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Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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 V "Luna Futura" Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
A beautiful one-of-a-kind hand crafted vase by Viennese artist Carl Auböck V. Read the artists statement below. "The vase "luna futura" is the largest vessel I have yet created. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Cork & Brass Box by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern cigar or cigarette box by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, 1950s. Executed in teak wood, cork and polished brass. Dimensions: W 5.12 in....
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Midcentury Carl Auböck Brown Tan Leather Note Dispenser Holder, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern note holder from the 1950s, designed an executed by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Made of cognac brown leather. In good condition, including the original paper....
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Leather

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

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #5439 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #5439 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bowl, 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 Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass. Price is per item. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Midcentury Glass Vase from Carl Auböck, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Austria
A hand blown glass vase from Carl Auböck, made in the 1950s, From Vienna, Austria.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Glass

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 Decorative Objects

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Wooden Bowl, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Wooden Bowl, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Wood

Carl Auböck #4068 Sculpture "Leaning on Treestump", Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4068 sculpture "Leaning on Treestump", Austria.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Original Carl Auböck Decorative Brass Dish in the Shape of a Leaf
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful decorative dish in the shape of a leaf. It was hand-crafted from brass and designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. It is a perfect examp...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Set of Three Combs and a Jar by Carl Auböck, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three combs and a horn jar by Carl Auböck, New. The measurements given apply to the jar.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Horn

Carl Auböck Box with Comb and a Brush, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Wood, Horn

Carl Auböck Bowl, 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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck #7211 Letter Opener "Turned", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #7211 letter opener "Turned", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Bowl, 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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Pen Holder, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pen holder, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Horn

Set of Three Combs and a Jar by Carl Auböck, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three combs and a horn jar by Carl Auböck, New. The measurements given apply to the jar.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Horn

Carl Auböck Glass and Leather Vase, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck vase in glass and leather, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Leather, Glass

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box measures: 18.5 / 3 / 3 cm.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Metal

Carl Auböck Horn Pen Holder, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck horn pen holder, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Horn

Carl Auböck Wooden Bowl or Basket, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Wooden Bowl or Basket, Austria 1960s. The height of the handle measures 18cm.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #5261 Polished Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5261 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4828 Cane and Steel Knife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4828 cane and steel knife. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural knife is executed in polished steel and handwoven cane. Price is per item...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Steel

Large Wooden Bowl by Carl Auböck, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Wooden Bowl by Carl Auböck, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Wood Style: Mid-Century Moder...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Wood

Carl Auböck Model #7228 Polished Brass Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #7228 polished brass vase designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkstät...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #3853 Brass Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3853 brass vase designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #3904 Brass Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #3904 brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Originally conceiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #5262 Polished Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #5262 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Produced ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Teak Bottle Holder with Brass and Leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak bottle holder element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Description: Original 1950s bo...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Life Size Carl Auböck Model #4273-3 ‘XL Foot’ Sculpture in Polished Brass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Life Size Carl Auböck Model #4273-3 ‘XL Foot’ sculpture in Polished Brass. Designed in the 1950s, this impressively scaled variant is hand fabricated in polished unlacquered brass by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

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 Decorative Objects

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Nickel

Carl Auböck #4059 Optimist Pessimist Sculpture, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck sculpture #4059 "Optimist Pessimist" in patinated brass, Austria. New.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bowl, 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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #7247-6 Patinated Brass Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #7247-6 patinated brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4272-2 'Rooster' brass bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #3787 Patinated Brass Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #3787 patinated brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Wooden Bowl, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Wooden Bowl, Austria 1960s
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck #3980-1 Candleholder, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3980-1 candleholder, Austria 2022
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Comb and Brush in a Box, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Horn, Wood

Pair of Carl Aubock Candlestick Hornscreens
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Really special candlestick with horn screen and patinated brass structure as the base. A unique piece!
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bowl, 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 Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Carl Auböck #4273-2 Paperweight "Foot", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4273-2 Paperweight "Foot", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects

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Brass

Werkstätte Carl Auböck decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Werkstätte Carl Auböck decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 185 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 220 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Werkstätte Carl Auböck were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Walter Bosse, Franz Hagenauer, and Karl Hagenauer. Prices for Werkstätte Carl Auböck decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $5,391, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $751.

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