Selig Swivel Chairs
American
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 Imperial Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs with Casters, Pair
By Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Selig imperial mid century barrel lounge chairs with casters - pair
These chairs measure: 32 wide x 30 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 1...
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Selig Swivel Lounge Chair, 1960
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Selig Swivel lounge chair, 1960. Original upholstery with walnut plinth base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Swivel Chairs
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Upholstery
Pair of Sculptural Memory Cathedral Swivel Chairs in Grey Velvet by Selig
By Selig
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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
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Velvet, Walnut
Selig Pair of Swivel Cathedral Chairs in Red Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Selig, pair of swivel chairs, red fabric, wood, United States, 1960s
The combination of the high, drop-like pointy back and the straight front gives these chairs both a simplistic m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Swivel Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Selig Swivel Club Chairs
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of mid-century modern swivel chairs by Selig. They are in decent condition, but need to be reupholstered, showing age wear (minor tears, stains, age we...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Swivel Chairs
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Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Style 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
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Upholstery
Pair of Restored Chrome-Base Swivel Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of totally restored chrome base swivel chairs. A sumptuous shade of high end woven turquoise fabric has been chosen for the upsc...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Swivel Chairs
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Wood
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Mid-Century Modern Selig Swivel Chair Newly Upholstered Faux Shearling Boucle
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Danish Modern Rosewood "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chair by Selig
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Selig 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023No, 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.