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Scarce petite Penguin Donkey Mark 2 bookcase by Ernest Race for Isokon, 1963, England. Originally designed in the late 1930s by Egon Riss and called "The Donkey" because it looked like the saddle panniers that hang on the animals, production was stopped after only 100 or so were made before the war. This version is called the Penguin Donkey Mark 2 and was reimagined by Ernest Race in 1963 for Penguin Books because the small bookcase stored the orange Penguin paperback books nicely. Penguin offered them for sale to their readers via mail order. Not many vintage models surface - especially in the United States. This is an original example from 1960 in very nice vintage condition.
Condition: Minor wear - please see pictures.
Dimensions: 15.5 in (39.37 cm) Height x Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)x Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Scarce petite Penguin Donkey Mark 2 bookcase by Ernest Race for Isokon, 1963, England. Originally designed in the late 1930s by Egon Riss and called "The Donkey" because it looked like the saddle panniers that hang on the animals, production was stopped after only 100 or so were made before the war. This version is called the Penguin Donkey Mark 2 and was reimagined by Ernest Race in 1963 for Penguin Books because the small bookcase stored the orange Penguin paperback books nicely. Penguin offered them for sale to their readers via mail order. Not many vintage models surface - especially in the United States. This is an original example from 1960 in very nice vintage condition.
Condition: Minor wear - please see pictures.
Dimensions: 15.5 in (39.37 cm) Height x Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)x Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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Wood Care
Keep the furniture in a cool, dry place
Avoid furniture's direct exposure to rain, sun or wind
Avoid placing hot objects directly on the piece to prevent undesirable marks or permanent circles.
Avoid placing objects that may cause scratches to the surface
Clean using water only in small quantities and apply it with soft, damp cloth
After damp cloth wipe with a soft, dry cloth
You can use other liquids that are especially for cleaning wood furniture. Take into account the type of wood and follow the manufacturer's instructions
Upholstery Care
Do not expose directly to sunlight to provide greater durability colors
Exchange both side pads, the seat and backrest, to obtain uniform wear
Shake the cushions regularly to remove dust and to maintain the stability of the form
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in good condition
Use a textile fabric cleaning substance according to and following the manufacturer's instructions
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