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.
Milo Baughman Large Pit Sectional with 11 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa is very versatile and can be arranged in numerous configurations. The listing measurements are for the sofa as configured in lead photo. Each corner piece measures 33" W x ...
Upholstery, Wood
$9,500
H 31 in W 132 in D 122 in
Vintage Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman Semi-Circular 3-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Make a bold statement with this exceptional vintage Thayer Coggin for Milo Baughman three-piece sectional sofa. Featuring an impressive curved, semi-circular design, this iconic sect...
Upholstery
$4,250
H 26 in W 132 in D 65 in
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 Piece Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa made by Selig. This is a designers delight in that it needs to be reupholstered so the sky is the limit as far as fabric sel...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sectional Pit Sofa Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fraser, MI
Mid Century Modern Sectional Sofa. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Fabric
Steve Chase Style Sectional Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century sectional sofa In the manner of Steve Chase Brand New Upholstery Overstuffed down cushions & pillows In excellent condition Measures: Height: 31" (Back) 3...
Chenille
$5,600
H 26 in W 93 in D 93 in
Vintage German Modular Sectional Sofa, Sandstone Ultrasuede, 6 Sections, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Module Vintage German Modular Sectional Sofa, Sandstone Ultrasuede, in the style of Rolf Benz. Viewable in Los Angeles showroom by appointment in the American Cement Building (Ma...
Ultrasuede
Nest Custom Sectional Sofa
By Wesley Hall
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Long loose pillow backs with two long comfort down seat cushions. Completely Made in USA...
Leather
$6,000 / set
H 28 in W 152 in D 90 in
Selig Large 7-Piece Sectional or Modular Parsons Sofa Set, Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this 7-piece sectional sofa was produced by Selig in the early days of the company. Typically Selig is known today for importing Danish furniture and de...
Fabric
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 130 in D 130 in
Magnificent 10 Piece Milo Baughman style Cube Sectional Sofa Selig Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 10 piece Milo Baughman style cube sectional sofa by Selig. This is a big one to say the least with 5 corner pieces, 2 side pieces and 3 otto...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Bernhardt for Bloomingdale’s Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant sectional sofa, a high-end collaboration between Bernhardt and Bloomingdale’s, exemplifies sophisticated transitional design. Upholstered in a beautifully textured tan f...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
5x Unit Modular Sofa by Lemke. Germany, 1970s/1980s
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: 5x unit modular sofa. Can be configured in many ways. Matching arm chair available. Creator: Lemke ...
Leather
Two-Seater "Korium" Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Italy, 1970s/1980s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: Two-Seater Green leather sofa. The leather cushions are embossed with “Matteo Grassi” and are held together by zippers. Frame is leather Creator: Tito Agnoli for Matteo...
Leather
Verellen Slip-covered Black Linen Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Verellen sofa with black linen slip cover. Used extremely minimally for a design project. One minor scratch on a leg- shown in photos. Features down-filled zippered cushions. In exce...
Linen
Verellen Slip-covered Black Linen Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Verellen sofa with black linen slip cover. Used extremely minimally for a design project. Two minor imperfections on front of slipcover with one minor spot that can be removed, shown...
Linen
Lemke furniture leather chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: Easy Chair Creator: Lemke (labeled) Dimensions: floor to seat: ...
Leather
Set of 6 cantilevered chrome upholstered pace collection chairs
By Pace Collection, Frank Mariani
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: set of 6 newly upholstered “Lugano” chairs consisting of two captains chairs and four without arms Creator: by Frank Mariani for Pace collection. Dimensions: height:...
Stainless Steel
