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Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
H 1.78 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Carl Auböck Brush with Comb
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brush with comb; good original condition, Austria mid-20th century.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck Brush with Comb
Carl Auböck Brush with Comb
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in
Carl Auböck Brush Set, Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brush Set Austria mid-20th century, good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Auböck Brush Set, Austria, 1950
Carl Auböck Brush Set, Austria, 1950
H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.38 in
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Letter brush made of horn and horsehair, Austria 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
H 8.08 in W 2.37 in D 1.38 in
Carl Auböck Brush Pen Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A wonderful little pen holder by Carl Auböck. Handmade in Vienna in the 1950s. A beautiful delicate
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Walnut

Carl Auböck Brush Pen Holder
Carl Auböck Brush Pen Holder
H 1.78 in Dm 2.76 in
Carl Auböck Horn Brush, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush made of horn and horse hair, Austria 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Auböck Horn Brush, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Horn Brush, Austria 1960s
H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Carl Auböck Comb and Brush in a Box, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Carl Auböck Box with Comb and a Brush, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Horn

Carl Auböck Dust Brush, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Dust Brush, Austria 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck Dust Brush, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Dust Brush, Austria 1960s
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 8.86 in
Carl Auböck The Most Elegant Brush
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large brush made in solid Walnut , natural bristles and original cognac leather strap.
Category

20th Century Austrian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brush hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
H 1.25 in W 5.375 in D 1.75 in
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brush hand carved from cow Horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
H 1.125 in W 3.75 in D 0.875 in
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brush hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
1960s Austrian Cow Horn Brush by Carl Auböck
H 1.25 in W 7.125 in D 1.75 in
Carl Aubock Midcentury Walnut & Leather Clothes Brush, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
signs of age on the wood. This chic clothes brush is a must-have accessory for any Carl Auböck wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Two Carl Auböck Midcentury Coat Brushes Designed
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
workshops of Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck. The polished bases of the two brushes display the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Horn, Goat Hair

Carl Aubock Walnut & Leather Hand Mirror & Clothes Brush, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock Vienna. The handle is made of walnut, the mirror is framed with brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Large Carl Aubock Midcentury Walnut Ring Clothes Brush, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
and manufactured by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the 1950s. Made of solid walnut wood and natural horse
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood, Walnut

Carl Aubock „C“ Walnut Clothes Coat Brush, Signed, Midcentury, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
and executed by Carl Aubock III, Vienna/Austria. Handmade of walnut and natural horse hair bristles
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Carl Auböck Model #4086 Nickel Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
hook is executed in brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4982 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by Carl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #5439 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by Carl Auböck
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4995 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by Carl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by Carl Auböck
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Hook in Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #4965 Hook in Nickel
H 3.25 in W 0.75 in D 4.625 in
Carl Auböck Model #9038 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Viennese knob is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Its minimalist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #9038 Knob in Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #9038 Knob in Nickel
H 0.625 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Carl Auböck Model #5261 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by Carl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by Carl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck #3544 Pen or Brush Rest in Brass and Brown Leather, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3544 pen or brush rest in brass and brown leather, Austria 2022.
Category

2010s Austrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #8040-1 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Viennese knob is executed in brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Its minimalist design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Acce...

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #8040-2 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Viennese knob is executed in brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Its minimalist design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Acce...

Materials

Nickel

Walnut Table Sweeper #4264 Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A walnut and horsehair table sweeper designed by Carl Auböck II during the late 1940s. This
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Table Sweeper #4264 Carl Auböck II
Walnut Table Sweeper #4264 Carl Auböck II
H 1.97 in W 8.86 in D 11.03 in
Carl Auböck Model #4327 Polished Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4327 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4327 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4086 Hook in Polished Brass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4086 hook in polished brass. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9070-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9070-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9063-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #9063-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9060-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9060-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9061-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9061-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Rare Shaving Brush Horn and Badger Hair Attributed to Werkstatte Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic water buffalo horn and badger hair shaving brush attributed to Carl Aubock. With original
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Horn, Leather

Carl Auböck Letters Brush, Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck letters brush "A" and "K" Austria mid-20th century, good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Carl Auböck Letters Brush, Austria, 1950
Carl Auböck Letters Brush, Austria, 1950
H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.38 in
Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Neuzeughammer, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
by Carl Aubock and executed by Amboss Neuzeug Austria. High-quality cutlery, made of brushed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Valet Clothes Brush Noris Imports West Germany
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Valet Duster Equestrian Brush MCM Noris West Germany 1.63 h x 10.25 w x 12.75 long maker
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck III, 1960s, Alphabetical 'L' Shaped Walnut Clothes Brush
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
L-shaped coat brush designed and made by Carl Auböck III, Vienna, circa 1960. The model 5000
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Clothes Brush, Carl Aubock 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This clothes brush was designed by Carl Aubock and made by Aubock workshops in 1976. It is made of
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Clothes Brush, Carl Aubock 1960
Clothes Brush, Carl Aubock 1960
H 8.86 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Original Mid-Century Carl Aubock Walnut Brush and Dustbin
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A 1950 Carl Aubock wood brush and dustpan. Made of carved walnut and horse hair. In wonderful
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Walnut

Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful horn comb "Brush Up" No 5438 1960s by Carl Auböck Measures: 11.3 x 9 cm / 4.45 x 3.54 in
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
H 0.2 in W 3.55 in D 4.45 in
Crumb Brush and Tray by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden Crumb Brush and Tray / Table Brush No. 4764 Designed 1953 by Carl Auböck Literature
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Nutwood

Crumb Brush and Tray by Carl Auböck
Crumb Brush and Tray by Carl Auböck
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 10.83 in
Breton Slate, Produced by the Auböck Workshop for Spolia
By Spolia., Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
The on going success of spolia’s first collaboration with carl Auböck and his renown Viennese
Category

2010s Austrian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Slate, Brass

Carl Auböck Heart Clothes Brush
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Heart shaped clothes brush by Carl Aubock , - to be used with love.
Category

20th Century Austrian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Carl Auböck Heart Clothes Brush
Carl Auböck Heart Clothes Brush
H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 2.96 in
Clothes Brush by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccable clothing or shoe brush of teardrop form having an expressive figured horn handle and
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn, Leather

Clothes Brush by Carl Aubock
Clothes Brush by Carl Aubock
H 1 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Carl Aubock Two Head Clothes Brush
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Double sided clothes brush, one softer than the other for a perfect finish. Walnut frame , leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Carl Aubock Two Head Clothes Brush
Carl Aubock Two Head Clothes Brush
H 2.56 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
Carl Auböck III, 1960s, Alphabetical 'M' Shaped Walnut Clothes Brush
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A clothes brush in the shape of the letter M designed and made by Carl Auböck III in Vienna
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Carl Auböck Magazine Stand, Model 3808
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Magazine holder designed and made in the Auböck Werkstatte, Vienna, circa 1960. Numbered as
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Magazine Stand, Model 3808
Carl Auböck Magazine Stand, Model 3808
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Dressing Set by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Leather covered wood and metal clothes brush and shoehorn designed and made by Carl Aubock
Category

20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Dressing Set by Carl Aubock
Dressing Set by Carl Aubock
H 17.92 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
The Ultimate Moustache Kit by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Perfect,- box, brush and comb for the ultimate grooming set. Made by Carl Aubock in the 1960s it is
Category

20th Century Austrian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Horn

The Ultimate Moustache Kit by Carl Aubock
The Ultimate Moustache Kit by Carl Aubock
H 2.37 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Serving Utensils by Carl Aubock
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of spare and sublime serving utensils by Carl Aubock in matte brushed steel with an
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Serving Utensils by Carl Aubock
Serving Utensils by Carl Aubock
H 0.75 in W 9.5 in D 1.75 in
Carl Aubock Letter L Enameled Brass Storage Bowl for Paper Clips
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
. To use as storage for paper-clips. Designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the the 1970s. A very
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Austrian Modernist Walnut Clothing or Table Brush by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing modernist wall-hung clothes brush from the 1950s. Designed and executed by Carl Auböck
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Midcentury Stainless Steel Cutlery No 2060 by Carl Auböck for Amboss
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This Set of Austrian flatware from the 1950s, was designed by Carl Auboeck 1955 and executed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Amboss Austria Modernist Salt Pepper Tootpick Range Set from the 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Neuzeughammer Austria, who worked also for Carl Aubock. Very good condition. The height of a shaker is 2 1/2
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Bakelite

Huge Carl Aubock Cloth Brush Vienna, 1950‘s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine early and rare cloth brush by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria around 1950. Made from nutwood and
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Nutwood

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Carl Aubock Brush For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carl aubock brush for your home. Each carl aubock brush for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using walnut, wood and bone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carl aubock brush — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each carl aubock brush bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Carl Aubock Brush?

Prices for a carl aubock brush can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $553 and can go as high as $1,812, while the average can fetch as much as $935.

Werkstätte Carl Auböck for sale on 1stDibs

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.