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Selig Swivel Chairs

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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.

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Creator: Selig
Selig Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Selig Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair

Selig Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair

$4,295 / set

Selig Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Selig

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Selig Mid Century Walnut Base Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 30 wide x 29 deep x 26.25 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inch...

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig
Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig

$2,500 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig

By Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This comfortable pair of swivel style lounge chairs by Selig make a stylish addition to any setting. Rounded back seats with sturdy metal bases, this unique matching pair is perfect ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Swivel Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Sculptural Memory Cathedral Swivel Chairs in Grey Velvet by Selig
Pair of Sculptural Memory Cathedral Swivel Chairs in Grey Velvet by Selig

Pair of Sculptural Memory Cathedral Swivel Chairs in Grey Velvet by Selig

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Pair of Sculptural Memory Cathedral Swivel Chairs in Grey Velvet by Selig

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Fantastic pair of sculptural cathedral swivel chairs in gray velvet on a black walnut base, designed by Selig. The chairs have a memory swivel, the chairs automatically return into ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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Selig swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Selig swivel chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Selig swivel chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original swivel chairs by Selig were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider swivel chairs by Harvey Probber, Craft Associates, and Steelcase. Prices for Selig swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,380 and can go as high as $8,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.

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Questions About Selig Swivel Chairs
  • What is a Selig chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Selig chair is a chair imported by or produced by Selig, an American furniture company. 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. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Selig chairs.
  • What is Selig furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Selig Furniture was founded in Massachusetts in 1931. It grew to become a well-known brand and leader in contemporary furniture in the mid-20th century. This put Selig at the forefront of the mid-century modern movement. Its sleek high-end designs produced in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries introduced this style to the United States, where it became quite popular. Shop a collection of Selig furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Is Selig furniture still in business?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, Selig is not still in business. In 1970, Simmons purchased the American manufacturing company and dissolved it. The Selig furniture company helped popularize timeless and elegant postwar designs in the U.S. by creating Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Selig furniture.

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