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.
Split Chrome Sofa
Located in Los angeles, CA
Vintage sofa with a softly curved, low-profile form, upholstered in camel-toned mohair. The continuous back and gently rolled arms create a clean, cohesive silhouette, while polished...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Chrome Based Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stylish chrome based Chesterfield style midcentury sofa ready for your own fabric.....designed in the 1970s by Milo Baughman.
Chrome
Chloe Sofa
Located in Torrance, CA
Our Chloe Sofa is a sleek and modern version of a classic sofa. It is made with a classic hand-tied inner spring suspension in the seat, along with 100% whi...
Metal
8 Foot Chrome Base Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized contemporary modern sofa features Mid-Century style design with unique cutaway back and spacious upholstered seating area. Wonderfully comf...
Aluminum
Atlanta Sofa with Leather and Shiny Steel Details
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Atlanta with structure in solid beech wood, upholstered and covered with high quality genuine Italian leather. With shiny steel details on armrest....
Steel
002 Classic Sofa - 8ft
Located in Westlake Village, CA
TIMELESS STRUCTURE MADE FOR COMFORT Made-to-order by masters of their craft, the Classic Sofa is fully upholstered, featuring sloped scrolled arms, an...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Down
GRANT Sofa, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
GRANT sofa: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery GRANT is a distinguished sofa, with an enveloping backrest and an extremely refined design, complemented by feather-composed cushions for a superior comfort feeling. Grant combines different textures on the back and cushions, bringing an exclusive and refined result to the living room. It is featured with a brass colored plinth. 7 decorative cushions included. Shown upholstered with Safety Velvet 9 and Morgan 26 (fabrics Cat. B), Antique Brass lacquer...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Feathers
002 Classic Sofa - 9ft
Located in Westlake Village, CA
TIMELESS STRUCTURE MADE FOR COMFORT Made-to-order by masters of their craft, the Classic Sofa is fully upholstered, featuring sloped scrolled arms, an...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Down
Heritage Collection Oasi 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Oasi is a two-seat sofa with enveloping frame in veneered ebony Macassar wood with lacquer finish. Upholstered in ivory boucle.
Macassar
DEAN Modern Sofa, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
DEAN sofa: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The curved DEAN sofa was designed to provide a superior comfort feeling. The enveloping structure and the balanced combinati...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Foam, Wood, Feathers
Danish Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish settee upholstered in beige linen, with piping along all the edges, including the rolled arms, and mahogany legs. Seat has eight-way hand tied springs in good condition. T...
Linen, Mahogany
Spirit Sofa by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “spirit” sofa by John Hutton for Dohghia. Covered in a deep rust colored velvet with decorative velvet rosettes across the back. Retains Donghia label. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa sits on 6 wooden feet.
Wood
Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant two seat sofa by Danish cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. The sofa features curved edges and sloped arms, mahogany legs and upholstered seat, back and sides.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Curved Two Piece Sofa by Carlo di Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
A leather two piece sectional sofa by Carlo di Carli. When placed side by side, the pieces create a gently curved symmetrical sofa. Each section has ...
Brass
Settee by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A two-seater sofa with tapered rosewood legs and 2 seat cushions. Upholstered with red leather. Model V12.
Leather, Rosewood
