Selig Wingback 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
Iconic Mid Century Fiberglass Wingback Chair by Peabody for Selig, circa 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Iconic fiberglass and wrought iron modernist reinterpretation of the classic wing chair form, designed by Lawerence Peabody, manufactured by Selig, ...
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Rare Mid-Century Selig Armchair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Mid-Century Selig armchair with matching Ottoman. Funky original fabric adorns this retro gem. Sleek lines and killer profile make this a must have. There is only one chair in t...
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Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted 1960s Danish chair in bent teal with a sled base and reupholstered cushions in a luxurious cut Donghia velvet.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Wingback Chairs
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Velvet, Teak
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H 39 in W 33.5 in D 34 in
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests
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Vintage Wingback Chair in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
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Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Chairs, Grey Velvet, Wood, 1950s
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Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Teak Wingback Lounge Chair Ca. 1960s
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Lawrence Peabody for Selig Fiber Glass Wingback Chair
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Lawrence Peabody for Selig Wingback Fiberglass Chair
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Selig wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Selig wingback chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Selig wingback chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wingback chairs by Selig were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wingback chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Craft Associates, and Fritz Hansen. Prices for Selig wingback chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $3,975, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,450.
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Questions About Selig Wingback 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.