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.
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair This chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearan...
Brass
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair - Pair
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair ...
Brass
1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction. Johnson Chair Co is the...
PVC, Walnut
$25,000 / set
H 32 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century "Gazelle" Armchairs by Dan Johnson, in Aluminum and Cane
By Dan Johnson
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Gazelle Armchairs, created by American designer Dan Johnson (1918-1979). According to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Dan Johnson was a mid-twentieth centu...
Aluminum
$1,256Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side chairs. Sky Blue Upholstery. Measures 19 " in width, 19 " in depth and 31" in heig...
Brass
Dan Johnson Cantilever Lounge Chair (2002 Limited Production)
By Dan Johnson
Located in Chicago, IL
Dan Johnson Cantilever Lounge Chair (2002 Limited Production) Designer: Dan Johnson Model: Cantilever Lounge Chair Production Date: 2002 (period-correct limited production) Origin: L...
Metal
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
By Dan Johnson, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Signature wrap-around brass arms curve continuously from back to front, creating the sculptural silhouette that defines Dan Johnson's 1950s Viscount design. Newly reupholstered in cognac leather while retaining the original espresso-finished wooden frame. The espresso finish shows authentic patina and wear consistent with a vintage piece of this age. Warm cognac leather contrasts with the aged brass arms and dark wood frame, creating a layered palette of browns and metallic tones. The Viscount chair...
Brass
$2,895
H 28 in W 22 in D 20 in
Dan Johnson “Viscount” Cognac Leather and Brass Accent Armchair for Selig
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern “Viscount” armchair designed by Dan Johnson for Selig in Denmark circa 1950’s. This elegant design features a newly refinished wa...
Brass
$4,995
H 25.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
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...
Walnut
Lovely Pair of Selig Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs by Selig. This pair retain their original pink and red striped nubby fabric in nice usable condition, we do recommend re-uphols...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,650
H 27.75 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in
Completely Restored Dan Johnson for Viscount Mid-Century Brass Armchair 1950s
By Kodawood, Dan Johnson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dan Johnson "Viscount" for Kodawood, distributed by Selig, armchair or desk chair, circa 1950s. Refinished in dark ebony stain with new foam, orange leather and polished brass. Arm h...
Brass
Highback Lounge Chairs by Dan Johnson in Velvet, C. 1950s
By Dan Johnson
Located in Westport, CT
A striking pair of vintage lounge chairs designed by Dan Johnson in the 1950s, showcasing the clean architectural lines and refined craftsmanship of mid-century American design. The ...
Brass
$4,550
H 35 in W 26 in D 33 in
Rare Restored Lounge Chair in Beech by Dan Johnson for Selig, Denmark, c. 1950s
By Selig
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored high-back angular lounge chair designed by Dan Johnson for Selig and manufactured in Denmark during the mid-1950’s. Featuring a beautifully carved solid ...
Beech
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Corset Side Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Corset side or dining chairs also know as plunging neckline or "V" back chairs. Chairs are in need of re-upholstery, price includes refi...
Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Danish Seagrass and Beech Dining Chairs MCM
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Beech and Seagrass dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. Uncommon design. Danish design cues reminiscent of Finn Juhl like the floating seat and back. A great use of...
Seagrass, Beech
Dan Johnson "Viscount" Armchair for Selig
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Dan Johnson for Selig, c.1950s, USA. The seat cushions have been reupholstered with a cream colored Loro Piana cotton fabric. The armrests feature a sleek brass rod that wraps around the back of each seat cushion. The frame is a stained birch featuring an "x" seat base and tapered dowel legs. Two available. Priced individually. Dimensions 22.25" width x 20.5" depth x 28" height; 17.75" seat height, 26.5" arm height. Condition Good restored condition, professionally refinished with new Loro Piana upholstery.
Brass
Dan Johnson 'Viscount' Chair for Selig in Teak and Brass
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Littleton, CO
An original 1950s Danish "Viscount" chair by Dan Johnson for Selig. Very solidly built and relatively heavy (not the lightweight Kodawood version produced later). Original black vin...
Brass
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather
By Selig, Dan Johnson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous set of dining chairs, designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. Curvilinear form, with sweeping arms made of solid brass. Elegant tapered leg...
Brass
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Midcentury Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs, Pair
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount midcentury walnut and brass dining chairs - pair. Each chair measures 23 wide x 21 deep x 28 inches high. All ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored vintage dining-desk chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen stamped made in Denmark. Birch back with repainted iron frame and new plastic feet. New black leather over new padding on seat.
Iron
Sold
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Rare Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kofod-Larsen for Megiddo Collection
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare set of four Danish Modern style rosewood dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the Megiddo Collection, made in Israel. These rosewood dining chairs feature an intricate ...
Brass
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Walnut lounge chairs by IB Kofod Larsen.
Walnut
Ib Kofod Larsen - Arm Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of arm chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen. Arms of curved brass rod which wrap around back to form one continuous arch. Tapered oak legs, black leather upholstered seat and back.
Brass
Rare Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare set of six rosewood dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the Megiddo Collection, made in Israel. These rosewood dining chairs feature an intricate olive wood inlay of ...
Brass