Paperweight "Foot" Design Carl Auböck Austria

"Foot" Paperweight in Brass – Design Object by Werkstätte Carl Auböck

The "Foot" paperweight is one of Carl Auböck II's most famous designs and was developed in Vienna in the early 1950s. The compact object is made of solid brass and combines functional utility with a sculptural, minimalist design language.

The brass foot:

is a popular collector's item for enthusiasts of Austrian design, contemporary interiors, and high-quality desk objects. Its presence makes an impact in both the office and the living area – as a paperweight, design object, or decorative sculpture.

About the design:

The "Foot" is one of four iconic models of the so-called "Walter Gropius" set, consisting of an egg, a hand, and a foot in polished brass, as well as a stone traditionally wrapped in core leather. The set is considered by connoisseurs to be a historically significant contribution to Austrian design craftsmanship.

Due to its material, origin, and design language, the "Foot" paperweight is a valuable object with collector's potential – a piece of Viennese design history.

Design and production: Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Material: Polished brass
Production: new
Length: 9 cm
Height: 5 cm
Care instructions: Polish brass surfaces as needed with a soft cloth.
Images: Originals from Werkstätte Carl Auböck

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Manufacturer
Carl Auböck GmbH NfG. KG
Bernardgasse 21, 1070 Vienna, Austria
workshop@carlauboeck.at

Product information
Paperweight, brass
Item number: #4273-2