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Selig Club Chairs

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
1960s Selig Swivel Cathedral Chair in Red Upholstery and Wood
By Selig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Selig, swivel armchair, fabric, wood, United States, 1960s The combination of the high, drop-like, pointed back and the straight front gives the chair a distinctive blend of simplis...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Oatmeal Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered rich hand sewn Oatmeal Shearling. Hailing from 1950s Denmark, this Scandinavian...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Selig 'Octet' Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of octagonal shape lounge chairs produced in 1979 by Selig Manufacturing for their "Octet" collection of modular seating. The Octet upholstery is constructed with tight channel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

A pair of green mid-Century modern Monroe of selig barrel back chairs
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Charleston, SC
1960s Vintage Selig of Monroe Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair A fabulous pair of my favorite color green barrel back club chairs with button tufted backs a loose...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 Club Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Finn Andersen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This stunning, plush fabric looks like strata along a rock cliff. The alternating geological colors in the veining are the perfect harmony of abstract modernism and natural beauty. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern style swivel chairs by Selig. These chairs have round backs and walnut ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

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Walnut

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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen barrel back club chair Offered is a vintage mid-century Danish modern chair by Selig. Designed by Finn Andersen....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

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Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-century Danish modern barrel back club chair Offered is a vintage mid-century Danish modern chair by Finn Andersen for Selig. It is signed by Seli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Cane-Back Lounge Chair Pair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
These two beautiful lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig have beautiful lines, cane backs, and new seat cushions upholstered in "Rivington" by Knoll.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1960s Selig Pair of Swivel Cathedral Chairs in Red Upholstery and Wood
By Selig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Selig, pair of swivel armchairs, fabric, wood, United States, 1960s The combination of the high, drop-like, pointed back and the straight front gives the chair a distinctive blend o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
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This reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen combines sexy lines, incredible comfort, and great function. The chair features five positions of recline accommodating eve...
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Reclining Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made arm chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Features reclining back, sculpted arms and a tall bent back. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique chrome frame barrel back lounge offers a stylish and comfortable addition to any interior. Unique textured fabric and Classic design mak...
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Pair of Compact Lounge Chairs on Tapered legs.
By Gio Ponti, (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs on tapered Gio Ponti looking legs lounge chairs. The legs are neatly angled and connected with a stretcher.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Vivien Swivel Bar Chair Velvet Brass Handmade in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Selig Club Chairs

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Brass

Adrian Pearsall Swivelling Club Chair with Ottoman and Integral Headrest
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design and functionality from Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. This swivelling barrel chair is low slung with a curved head rest. Paired up with the triangular shaped ottoman, it has the appearance of a tear drop shaped chaise longue. Upholstered in periwinkle blue and rose flamestitch fabric...
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1970s American Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Button Back Swivel Chair in Platinum Gauffraged Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a swivel mechanism, as well as a tufted back and gently sloped arms. With its clean ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage modern swivel chair features stitched red vinyl with brass upholstery buttons around the trim. Substantial cast iron swivel base adds gothic appeal to this midcen...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

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Iron

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 26 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Button Back Swivel Chair in Platinum Gauffraged Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a swivel mechanism, as well as a tufted back and gently sloped arms. With its clean ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Purple Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style purple barrel back club lounge chairs, a pair. Item features remarkable purple geometric print upholstery...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern White Vinyl Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury lounge chair features a white scalloped back vinyl seat and swivel base on tapered legs which offer a modern accent and comfortable seating to any home or office spac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Previously Available Items
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of elegant chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, circa the 1950s made in Denmark, freshly refinished in walnut finish recently upholstered in Knoll fabric, sol...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Finn Anderson for Selig
By Selig, Finn Anderson
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Finn Anderson Barrel Back Club Chairs Offered is a Pair of Finn Anderson for Selig Barrel Back Club Chairs on Chrome Legs. These chairs have round backs. They are Finn Ander...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lawrence Peabody for Selig Channel Back Lounge Club Chairs
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in West Hartford, CT
Recently reupholstered in a luxurious gray/green velvet and gray/blue velvet, these channel back lounge chairs are certainly a head turner. Iconic Selig chairs by Lawrence Peabody. ...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Poul Jensen for Selig "Z" Chairs
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Littleton, CO
A 1960s pair of walnut “Z” chairs by Poul Jensen for Selig.  A wonderfully comfy pair of lounge chairs with a Classic midcentury profile. While in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Vista Lounge Chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare pair of Danish midcentury Selig Vista lounge chairs attributed to Dan Johnson. Original upholstery on walnut legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern style swivel chairs by Selig. These chairs have round backs and metal bases. We're unsure of their exact age, but we estimate mid-late...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Selig Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs made by Selig in the manner and style of Milo Baughman. Featuring an angular cube or tub shaped seat supported by a flat ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Leather Club Chairs by Selig, a Pair
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs by Selig covered in leather upholstery. Tufted backrests with sloped armrests give these chairs a great look. This pair would make a great addi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury Danish modern sculpted solid teak lounge chairs Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark, 1960s Solid sculpted teak frames and origina...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Club Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern barrel-back swivel chair by Thayer Coggin. The chair is unsigned. Has a wooden base, tufted back, swivels and rocks. It is in good condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Ib Kofod-Larson Spear Head Chair Cane back
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Westport, CT
Ib Koford Larson cane back chair, caning in very good condition and finish, woven fabric chenille in wheat and cream color, rubber straps for comfort stamped, Denmark Selig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Cane

Selig club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Selig club chairs 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 club chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original club chairs by Selig were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider club chairs by Bernhardt, Herman Miller, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Selig club chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $14,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,495.
Questions About Selig Club Chairs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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