1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
About the Item
- Creator:Finn Andersen (Designer),Selig (Maker)
- Similar to:Ib Kofod-Larsen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Very Very Very Good restored condition. New fabric upholstery. Wood frame has been professionally detailed and touched-up, only minor imperfections remain (see pics). Frame is solid. Castors are durable and functioning.
- Seller Location:Chattanooga, TN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2255335752252
Selig
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Chattanooga, TN
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
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