Penguin by Architectmade is a delightful wooden figurine designed by Hans Bunde in 1954. Bunde first created the design as a gift for his siblings, shaping a Penguin for each of his sisters. The gracious, majestic Penguin has a hand-painted back that represents the bird’s plumage while the unpainted chest highlights beech wood’s beautiful natural grain.
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Penguin, large
Architectmade
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Penguin by Architectmade is a delightful wooden figurine designed by Hans Bunde in 1954. Bunde first created the design as a gift for his siblings, shaping a Penguin for each of his sisters. The gracious, majestic Penguin has a hand-painted back that represents the bird’s plumage while the unpainted chest highlights beech wood’s beautiful natural grain.
- Width: 8.5 cm
- Depth: 9.9 cm
- Height: 26 cm
- Material Beech
- Product ID: AM805
Hans Bunde (1919–1996) was a Danish designer who earned acclaim in the1950s when he worked as the main designer for the Danish silverware company Cohr. A trained silversmith, Bunde had a keen eye for detail and sculptural shapes.
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Vesa V | Verified Customer
Belgium
Wonderfully stylish and minimalistic Danish design from 1954.
1 year ago
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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