of fu...
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1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Suede, Wenge
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. These chairs were designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Furniture
Materials
Metal
New Upholstery Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Selig on Walnut Legs
By Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Danish Modern selling lounge chair upholstered in Flax like fabric.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid Century Penguin Chairs by Kofod Larsen for Selig- Set of 2
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Vintage Danish Modern in Wood & Steel ✨
This 1950s pair of Penguin Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod-Larsen is a perfect example of mid-century elegance. Designed in Denmark and crafted b...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Metal
Renato Zevi Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Saffron Yellow Velvet
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sleek Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair, designed by Renato Zevi in Italy, and imported to the US by Selig, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in a saffron yellow color velvet...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
This sofa measures: 73.5 wide x 29.5 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 13.75 and arm height of 20.25 inches
Good Vint...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Teak
Original Vintage Sport Poster Tour De France 1949 Cycling Nancy Ville Etape
By Selig
Located in London, GB
Original vintage sport poster - Le Tour De France 1949 Nancy Ville Etape Tourisme Art et Histoire / City stage Tourism Art and History - featuring artwork by Alfred Selig (1907-1974)...
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1940s French Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Armchair by IB Kofod-Larsen for Selig, c1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite vintage mid-century modern armchair designed by the renowned Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. This iconic piece, previously restored...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Beech
Pair of Sculptural Memory Cathedral Swivel Chairs in Grey Velvet by Selig
By Selig
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Fantastic pair of sculptural cathedral swivel chairs in gray velvet on a black walnut base, designed by Selig.
The chairs have a memory swivel, the chairs automatically return into ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
This sofa measures: 74.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 12 an...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1970s Chromium Steel Selig Sofa Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s chromium steel framed sofa with Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery by Selig.
1970s psycedelic striped Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery.
This vintage sofa is in it's original vintage ...
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Late 20th Century Selig Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Tufted Monroe Chair by Selig Furniture
By S. Monroe, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sink into mid-century home decor with this charming upholstered tub chair made by Selig Furniture in their Monroe, Louisiana factory. Featuring an overstuffed fabric seat perched on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renowned Danish designer, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Penguin Rocking Chair – a true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship – features a sculptural bentwo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Finn Andersen for Selig
By Selig, Finn Anderson
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Please confirm location.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning large-scale chrome lounge chair. We have restored this piece with new foam and high end orange woven fabric. Just gorgeous in person.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Large Chrome Daybed Chaise Sofa Bench by Selig
By Paul Tuttle, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Ultra modern Chaise lounge / daybed / bench by Selig in the manner of Paul Tuttle.
Style of Milo Baughman
Best to consider reupholstery as there appears to be quite a few areas tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 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.
- 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.