{"product_id":"carl-aubock-brass-copper-ashtray-stand-illums-bolighus-austria-mcm-1950s","title":"MCM-080 Carl Auböck — Brass \u0026 Copper Standing Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Vienna, c. 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and distinguished example of Austrian mid-century modernist metalwork — a \u003cstrong\u003estanding ashtray in brass and copper\u003c\/strong\u003e attributed to the workshop of \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Auböck\u003c\/strong\u003e (Vienna), produced for retail distribution by \u003cstrong\u003eIllums Bolighus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the premier design emporium of Copenhagen. This piece represents the intersection of two of the most important institutions in 20th-century decorative arts: the Auböck atelier, which shaped the course of Viennese modernist metalwork, and Illums Bolighus, which for decades served as the tastemaking gateway for Scandinavian and international modernist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Auböck workshop — founded in Vienna in the early 20th century and brought to international prominence under \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Auböck II\u003c\/strong\u003e — became celebrated for merging Modernist formal discipline with an irreverent, sculptural wit. By the 1950s, Auböck objects were exported throughout Europe and distributed through leading Scandinavian retailers including Illums Bolighus, positioning Austrian metalwork within the broader pan-European modernist conversation. Pieces with confirmed Illums Bolighus retail provenance are among the most sought-after Auböck works in the current market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding 21 inches tall on a 12-inch wide base, this ashtray stand has the commanding floor presence that makes Auböck pieces focal points rather than accessories. The brass and copper combination — with the warm patina and minor oxidation of authentic age — is quintessential workshop production of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to Carl Auböck (Austrian, 1900–1957) workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer \/ Distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austria \/ Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass and copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing ashtray \/ floor stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition; surface wear and patina consistent with age; minor oxidation and light abrasions to metal surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup preferred. For buyers requiring shipping, we are happy to provide referrals to our trusted third-party shippers. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f0e8; border-left: 4px solid #c8a96e; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082430501148,"sku":"MCM-080","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/MCM-080-Carl-Aubock-Brass-Copper-Standing-Ashtray-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780593271","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/carl-aubock-brass-copper-ashtray-stand-illums-bolighus-austria-mcm-1950s","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}