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.
70's Selig Rosewood Upholstered / Leather Strap Sofa
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exceptional stunning slab-sided Brazilian rosewood cube styled sofa with upholstered seat cushions. The loose cushions sit on thick black leather straps that are held by chromed a...
Aluminum
Selig Large 7-Piece Sectional or Modular Parsons Sofa Set, Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this 7-piece sectional sofa was produced by Selig in the early days of the company. Typically Selig is known today for importing Danish furniture and de...
Fabric
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
Selig Playpen Modular Sofa, 1970s, Newly Upholstered, Unique Design
By Selig
Located in Oakville, CA
Selig for Simmons. Originally made in Canada. Reimagined in a brand new straw coloured polyester fabric with over-embellished faux fur non tonal piping, making this style one of a ki...
Polyester
$3,525Sale Price|25% Off
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
Scandinavian Modern Three Seat Rosewood Sofa By Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This low-profle Scandinavian Modern three seat sofa was manufactured by premiere Danish maker Selig in the 1960s. The sofa features an abundance of style while retaining lounge worth...
Rosewood, Fabric
Danish Modern Curved Sofa in Teak and Two-Tone Bouclé by Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Danish Modern Sofa by Selig for their Imperial Line upholstered in a two tone bouclé (ca. 1960s). Dramatically arched/curved back with button tufted detail. Solid, durable ...
Brass
Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Selig Imperial Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 33 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 22...
Upholstery, Wood
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Exoskeleton Walnut Sofa for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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 precis...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Walnut Sofa
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 75 wide x 30 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 23.75 inches Fair Vintage Conditio...
Upholstery, Walnut
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 73.5 wide x 29.5 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 13.75 and arm height of 20.25 inches Good Vint...
Teak
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 12 (to frame) a...
Walnut
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sled Leg Sofa
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sled Leg Sofa This sofa measures: 74.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a seat height of 12 an...
Walnut
1970s Chromium Steel Selig Sofa Lenor Larsen Velvet Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s chromium steel framed sofa with Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery by Selig. 1970s psycedelic striped Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery. This vintage sofa is in it's original vintage ...
Chrome
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
Beech
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
$2,904 / set
H 26.78 in W 133.86 in D 33.47 in
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating elements, 2 two-seats and 2 one-seats. The elements can be attached to each other with...
Leather
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s "Patate" 7-Piece Modular Sofa by Airborne
Located in Toronto, CA
The “Patate” modular sofa by Airborne France radiates the playful optimism of its time. Composed of seven interlocking sections, it can twist, arc, or tuck neatly into a corner, adap...
Foam, Fabric
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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
$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 Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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
$9,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Italian Design Velvet Modular Sofa by Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular sofa, 1970s in brown velvet. The sofa is modular and made up of four armchairs. Busnelli brand present on each armchair. The measurements indicated are fo...
Velvet
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 73 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Brown Leather 3 seat sofa by Søda Galvano Norway
By Soda Galvano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather 3 seat sofa by Søda Galvano Norway for Lied Mobler. Beech frame with dark stain with beautiful cognac brown leather upholstery. Made in Norw...
Leather, Birch
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an upholstered base, the extension has a tufted top and also has a curved edge. The sofa comes with two matching tufted foot stools...
Upholstery
3 Piece Modular Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Piece Modular sectional sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988. Original white fabric is in good condition. There is a spot on one cushi...
Fabric
Sold
H 26.78 in W 79.93 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
We present the icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design and a very rare model: the Z-sofa was designed by Danish designer Poul Jensen for the prestigious American manufacturer Selig ...
Textile, Teak
Rare 1960s Vintage Poul Jensen for Selig Z Settee Danish Teak Wood Sofa
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Z settee. This lovely mid-century modern sofa is a rare iteration of Poul Jensen's Z settee for Selig. The Z design is an iconic danish design o...
Teak
Midcentury Emperor sofa by Selig for G-Plan England 1967
By G Plan Furniture, Selig
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive ‘Emperor’ sofa designed by Selig for G-Plan, England 1967. A timeless piece which will impress with its sophisticated and comfortable design. This model is rarely seen, m...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Selig Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern three seat sofa with chrome trim upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera pattern cotton velvet in brown colorway. Manufactured b...
Chrome
Mid Century Selig Monroe Milo Baughman Style Chrome Sofa
By Selig, Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning mid-century modern chrome sofa Milo Baughman style by Selig Monroe in original soft chevron pattern upholstery, by Jack Lenor Larsen. A stunning mid-century modern sofa Mil...
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Poul Jensen Teak Love Seat Sofa for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
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 precis...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Selig Lounge Sofa
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern lounge couch for sale. Manufactured by Selig, and is a design classic. Has the original rust burnt orange fabric in a soft velveteen fabric in excellent vin...
Fabric
Mid-Century “Blade” Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century sofa designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark. This sofa is appropriately named the “Blade” sofa due to its sculpted features made from Eu...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Midcentury Post Modern 2 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
By Mario Bellini, Selig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean midcentury post modern 2 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 2 lower cushions. The sofa is all original in very nice condition. Very comfortable and stylish cozy sofa...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
Midcentury Sofa by Selig, Tuexdo Style, Polished Chrome Cylinder Drum Legs
By Selig, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid-Century Modern tuxedo style sofa by Selig - for their "Imperial" line circa late 1960s. Oversized polished aluminum cylindrical drum legs juxtaposes perfectly with the clean simp...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Sofa in Oatmeal Belgian Boucle Attributed to William Hinn
By Selig
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is truly stunning! With long swooping clean lines and a back that tapers into the arms, this mid century modern sofa is timelessly chic. Attributed to William Hinn for Selig Imperial, this 1960's sofa has been completely restored to its original glory-- upholstered in a fine Belgian tone on tone oatmeal colored boucle with its original, sleek tapered teak legs. While not a true gondola sofa, it very much has a gondola sofa feel. The photos really don't do this piece justice; this sofa is flat out gorgeous. This sofa would effortlessly flex into any mid century modern, Danish modern, or contemporary environment. This chic sofa would also look great mixed in a farmhouse chic, coastal chic or beach cottage vibe with even a Tommy Bahama boho chic feel. We currently have this sofa in our gallery with a Hans Wegner credenza as well as a pair of Milo Baughman accent chairs...
Bouclé, Teak
Mid Century Selig Sofa in Checkered Velvet
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern sofa by Selig. Classic streamlined silhouette. Newly upholstered in a checkered velvet. Fabric appears a soft burgundy color but re...
Upholstery, Velvet