Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3848 brass bookends.

Designed in the 1950s, this refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. The Auböck bookends provide an organic midcentury minimalist design for bookshelves or desks. Each piece is stamped "Auböck."

Price is for the pair. Local pickup available.

Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck Werkstätte in the 7th district of Vienna using the same exacting standards, high-quality materials, original molds, and techniques of his legendary grandfather. Auböck's design career was long and varied, reaching its pinnacle of prestige at the Triennale di Milano in 1954, where he received four gold medals in recognition of his iconic work.

Please note out of stock can take 3 weeks or more. Stock availability can change at any time. For time-sensitive orders, please inquire prior to purchasing.

Please note that only one representative example of each item is shown in the images. Finish varies from item to item due to the handmade nature of their fabrication and due to the unique chemical patination process, which is meant to simulate 80-100 years of exposure of brass to sunlight. Polished brass will patinated but can be restored to shine with polish if desired.