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.
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Sofa, Love Seat or Settee by Kofod Larsen Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and crafted sofa by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig circa 1960's. It features a solid walnut frame and original upholstery. Manufacturers stamp is present. Fabric is...
Fabric, Wood
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Settee Sofa
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Settee Sofa This settee measures: 52.5 wide x 32 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 21.5 inches All pieces...
Upholstery, Wood
$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
$3,800
H 29 in W 53 in D 36 in
Architectural Wave Chaise Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Selig, c. 1960s
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Deland, FL
A contoured build sure to be the statement piece in your living space. Found in the original upholstery and set on maple tapered legs. Buy in it's original state or if the fabric isn...
Fabric
$1,500
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 31.88 in
Mid-Century Vintage "Rocker 952" by Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern small rocking chair with wicker back. Walnut wood frame with two thick cushions. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
$2,850
H 30.5 in W 48.5 in D 33.5 in
1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...
Upholstery, Wood
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid-Century Walnut Peacock Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig mid-century walnut peacock chair. This chair measures: 33.5 wide x 28 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 16 inches All pieces o...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,950
H 27 in W 83.5 in D 33 in
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...
Fabric, Walnut
$15,900
H 33 in W 53 in D 31 in
20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States. Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
H 27 in W 50.5 in D 34 in
Restored Mid-century Rattan 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired three-strand 3/4 pretzel arm 2-seat rattan sectional settee/loveseat features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end wi...
Rattan
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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
$6,595 / set
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Lawrence Peabody Rocking Chair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable chair form by Lawrence Peabody. Well constructed. In the style of Danish Modern, Scandinavian design, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman.
Wood
$4,950
H 26 in W 79 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater Curvaceous three seater mid-century modern sofa in the manner of American designer, Adrian Pearsall. Ha...
Fabric, Wood
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid-Century Walnut Settee, Pair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig mid-century walnut settee - pair. Each settee measures: 53 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 22.75 inches All p...
Upholstery, Walnut
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Settee
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for selig mid century settee The settee measures: 52 wide x 30.5 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and arm height/...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Two Seat Sofa by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic love seat in walnut with elegant and subtle lines totally restored with new cushions and webbing. Designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig C1958. Seat hgt. is 16.5.
Fabric, Rubber, Walnut
Original Poul Jensen Z Settee
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in South Charleston, WV
Denmark, circa 1960, settee or loveseat sofa by Poul Jensen. Size: 52" wide, 34" deep and 26" tall (cushions add height of 2 more inches). This two-seat is in good condition with ver...
Teak
Danish Modern Walnut Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern sofa designed by architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This iconic sofa features a solid...
Fabric, Walnut
Z Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1958 design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, this refined lounge chair has a slight wingback design and delicately curved details. Petal shaped armrests swoop upwards into a rounded a...
Beech, Textile
Danish Settee by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful Danish modern settee by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Settee has excellent lines with the iconic sculptural back slats. Frame is finished in a medium walnut. Cushions are upho...
Poul Jensen for Selig Armless Loveseat
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Westport, CT
A rare Poul Jensen for Selig armless loveseat or settee, manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in ivory tweed. Fully restored to ...
Walnut
Asymmetrical Settee by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual asymmetrical settee by Poul Jensen for Selig. Upholstered in original nubby green fabric. Fabric is in nice vintage condition, but could be updated. Made in Denmark.
Superb Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of Danish Settees by Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
Restored Kofod Larsen Settees by Selig in excellent condition. Restored in Sunbrella fabric. Excellent Set! Would consider splitting up the set. Ma...