a "Penguin Donkey Mark II" bookshelf, Isokon, England, 1960s.
Grey lacquered wood, teak base, height 40 cm, length 53 cm, depth 40 cm.
Minor wear.
The Donkey Mark I was designed by Egon Riss and Jack Pritchard for Isokon furniture in 1939. In 1963 Pritchard commissioned new designs from Race. As thin plywood was no longer available, the Mark II was thicker. It was also designed for mail order in flat pack.