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.
Kofod Larsen for Selig Megiddo Queen of Sheba African Wenge Wood and Brass Desk
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Megiddo Queen of Sheba African Wenge Wood and Brass Executive Desk This desk measures: 70.75 wide x 36 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inch...
Brass
$3,000 / set
H 29 in W 53.3 in D 23 in
Pair of Danish Teak Matching Desks with Lock & Key by Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Niels Peter Nielsen
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of matching Domino Mobler desks please lock at pictures and video for overall details feel details feel free to reach out with any questions
Teak
A Sapele Wood Fall-Front Desk and Bookshelf, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully crafted mid-century fall-front desk and bookshelf unit made in Argentina, circa 1950. Constructed from richly toned sapele wood, known for its fine grain and warm, lust...
Sapele Wood
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 59.5 in D 32 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Laurits M. Larsen, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern teak desk, Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen. This desk has a shelf t...
Teak
$2,391
H 27.96 in W 59.85 in D 18.12 in
Kofod-Larsen Retro Vintage Floating minimalistic teak desk or dressing table
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Markington, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen Floating Teak Desk / Dressing table Danish Modern, 1960s ICONIC DANISH ELEGANCE — A beautifully refined floating desk designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s, sho...
Teak
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Combed Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A desk designed by Paul Frankl for Brown and Saltman. This desk features combed wood restored to emphasize the beautiful tones and textures of the natural ...
Wood
Kofod Larsen Rosewood Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Toledo, OH
Danish figured rosewood credenza by Kofod Larsen. This beautiful mid-century piece features tambour sliding doors, 3 adjustable shelves, 4 drawers with dovetail construction, and a f...
Rosewood
$5,093
H 30.71 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Desk, Permanent Mobili Cantù, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
This elegant mid-century Italian desk stands out for its warm, fine dark wood finish, lending it a sophisticated and timeless look. The architectural design features a large, rectang...
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large two-piece wall unit with bottom wide drawer storage and bookcase topper with glass doors. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish teak executive desk designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has a versatile and functional design where the fine attentio...
Teak
Bond Burled Wood and Lucite Desk
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly chic. A Minimalist world of burled wood, acrylic panels, and stainless steel. Pieced, burled mappa wood floats between Lucite legs with stainless...
Acrylic, Wood
John Widdicomb for Mastercraft Black Lacquered and Brass Desk
By John Widdicomb, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic writing table or desk by John Widdicomb for Mastercraft. Composed of a large black lacquered wood top with canted corners that sits atop a brass frame. Brass legs swoop ...
Brass
Victorian Mahogany And Brass Campaign Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with new tooled brown leather. Brass bound edge. The frieze containing a long drawer. All set on two pedestals each with three drawers. Back of the desk is finished w...
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 70.5 in D 36 in
Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo Queen Sheba African Wenge Wood Brass Exec Desk
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Megiddo Queen of Sheba African wenge wood and brass executive desk This desk measures: 70.5 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 ...
Brass
Danish Modern Walnut Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern walnut desk was designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. Features three drawers on the left side and one file drawer on the right...
Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 71 in D 38 in
Ib Kofod Larsen Selig Megiddo "Queen of Sheba" African Wenge Wood Executive Desk
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare "Queen of Sheba" executive desk from the Megiddo Collection designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. Item is constructed of solid African wenge wood, with thick brass inlays,...
Brass