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.
Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman
By Charlton Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s vintage Charlton Company, Inc. mid century modern lounge chair and ottoman in walnut with original black vinyl. The chair swivels, tilts and rocks with its original sturdy Lest...
Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood
$8,609 / set
H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model 670/671, Herman Miller, USA, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model 670/671 manufactured by Herman Miller, USA Rosewood veneer shell with feather filled buttoned original chocolate leather uphol...
Leather, Rosewood
Eames Styled Leather Lounge Chair / Ottoman by Charlton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century lounge chair with ottoman in cognac leather with lighter oak wood molded frame and chromed metal bases. This model has an adjustable spring to the bottom for rocking an...
Chrome
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather and Brazilian rosewood Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Signed authentic original Herman Miller production. Wood refinished. Leather cleaned and conditioned. Cir...
Aluminum
Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic Lounge Chair and ottoman designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller in the late 1950s. The ottoman is a licensed production by Nordiska Kompaniet, Swed...
Metal
$8,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 33.5 in D 35 in
2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional, highly sophisticated, and rarely specified mid-century modern design icon: the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Models 670 and 671), designed by the legendary duo Char...
Aluminum
Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1970 and has Brazilian rosewood shells.
Metal, Aluminum
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Upholstery, Plywood
$10,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 32.68 in
2nd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Contura Vitra 1961
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Contura in 1960/1961. It is one of the earliest european lounge chairs which were pro...
Leather, Wood
$4,000 / set
H 35 in W 24.75 in D 35 in
1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather w/ Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge chair and Ottoman, model EA416 and EA423, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular set ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Homecreast Eames Style Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Homecreast Eames Style Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair. Featuring an Eames style design, metal wired frame, black leather upholstery, and ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern PLYCraft Mr. Chair & Ottoman - Refinished!
By Plycraft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Relax in iconic style with this Mid-Century Modern Plycraft “Mr. Chair” and matching ottoman, inspired by the timeless design of the Eames Lounge. Featuring a beautifully contoured w...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft Black Leather Swivel Chair
By Chromcraft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Add an iconic piece of American modern design to your space with this authentic 1960s Chromcraft swivel lounge chair. Featuring its original black le...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Ralph Lauren Style Leather Club Chair & Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Sink into exceptional comfort with this oversized Ralph Lauren leather club chair and matching ottoman, a custom-order American-made s...
Leather
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lamino Walnut Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
By Swedese
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Swedish Modern Lamino Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring a curved bent wood design, black leather upholstery, and a beautiful walnut finish. Th...
Leather, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage Modernica Fiberglass Shell Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Add a vibrant touch of Mid-Century Modern style to your space with this striking pair of vintage Modernica fiberglass shell chairs. Featuring iconic Eiffel wire bases and two eye-cat...
Metal
