{"product_id":"vintage-isokon-penguin-donkey-mark-ii-by-ernest-race-1963","title":"Vintage Isokon Penguin Donkey Mark II by Ernest Race 1963","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Isokon Penguin Donkey Mark II by Ernest Race 1963\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn iconic Isokon Penguin Donkey Mark II book table \/ bookcase, designed by Ernest Race in 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clever compact design was created specifically for storing Penguin paperbacks, with open compartments for books and magazines arranged around a useful flat upper surface. Its distinctive shape is said to resemble the panniers carried by a donkey, giving the piece its memorable name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage example has a warm cream-painted body raised on contrasting dark wooden legs. The asymmetrical compartments accommodate books both horizontally and vertically, making it an attractive and practical piece of British modernist furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect beside a chair or sofa, it can be used as a small bookcase, occasional table or display piece. It is particularly appealing when filled with vintage Penguin paperbacks, as shown in our photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vintage books shown in the photographs are for display only and are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn good, sturdy vintage condition with wear consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are marks, scratches, fine lines and areas of paint loss across the cream-painted finish. The edges have some rubbing and chipping, including a more noticeable chipped area on one upper corner. There is also a small patch of paint loss inside one compartment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark wooden legs display light surface wear but remain firmly attached. The overall structure feels solid and usable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish has not been restored, retaining the character and patina acquired through use. Please examine all photographs carefully, as these form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vintage books shown in the photographs are for display only and are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the bookcase will be carefully dismantled for safe transit and will require straightforward reassembly upon arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 40 cm x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL: 53 cm x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW: 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isokon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57439435456892,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/73340CE0-925A-4F54-9A94-620F9105390E.jpg?v=1789299026","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/vintage-isokon-penguin-donkey-mark-ii-by-ernest-race-1963","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}