Selig Dining Room Chairs

American

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.

Creator: Selig

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen Armchair for Selig

$487Sale Price|25% Off

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen Armchair for Selig

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Authentic Ib Kofod-Larsen armchair for Selig, circa 1950s. Beautifully refinished teak frame paired with a rich cognac vinyl seat—a perfect example of Danish mid century modern desig...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair

$2,395

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair

By Dan Johnson, Selig

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair This chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearan...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair - Pair

$4,595 / set

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair - Pair

By Dan Johnson, Selig

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Mid Century Brass and Walnut Chair - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair

$1,100

H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair

By Johnson Chair Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction. Johnson Chair Co is the...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

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PVC, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark

$3,200

H 35 in W 32 in D 35 in

Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home an iconic chair from one of the biggest names in Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern design with this breathtaking sculptural rocking chair made by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig o...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech

Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

$5,995 / set

H 30.5 in W 29 in D 32 in

Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These exceptional Danish modern lounge chairs represent a masterful collaboration between renowned architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and Selig, dating to the 1960s. Ea...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair

$1,795 / set

H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side chairs. Sky Blue Upholstery. Measures 19 " in width, 19 " in depth and 31" in heig...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Dan Johnson Cantilever Lounge Chair (2002 Limited Production)

$4,500

H 28.5 in W 32 in D 27 in

Dan Johnson Cantilever Lounge Chair (2002 Limited Production)

By Dan Johnson

Located in Chicago, IL

Dan Johnson Cantilever Lounge Chair (2002 Limited Production) Designer: Dan Johnson Model: Cantilever Lounge Chair Production Date: 2002 (period-correct limited production) Origin: L...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base

$4,995

H 25.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base

By Selig

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern style swivel chairs by Selig. These chairs have round backs and walnut ba...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman

$3,525Sale Price|25% Off

H 29.75 in W 74.5 in D 28.5 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Wayne, NJ

Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The ottoman measures 25"x 20.50" x 17" high with cushion. Both are marked Selig. If y...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Lounge Chair

$2,595

H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in

Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Lounge Chair

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 32 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance of 22.75 inch...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Modern Sculpted Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen

$5,895

H 28 in W 74.5 in D 31 in

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 history...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Beech

Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid-Century Walnut Peacock Chair

$3,047

H 32 in W 33.5 in D 28 in

Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid-Century Walnut Peacock Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kofod Larsen for Selig mid-century walnut peacock chair. This chair measures: 33.5 wide x 28 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 16 inches All pieces o...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back and Upholstered Side Chair

$550

H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in

Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back and Upholstered Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back and Upholstered Side Chairs. Good vintage condition. We have a matching pair available in a separate listing. Measures 19.5" in width, 22.5" in depth a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Restored Lounge Chair in Beech by Dan Johnson for Selig, Denmark, c. 1950s

$4,550

H 35 in W 26 in D 33 in

Rare Restored Lounge Chair in Beech by Dan Johnson for Selig, Denmark, c. 1950s

By Selig

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a newly restored high-back angular lounge chair designed by Dan Johnson for Selig and manufactured in Denmark during the mid-1950’s. Featuring a beautifully carved solid ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Previously Available Items

Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Danish Seagrass and Beech Dining Chairs MCM

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H 29 in W 19 in D 17.5 in

Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Danish Seagrass and Beech Dining Chairs MCM

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Beech and Seagrass dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. Uncommon design. Danish design cues reminiscent of Finn Juhl like the floating seat and back. A great use of...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Dan Johnson "Viscount" Armchair for Selig

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H 28 in W 22.25 in D 20.5 in

Dan Johnson "Viscount" Armchair for Selig

By Selig, Dan Johnson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Armchair by Dan Johnson for Selig, c.1950s, USA. The seat cushions have been reupholstered with a cream colored Loro Piana cotton fabric. The armrests feature a sleek brass rod that wraps around the back of each seat cushion. The frame is a stained birch featuring an "x" seat base and tapered dowel legs. Two available. Priced individually. Dimensions 22.25" width x 20.5" depth x 28" height; 17.75" seat height, 26.5" arm height. Condition Good restored condition, professionally refinished with new Loro Piana upholstery.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson 'Viscount' Chair for Selig in Teak and Brass

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H 28 in W 22 in D 20 in

Dan Johnson 'Viscount' Chair for Selig in Teak and Brass

By Selig, Dan Johnson

Located in Littleton, CO

An original 1950s Danish "Viscount" chair by Dan Johnson for Selig. Very solidly built and relatively heavy (not the lightweight Kodawood version produced later). Original black vin...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather

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H 27.75 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Chairs in Leather

By Dan Johnson, Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A gorgeous set of dining chairs, designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. Curvilinear form, with sweeping arms made of solid brass. Elegant tapered leg...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Midcentury Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs, Pair

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H 28 in W 23 in L 28 in

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount Midcentury Walnut and Brass Dining Chairs, Pair

By Selig, Dan Johnson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dan Johnson for Selig Viscount midcentury walnut and brass dining chairs - pair. Each chair measures 23 wide x 21 deep x 28 inches high. All ...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

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H 32 in W 21.75 in D 23 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Restored vintage dining-desk chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen stamped made in Denmark. Birch back with repainted iron frame and new plastic feet. New black leather over new padding on seat.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kofod-Larsen for Megiddo Collection

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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Rare Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kofod-Larsen for Megiddo Collection

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Peabody, MA

Rare set of four Danish Modern style rosewood dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the Megiddo Collection, made in Israel. These rosewood dining chairs feature an intricate ...

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1970s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod Larsen

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Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by IB Kofod Larsen

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danish Modern Walnut lounge chairs by IB Kofod Larsen.

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen - Arm Chair

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H 27.5 in W 22 in D 18 in

Ib Kofod Larsen - Arm Chair

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of arm chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen. Arms of curved brass rod which wrap around back to form one continuous arch. Tapered oak legs, black leather upholstered seat and back.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kofod-Larsen

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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Rare Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Peabody, MA

Rare set of six rosewood dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the Megiddo Collection, made in Israel. These rosewood dining chairs feature an intricate olive wood inlay of ...

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1970s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Vintage Selig Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Questions About Selig Dining Room Chairs

What is a Selig chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
A Selig chair is a chair imported by or produced by Selig, an American furniture company. 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. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Selig chairs.
What is Selig furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Selig Furniture was founded in Massachusetts in 1931. It grew to become a well-known brand and leader in contemporary furniture in the mid-20th century. This put Selig at the forefront of the mid-century modern movement. Its sleek high-end designs produced in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries introduced this style to the United States, where it became quite popular. Shop a collection of Selig furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is Selig furniture still in business?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
No, Selig is not still in business. In 1970, Simmons purchased the American manufacturing company and dissolved it. The Selig furniture company helped popularize timeless and elegant postwar designs in the U.S. by creating Danish-inspired chairs, sofas and other furnishings for the home that were cutting-edge, contemporary and airy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Selig furniture.

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