Carl Auböck Leather and Brass Waste Paper Basket, Austria, 1950s

An early cognac leather waste paper basket with brass handle by Carl Auböck, Austria. Made by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, the eponymous manufacturing and design company run by 4 successive generations of the Auböck family since 1900. Carl III was heavily influenced by great 1950s modernist designers such as Eames, Gropius and Nelson and with his father designed a multitude of beautiful yet highly functional objects including this classic piece for the major Copenhagen design retailer Illums Bolighus. Good patinated condition on both leather and brass. Stitching also in good condition..