ArchitectMade | Penguin - Mini by Hans Bunde

Hans Bunde originally created Penguin in 1954, one for each of his sisters. Penguin is made from beech wood and hand-painted. The back, painted in black, represents the silky feathers of the bird, and the chest is left unpainted to represent the white bellies penguins are well-known for. Penguin is the perfect combination of simplicity and elegance.

Specifications

• Made from beech wood
• Mini - H 13cm x W 4.1cm
• Designed in Denmark

Designer/Architect

Hans Bunde was born in 1919. Highly skilled silversmith, graduated from the internationally renowned Cohr Silver, he has been highly influenced by Wiwen Nilsson. Hans Bunde designed a vast variety of products in collaboration with Cohr Silver. He characterised Cohr’s design line conclusive in the 1950’s as the main designer.