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Selig Benches

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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
Selig Mid Century Modern Walnut Tufted Bench
Selig Mid Century Modern Walnut Tufted Bench

Selig Mid Century Modern Walnut Tufted Bench

$2,050

Selig Mid Century Modern Walnut Tufted Bench

By Selig, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century Modern tufted even arm bench in black Naugahyde and Walnut by Selig circa 1960’s, design attributed to Lawrence Peabody. Comes with two matching bolster pillows. A functi...

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Selig Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day Bed
Selig Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day Bed

Selig Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day Bed

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Selig Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day Bed

By Selig

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern Chrome Bench Chaise Day bed Sofa produced by Selig made in Italy. Chromed steel tubing 2 1/4 inch diameter with upholstered fabric seat and side arms. Many desi...

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Steel, Chrome

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Selig benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Selig benches 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 benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Thayer Coggin, George Nelson, and Paul McCobb. Prices for Selig benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $2,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,500.

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Questions About Selig Benches
  • What is Selig furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Selig 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
  • Is Selig furniture still in business?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 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.

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