Vintage Ernest Race Penguin Donkey Mark 2 1810E

Vintage Ernest Race Penguin Donkey Mark 2 1810EA scarcely seen, early model of the iconic, Penguin Donkey Mark 2. Designed in 1963 by the renowned Ernest Race for Isokon. This is one of those pieces that will haunt you, if you let it get away. It's a thing of beauty that you'll never tire of looking at! Promotional literature for the updated Penguin Donkey describes the design as an "obliging creature" which "holds up to 90 paperbacks in two panniers and provides a convenient chair side table for

A scarcely seen, early model of the iconic, Penguin Donkey Mark 2. Designed in 1963 by the renowned Ernest Race for Isokon.

This is one of those pieces that will haunt you, if you let it get away. It's a thing of beauty that you'll never tire of looking at!

Promotional literature for the updated Penguin Donkey describes the design as an "obliging creature" which "holds up to 90 paperbacks in two panniers … and provides a convenient chair-side table for your tray of hors d’oeuvres, coffee cups, glass, ashtray, knitting or anything else you want to keep beside you.”.

Very good vintage condition, we have done very little to the donkey aside from a clean, looks to have had a repaint in places at some point in its life,  please take a look at the photographs for detail.

Dimensions:
Width: 54cm
Depth: 40cm
Height: 40cm

An iconic piece that will add a touch of mid century style to any home.