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.
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Creator: Werkstätte Carl Auböck
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Brass
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Wood
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.
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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
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 Tableware
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Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Fish Bottle Opener Neptun Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Krefeld, DE
Carl Auböck steel and leather fish bottle opener circa late 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Neuzeughammer, Amboss Austria
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Nutcracker, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck nutcracker, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
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 Tableware
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Brass
Carl Aubock "Bomber" Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Rare 1950's Carl Aubock "Bomber" salt and pepper shakers. Designed by Carl Auböck II and produced in the Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria. Auböck designs are unique, collectable and vary from works of art to useful daily household items...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Horn, Wood
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Leather, Glass, Nutwood
Carl Auböck, Salt & Pepper Shaker, Black & White Horn, Teak, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck, beautiful black & white horn salt & pepper shaker.
Manufactured in Vienna, Austria, 1950s.
Excellent vintage condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Horn, Teak
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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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...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Iron
Carl Aubock for Amboss 30 Piece Flatware Set
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Atlanta, GA
Moderniststainless steel flatware set, designed by Carl Aubock for Amboss, Austria, circa 1960s. This is a 5 piece set for 6 guests, 30 pieces total. It is constructed of dishwasher ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Stainless Steel
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 Tableware
Materials
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 Tableware
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Brass
Carl Auböck Wooden Tray, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck tray, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Wood
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...
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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
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 Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Cheese Dome, Austria 1960s
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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Wood, Wicker, Glass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Polished Brass Coaster Stand with Colorful Coasters
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful mid-century polished brass coaster holder with six woven coasters from the 1950s, designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Brass
12 Pcs. Dining Cutlery, Stainless Steel, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
12 pieces of dining cutlery by Carl Auböck. Containing 4 forks, 4 knives, and 4 spoons.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Carl Auböck, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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Brass
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.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal
Coin Tray by Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Coin tray by Carl Aubo¨ck
Original condition
(We have a second one).
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck, Black & White Horn Salt & Pepper Shakers, Vienna 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck, horn, salt & pepper shakers placed in the original teak holder.
Excellent tableware design from the 1950s, executed in Vienna.
Very good vintage condition, ready to use.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Horn, Teak
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 Tableware
Materials
Metal
Coin Tray by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Coin tray by Carl Auböck
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
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 Tableware
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, unusual and rare piece in exce...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Glass
Carl Auböck Black Flatware Culinar, 12 People, 81 Pieces, Collini Austria, 1979
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Collini 1
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous set of a black flatware / cutlery from the Culinar-series for 12 people designed by Carl Auboeck for Ostovics, manufactured by Collini Austria,...
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Aubock Triangular Walnut Cutting Board with Wickerwork Handle Knife, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful triangular cutting board and knife, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock. Made of walnut and leather. The knife is manufactured by Amboss Austria and fully m...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
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...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck #4243 Nutcracker
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Nutcracker #4243 by Carl Auböck in solid brass.
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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 ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Teak
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, ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Black Flatware Culinar, 12 People, 81 Pieces, Collini Austria, 1979
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Collini 1
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous set of a black flatware / cutlery from the Culinar-series for 12 people designed by Carl Auboeck for Ostovics, manufactured by Collini Austria,...
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Coin Tray by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass trays in original condition form the 1960s
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
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.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Wood
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.
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Brass
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.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Werkstätte Carl Auböck Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
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.
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