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.
Gorgeous Danish Modern Burled Walnut Triangular Side Table Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning danish modern raised lip burled walnut side table. This piece is a bit larger than most side tables at 22.5"t. Gorgeous bookmatched burled graining on the top with lovely ...
$3,800
H 12.5 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
American Mid-Century Walnut Occasional Table, Triangular Top, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut occasional table with a triangular top with rounded corners, resting on three squared and tapered legs. Wear to finish.
Wood, Walnut
$1,675
H 18 in W 19.25 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Walnut End Table Attributed to Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique switchblade style end table was attributed to Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons. It was purchased by the previous owner at Wright Auctions in Chicago. They had the ta...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table by Lane Furniture, 1957
By Lane Furniture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1957 Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Tiered Walnut End Table, Nightstand. This is an original rare vintage 1950s Lane Altavista two tier side table or nightstand. Elegant Mid century modern two tiered Lane Altavista Copenhagen step table featuring a two tiered design with brass wrapped tapered legs. Stamped Lane Altavista VA...
Walnut
$1,850
H 33 in W 33 in D 26.75 in
1950s Stylish Heritage Henredon Tiered Corner End Table in Walnut Wood
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Corner table. Heritage Henredon tiered corner end table in walnut wood. Tall Tapered legs fabulous 1950s design. 26.75 tall x 33 x 33 1st tier 16....
Wood, Walnut
$2,250
H 22.25 in W 38 in D 26.75 in
Lovely John Widdicomb Trapezoid Top Walnut End Table Mid-century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely John Widdicomb trapezoid top walnut end table with one curved drawer. This table is very rare and well constructed. The top looks great wi...
Walnut
$1,782
H 16.93 in Dm 23.63 in
1950s H. Engholm & Sven Willumsen Teak Side Table For Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Willumsen & Engholm
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very elegant teak tray table, model 4508, designed by H. Engholm and Sven Aage Willumsen for Fritz Hansen in 1957. The circular Teak tray is embraced upon wonderfully sculpted bla...
Teak
$2,975
H 23.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture side table with shelf mid century teak walnut USA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
RARE production piece from Baker Furniture. Wegner designed for the company in the 1950s in order to gain an international / American presence.
Wood
1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern walnut wedge table tripod base designed by Barney Flagg Parallel for Drexel, USA circa the 1960s. Be...
Walnut
$1,759
H 23.23 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Tripod Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, Elegant Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century tripod table. Very elegant design language, especially in the finish of the table top and the interaction of the top, solid wood legs and the curved struts. The material...
Wood
Carlo de Carli for Singer & Sons Two-Tiered Side Table with Drawer in Walnut
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo di Carli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made over 70 years ago in Italy, this side table was designed by Italian architect Carlo Di Carli for limited production by Singer and Sons. Like most of Di Carli's designs, this mod...
Walnut
Danish Midcentury Walnut Sculpted Side Table with Enameled Insert of Birds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautifully sculpted table has a wonderful grain pattern with an unusual insert enameled plaque depicting birds in flight.
Walnut
Founders Mid-Century Modern Walnut Parquetry Coffee Table with Black Wood Base
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome mid-century modern coffee table by Founders, featuring a richly grained walnut veneer top with striking geometric parquetry patterning. The top is arranged in a bold directi...
Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut & Ceramic Tile
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by wife & husband duo Gordon & Jane Martz, this table was produced by Marshall Studios in the 1950s. A shining example of Mid-Century as a whole, this piece features everyth...
Ceramic, Walnut
Gio Ponti Singer & Sons Model 2134 Walnut & Brass Flip Top Dining Console Table
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti, this table embodies the very soul of Italian Mid-Century Modern. Italian descends from many important historical movements, such as the rich ...
Brass
Massive Mid Century American Studio Modern Walnut & Travertine Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A monumental 10 x 5 foot dining table in solid walnut and inlayed travertine circa 1960's. This table was studio made in the mid twentieth century....
Travertine
