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Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck letter opener in horn, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Horn

Vintage Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria, 1960s
Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria, 1960s
H 8.67 in W 2.56 in D 1.19 in
Carl Aubock, Letter Opener, Leather and Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Letter opener by Carl Auböck. Made in brass with leather handle, Austria, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Horn and Leather Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck. The polished material displays the beautiful colour marbling of the natural horn. For
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Horn, Leather

Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Brass Leather Letter Opener, Paper Knife, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
from the 1950s, designed an executed by Carl Auböck, Vienna / Austria. Marked item in good condition
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass, Nickel

Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Exceptional, Elegant and Heavy Brass Letter Opener by Carl Auböck, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Mid-Century Modern letter opener. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in Vienna
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Paperknife #7209
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife #7209 by Carl Auböck.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Vintage Carl Auböck Paperknife #7209
Carl Auböck Paperknife #7209
H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 0.6 in
Carl Auböck Paperknife with Bookmark #6086
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife with bookmark by Carl Auböck.   
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Vintage Carl Auböck Paperknife with Bookmark #6086
Carl Auböck Paperknife with Bookmark #6086
H 0.32 in W 7.09 in D 2.45 in
Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife with brown leather handle by Carl Auböck.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Vintage Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
Carl Auböck Paperknife with Leather Handle
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 1.03 in
Modern Brass Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful modern brass letter opener, circa 20th century, Europe. Dimension: 9.94" long/wide
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20th Century European Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Modern Brass Letter Opener
Modern Brass Letter Opener
H 0.25 in W 9.94 in D 1.13 in
Carl Auböck Brieföffner mit Lederablage, 1950er Jahre, Vienna Österreich
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brass letter opener with leather tray, 1950s, Vienna Austria, good original condition
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1950s Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck bottle opener, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria 1960s
H 3.15 in W 1.58 in D 0.12 in
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria 1960s
H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 0.2 in
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck bottle opener, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria, 1960s
Carl Auböck Bottle Opener, Austria, 1960s
H 4.14 in W 2.17 in D 0.2 in
Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Leather and Brass Letter Opener, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria 1960s
Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria 1960s
H 8.86 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in
Carl Auböck NOS Horn Bottle Opener Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
New Old Stock horn and stainless steel bottle opener by Carl Aubock. Still sealed in the original
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener "Shoe", Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Shoe shaped bottle opener, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Initialed Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A cast brass bottle opener featuring the letter U made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna circa 1955. The
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1950s Austrian Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Initialed Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck II
Initialed Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck II
H 0.12 in W 2.37 in D 3.78 in
Carl Auböck 'Carolus VI' Brass Bottle Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Cast brass bottle opener by the Auböck Werkstätte, Vienna, circa 1960. The piece is shaped as a
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1950s Danish Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Fish Shaped Bottle Opener, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck fish shaped bottle opener, Vienna, 1950s Bottle opener model no. 4687 Carl Auböck II.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Fish Shaped Bottle Opener, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck fish shaped bottle opener, Vienna, 1950s Wood handle Bottle opener model no. 4687
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Fish Bottle Opener, Metal, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A bottle opener by Carl Auböck in shape of a fish.
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1950s Austrian Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Metal

Carl Auböck Fish Bottle Opener Neptun Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Krefeld, DE
Carl Auböck steel and leather fish bottle opener circa late 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Metal

Carl Auböck Solid Bronze Pocket Watch Bottle Opener Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid bronze pocket watch shaped bottle opener and paperweight by Carl Aubock, Austria. 1960s
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Bronze

Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
like a large key, it was designed by Carl Auböck and crafted by his workshop in Vienna, Austria. This
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Aubock Brass Maria Theresia Coin Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass coin bottle opener, designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In good
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Letter Opener in Leather and Brass, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck leather and brass letter opener, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Fish Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck, Stainless Steel and Cane
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bottle opener by Carl Auböck. Stainless steel with rare cane cover detail. Hardly used.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck II Brass Bottle Opener, Maria Theresia Coin, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful solid brass bottle opener, designed and executed by Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. Marked
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Silver Plated Brass Coin Bottle Opener by Carl Aubock, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated brass coin bottle opener, incorporating a 2 florin coin, by Carl Auböck, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Stainless Steel & Leather Bottle Opener "Neptune" by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bottle opener made out of leather wrapped stainless steel. Designed by Carl Auböck for the Viennese
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Carl Aubock Big Brass Coin Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful "Prince Albert" coin cork screw, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Austria, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

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
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Big Auböck Bottle Opener 'Marked'
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Big Auböck bottle opener ( marked ) Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Big Auböck Bottle Opener 'Marked'
Big Auböck Bottle Opener 'Marked'
H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
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
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Pair of Bottle Openers in Leather and Steel, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck set of two leather and steel bottle openers, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Steel

Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amboss Austria. In very
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amboss Austria. In very
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
executed by Carl Aubock Vienna, Austria, 1950s. The big model. A Carl Aubock classic in good condition
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Extra Large Carl Auböck Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
model available, which is 6" long. Designed and manufactured in the 1950s by Carl Aubock, Austria. A
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck, Bird, Bottle Opener in Stainless Steel and Leather, Amboss, 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Austria
The bird, is a classic Auböck design from the 1960s. With two types of bottle openers plus cork
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Carl Aubock Made in Austria Hand Bottle Opener Bar Tool Desk Accessory Vintage
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid century figural hand bottle opener designed by Carl Aubock and stamped Made In
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Bar Set Carl Aubock Brass Coin Bottle Opener and Bottle Stopper, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful "Emperor Carl VI" coin bottle opener and bottle stopper, designed and executed by Carl
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Brass Bottle Opener in the Shape of a Key
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. The item represents the typical reduced style of the 50s and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Steel and Leather Fish Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck
By Bestecke Solingen, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
by Carl Auböck, Modell Nr. 4687. Produved by Solingen Germany 1960s.  
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Auböck Brass Coin Bottle Opener, Around, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Auböck brass Coin bottle opener, around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Bottle Opener in Key Design by Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle opener in key design by Auböck. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Metal, Brass

Bottle Opener in Key Design by Auböck
Bottle Opener in Key Design by Auböck
H 2.76 in W 0.4 in D 4.73 in
1950s Carl Aubock Style Leather Fish Bottle Opener RS Solingen Germany
By Rostfrei Solinger, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s RS Solingen Germany Neptune Model 800 Style attributed to Carl Aubock design Maker stamp
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Monumental Brass Foot Sculpture, Werkstätte Auböck, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria. This the second ever-made piece of this giant foot
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Auböck Brass Coin Bottle Opener, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Auböck coin bottle opener in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. The
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amboss Austria. In very
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Auböck Brass Coin Bottle Opener, Around 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Auböck brass coin bottle opener, around 1950s, Austria Oroginal condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Steel and Leather Fish Bottle Opener Neptun by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Bestecke Solingen
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming fish shaped stainless steel and brown leather bottle opener has been designed by Carl
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amboss Austria. In good condition with
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Original Auböck Bottle Opener in Shape of a Post Horn
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. The item is stamped "Made in Austria" on the
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck for Hermes Letter Opener, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermes letter opener, 1960s by Carl Auböck
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Brass and Leather Fish Cork Screw by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This Iconic Austrian Midcentury fish shaped corc screw and bottle opener was designed by Carl
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

Materials

Brass, Steel

Carl Auböck Austria Bottle Opener in Fish Shape 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck, Austria, bottle opener in fish shape 1960, leather, set of four bottle openers, good
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1950s Carl Aubock Vintage Opener

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Carl Aubock Vintage Opener For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carl aubock vintage opener available at 1stDibs. Each carl aubock vintage opener for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carl aubock vintage opener — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each carl aubock vintage opener bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carl aubock vintage opener over the years, but those crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Amboss Austria are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carl Aubock Vintage Opener?

A carl aubock vintage opener can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $1,680.

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.