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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
$1,503
Styles
Mid-Century Modern
Materials
Metal
Glass
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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

$26,630 / 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 Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl

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

Ernest Igl Jet Corner Desk for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
Ernest Igl Jet Corner Desk for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s

Ernest Igl Jet Corner Desk for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s

$12,427

H 28.75 in W 114.18 in D 31.11 in

Ernest Igl Jet Corner Desk for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s

By Ernest Igl, Wilhelm Werndl

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Rare Space Age corner desk model “Jet” by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl designed and produced in Germany, 1969. A futuristic and versatile design, with a clever movable construction...

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1960s Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Pair of Mid Century metal brass table and wall lamps by Ernst Igl for Hillebrand
Pair of Mid Century metal brass table and wall lamps by Ernst Igl for Hillebrand

Pair of Mid Century metal brass table and wall lamps by Ernst Igl for Hillebrand

$1,538 / set

H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Mid Century metal brass table and wall lamps by Ernst Igl for Hillebrand

By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand

Located in München, DE

Pair of beautiful Mid Century Modern metal brass table and wall lamps by Ernest Igl. Manufacturer is Hillebrand Leuchten. Made in Germany. They can be used as table lamps or, with th...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s

$1,420

H 8.27 in Dm 4.45 in

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s

By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl

Located in Munich, DE

Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, Germany, 1950s. Executed in perforated and enameled metal ...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal

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

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

$520

H 47.25 in Dm 4.34 in

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

By Egon Hillebrand, Ernest Igl

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

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

5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany

5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany

$2,367

H 6.3 in Dm 18.51 in

5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany

By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl

Located in Hagenbach, DE

5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 5x E14 light bulbs. Wired and s...

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ernest Igl

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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
2025$3,220Chandeliers and PendantsBrass, Metalcirca 1950
$1,503
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$877-$3,220
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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