Coin Tray by Auböck around 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, Au
Coin Tray by Auböck around 1950s Polished and stove enameled
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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.
to
10
44
44
37
2
1
8
7
2
38
35
19
14
10
10
42
2
43
40
3
44
44
44
435
293
275
269
205
Creator: Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Coin Tray by Auböck around 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, Au
Coin Tray by Auböck around 1950s Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Straw Coasters with Brass Holder by Werkstätte Carl Auböck , 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of six handwoven straw coasters with matching brass stand. The coasters are made from tightly braided natural fiber arranged in a spiral pattern, each with a small open center de...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
$2,940Sale Price|40% Off
Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria, Neuzeughammer
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set of midcentury flatware from the 1950s, the award-winning model 2060, designed by Carl Aubock and executed by Amboss Neuzeug Au...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Aubock Vienna Signed Vintage Brass & Leather Nutcracker, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass nutcracker, model no. 4051-4, designed and manufactured in the 1950s by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria. This heavy, solid brass piece features handles wr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
$232Sale Price / item|20% Off
Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available* A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock for Amboss 35 Piece Flatware Set Mid Century Modern
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Carl Aubock for Amboss, Austria, circa 1960s. This is a 5 piece set for 7 guests, 35 pieces total. The largest piece measures 8.25...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
$474Sale Price|40% Off
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock II Walnut Knife Holder with 6 Amboss Knives, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely set of six beautiful midcentury fruit knives and a holder / stand, made of walnut and cork. Designed by Carl Aubock II and manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop in midcentury, ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Aubock II Rare Salt and Pepper Shakers, Walnut & Horn, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful and rare pair of Midcentury modern minimalism salt and pepper shakers from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstatte Carl Aubock Vienna. The drop shaped shakers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Wood
Carl Aubock Brass Maria Theresia Coin Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
$165Sale Price|40% Off
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Wooden Serving Tray with Brass Handles by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Oval serving tray by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, made of solid wood with applied brass handles on both sides. The contrast between warm stained wood and satin brass fittings reflect...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Teak & Brass Nutcracker, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Teak & Brass Nutcracker, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury modernist nutcracker, designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. Made of wood and brass. In very good condition, with marginal patina on the brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
$294Sale Price|40% Off
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 Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Leather Tray
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck tray in leather and brass, Austria. Super beautiful.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Carl Auböck Midcentury Glass Pitcher Jug by Ostovics Culinar, Austria, 1970s
$474Sale Price|40% Off
Carl Auböck Midcentury Glass Pitcher Jug by Ostovics Culinar, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pitcher or jug for water, soft drinks or juice, designed by Carl Auböck, executed by Ostovics Culinar in Austria in the 1970s. A beautiful, unus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Glass
Signed Carl Auböck Brass Nutcracker with Leather Handles
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This nutcracker is an original piece of Mid-Century craftsmanship. The design and execution by the Wiener Werkstatte Carl Aubock. Fully signed Aubock and Made in Austria. It is made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
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 ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Teak, Horn
Auböck copper water boiler with stand around 1950s ( marked on bottom )
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, Au
Auböck copper water boiler with stand around 1950s ( marked on bottom ) Wood handle Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass, Copper
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
$474Sale Price|40% Off
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Collini 1
Located in New York, NY
Culinar series flatware of stainless steel designed by Carl Aubock III (1924-1993) and manufactured by Collini, Austria in 1979. Thirteen pieces in total, consisting of the followin...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Brass and Leather Nutcracker, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
$432Sale Price|40% Off
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Brass and Leather Nutcracker, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Modernist brass nutcracker designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In good condition with charming patina. Marked.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Wooden Tray, Mid-Century Modern, Wood, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
This round serving tray is carved from solid wood with a softly raised rim that reads like a continuous, hand-shaped contour. The surface is gently dished, creating a shallow basin ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
$294Sale Price|40% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Beautiful Carl Aubock Cast-Iron Pepper Salt Mill with Peugeot Grinder, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid modernist pepper- or salt mill with Peugeot grinder, made of black-finished cast iron. Designed and executed by Carl Aubock in th...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Iron
Carl Aubock III Enameled „CULINAR“ Pot With Lid, Ostovics Vienna, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful black-and-white enameled cooking pot with lid from the 1970s. This pot is part of the Culinar series, designed by Carl Auböck III for Ostovics Vienna. We especially appre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Carl Auböck II Brass Tray, Bowl, Vide-Poche, Maria Theresia Coin, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful solid brass coin tray or dish, designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. Suitable as a jewelry bowl or „vide-poche“. In good condition with nice pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Brass Nutcracker, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Modernist brass nutcracker designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In good condition with charming patina. Marked. Also ingraved at the handle.
Category
20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Carl Auböck Signed Serving or Ice Tongs Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Aubock serving tongs, marked on the inside (Auböck MADE IN AUSTRIA). Made of stainless steel, attached to a wooden Handle, leather wrapp Excellent condition, most probably executed by the Amboss Manufactory in Upper Austria...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stoneware Cafe Set by Carl Auböck for Ostovics
$2,490 / set
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.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Original Early Signed Auböck Stainless Picnic or Fruit Knives (2)
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
These two knives were made by Carl Aubock - designer/manufacturer. They have a marking on the blade. They are made of stainless steel (also visible on the blade) and walnut wood, as...
Category
1930s Austrian Minimalist Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Beautiful Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Pepper Or Salt Mill, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant modernist pepper- or salt mill, made of cow horn, designed and executed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. In very good condition, marginal...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal
Hand-Carved Wooden Tray by Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Oval serving tray carved from solid wood with a raised rounded rim and shallow interior. The simple, organic shape highlights the natural grain, showing warm variations from light ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Wood
Carl Aubock Wooden Modernist Fruit Bowl Wood Plate , Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful wooden bowl or plate, designed by Carl Aubock in the 1970s. Marked, in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Original Auböck Bottle Opener in Shape of a Post Horn
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful bottle opener in the shape of a post horn. Both were crafted from brass and designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Aust...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of 6 Glasses, Pitcher, Tray and Bamboo Whisk by Designer Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare complete serving set of 6 small leather wrapped drinking glasses (hight 9,6cm) and 1 glass pitcher (hight 16cm) featuring leather coverings with intricate stitching. Everything ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Leather, Glass, Nutwood
Walnut, Cork & Cane Fruit Knife Set, Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A set of 6 cane wrapped fruit knives with a walnut stand and cork insert, designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. With a round walnut base with cork insert for the six cane wr...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Cheese Dome, Wicker and Glass, 1960s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Cheese Dome, Austria 1960s. The height given applies to the height of the glass cover. The height including the wicker top is 20cm.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Wood, Wicker, Glass
Brown & Orange Enamel Pot Carl Auböck III Riess, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Description: An enamelled metal pot, designed during the 1970s by Carl Auböck III during the 1970s. Suitably seventies with its vivid orange lid and graphic striped profile, this e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
White, Green & Orange Enamel Pot/ Carl Auböck III/ Riess, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Description: An enamelled metal stove pot, designed during the 1970s by Carl Auböck III during the 1970s. Suitably seventies with its vivid orange lid and graphic striped profile,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Set of Knife & Fork / Carl Auböck II, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Description: A vintage knife and fork set made by the Auböck Workshop, Vienna, circa 1950. The body of the cutlery is made from stainless steel with t...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Nutcracker by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Nutcracker #4243 by Carl Auböck in solid brass.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Werkstätte Carl Auböck tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Werkstätte Carl Auböck tableware 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 tableware, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tableware 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 tableware by Walter Bosse, Amboss Austria, and Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik. Prices for Werkstätte Carl Auböck tableware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $220 and can go as high as $6,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.
Creators Similar to Werkstätte Carl Auböck
More Werkstätte Carl Auböck Furniture
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Barware
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Ashtrays
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serving Pieces
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Platters and Serveware
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Serving Bowls
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Glass
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Knife Boxes
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Pitchers
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tea Sets
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Decorative Objects
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tables
Werkstätte Carl Auböck Lighting