Candle Snuffer in Polished Brass with Walnut Base

A candle snuffer is a purely functional object – yet in the hands of Carl Auböck, even such an everyday tool becomes a small piece of Viennese design history.

The Candle Snuffer #3471 was designed in 1948 by Carl Auböck II (1900–1957) and is still produced today by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna. Its design is remarkably restrained: a slender, elegantly shaped handle in polished brass rests on a small walnut base. Nothing is superfluous; every element serves the function and the clarity of the overall form.

This combination of functionality and sculptural simplicity is characteristic of Carl Auböck's work. The warm walnut provides a natural contrast to the reflective surface of the polished brass, allowing the candle snuffer to stand discreetly yet confidently beside a candleholder or on a table.

A small functional object with a remarkable design presence – designed in 1948 and still produced according to the original design. 

Designer: Carl Auböck II

Year of Design: 1948

Model / Manufacturer's No.: #3471

Material: Polished brass, walnut wood

Made in: Austria