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.
Vintage Dining Room Table by Selig of Denmark
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage dining table by Selig of Denmark, a hallmark of timeless Scandinavian design. Crafted in the 1960s, this piece embodies the clean lines, organic materials, and functional ele...
Wood
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in London, GB
A stylish and top quality Danish vintage extending dining table by Bernhard Pedersen, made in Denmark and dating from the 1960’s. This is of excellent quality, it has a beautiful co...
Wood
Danish Vintage Teak Dining Table by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish vintage teak dining table by Johannes Andersen, dating from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with a large oval top and two leaves that can be added to ext...
Teak
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and top quality Danish vintage extending dining table, made in Denmark and dating from the 1960’s. This is of excellent quality, it has a beautiful colour tone and has a v...
Wood
Danish Vintage Dining Table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage dining table by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by Sibast, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with an elegant and st...
Wood
Danish Vintage Dining Table by Johannes Andersen
By Hans Bech, Johannes Andersen
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish vintage dining table by Johannes Andersen. It was made in Denmark by Hans Bech, and dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with a large circular top ...
Wood
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and top quality Danish vintage extending dining table. This was made in Denmark by Dyrlund, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of superb quality, it has a lovely desig...
Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Extending Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish teak extending dining table, dating from the 1960’s. This is of the utmost quality, with an extremely sleek and stylish design. It is made from solid and ven...
Teak
Teak vintage round dining table, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Teak round dining table, Denmark 1960
Teak
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and top quality Danish vintage extending dining table. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of superb quality, it has a lovely design to the ba...
Wood
Galle Large Dining Room Table
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Emile Galle large dining room table. One extra leaf can be displayed permanently, you may add other leafs as the table gets gigantic. In need...
Wood
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made Danish vintage extending dining table. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with an elegant and stylish des...
Wood
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Danish vintage extending dining table by Ole Wanscher. It was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality and has a gorge...
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Extension Dining Table By Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This classic, Scandinavian Modern teak extension dining table, was made in Denmark by premier Danish maker Selig. With an initial small footprint, this table practically doubles in s...
Teak