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.
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. These chairs were designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s....
Metal
$1,196Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This piece was designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s. It has been...
Metal
Set of Slipper Chairs by Selig in Plush Mohair, C. 1950s
By Selig
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of slipper chairs by Selig, circa 1950s, boasting elegant bronze handles and tapered walnut legs. Fully restored and newly upholstered in luxurious gray-blue mohair, ...
Bronze
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge Lounge Chairs for the Megiddo Collection
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Wenge lounge chairs for the Megiddo collection of Israel. These lounge chairs are part of the Megiddo collection series of fu...
Suede, Wenge
Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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
$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
$7,646Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 41.34 in W 16.15 in D 21.66 in
Pierre Lottier brown Spanish Slipper chairs by Almazan, 1950s
By Pierre Lottier, Valmazan
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Spanish neo-classical high-back auxiliary chair designed by Pierre Lottier for Almazan, 1950s. Oak wood structure with curved and harmonious lines where the reddish-brown leather ba...
Metal
$5,975 / set
H 30 in W 25 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-Century Button Back Detailed Slipper Chairs in Powder Blue Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs captures the charm and simplicity of 1950s American furniture design, blending form and function with a timeless aesthetic. Uph...
Mohair
Set of 2 Vintage Slipper Chairs, 1950's/1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A beautiful set of 2 vintage lounge or slipper chairs, most likely made in Denmark. The chairs have a minimalist wooden frame made by fine craftmanship, that is in a good and solid c...
Fabric, 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
Ib Kofod Larsen Elizabeth Lounge Chair, Set of Two
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Miami, FL
Acclaimed design by Ib Kofod-Larsen, the sculptural wooden frame is sublime. Excellent original finish with minor age wear, original leather upholstery in very good condition. This...
Leather, Wood
$650
H 30.25 in W 26 in D 19 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen Armchair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Authentic Ib Kofod-Larsen armchair for Selig, circa 1950s. Beautifully refinished teak frame paired with a rich cognac vinyl seat—a perfect example of Danish mid century modern desig...
Teak
$2,895
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut-Stained Oakwood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Springs ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture...
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
$3,525Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.75 in W 74.5 in D 28.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The ottoman measures 25"x 20.50" x 17" high with cushion. Both are marked Selig. If y...
Wood
$3,500
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 31.5 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for S.
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Beech Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing, New Springs Dimensions: 39in H x 28.50in W x 31.50in -47.50in D Seat Height 16.50...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
$3,895
H 31 in W 28 in D 29 in
Expertly Restored -Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Oak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Fagas Straps ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furn...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Danish Modern Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Incredible pair of Danish modern walnut slipper lounge chairs designed by architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. These elegant ergonomic ...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. These chairs were designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s....
Metal
Slipper Chairs by Selig, 1950s
By Selig
Located in Westport, CT
Set of slipper chairs by Selig, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered. Walnut legs fully restored. Brass handle detail hand polished.
Brass
Selig Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Westport, CT
Set of slipper chairs by Selig, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in a soft ivory velvet. Walnut legs fully restored. Brass handle detail hand poli...
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Westport, CT
Rare pair of slipper chairs designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, Denmark, circa 1950s. Teakwood frames newly refinished in dark brown, newly upholstered in beige twill.
Twill, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Modern Hoop Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in New Windsor, NY
Graceful Ib Kofod-Larsen designed chair for Selig, Denmark. Fully signed with red and white enamel button tag. Walnut spindle back and flared legs. Original red fabric seat and back ...
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
Rare Pair of Danish Modern Rosewood Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare pair of rosewood slipper chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the Megiddo Collection, made in Israel. These generously proportioned lounge chairs feature solid brass detailing...
Brass, Enamel