Selig Seating
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.
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Suede, Wenge
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Cut Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Seating
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Leather, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Wool, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Sheepskin, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Seating
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Seating
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Seating
Walnut
Selig seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Creators Similar to Selig
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.