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?
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Werkstätte Carl Auböck
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
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Walnut Board and Cheese Knife
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck walnut board and cheese knife. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural set includes one model #4363 serving or cutting b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Brass Coin Bottle Stopper, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Aubock brass coin bottle stopper, Austria, 1950s
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
Fish Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck, Stainless Steel and Cane
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bottle opener by Carl Auböck. Stainless steel with rare cane cover detail. Hardly used.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Big Auböck Bottle Opener 'Marked'
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Big Auböck bottle opener ( marked )
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful fish-shaped bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amboss Austria....
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Model #4363 Walnut Board
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4363 walnut board. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural serving or cutting board is executed in beautifully grained walnut and leather.
P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Carl Auböck Midcentury Black Leather Glass Pitcher, Excellent "As New" Condition
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant martini glass pitcher with black leather handle in excellent condition. We think, it is unused.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury combination corkscrew, bottle opener, and paperweight dating from the 1950s. Shaped like a large key, it was designed by Carl Auböck and crafted by his workshop in Vienn...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bar Set Carl Aubock Brass Coin Bottle Opener and Bottle Stopper, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful "Emperor Carl VI" coin bottle opener and bottle stopper, designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In very condition with marginal patina.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Extra Large Carl Auböck Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century cork screw or bottle opener in the shape of a big key, this is the biggest model available, which is 6" long. Designed and manufactured in the 1950s by Carl A...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Nutcracker, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist nutcracker from the 1950s, made of solid brass, designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in Vienna/Austria.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Bottle Stopper, Horn, Leather, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck bottle stopper, Horn, Leather, Austria, 1950s
Original condition
Price is for both together.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Horn, Leather
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
Materials
Ebony, Maple
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Stainless Steel and Horn Fish Cork Screw by Carl Aubock
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This Austrian Midcentury Modern Amazing Stainless steel fish shaped cork screw and bottle opener was designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck Vienna, rare version with horn
signed Au...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Auböck Rooster Bottle Stopper, circa 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Auböck rooster bottle stopper, circa 1950s
This beautiful bottle stopper is in excellent original condition
Marked on the bottom.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Nutcracker with Leather Handles, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck nutcracker with leather handles, 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Key Corkscrew by Carl Auböck Austria circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage brass corkscrew, which was brass designed and executed by Carl Auböck, circa 1950.
the collector piece is marked.
...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carl Auböck II Barboy Bottle Opener & Corkscrew, Leather & Steel, Amboss Austria
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Carl Auböck Bottle Stopper Leather and Brass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The bottle stopper was carefully hand crafted out of leather. It has a brass eyelet connecting the round base of the cork to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Brass
Stainless Steel and Horn Bottle Opener by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage stainless steel and horn bottle opener by Carl Auböck, circa 1950s. The piece was hand-crafted in Austria, is in great vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Materials
Stainless 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.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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