Iconic bookcase from I SOKO N
Storage rack designed by Egon Riss in 1939.
It was named Donkey because the shelves on either side and four legs looked like a donkey carrying panniers, and was later renamed Penguin Donkey because it fit perfectly inside books published by the British publisher Penguin paperbacks.
An iconic Isocon item, with striking curves made from molded plywood.
In addition to its unique and charming design, it is also easy to use.
With storage on both sides, dividers on the shelves and a small removable top, this storage unit can be used for a variety of purposes.
Designer: Egon Liss
Design date: 1939
Brand: I SOKO N
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Size: Width 415 x Depth 592 x Height 434 mm
Weight: 5.3kg
Material: Birch plywood (clear lacquer finish)
■ Requests upon arrival of product
1. Check the packaging condition
When you receive your package, first check the entire cardboard box for any major scratches or dents. If there is any damage, be sure to inform the delivery person and take several photos of the damage.
2. Check the furniture itself (unpacking)
After receiving the item, please unpack it as soon as possible and check for scratches or damage to the furniture itself. *We would appreciate it if you could unpack it within 3 days of arrival.
3. If there are any deficiencies
If there is any defect in the product, please contact the point of purchase as soon as possible after receiving the product.
■Notes about the warranty
If you contact us after a certain period of time, it may be difficult to determine that the damage occurred during delivery, and the damage may not be covered by the shipping company's warranty. We ask for your understanding and cooperation so that we can ensure that the problem is resolved within the warranty period.
Egon Riss
Born in Austria. After graduating from the Technical University of Vienna, he studied architecture and design at the Bauhaus with Paul Klee and Oskar Kokoschka. After working as an architect in Vienna, he moved to England in 1938 and created various designs for Isocon, and his signature work, "Penguin Donkey," is known as an icon of modern design.
A plywood furniture manufacturer founded in the UK in 1931. In collaboration with designers such as Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer, who built the Bauhaus, the company has produced a variety of modern and innovative furniture. Since its founding, the company has cultivated a keen attention to detail, and its furniture, created by hand by craftsmen based on specialized techniques and traditions, has been highly praised around the world.
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商品番号:56-93-0019-318