Brass with character - key rings by Carl Auböck Vienna
There are things we pick up every day, yet barely notice. A keychain is one such item: functional, unobtrusive, often casual.
But what if this very everyday object becomes a silent icon – through good materials, good design and genuine craftsmanship?
This is exactly what happens in one of Vienna's most renowned workshops. The Carl Auböck workshop , founded in the 1940s, is now recognized worldwide as a symbol of the combination of function and form, of tradition and zeitgeist. Here, small objects with a big impact are created – including the iconic brass keychains , which have long since become collector's items.
Whether shaped like a foot, a peanut, or a shell, each pendant tells a story: of Austrian post-war modernism, of a fine sense of humor—and of a craftsmanship that achieves great things even in small things.
The production process is complex: The brass is cast, filed, patinated, and polished by hand. The result is not a smooth industrial product, but an object with character – tangible in the hand, visible in the surface.
What makes these keychains so special is not only their iconic design, but the fact that they are allowed to age. Over time, they develop a warm patina – like leather or fine wood. They tell the story of the life you lead with them: of everyday life, of traveling, of coming home.
A keychain from the Auböck workshop is far more than a practical tool. It's a companion, a talisman, and often a conversation starter. And a quiet statement for people who value quality—not loudly, but with attitude.
Once you have it in your hand, you won't let it go.
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