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Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

Austrian

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.

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Creator: Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Nickel-Plated Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Horn

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' nickel paperweight. Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel, Iron

Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
By Neuzeughammer, Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set of midcentury flatware from the 1950s, the award-winning model 2060, designed by Carl Aubock and executed by Amboss Neuzeug Au...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Description: Original 1950s decanter ele...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Leather, Glass

Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4330/1 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058 designed in the 1950's. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #3431 Ashtray "Leaf", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3431 ashtray "Leaf", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Nickel-Plated Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4327 nickel-plated hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Carl Auböck #3844-2 Ashtray, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3844-2 ashtray, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4995 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4995 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #9038 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9038 knob in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4965 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #5439 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #5439 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck #5556-1 Ashtray "Turn On", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5556-1 ashtray "Turn On", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Aluminum

Carl Auböck Model #5261 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5261 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck #5556-2 Ashtray "Tune In", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5556-2 ashtray "Tune In", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Aluminum

Carl Auböck #5072-2 Paperweight "Chain", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
#5072-2 Paperweight in the shape of a chain by Carl Auböck. Made of nickel plated steel. Austria. New.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Steel, Nickel

Carl Auböck #3600-1 Ashtray "Crown", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3600-1 ashtray "Crown", Austria 2022. Also available in patinated brass.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Knife, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Knife made of steel and horn, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Steel

Carl Auböck Model #8040-1 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #8040-1 Knob in Nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Its mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Ashtray #4206-A, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Ashtray #4206-A, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4982 Hook in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4982 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #8040-2 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #8040-2 knob in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Its mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Auböck #4082 Ashtray, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4082 ashtray, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

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 Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Horn

Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Letter brush made of horn and horsehair, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Horn

Carl Auböck ##3604-2 Bell "Zebra", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck ##3604-2 Bell "Zebra", Austria 2022 with brown leather strap. Also available with a black leather strap or a manila grip.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Horn Salad Servers, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck salad servers made of Horn, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Horn

Carl Auböck Patinated #4982-2 Wall Hooks, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Patinated #4982-2 Wall Hooks, Austria 2022.  
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #4280 Oval Cup, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4280 oval cup, Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #3980-2 Candleholder, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3980-2 Candleholder, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #3650 Large Fountainpen Rest "Feather", Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Auböck solid patinated brass tray in a feather shape. .
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #7252-3 Fruit Sieve in Patinated Brass, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7252-3 Fruit Sieve in patinated brass, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bookends #3848
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Classis pair of Carl Auböck bookend in a patina and polish brass mix.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4366 'Bird' Brass Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4366 'Bird' brass sculpture. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural figure is executed in polished and patinated brass. Price is per item. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

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 Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Carl Aubock for Amboss 30 Piece Flatware Set
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Atlanta, GA
Moderniststainless steel flatware set, designed by Carl Aubock for Amboss, Austria, circa 1960s. This is a 5 piece set for 6 guests, 30 pieces total. It is constructed of dishwasher ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Collection of Vintage Carl Aubock Pieces
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of rare Carl Aubock vintage pieces. Total of twelve comprising of bowls, bookends, pitcher, most are signed.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

12 Pcs. Dining Cutlery, Stainless Steel, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
12 pieces of dining cutlery by Carl Auböck. Containing 4 forks, 4 knives, and 4 spoons.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Green Cork Screw, Horn, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A cork screw made of green horn by Carl Auböck.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Lighter in Cubic Shape, Horn and Brass, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Cubic lighter by Carl Auböck made of horn.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Aubock Glass Boot, Brass Spur Art Deco Glass Caraffe, Vase, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carl Aubock glass boot, brass spur Art Deco glass caraffe, vase, 1950s, Austria. Glass vase or pitcher. Listing is for single boot. Glass marked Austri...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Pitcher Waterjug Brass Leather Glass Original Werkstätte Carl Auböck Vienna 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Pitcher or waterjug brass leather glass Werkstätte Carl Auböck Vienna 1950s. A rare and precious object in stunning original condition able to b...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Knife and Fork, Horn and Metal, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A knife and a fork, handle made of horn by Carl Auböck.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Set of Five #4327 Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of five #4327 wall hooks by Carl Auböck.  
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Horn Matchbox Holder by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Minimalistic and pure shaped desk accessories, iconic for its Designer Carl Auböck and in excellent condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Horn

Two Midcentury Coat Rack in Brass and Block Patina, from Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Austria
Two midcentury coat hooks in brass and black. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck and manufactured in Austria, they have acquired a lovely patin...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Carl Auböck Midcentury Glass Pitcher Jug by Ostovics Culinar, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pitcher or jug for water, soft drinks or juice, designed by Carl Auböck, executed by Ostovics Culinar in Austria in the 1970s. A beautiful, unusual and rare piece in exce...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Glass

1960s Austrian Cow Horn Comb by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Horn

Carl Auböck Boot Pitcher, Vase, Drinking Glass with Brass Spur, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural pitcher / vase / caraffe / big drinking glass in the shape of a big boot with a handcrafted brass spur. Designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck Vienna, Austri...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Rare Microscope "Neopan" by Carl Aubock 1963, Reichert Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare award-winning microscope, model Neopan, designed in 1963 by the Viennese architect and designer Carl Aubock. Executed by Reichert Austria. In good condition, fully workin...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Carl Auböck Coin Bottle Stopper
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage coin bottle stopper made by the Auböck Werkstätte in the 1950s. In cast brass, it bears the Auböck stamp on the coin. In very good condition.
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

10x Vintage Carl Auböck II Nickel-Plated Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 10 Midcentury brass wall hooks, model 4330, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock II in Vienna, Austria. Sold and priced per piece. This is the more unusual nickel-...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

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

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Horn

Carl Auböck II Early 1940s Cast Pewter Bell with Leather Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
An early 1940s bell designed and made by Carl Auböck II. The body of the bell is cast pewter whilst the handle is made from leather. In excellent, completely original, condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Pewter

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 attached to the leather sleeve and a drink stirrer in bamboo with four circular holes ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Werkstätte Carl Auböck furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Werkstätte Carl Auböck furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Werkstätte Carl Auböck furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 599 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 369 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Werkstätte Carl Auböck were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Walter Bosse, Karl Hagenauer, and Franz Hagenauer. Prices for Werkstätte Carl Auböck furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $27,073, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $823.

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