Authentic leather wastebasket/bin by Carl Auböck from the mid-20th century.

This original mid-century wastepaper basket was designed by Carl Auböck III for the renowned Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna, around 1960. An exemplary piece of Austrian modernist design, it is handcrafted from a single thick sheet of premium saddle leather, expertly shaped into a seamless cylinder and finished with the studio's characteristic hand-stitched detail. The leather has beautifully aged, displaying a rich, warm cognac tone and a soulful patina that only comes with decades of use. Its minimalist silhouette and organic materiality embody the "functional elegance" that has made Eleg's office accessories famous worldwide. This is a rare find for collectors of high-end European modernism and a sophisticated addition to any executive desk or library. Condition: Good vintage condition. The leather shows normal wear, including some surface stains and darkening corresponding to its age and history as a functional object. The structural integrity remains excellent. Dimensions: Height: 13.2 in (33.5 cm) Diameter: 8.7 in (22 cm).