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?
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Creator: Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Set of Four Carl Auböck Brass Objects
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of four Carl Auböck brass objects. Includes Carl Auböck model #4072/G 'Rooster' brass bell, model #3600 'Crown' brass bowl, model #3514 brass bowl and model #4224 'Hand' brass b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4630 Large Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #4630 large brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass.
Price is for the pair....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4057 'Athlete' Brass Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4057 'Athlete' brass sculpture. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural figure is executed in polished and patinated brass.
Price is per it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #7231 "Hourglass" Vase, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7231 "Hourglass" Vase, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #4903-1 Wall Hook, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4903-1 Wall Hook, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Pair of #3847 Bookends "T", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #3847 bookends "T", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
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 Model #7231 Brass Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #7231 brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #4206-C Ashtray, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4206-C ashtray, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3469 Polished Brass Candleholder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #3469 polished brass candleholder. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and patinated brass by Werkstä...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Bowl "Leaf" Small, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Bowl, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4230 'Skull' Polished Brass Corkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4230 'Skull' Polished Brass Corkscrew. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese corkscrew is executed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Humidor, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Humidor, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass, Aluminum
Carl Auböck Model #7247 Brass Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #7247 brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Paperweight #4992-3 Safety Pin, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight #4992-3 in the shape of a safety pin, Austria.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #4366 Sculpture "Bird", Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4366 sculpture "Bird", Austria.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Aubock Brass and Black Leather Magazine Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Westport, CT
Rare.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
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 Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #4103 Candleholder, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4103 candleholder, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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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 Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #4317 Fountainpen Rest, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4317 Fountainpen Rest, 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
Materials
Horn
Pair of Carl Auböck #3530-2 Bookends in Polished Brass and Coiled with Cane
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Carl Auböck #3530-2 Bookends in Polished Brass and Coiled with Cane, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist U-shaped keyring / keyholder / keychain "Knopferl", designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Wall Coat Rack with Six Brass Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Austrian Mid-Century Modern coatrack made of solid beechwood with six polished solid brass hooks designed by Carl Auböck and handmade by Werkstätten A...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Horn Penrest, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Horn Penrest, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Horn
Carl Auböck #4019-1 or 4019-2 Newspaper Tray, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4019-1 or 4019-2 newspaper tray in leather and brass, Austria.
Available in black or brown leather.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
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 Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #4222 Corkscrew "Hand" with Sheath, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4222 corkscrew "Hand" with Sheath, Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Pair of #1928 Bookends "Hands", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #1928 bookends "Hands", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Charming Auböck Wall Hooks, circa 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Original condition
Price is for all together.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Carl Auböck #3788 "Glove" Vase, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3788 "Glove" vase, Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Pair of #4100 Bookends "Masks", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #4100 bookends "Masks", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4994 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4994 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Elephant Handmade Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist elephant keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte A...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4843 Patinated Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4842 patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass.
Price is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #5506-1 Coaster, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5506-1 Coaster, Austria.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #3687 Corkscrew "Key", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3687 corkscrew "Key", Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Steel, 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
Materials
Horn
Pair of Carl Auböck #3846 Bookends "Rocket" in Brass, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pair of #3846Bookends "Rocket", Austria 2022
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Brass & Black Leather Magazine Rack, Stand, No. 4488, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Huge timeless Austrian Mid-Century Modern newspaper/magazine stand no. 4488 designed by Carl Auböck II from early 1950s and manufactured by Auböck Werkstätte in Vienna.
This magazi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Magnifier, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck bowl, Austria 1960s. The measurements given apply to the magnifier. The cover measures 1-7-14cm.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Horn, Leather, Glass
Carl Auböck #7255-1 Horn Table Lamp, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7255-1 horn table lamp, Austria made of horn, brass and chintz. Also available in a large version (D50 / H65 cm).
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Knife, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck knife, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Large Vintage Carl Aubock Table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
An unusually large Carl Aubock, Viennese succession, table. This rare example is made of solid wood and has excellent patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Pitcher, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pitcher, Austria 1960s. The width of the item including the handle is 18 cm.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Leather, Glass
Carl Auböck Cutting Board, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Cutting Board, Austria 1960s
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Wood
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 #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 #3980-2 Candleholder, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3980-2 Candleholder, Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Wicker Bookends by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare brass and wicker book ends have been designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in the 1950s in Vienna Austria, Mod. no. 3530.
the polished brass remains in beautiful condit...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Very Large Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist XL Hand keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Signed Serving or Ice Tongs Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Aubock serving tongs, marked on the inside (Auböck MADE IN AUSTRIA).
Made of stainless steel, attached to a wooden Handle, leather wrapp
Excellent condition, most probably executed by the Amboss Manufactory in Upper Austria...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brass Magazine Rack Carl Auböck, 1950s Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather brass magazine rack, which was designed by Carl Auböck, 1950s.
The magazine rack consists of a brass frame and a light high quality leather bag for...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Pair of #3651 Bookends, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pair of #3651 Bookends, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Pair of #4102 Bookends "Spectator", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pair of #4102 bookends "Spectator", Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck Ashtray, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Ashtray, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
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Brass
Carl Auböck #3786 "Alert" Vase or Bookend, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3786 "Alert" Vase or Bookend, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Materials
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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