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Ernest Igl

Ernest Igl graduated from the Karlsbad Commercial Academy in 1938 and then attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich. After the war, he worked as a draftsman and graphic artist in Munich. Igl enjoyed a high reputation as one of the first illustrators at major school book publishers and distinguished himself as an internationally sought-after industrial designer. He died in Davos in 2001.

Average Sold Price
$1,160
Styles
Mid-Century Modern
Materials
Metal
Glass
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Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane

$23,500

H 32.29 in W 71.07 in D 31.11 in

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl 'Directors' Writing Desk in White Polyurethane

By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 'Directors' writing desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970/71 Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gained an international audienc...

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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Plastic

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look

$27,400

H 29.93 in W 70.48 in D 32.68 in

Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Directors Desk in Marble Look

By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernest 'Igl' Hofmann for Wilhelm Werndl, corner desk, model 'Jet', painted polyurethane, Germany, designed in 1970 Ernest Hofmann, also known by his artist name 'Igl', recently gai...

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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Plastic

Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk
Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk

Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk

$5,450

H 31.89 in W 53.55 in D 23.82 in

Ernest H. Igl for Bayer AG 'Hadi' Desk

By Ernest Igl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernest Igl for Bayer AG, 'Hadi' desk, polyurethane, Germany, 1970s This design by Ernest Igl truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time: polyurethane. Ernest Igl strived for the creation of a desk that focused on functionality combined with an aesthetically pleasing design for daily use. This is discernible in the playful composition of curved lines and round shapes executed in the whole construction. On the left side, three drawers are situated hidden perfectly in the column of the design. At the right side there is a storage compartment placed. Taking every stylistic realization into account, this writing desk feels retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors. Ernest Hofmann...

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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Plastic

Mid-century pendant lamp made of metal and copper by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand
Mid-century pendant lamp made of metal and copper by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand

Mid-century pendant lamp made of metal and copper by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand

$517

H 47.25 in Dm 4.34 in

Mid-century pendant lamp made of metal and copper by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand

By Ernest Igl, Egon Hillebrand

Located in München, DE

Beautiful small Mid-Century Modern design pendant lamp made of perforated metal. Copper-plated exterior. Designed by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand. Made in Germany, 1950s. Inside light b...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal, Copper

Mid-Century German Illuminated Mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting
Mid-Century German Illuminated Mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting

Mid-Century German Illuminated Mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting

$2,475 / item

H 29.13 in W 18.5 in D 2.36 in

Mid-Century German Illuminated Mirror by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting

By Ernest Igl

Located in Hamburg, DE

The mirror consists of two elements, the tub of metal for wall mounting and as a reflector for the emerging light and the mirror surface. The reflector tub is made of painted metal a...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal

Ernest Igl Illuminated Mid-Century Wall Mirror with Brass Crown, by Hillebrand
Ernest Igl Illuminated Mid-Century Wall Mirror with Brass Crown, by Hillebrand

Ernest Igl Illuminated Mid-Century Wall Mirror with Brass Crown, by Hillebrand

$1,900

H 33 in W 20 in D 3 in

Ernest Igl Illuminated Mid-Century Wall Mirror with Brass Crown, by Hillebrand

By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand, Ernest Igl

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely Italian-style illuminated Midcentury wall mirror from the 1950s, designed by Ernest Igl and crafted by Hillebrand Lighting in Germany. Made of off-white cream to beige color...

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Mid-20th Century Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal, Brass

molded directors desk - Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s
molded directors desk - Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s

molded directors desk - Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s

$26,482 / item

H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 31.11 in

molded directors desk - Igl Jet Top by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl - 1970s

By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Igl Jet Top directors desk with Bang Olufsen telephone made out of molded Baydur (Fiberglas) Strong shapes and practical inlays as well as the hidden storage space combines design &...

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1970s German Space Age Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Floor Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting, 1960s
Mid-Century German Floor Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting, 1960s

Mid-Century German Floor Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting, 1960s

$5,861

H 59.45 in Dm 9.84 in

Mid-Century German Floor Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting, 1960s

By Ernest Igl

Located in Hamburg, DE

Very rare mid century standing lamp with striking hole details from hillebrand after a design by ernest igl from the 1960s. A draft that convinces with its high-quality workmanship ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal

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Ernest Igl Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$1,650Flush MountMetal1950-1960
2025$883Wall Lights and Sconces, Flush MountBrass1950
2025$877Table LampsBrass, Steel1950-1959
2025$1,067Table LampsMetal1950
2025$1,125Wall MirrorsGlass, Brass, Wood1950s
$1,160
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$877-$1,650
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Ernest Igl furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Ernest Igl furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ernest Igl furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ernest Igl were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Design M, Palme & Walter, and Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk. Prices for Ernest Igl furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $575 and can go as high as $27,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,945.

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