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.
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...
Chrome
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Leather Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Century masterpiece, chrome-plated metal...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home an iconic chair from one of the biggest names in Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern design with this breathtaking sculptural rocking chair made by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig o...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Alcantara, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Alcantara Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Cent...
Metal, Chrome
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...
Steel
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish modern teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. These chairs are truly stunning! The solid handcrafted teak frame is expertly ...
Brass
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking chair upholstered in Naugahyde. The chair is finished elegantly with zippered cush...
Chrome
$5,995 / set
H 30.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These exceptional Danish modern lounge chairs represent a masterful collaboration between renowned architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and Selig, dating to the 1960s. Ea...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,895
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and preci...
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Oak
$8,500
H 27.75 in W 31.5 in D 38 in
Renato Zevi Italian Mid-Century Ellipse Chrome and Plaid Fabric Upholstered Rock
By Renato Zevi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century (circa 1970) ellipse-form rocking chair with a polished chrome frame with rockers and arms composed of the same elliptical pieces on either side, upholstered in a...
Metal, Chrome
$1,027Sale Price|50% Off
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 37.41 in
1970s Paul Tuttle Nonna Rocking Chair for Strässle International Chrome Rocker
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a fine example of a “Nonna” rocking chair designed by Paul Tuttle in 1972 for Strässle International, Switzerland. The materials used on this chair are an attractive combinat...
Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Beech
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Lounge Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960’s. This distinctive Danish modern design features a solid walnut wood frame with four large slats ac...
Walnut
$8,900 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pair Of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs By Ib Kofod-Larsen For Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Scandinavian Modern teak lounge chairs were designed in the early 1960s by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the furniture manufacturer Selig famous for importing Danish Modern design...
Fabric, Teak
$5,774 / set
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
Cane, Wood
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sofa
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 74 wide x 32 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm heig...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 28 in D 38 in
An all original vintage rocking lounger designed by Renato Zevi circa 1970s
By Selig
Located in Houston, TX
An all original vintage rocking lounger designed by Renato Zevi and produced by Selig in the early 1970s. Consists of a heavy polish chromed frame, with the original Scandinavian pri...
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s Rocking armchair mod. Ellipse. The structure is in chromed metal and is composed of two side ellipses...
Metal
Renato Zevi “Ellipse” Chair
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Produced by Selig c. 1970s, freshly reupholstered in mohair. This piece is in excellent vintage condition with the exception of some wear on the right armrest, pictured.
Mohair
Ib Kofod Larsen Sculpted Rocking Chair by Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning rocking chair designed by Danish furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark c. 1960’s. Featuring a walnut-stained beechwood frame with a slatted back. New high-...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare modern rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s. This elegant rocking chair frame is crafted in walnut-stained beechwood with an open back and ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Danish Modern Walnut Rocking Chair by IB Kofod Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sculpted Mid-Century Danish Modern rocking chair by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. A remarkable example of one of Larsen’s best designs. Sculpted walnut stained solid beechwood fr...
Fabric, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Danish Modern rocking chair, model 650-15, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant rocker has a walnut-s...
Fabric, Walnut
Renato Zevi Ellipse Rocking Chair by Selig 1970's
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The Ellipse rocking chair designed by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy 1970's. Chrome-plated steel frame with original white leather upholstery. The ...
Steel
Danish Modern Sculpted Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern sculpted rocking chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 38.98 in
Renato Zevi White Tiger Pattern Fabric Chrome Rocking Chair for Selig Ellipse
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rocking chair designed in Italy during 1970s. The piece is a very modernist Italian example, the "Ellipse" by Renato Zevi for Selig, designed with the strong ...
Cut Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 35 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Kofod Larsen Selig Danish Rocking Lounge Chair Rocker, 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a ravishing and rare, Danish rocking chair, by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, circa 1950s. In excellent vintage condition. The cushions have recently been profe...
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Modern rocking chair, model 650-15, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant rocker has a walnut-stained ...
Fabric, Walnut