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.
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Settee Sofa
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
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
$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
$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
$1,380
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Lawrence Peabody Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design. Lawrence Peabody fiberglass arm lounge chair. Nice shade of burnt orange with the more desirable wrought iron bla...
Iron
$2,800Sale Price|20% 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
$3,380 / set
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair Modernist Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 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 vis...
Fabric, Beech
$2,250
H 27 in W 30 in D 26.5 in
Lovely Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very uncommonly seen club chair designed by Lawrence Peabody. This is a great wide comfortable lounge chair, circa 1960s. It features a sculptural walnut base and Classic barrel back...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, all insides including foam, straps, and dacron have been fully updated. Reupholstered in hea...
Wool, Walnut
Lawrence Peabody Wing Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, velvet Yardage: 6 yards This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Velvet, 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 Selig, Lawrence Peabody
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
$11,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 75 in D 30 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America. Masterfully restored in an ebony wood finish with brass foot caps. Completed in a l...
Brass
Lawrence Peabody Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Ziricote, Velvet This Lawrence Peabody lounge chair is expertly handcraf...
Velvet, Ziricote
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 76 in D 31 in
Mid-century Model 98632 Arched Wing Back Sofa by Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff
By Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Iconic and seldom seen Lawrence Peabody designed Model 98632 Arched Wing Back Sofa from the "The Peabody Collection" for Richardson Nemschoff. The sculptural walnut frame allows the ...
Fabric
Sold
H 27 in W 52.5 in D 29 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Sofa, Love Seat or Settee by Kofod Larsen Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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
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 Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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 Selig, Poul Jensen
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 Selig, Poul Jensen
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 Selig, Poul Jensen
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 Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Poul Jensen
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...