At Sobek & Schnurl, design is a love letter to Egypt –
its heritage, its symbols, its timeless beauty.Each piece is shaped by hand, carrying stories, memories, and centuries of craft. Objects with soul, created slowly and chosen with care – meant to be lived with, not just admired.In our Vienna store, past and present meet.
Each piece finds its place, ready to become part of your home.
About Us
Sobek & Schnurl
Sobek – aka Victor Sobki – is co-founder of Sobek & Schnurl and a renowned Egyptian architect and interior designer. His work brings together oriental elegance, Art Deco, and a distinct modern flair. He designed and shaped the space of the shop, creating its atmosphere and the spirit. All furniture and lighting pieces are his designs, produced by selected craftsmen in Egypt.
Schnurl – aka Caroline Carnbring – is Austrian with Swedish roots, co-founder and the other half of Sobek & Schnurl. Drawn into Egypt’s world of art and craftsmanship through Victor’s passion, she curates the collection and designs the kilims – bringing selected pieces and traditions from Egypt into homes from Vienna to Cairo and beyond.
Our logo – a lotus rising from the Nile – speaks of uniting worlds: modern and ancient, Orient and Occident, the Nile and the Danube. Seemingly far apart, yet deeply connected – both rivers flow through cultural crossroads, nurture craftsmanship, and continue to inspire contemporary design.