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.
Classic Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chair
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Buffalo, NY
iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design:the Number 596 lounge chair, conceived by the visionary Lawrence Peabody and ...
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Z Chair in the Manner of Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern walnut "Z" lounge chair, in the manner of Poul Jensen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair has been completely restored. The wood has been refinished and the cushions have...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Easy Chair with Teak Armrests, 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around. The frame and a...
Wool, Teak
$9,995
H 37 in W 32 in D 33 in
Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Danish Modern Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Chair. Recently recovered
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chair GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA Denmark 1960s. Danish modern lounge chair model GE88 designed by the owner of the GETAMA f...
Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
$2,400
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid century Danish Modern lounge chair, by Arne Vodder, for France and Daverkosen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The chair is in very good, origina...
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair with Teak Accents
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful late 1950's or classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sleek and sturdy design with ...
Wool, Teak
Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful early example, freshly reupholstered in finest quality wool fabric, as closely as possible to the original color scheme of two shades of grey.
Wool, Teak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern lounge chair, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone upholstery. The teak frame has been clean...
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl-Style Lounge Chair with New Upholstery
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-century modern lounge chair modeled after Finn Juhl’s iconic “136” chair. The chair is unmarked, and has been professionally reupholstered with new fabric and material. In excell...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Oak Lounge Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik, c. 197
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sacramento, CA
This Danish Modern Børge Mogensen oak lounge Chair, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik around 1970, epitomizes the simplicity and functionality of Scandinavian design. With its clean...
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Sling Settee by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Sacramento, CA
1970s Sling settee designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. The settee has its original black leather upholstery and a cast-steel frame finished in white. The cantilev...
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM) for Herman Mi
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sacramento, CA
Iconic Charles and Ray Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) lounge chair. Originally released in 1946 by the Evans Plywood Company, the design was taken over by Herman Miller in 1949 and h...
Steel
1960s Gray Camelback Sofa, Newly Reupholstered
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s camelback sofa, professionally reupholstered with new material in gray felt with contrast welting and buttons. Width: 86 in / Depth: 33 in / He...
Felt, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Dining Chairs by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of four Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in 1949 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. One of the most iconic designs of the Danish Modern era, the chair...
Papercord, Bentwood
