Carl Auböck Nutcracker with Leather Handles, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck nutcracker with leather handles, 1950s. Original condition.
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass
Carl Auböck Nutcracker with Leather Handles, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck nutcracker with leather handles, 1950s. Original condition.
Brass
Pitcher with Brass Handle by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A glass pitcher with leather sleeve and brass handle by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, 1950s. The leather
Brass
Carl Auböck Knife with Rattan wrapped Handle Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
This knife made by Carl Auböck has a straight metal blade with a handle wrapped in rattan for grip
Metal
Signed Carl Auböck Brass Nutcracker with Leather Handles
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Wiener Werkstatte Carl Aubock. Fully signed Aubock and Made in Austria. It is made from heavy brass, that
Brass
Mid-Century Carl Auböck Brass Door Handle/Door Fixture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
renowned Austrian designer Carl Auböck and produced in Austria in the 1950s. It is made from massive
Brass
Carl Auböck Wine Bottle Server Wicker Handle Nickel Silver 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Basel, BS
Carl Auböck bottle holder in a rarely seen nickel silver version, made in Vienna in the 1950s
Metal
$355
H 9.45 in W 1.58 in D 0.12 in
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s — Woven Bast Handle, Stainless Steel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A classic mid-century bottle opener from the Carl Auböck workshop, crafted in the 1950s. The handle
Stainless Steel
Carl Aubock Cocktail Drink Glass Pitcher with Bamboo Stir & Cane Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant clear tall glass pitcher with bamboo stirer and wrapped cane handle , circa 1970's great
Rattan, Glass
$2,322Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 13.98 in D 8.35 in
Large brutalist Teak Bowl with Brass Handles by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bowl, shell element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop
Brass
$3,080 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 4.73 in
Brass Ice Bucket with Cane Handle by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
paired with woven cane elements that temper the metal’s formality with warmth and touch. The handle is
Brass
$1,300
H 0.75 in W 16.75 in D 9 in
Carl Aubock Big Cutting Board with Amboss Knife, Wicker Handle, Walnut, Leather
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. The cutting board is made of beautifully grained walnut and features a
Metal, Stainless Steel
Marked Carl Aubock Butler Brass Ashtray with Lid and Handle, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s. Designed and crafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck, this piece showcases exceptional
Brass
$1,066
H 8.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Large glass decanter element with leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: decanter element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop Vienna
Leather, Glass
$850
H 1 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Scoop Bowl or Ashtray with Handle, Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
polished solid brass. Designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in the 1950s, this piece was
Brass
$3,080
H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Carl Auböck Handmade "A-436" Nut Bowl with Brass & Wicker Handle, 1955
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful nut bowl by Carl Auböck II handmade in his workshop in Vienna, Austria, 1955. Made out of
Mahogany
$1,421 / set
H 9.65 in W 2.56 in D 1.19 in
Hand-carved horn Salad Servers with rounded Handles by Werkstätte Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two hand-carved horn salad servers with rounded handles by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. One spoon
Horn
$2,606Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in W 10.63 in D 7.29 in
Large Teak Bowl with Brass and Leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bowl, shell element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop
Brass
$2,323Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
Large Teak Bowl with Brass and Leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bowl, shell element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop
Brass
$1,421
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
$2,420Sale Price|40% Off
H 14.77 in W 12.01 in D 5.01 in
Teak Bottle Holder with Brass and Leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bottle holder element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop
Brass
Carl Auböck Pitcher and Bamboo Stirrer
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A glass pitcher with leather sleeve handle by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, 1950s. A brass handle is
Brass
$2,904
H 3.82 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
Large Light Teak Bowl with Brass and Leather Handle by Carl Auböck Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: light Teak bowl, shell element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer
Brass
$575
H 1.5 in W 9.38 in D 0.25 in
Original Carl Aubock Neptune Fish Bottle Opener Leather Handle Austria Mid Centu
By Rostfrei Solinger, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Carl Aubock bottle opener. Fish shape with leather handle. Stamped AUBOCK
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Brass Nutcracker, Mid-Century Modern, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass nutcracker by Werkstätte Carl Auböck with curved handles and ribbed detailing near the hinge
Brass
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
$1,421
H 1.38 in W 5.91 in D 10.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Wood Ashtray by Werkstätte Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Ashtray with wooden Handle, Austria, 1960s.
Brass
$1,200
H 1 in W 9.25 in D 2.25 in
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
Leather, Mirror, Wood, Walnut
$750 / item
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 1.03 in
Carl Auböck Brass and Leather Letter Opener, Mid-Century Modern
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
Brass
$1,421 / set
H 9.65 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
Pair of handcrafted horn Salad Servers by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of handcrafted horn salad servers by Werkstätte Carl Auböck with long flat handles and rounded
Horn
Original Aubock glass carafe with a leather cuff and brass handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This colorless glass carafe by Carl Aubock was produced in 3 different sizes, our bitcher is the
Brass
$525
H 1.5 in W 9.38 in D 0.25 in
Aubock Neptune Fish Bottle Opener Leather Handle Austria Arthur Salm
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Arthur Salm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Carl Aubock bottle opener. Fish shape with leather handle. Stamped AS
Stainless Steel
Modernist Long Brass Pull Handle Set of Two Carl Aubock Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stunning modernist vintage long Brass Pull Handle Set of 2 Handle 8 long x 1 d x .75 d Preowned
Brass
1950s Set of Six Modernist Brass Pull Handle Knobs Carl Aubock Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Set of Six Modernist Gold Pull Handles Knobs Brass hardware vintage 6 handles 2 h
Brass
$1,800 / set
H 5 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Stein with Cane Wrapped Handle In the Style of Carl Aubock, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of uncommon handmade glass beer steins having impeccably cane wrapped curved handles.
Cane, Glass
Art Glass Lidded Ice Bucket with Rattan Cane Handle, Austria, 1960's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Las Vegas, NV
modernist 1960's estate with many Austrian and French pieces by Carl Auböck and Jacques Adnet . Flawless
Cane, Rattan, Art Glass
$580
H 33.27 in Dm 9.65 in
Brass Umbrella Stand with Bamboo Handle Vintage Mid Century Modern Vienna Boho
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
structure and sophisticated bamboo handle. Likely originating from Vienna, this piece embodies both function
Brass
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Elegant Wine Bottle Holder with Cane Wrapped Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant very rare iron frame with cane wrapped handle wine bottle holder, circa 1950s great
Iron
Carl Auböck 'Neptune' Bottle Opener, Horn Handle, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck 'Neptune', 1950s. Bottle opener, fish shaped bar tool, stainless steel and Horn
Stainless Steel
Set of Horn-Handled Cocktail Forks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cob - with brass-riveted steer horn handles, in a walnut caddy with an inset cork strip. Apparently
Nutcracker by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Sulptural Nutcracker, No. 4051 Designed 1942 by Carl Auböck. cast brass, leather handles l.: 27,7
Brass
Nut Cracker by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Nut cracker, no. 4234 Designed 1950s by Carl Auböck. cast brass, leather handles Measures: L
Brass
Silent Butler by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Silent Butler No 3709 1950s by Carl Auböck polished brass, handle palisander wood Measures
Brass
Carl Auböck Sculptural Nutcracker, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A beautiful sculptural nutcracker, model 4051, designed 1942 by Carl Auböck. Cast brass, the handle
Brass
Unavailable
H 1.38 in W 9.5 in D 0.13 in
Carl Auböck 'Neptune' Bottle Opener with Brown Leather Wrapped Handle, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck 'Neptune' decorative design object, 1960s, fish shaped bar tool, stainless steel and
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 9.63 in W 0.25 in D 0.5 in
Set of Ten Vintage Modern Steel Fondue Forks with Wood Handles by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck collection of fondue forks, total quantity of ten, two sets of four each in original
Stainless Steel
Set of Danish Modern Fondue Forks with Teak Wood Handles, c. 1960's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
fork with minimalist wood handles. Makes a chic addition to any barware set or serving set.
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Handled Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Handled bowl designed and made by Carl Aubo2ck III, Vienna, Austria, 1960s. The body is made of
Brass
Carl Auböck Handled Model A-436
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Handled nut bowl by Carl Auböck II Vienna, Austria, 1955. Made out of carved mahogany, the bowl
Brass
Sold
H 0.32 in W 3.43 in D 3.15 in
Set of 17 Furniture or Door Handles Blackened Brass, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of 17 furniture or door handles made of blackened brass, Austria, 1960s. In the style of Carl
Brass
Carl Auböck Bowl with Brass and Wicker Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large bowl with brass handle covered in wicker made in the 1950s. A rare object by the Austrian
Brass
Carl Aubock Turkish Walnut Wooden Bowl with Brass Handles
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Aubock Turkish Walnut Wooden Bowl with Brass Handles, Produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Brass
Carl Auböck Pitcher
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Pitcher by Carl Auböck, in glass, with handle brass applied on a cognac leather band. Made in the
Brass
Carl Auböck Set of Four Glasses with Leather Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A set of four glasses with leather handle by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950s. The leather
Leather, Blown Glass
Carl Auböck Large Bowl with Brass and Wicker Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large bowl with brass handle covered in wicker made in the 1950s. A rare object by the Austrian
Brass
Carl Auböck Walnut Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage bowl with brass handles by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. The bowl is made of walnut
Brass
Carl Auböck Brass Paperknife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Small paperknife by Carl Auböck with the original leather handle. Originally made for the company
Brass
Sold
H 15.36 in W 4.53 in D 1.38 in
Rare Oversized 1950s Carl Auböck Wicker Bound Handled Magnifying Glass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and charmingly eccentric oversized handled magnifying glass designed and by Carl
Leather, Wicker, Glass, Fruitwood
Carl Auböck Round Large Bowl with Brass and Wicker Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Round large bowl with brass handle covered in wicker made in the 1950s. Marked with the Auböck
Brass
Carl Aubock Inspired Rattan Magazine Stand w/ Black Legs & Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage standing magazine rack with rattan holder and black enameled frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent their age and use.
Wire
Sold
H 0.79 in W 11.03 in D 12.21 in
Carl Auböck II Walnut Cutting and Handled Serving Board with Knife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A vintage cutting and serving board with knife designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa
Stainless Steel
Set of Six Brass Handled Glasses by Werkstätte Carl Auböck III
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A set of six glasses with wicker bound brass handles designed by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950
Brass
Heavy Bell by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Heavy bell with a great sound by Carl Aubock. Original leather handle.
Brass
Large Pitcher by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large glass pitcher with a cognac leather holder and brass handle by Carl Aubock.
Glass
Brass Bell by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Medium sized bell with a great tone by Carl Aubock. Leather handle and brass body and ball.
Brass
Carl Auböck Horn Cob Holders
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Set of corn on the cob holders by Carl Auböck with Horn handles set in a walnut holder.
Horn
Patinated Bell by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen completely dark patinated brass bell by Carl Auböck. Original leather handle and
Brass
Carl Auböck Heavy Horn Knife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large knife by Carl Auböck with beautiful handle in Horn. Marked 'Stainless Austria' on the blade
Metal
Carl Aubock Big Walnut Cutting Board with Amboss Knife With Wickerwork Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A big cutting board and knife, designed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock. Made of walnut wood and
Steel
Sold
H 4.34 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Carl Auböck Wooden Bowl Brass Handles Nut Bowl Fruit Bowl Vienna Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Basel, BS
Carl Auböck solid wooden bowl with sculptural brass handles, model No. 4481, hand-crafted in the
Brass
Large Wooden Bowl by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Very large wooden bowl with solid cast handles by Carl Aubock. Sculptural as always
Walnut
Sold
H 2.25 in W 15.75 in D 10.83 in
Large Walnut Tray Plate Element with Brass Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Walnut tray element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck
Brass
Carl Aubock Very Large Magazine Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Large black leather and brass magazine holder by Carl Auböck. Braided leather handles and original
Brass
Sold
H 6.7 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Large Teak Bowl with Brass and Rattan Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bowl, shell element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop
Brass
Sold
H 7.49 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Original Teak Bowl with Brass and Rattan Handle by Carl Auböck Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bowl, shell element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop
Brass
Sold
H 5.52 in Dm 4.14 in
Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
nickel plated steel. The Sugar Bowl, Model No* 3536, was designed by Carl Auböck II in 1948 and made
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 6.3 in
Carl Aubock Large Glass Jug with a Leather Sleeve and a Brass Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A large glass jug from the Carl Aubock Workshop. The jug is strong and tall, great for entertaining
Brass
Sold
H 6.7 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Large Teak Bowl with Brass and Rattan Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bowl, shell element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck
Brass
Carl Aubock Teak and Brass Double Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Double bowl hand-carved in teak with cast brass handle by Carl Auböck. The teak has a lovely rich
Brass
Carl Aubock Teak and Brass Double Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Double bowl hand-carved in teak with cast brass handle by Carl Auböck. The teak has a lovely rich
Brass
Very Rare Large Wastepaper Basket by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Superb large black leather wastepaperbasket by Carl Aubock. Triangular handle which has been used
Brass
Carl Auböck Horn Handle Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Brass and horn letter opener by the great workshop. Great condition
Brass
Sold
H 8 in W 17 in D 4.25 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Watering Can by Carl Auböck II , circa 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Troy, MI
II circa 1950s Model 4118 in solid brass produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Signed to handle
Brass
Carl Aubock Candle Lantern with Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Aubock candle holder with a cylindrical glass shade. The cleverly designed brass frame forms a
Brass
Carl Auböck II Brass Handled Walnut Salt/Sugar Pot/Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A sumptuously tactile vessel with a rope bound carrying handle. The body of the pot/bowl has been
Brass
Carl Auböck Great Wooden Tobacco Jar
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Lovely piece in solid turned Walnut by Carl Aubock. Leather handle and soft even patina to the wood.
Leather, Walnut
Carl Aubock Brass Bell
Located in London, GB
Heavy brass bell with a wicker handle by Carl Aubock. In great condition.
Brass
Sold
H 3.15 in W 8.47 in D 13.98 in
Carl Auböck Big Walnut Wood Bowl with Brass Handles, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Munster, NRW
A strong recessed tray, hand-carved in teak with cast brass handles by Carl Auböck. The teak has
Sculptural Nutcracker by Carl Aubock
Located in London, GB
Solid and heavy brass nutcracker by Carl Aubock. Leather handstiched onto the handle. Slight colour
Brass
Spectacular Pair of Carl Aubock Candleholders
Located in London, GB
Pair of hand beaten brass candleholders by Carl Aubock. Original wicker on the handles in perfect
Perfectly Formed Small Bowl by Carl Aubock
Located in London, GB
Beautiful beech bowl with a steel and wicker handle by Carl Aubock. Perfect condition
Steel
Modernist Austrian Iron and Birch Handled Fire Tools
By George Nelson, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Austrian iron and birch handled fire tools. Signed with label to the base.
Iron
Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
Brass
Carl Auböck Pitcher with Brass Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A glass pitcher with leather sleeve and brass handle by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, 1950s. The leather
Brass
Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle #4233
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
Brass
$1,650
H 10.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.85 in
Antique Hand Carved Bone Knife Hunting Scene Damascene Blade Possibly German
Located in Greer, SC
Exquisite antique hand carved bone knife with intricate hunting scene design. European made, possibly south German circa 1700s to 1800s, though we are not completely certain. The bla...
Bone
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.