Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
Carl Auböck Salad Servers in Horn, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck salad servers, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Horn
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #4220-1 Corkstopper Hand "Wrist", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4220-1 corkstopper hand "Wrist", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #4230 Cork Screw "Skull", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4230 cork Screw in brass, Austria.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Brass, Nickel
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
Initialed Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A cast brass bottle opener featuring the letter U made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna circa 1955.
The piece is formed of two geometric shapes, a circle -inside which the black patinate...
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Two Sets of Knives and Forks Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Two vintage sets of knives and forks, model number #4244, by the Auböck Workshop, Vienna, circa 1950.
The body of the cutlery is made from stainless steel, the handle of each piece is woven with wicker cane. Each set is complete with the original leather holster...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Auböck Nut Teak Bowls
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Original 1950s bowl element made of solid teak wood and and two solid brass handles on the sides. This fantastic piece was designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s, and handcrafted in hi...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Key Cork Screw, Brass, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A cork screw in shape of a key by Carl Auböck.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Vintage Pitcher
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage pitcher by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, 1950s.
Made of handblown glass, it is covered by a band of leather which develops in a handle with hand s...
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather, Blown Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck 'Carolus VI' Brass Bottle Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Cast brass bottle opener by the Auböck Werkstätte, Vienna, circa 1960.
The piece is shaped as a coin to which the actual bottle opener is attached...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Black Leather Cork Stopper
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Great leather bottle stopper with the original leather string.
Category
1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather
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.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Kelomat Cork Screw, Brass, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A Kelomat cork screw made of brass by Carl Auböck.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Cognac Leather Pitcher
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Great glass pitcher with a natural cognac leather handle and cover.
Category
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather
Carl Auböck Pair of Bottle Openers in Leather and Steel, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck set of two leather and steel bottle openers, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Carl Auböck #4272-1 Corkstopper "Rooster", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4272-1 corkstopper "Rooster", Austria, 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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.
Category
2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.
Category
2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #4275 Corkscrew "Foot" with Sheath, Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4275 Corkscrew "Foot" with Sheath, Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Brass Key Corkscrew with Elephant
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A cast brass corkscrew featuring an Elephant designed and made by Carl Auböck II in Vienna, Austria, in the 1950s. This item was made as an exclusive corporate gift and so is a rare ...
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
6 Pcs. Cutlery Knives, Stainless Steel and Wood, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Six knives made by Carl Auböck for Amboss.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Jug and Three Glasses
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Vintage set of one jug and three small glasses by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950.
Every piece of the set is made of handblown glass; every small glass has a 2,5 cm wide stripe o...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Werkstätte Carl Auböck serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Werkstätte Carl Auböck serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 236 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 45 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, and Richard Rohac. Prices for Werkstätte Carl Auböck serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $202 and can go as high as $25,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $792.
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