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.
Midcentury Sofa Dreisitzer Couch Eiche Vintage danish design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Sofa aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Dreisitzer verfügt über ein aufgearbeitetes Holzgestell aus hochwertigem, geölten Eichenholz, währ...
Oak
Stunning Three Seater Danish Sofa By Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A stunningly beautiful sofa designed by the legendary Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik. Exceedingly rare in rosewood this piece has remarkable grain pattern and is presented ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Beechwood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing _____________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histor...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
$3,142
H 30.32 in W 77.37 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Teak Frame, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaanderen
Vintage sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s. The sofa has a teak frame and the cushions have a cream beige fabric. The sofa is in great condition. Dime...
Teak
Danish Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa bed by Arne Vodder for Vamo Mobelfabrik. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality, the fr...
Bouclé, Wood
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa This sofa measures: 95 wide x 31 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches Fair Vintage Condition - ...
Upholstery
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Settee Sofa
By Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Settee Sofa This settee measures: 52.5 wide x 32 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 21.5 inches All pieces...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century modern scandinavian sofa 2 seats FD451
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian sofa 2 seats FD451 by Peter Hvidty & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. Teak and canne. New cover. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark und...
Fabric, Teak
$2,776
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 29.93 in
Original Arne Wahl Iversen Midcentury Sofa Couch Komfort Vintage
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönen Vintage Dreisitzer vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller "Komfort" zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde von Arne Wahl Iversen, einem der größten skandinavischen Mö...
Leather, Teak
$2,776
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
Original Midcentury Sofa Dyrlund Vintage Couch danish design Teak
By Dyrlund
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Dreisitzer Sofa vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller Dyrlund zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel wurde aus hochwertigem, massivem Teakholz gefertigt und steht...
Wool, Teak
