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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 #7228 Vase with Ring, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7228 Vase with Ring, Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

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 #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

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Brass, Steel

Carl Auböck #4180 Fireplace Set, Austria, New
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
The Fireplace Set consists of a stand, a shovel, a tong and a hook. The measurements given apply to the stand. The shovel measures D58-W14-H4cm, the tong 56-12-2 and the hook 58-6-4cm.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #5509-1 Coaster, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5509-1 coaster, Austria.
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2010s Austrian 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

3 Sets '6 Pieces' of Aubocks Favorite Cobe Holder, Mid-Century
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
3 sets (6 pieces) Corncob holder from Carl Aubock II. The corncob holders are also shown in the Auböck catalog (see photo). The holders have a beautiful streamline shape and it see...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

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

Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Brush, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Wood

Carl Auböck Pair of Cork Screws, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck cork screws, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Carl Auböck Bottle Holder, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Elefant Cork Screw, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck cork screw, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Steel

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

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Horn

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 #3793 "Gourd" Vase or Bookend, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3793 "Gourd" vase or bookend, Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

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

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Brass

Carl Auböck #7240 Vase "Single Noose", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7240 Vase "Single Noose", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Wire

Carl Auböck #7226-2 Fruit Sieve, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7226-2 Fruit Sieve in patinated brass, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #3853 Vase "Double Noose", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3853 vase "Double Noose", Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Wire

Carl Auböck #7252-1 Fruit Sieve, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7252-1 Fruit Sieve, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

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

Carl Auböck #3544 Pen or Brush Rest in Brass and Brown Leather, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3544 pen or brush rest in brass and brown leather, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #5971-1 Corkstopper "Modern Key", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5971-1 Corkstopper "Modern Key", Austria, 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Pair of #4101 Bookends "Melies", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pair of #4101 bookends "Melies", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck Pair of #3470 Candlesticks, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #3470 candlesticks, Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #4105-2 Vice Versa Table Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Vice versa lamp #4105-2 by Carl Auböck in brass.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Copper, Brass & Wicker Teapot, Carl Auböck II, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A copper teapot with a cane wrapped brass handle, designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. This angular copper teapot was designed by the 2nd Carl Auböck during the 1950s, and ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Stoneware Cafe Set by Carl Auböck for Ostovics
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Stoneware pottery cafe set designed in the 1970s by Carl Auböck for Ostovics. Anthracite/blue glaze. Excellent original condition.    
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1970s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Stoneware

Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Carl Auböck in Austria in the 1950s. price per hook.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Auböck #4118 Watering Can in Polished Brass, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Watering can #4118 by Carl Auböck in polished brass.  
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Aorta" Vase #3794 S
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock patinated brass "Aorta" Mid-Century Modern vase #3794 S. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-qual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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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 Auböck Vienna. This one is a extremely Rare version in brass and leather. Signed Auböck.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Cast Nickel Table Clock by Werkstätte Carl Auböck III
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cast Nickel table clock designed by Auböck III, 1969. Incredibly striking in its design, the simplistic focus on geometry makes a strong presence in any room. The 4cm gauge...
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1960s Balkan Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Nickel

Carl Aubock Set of Smoking Accessories
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and Wicker Wrapped pipe stand (Or Paperweight) with two brass spoon rests.
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1940s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Coin Tray by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass trays in original condition form the 1960s
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Leather & Brass Humidor #3617 by Carl Auböck II, 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A leather-clad, brass-lidded humidor, designed by Carl Aubock II during the 1950s. The combination of brass and leather is typical of the designs by the second-generation Carl Aubö...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

ultra rare carl auböck floor- or table lamp " tischkugellampe"
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
very rare carl auböck floor or big table lamp.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Carl Auböck Horn Cake Server
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Highland, IN
In classic Auböck style, this cake or pie server uses rich materials in an innovative manner. In this case, horn, aluminum, and cane are married to make a most elegant small server. ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Aluminum

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 sleeve settles at the top third of the glass and is of a beautifully aged light ta...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Wall-Mounted Wicker Magazine Rack by Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A wall mounted magazine rack designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. Quintessential of the designs of the 2nd Carl Auböck, the design of this exceptional wall-mounted magazin...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Walnut Table Sweeper #4264 Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A walnut and horsehair table sweeper designed by Carl Auböck II during the late 1940s. This walnut table sweeper is the height of elevated everyday elegance, and its materials and ...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Walnut

Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and braided leather Style: Mid century, Europe Produced by Carl Auböck workshop in...
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Carl Auböck Salt and Pepper Shakers Tableware Vienna 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented salt and pepper shakers in a wooden cup shows a great design by Carl Auböck, Vienna 1950s. Two shakers made of horn, which are a pleasure to ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Teak, Horn

3 Pcs., Small Cooking Pots, Ceramic, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Three cooking pots in various colours by Carl Auböck.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brass Magazine Rack Carl Auböck, 1950s Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage authentic leather brass magazine rack, which was designed by Carl Auböck, 1950s. This iconic magazine rack shows a brass frame and a brown high quality lea...
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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

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

Carl Auböck Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Bookstand, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A Carl Auböck vintage Mid-Century Modern brass bookstand model no. 3606, which was designed 1950s, Vienna. The bookstand shows beautiful brass patina ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Rare 1940s Chamberstick by Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare walnut, white metal & rope chamberstick designed and made by Carl Auböck II in the 1940’s. This chamberstick serves as an indication of the second Carl Auböck’s or...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Glass Vase with Leather Collar, #4748, Carl Auböck II, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A hand-blown glass vase with stitched, black leather collar designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. The model #4748 vase was produced by the prestigious Austrian workshop duri...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Leather, Blown Glass

Modernist Vintage Brass Metal Umbrella Stand Cane Holder Carl Auböck 1950 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage authentic umbrella stand or cane holder by Carl Auböck for workshop Auböck 1950s Vienna. The wonderful umbrella stand or cane holder from black lacquered metal and ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Corkscrew, Horn and Metal, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A corkscrew, handle made of horn by Carl Auböck.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Metal

Vintage attributed to Carl Aubock , Lighter Horn Design, Years 1970
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biella, IT
vintage attributed to Carl Aubock design in years ’70, lighter horn rare, perfect.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

Key Cork Screw, Brass, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A cork screw made of brass in shape on a key by Carl Auböck.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Fondue Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage fondue pot and burner by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. The pot and its lid are made out of spun tinned copper, while the burner is spun brass. The pot, its lid and the burner, all have brass handles with ebony grips. The sculptural tripod stand composed of three vertical bars joined in a triangular shape is made of solid brass and stamped 'MADE IN AUSTRIA Auböck...
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Tin

Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna. Wonderful set of eight pieces hooks number 5 like, which consists of...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Pipe Stand, Brass and Leather, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Pipe stand made by Carl Auböck coated with leather.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Umbrella Stand deaifned by Carl Aubock, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Brass and black painted iron umbrella stand attributed to Carl Aubock. It features a weighted iron base designed to collect rainwater, with ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture

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Brass, Iron

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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