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Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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
Austrian Midcentury Steel and Leather Fish Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Bestecke Solingen
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming fish shaped stainless steel and cognac brown leather bottle opener has been designed by Carl Auböck, Modell Nr. 4687. Produved by Solingen Germany...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Stainless Steel

Auböck Brass Coin Bottle Opener, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Auböck coin bottle opener in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. The casting is very fine because this is an earlier opener. T...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Big Auböck Bottle Opener 'Marked'
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Big Auböck bottle opener ( marked ) Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Bottle Holder by Auböck Around, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle Holder by Auböck Around, 1950s (The bottle is only for the photoshooting and it is not included.) Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Silver Plated Brass Coin Bottle Opener by Carl Aubock, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated brass coin bottle opener, incorporating a 2 florin coin, by Carl Auböck, circa 1950. The front shows a Facsimile coin, dated 1881, with a po...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Carl Auböck II Barboy Bottle Opener & Corkscrew, Leather & Steel, Amboss Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful bird-shaped bottle opener & corkscrew, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown leather. Designed by Carl Aubock II, Vienna. Executed in the 1960 by Amboss Austri...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful fish-shaped mid-century bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amb...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Stainless Steel

Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful cork screw bottle opener & paperweight in the shape of a large golden key, designed and executed by Carl Aubock Vienna, Austria, 1950s. The big model. A Carl Aubock clas...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Carl Aubock Brass Maria Theresia Coin Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass coin bottle opener, designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In good condition with nice patina.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Bottle Holder by Auböck Around 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle holder by Auböck around 1950s Original condition The wine bottle is not included, it is only for the photo shooting.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Carl Aubock Big Brass Coin Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful "Prince Albert" coin cork screw, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Austria, 1950s. In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Pair of Auböck Brass Coin Bottle Stopper, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful large Auböck coin bottle stoppers in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. The casting is very fine because these are th...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Bottle Opener in Key Design by Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle opener in key design by Auböck. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Metal, Brass

Original Brass Carl Auböck Korkscrew
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful and unique corkscrew is made from stainless steel and features a brass handle with an antique coin replica. Design by Austrian Bauhaus designer Carl Auböck and crafted...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck Brass and Steel 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 Barware

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Steel, Brass

Midcentury Auböck Bottle Stopper Historical Coin Motive
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful bottle stopper with a historical coin motive. It was crafted from brass and cork and designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. It represen...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Key and Cork Screw by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful large grass old key, with hidden steel screw In original good condition with normal wear and tear.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass, Steel

Carl Auböck Bottle holder, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Bottle Holder, Austria 1960s. The leather part measures 10cm in diameter.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Auböck White Wine Bottle Holder, Midcentury, Brass and Leather, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Minimalistic Auböck white or rosé wine bottle holder in solid brass with leather handle, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. This pourer was designe...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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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 Barware

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Brass, Steel

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 Barware

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Leather, Glass

Austrian Midcentury Steel and Leather Fish Bottle Opener Neptun by Carl Auböck
By Bestecke Solingen, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming fish shaped stainless steel and brown leather bottle opener has been designed by Carl Auböck in the 1960s Modell Nr. 4687, Neptun. It comes with its original cardboard box. This one has been produced in Germany as a special company gift. On the leather you will find impressed Zinkweiss and the steel is marked Solingen Germany...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Stainless Steel

jug and glass coasters no. 3804
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
2 very rare pieces from the rare carl auböck workshop.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

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

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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 Barware

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener "Shoe", Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Shoe shaped bottle opener, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Carl Aubock Rare Barware Decanter
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Auböck Rare Barewear Decanter, cork top, mahogany wood with leather embossed clock face image. Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria, c. 1950 glass, embossed leather with gilding, cork...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Glass, Mahogany, Cork

Rare Werkstätte Carl Auböck Bronze, Cane and Art Glass Wine Decanter
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Las Vegas, NV
early 1950's Werkstätte Carl Auböck bronze, cane and glass wine decanter. Marked "11" on stand end. Prototype, circa 1950's. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Bronze

Wood Nutcracker Designed by Carl Auböck III
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
This nutcracker by Carl Auböck III by is a simply elegant design. The wooden sides feel very nice in hand, and the ebony and maple contrast and complem...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Ebony, Maple

Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck II Boot Opener Model 4563 circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Auböck II Boot Opener Model 4563 circa 1950 Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria This stylish boot opener by Carl Auböck II is crafted from solid brass with a stunning blackened pati...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

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

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Brass

Carl Auböck Set of 2 Cork Screws, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck set of 2 cork screws, Austria 1960s. Please get in touch with us regarding the exact measurements.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass, Steel

Carl Auböck 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 Barware

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Brass, Steel

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

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Brass

Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass, Steel

Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass and Leather, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck nutcracker in brass and leather, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Carl Auböck Horn and Steel Cork Screw, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck horn and steel cork screw, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Steel

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 Barware

Materials

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 Barware

Materials

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 Barware

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Brass, Steel

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 Barware

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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 Barware

Materials

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 Barware

Materials

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 Barware

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Carl Auböck Bronze Nutcracker - 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Carl Auböck Bronze Nutcracker - 1950s Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : ~ 13cm x 7,5cm H: ~3,5cm Carl Auböck was an Austria...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Bronze

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 Barware

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Brass

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 Barware

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Metal

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 Barware

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Metal

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 Barware

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Brass

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 Barware

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Brass

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 Barware

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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.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

Carl Auböck Black Leather Cork Stopper
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Great leather bottle stopper with the original leather string.
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Leather

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.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass

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 Barware

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Brass

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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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.
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2010s Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware

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Brass, Steel

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 Barware

Materials

Brass

Werkstätte Carl Auböck barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Werkstätte Carl Auböck barware 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 barware, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 84 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 18 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original barware 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 barware by Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, and Richard Rohac. Prices for Werkstätte Carl Auböck barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $202 and can go as high as $3,235, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $690.

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