Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022.
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022.
Brass, Steel
Brass Key Corkscrew by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
For five generations the design house of Carl Auböck has been turning ordinary objects like
Brass
Carl Auböck Brass Key Corkscrew with Elephant
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A cast brass corkscrew featuring an Elephant designed and made by Carl Auböck II in Vienna, Austria
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4230 'Skull' Polished Brass Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4230 'Skull' Polished Brass Corkscrew. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly
Brass
Key shaped Corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass corkscrew shaped like a large key, with an oval loop handle and a cylindrical shaft ending in
Brass, Steel
Key shaped Corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass corkscrew shaped like a large key, with an oval loop handle and a cylindrical shaft ending in
Brass, Steel
$434 / item
H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 1.38 in
Carl Auböck #4222 Corkscrew "Hand" with Sheath, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4222 corkscrew "Hand" with Sheath, Austria, 2022.
Brass, Steel
$397 / item
H 4.34 in W 0.04 in D 3.75 in
Carl Auböck #4275 Corkscrew "Foot" with Sheath, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4275 Corkscrew "Foot" with Sheath, Austria 2022.
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Elefant Corkscrew, Brass & Steel, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Key-shaped brass corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. Triangular handle with logo and elephant
Brass, Steel
$851 / item
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Carl Auböck #3687 Corkscrew Key, Polished Brass & Steel, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3687 corkscrew "Key", Austria 2022.
Brass, Steel
$1,100
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Carl Auböck Straw Holder & Corkscrew, Walnut & Brass, Mid-Century Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
bottle opener, designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, in the 1950s. Crafted
Metal, Brass
Carl Aubock II Rare Brass Corkscrew Cup Model 3710 Austria 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Troy, MI
Carl Auböck II model 3710 Austria c. 1949 Turned wood cup with elongated oval brass handle that
Brass
$790
H 0.5 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Large Carl Aubock Brass Key Corkscrew Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
rare and not common model, designed by Carl Aubock, executed by the Carl Aubock workshop in Vienna
Brass
$398 / set
H 0.79 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
1970's Corkscrew and CAP-Lifter Amboss Austria Atttr. to Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Solide set of Caplifter and Corkscrew, belonging to a Bartender set. Corkscrew stamped
Stainless Steel
$1,183
H 0.36 in W 3.43 in D 1.97 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Key Corkscrew by Carl Auböck Austria circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass corkscrew from brass designed and executed by Carl Auböck, circa
Metal, Brass
$1,449
H 5.52 in W 2.56 in D 0.6 in
Key-shaped Corkscrew with pierced Bow Handle, by Carl Auböck Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Corkscrew designed like an old-fashioned key, with a pierced, scrollwork “bow” handle in a warm
Brass, Steel
Brass corkscrew key by Auböck Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Brass corkscrew key by Auböck Austria, 1950s, good condition
Brass
$890
H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 0.1 in
Carl Auböck II Barboy Bottle Opener & Corkscrew, Leather & Steel, Amboss Austria
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
leather. Designed by Carl Aubock II, Vienna. Executed in the 1960 by Amboss Austria. In very good
Stainless Steel
$652
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
Auböck Brass Key Paperweight & Cork Screw, Corkscrew, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Carl Auböck "Key" bottle opener, corkscrew & paperweight in solid brass, made by
Brass
Turned Walnut Bowl/ Carl Auböck III, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
corkscrews by Carl Auböck II, to this turned bowl designed by architect and third-generation Carl Auböck
Wood, Walnut
$845
H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in
Auböck Big Brass Key Paperweight & Cork Screw, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Carl Auböck "Big Key" bottle opener, corkscrew & paperweight in solid brass, made by
Brass
Carl Aubock Corkscrew Skull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Carl AUBOCK - Corkscrew "Skull"
Brass
Carl Aubock Corkscrew Hand Ii
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Carl AUBOCK - Corkscrew "Hand" II
Brass
Carl Aubock Corkscrew - Key
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Original Auböck corkscrew in the shape of a key. The lower end can be used to open crown caps
Brass
Corkscrew by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Fish shaped corkscrew Designed 1955 by Carl Auböck. Stainless steel and Horn. Marked: Amboss Logo
Stainless Steel
Corkscrew, Horn and Metal, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A corkscrew, handle made of horn by Carl Auböck.
Metal
Carl Auböck Set of Three Key Corkscrews, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
. Designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition with just the right
Stainless Steel, Brass
Medium Carl Auböck Brass Corkscrew in a Key Shape
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Steel corkscrew with brass handle of the key screwed into the other part of the key. Nice patina
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener and Corkscrew Key, Solid Brass, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck Design object, 1950s Solid brass, modernist decorative and functional bar tool cast
Brass
Small Carl Auböck Heavy Brass Corkscrew in a Key Shape
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Hollow steel corkscrew with brass handle of the key screwed into the other part of the key. Nice
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.63 in
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener Corkscrew Key Vintage Solid Brass Bar Tool
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck design object, 1950s, modernist decorative and functional solid brass bar tool with
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 3.55 in W 1.38 in D 3.55 in
Midcentury Decorative Brass Corkscrew in Shape of a Foot by Carl Auböck, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A humorous and well-shaped bar accessory by the infamous designer Carl Auböck who is best known for
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 1.03 in W 3.75 in D 5.71 in
Collectors Set of All 3 Heavy Brass Key Corkscrew Openers by Carl Auböck, Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A truly unique chance to acquire all three sizes of the well-known Auböck key opener. dimensions
Brass
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener and Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck fish shaped bar tool with bottle opener and corkscrew. Stainless steel and horn
Steel
Bottle Opener By Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Corkscrew by Carl Auböck brass foot with a bamboo part to cover the steel spindle marked with the
Steel, Brass
Large Marked Mint Auböck Bottle Opener with Hidden Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
The barware Classic from Carl Auböck. The oversized dimensions and the typical metaphors design are
Brass
Carl Auböck Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
An early cast brass corkscrew designed and made by Carl Auböck II in Vienna, Austria, circa 1950
Brass
Carl Auböck Key Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Key bottle opener and corkscrew in brass from the Viennese workshop. Classic piece.
Brass
Leather Corkscrew by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leather Corkscrew by Carl Aubock.
Stainless Steel
Key Corkscrew by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Corkscrew and bottle opener made by Carl Aubock in his traditional super quality and lovely design.
Brass, Steel
Leather Corkscrew by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Leather and steel corkscrew with brass ends from the Vienna workshop of Carl Aubock. Utility made
Steel, Brass
Corkscrew Key by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Key bottleopener and corkscrew with the classic elegance and sense of humour of Carl Aubock and his
Brass, Steel
Brass Corkscrew by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
by Carl Auböck in Austria, 1940s.
Brass
Carl Auböck Vintage Hand Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Bottle opener in brass by the Auböck Workshop designed and made in Vienna in the second half of
Brass
Carl Auböck More Than a Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Sculptural corkscrew and wooden holder made in Walnut and brass by Carl Aubock. Turned Walnut base
Brass
Large Key Corkscrew by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large brass key corkscrew and bottleopener by Carl Aubock. Great classic piece . This one marked
Brass, Steel
Corkscrew No. 4707 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Corkscrew No. 4707 by Carl Auböck III, Vienna, circa 1950. The original design dates back to 1955
Steel
Corkscrew and Cup, Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
The brass handle of this turned walnut cup made by Carl Auböck II, C.1949, deceptively conceals one
Brass
Corkscrew and Cup by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Lovely and humorous piece designed and made by Carl Aubock.
Brass
Carl Aubock Brass Key Bottle Opener Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New Windsor, NY
Carl Aubock solid brass key bottle opener and cork screw. Signed Aubock, Made in Austria. Circa
Brass
Carl Auböck Wooden Holder with a Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass corkscrew in a woooden round holder for toothpick.
Brass
Carl Auböck Double Walnut Bottle Holder with Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
wicker. Accompanied by a hidden steel corkscrew with a matching wicker handle. A beautiful object in
Stainless Steel
Austrian Mid-Century Foot-shaped Corkscrew by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Pasadena, CA
masterful Viennese designer Carl Auböck (1900-57). The underside of the corkscrew is stamped with Auböck
Brass
Vintage Carl Auböck Austria Bronze Foot Corkscrew Bottle Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Carl Auböck bronze foot corkscrew measures 4" by 3.5" by 1.2" and is signed Auböck, Made in Austria
Bronze
Carl Auböck II Vintage 1950s Corkscrew and Straw Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
corkscrew. Designed and made by Carl Auböck II in Vienna, Austria, circa 1950. The corkscrew fits very
Brass
Carl Auböck Rosewood Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Rio Rosewood and leather corkscrew by Carl Aubock.
Steel
Carl Auböck Large Key Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Wonderful large brass corkscrew by Carl Auböck. Made in the Vienna workshop in the 1950s and still
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Key Corkscrew #2
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Key shaped corkscrew designed and made by Carl Auböck in Vienna, 1950s. The cast brass key opens
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Black & Brass Key Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large brass Key corkscrew by Carl Auböck, - unusual model with a large thin handle and patinated
Brass, Steel
Key Cork Screw by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Brass bottleopener and corkscrew by Carl Aubock .
Brass
Corkscrew & Bottle Opener by Carl Aubock
Located in London, GB
Horn and steel fish corkscrew and bottleopener by Carl Aubock in fantastic condition.
Steel, Brass
Foot Shaped Corkscrew by Carl Auböck
Located in Pasadena, CA
masterful Viennese designer Carl Auböck (1900-57). It is stamped on the sole of the foot with Auböck
Sold
H 0.52 in W 4.73 in D 3 in
Austrian Midcentury Brass Key Corc Screw or Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
large key, designed by Carl Aubock, executed by Carl Aubock workshop in Vienna, Austria. This is a
Brass
Brass Foot Corkscrew with Bottle Stopper by Carl Auböck
Located in Pasadena, CA
brass, bamboo, steel and cork by the masterful Viennese designer Carl Auböck (1900-57). The underside
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in
Auböck Big Brass Key Paperweight & Cork screw, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Carl Auböck "Big Key" bottle opener, corkscrew & paperweight in solid brass, made by
Brass
Carl Auböck Corkscrew and Straws Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Corkscrew and straws holder by the Auböck Werkstätte dating back to the 1950s. Made of walnut wood
Brass
Sold
H 1.15 in W 3.82 in D 6.11 in
XXL Key corksrew made from heavy brass by Aubock original from 1950s signed
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
CARL AUBÖCK - Corkscrew "Key" made around 1950 Beautiful large, old key, with hidden steel screw
Brass, Steel
Corkscrew by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Brass corkscrew made by Carl Auböck
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Key Corkscrew #3
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large key corkscrew by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. Made in cast brass with the corkscrew
Steel, Brass
Carl Auböck Brass Key Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Known for his witty approach to modern industrial design, Austrian designer Carl Auböck designed
Brass
Austrian Carl Auböck Brass Hand Sculptural Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in North Miami, FL
This Austrian marked solid brass hand corkscrew is so sculptural and a great conversation piece
Brass, Steel
The Ultimate Classic Corkscrew by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Beautifully made cast brass corkscrew with a steel screw. Perfect in every way.
Brass, Steel
Austrian Mid-Century Key Shaped Corkscrew & Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Pasadena, CA
masterful Viennese designer Carl Auböck (1900-57). The end of the key bears Auböck's stamp. Auböck
Brass
Original Midcentury Auböck Corkscrew Key Shape
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. The item represents the typical reduced style
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in
Auböck Big Brass Key Bottle Opener & Corkscrew, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Auböck bottle opener and corkscrew in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in
Brass
Carl Auböck Brass Austrian Post Horn Shaped Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A vintage solid brass corckscrew in the shape of an Austrian Post Horn designed and made by Carl
Brass
Modernist Solid Brass Corkscrew, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality solid brass corkscrew from the 1970s.
Brass
Carl Aubock Corkscrew Foot
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Carl AUBOCK - Corkscrew "Foot"
Brass
Carl Auböck X-Lamp Floor Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck X-lamp floor lamp. Designed in 1950, these versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps are executed in bamboo and brass with a heavy X-shaped brass base that can be balanced ...
Brass
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30” Lower convex disc...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$12,004Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 57.49 in W 129.93 in D 85.44 in
21st O'Connell I Bed Rattan Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Daniel O'Connell was an Irish political leader and one of the most prominent figures in the fight for Irish independence during the 19th century. Known as "The Liberator," O'Connell ...
Brass
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Zinc Outdoor Sconce in a Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Crafted from zinc plated steel, clear sealed. Wired with a single E26 medium based socket. Light cas...
Steel, Zinc
$145 / item
H 2 in W 1 in D 0.2 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...
Brass
$12,077 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 53.15 in
Style of Stilnovo Italian Chandelier Opaline Brass Large Sculptural Modernist
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful chandelier Stilnovo style. Opaline and brass. Ten big exterior globe and ten small interior.
Brass
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
5-in-1 Drinking Glass Set by Joe Colombo, Mouth-Blown Crystal, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
5-in-1 Drinking Glass set by Joe Colombo, 1970 Italian industrial designer Joe Colombo pursued a career in painting and sculpture before he transitioned to design in the 1950s. In ev...
Crystal
Baccarat Harcourt 1841 Set of 12 Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Fine set of twelve Baccarat Harcourt 1841 wine goblets in excellent condition. Iconic Baccarat design, beautiful proportions, hand-crafted in France. Each signed on the base Heigh...
Crystal
Zanotta Quaderna 756 Sideboard by Superstudio
By Zanotta, Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Honeycomb core structure coated with white Print laminate, digitally printed with black squares at 3 cm spacing. Internal black laminate plating. Adjustable internal shelves in 10 mm...
Laminate
$10,829 / set
H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 39.38 in
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of first edition Metropolis armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1950s. Newly upholstered in a bespoke, premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
$8,750 / set
H 6.38 in Dm 3.75 in
Baccarat Harcourt 1841 36 Piece Set Champagne, Wine, Water, Liqueur Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Baccarat Harcourt 1841. The design has been chosen by some of the most notable figures in the world, Kings, Queens and Popes, for their tables. Strong, elegant architectural l...
Crystal
$1,690 / set
H 10.24 in W 5.12 in D 10.24 in
Diabolo Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass, Ivory, Baby Blue Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo. Ivory and Baby Blue lacquered shades, each with two lights. Polished brass Height 26 cm. E12, or E14 sockets...
Brass, Metal
Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames storage unit for Herman Miller made in 1994. Great colors and designs on plywood. Plenty of storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the...
Steel
In Vienna’s Neubau district, a beautiful Biedermeier townhouse has been home to the Werkstätte Carl Auböck for more than 100 years. Inside the workshop, where production continues to this day, countless objects line the shelves, walls, tabletops and desktops.
The Viennese artist and designer Carl Auböck II was one of the quirkiest and most delightful and collectible of modern designers. A rather odd duck in the world of decorative arts, he was a peculiar talent whose specialties included smaller desk accessories and tabletop pieces such as corkscrews, paperweights, letter openers, bookends and bottle stoppers. He rendered these pieces in a combination of metal — most often brass — and such elemental materials as leather, knobby wood and animal horn, creating forms that could be almost Surrealist, from hands and feet to keys, birds and amoebae.
As a boy, Auböck was precocious and artistic. He studied drawing and at the same time trained in the workshop of his father, Karl Heinrich Auböck, a popular maker of traditional bronze figurines and collectibles. In 1919, Carl II went to Germany to study at the Bauhaus, where he was a pupil of the progressive artist and theorist Johannes Itten. While the Bauhaus is most associated with the rigidly ordered, functionalist architecture of its directors Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the school was in reality a liberal, spirited place — a crucible for imaginative, playful and avant-garde art and design. It was this spirit that imbued Carl II’s work from the time he left in 1921.
In 1922 or ’23, Carl Auböck II returned to Vienna to help care for his ailing father, and he took over the business. He created the Werkstätte Carl Auböck and a legacy that earned his objects cult status among collectors. The business was passed on to his descendants, who run the atelier that is still in operation today. Today, objects designed by Carl II make up 90 percent of Werkstätte Carl Auböck’s production, joined by the creations of architect and designer Carl IV, his grandson.
Vintage Auböck designs have a special character, a patina that only emphasizes how much the pieces have been loved and used. Carl Aubock II’s small furniture items — leather- or caned-sling magazine racks; free-edge wooden side tables with tubular bronze legs; wicker serving trolleys with turned beechwood wheels — are elegant and purposeful. His bijoux desktop objects, library tools, ashtrays and barware pieces evince a kind of mirthful practicality. They seem to ask: “If you need a corkscrew, or a paperweight, or a candlestick, why not make it fun as well as functional?” And indeed, why not?
Find a collection of vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck mirrors, seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.