Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960 Books wooden handles and a soft

wooden handles and a soft closed metal sliding system

which is anchored by two original weathered brass grommets

This marked the beginning of his lifelong involvement with the medium: he produced more than 1600 prints

used the term phrenology and it stuck

Poul Kjærholm’s use of industrial methods and materials in the 1960s brought a fresh

Mid-century Penguin Chrome Ice Bucket with Bakelite Handles c.1960 Books wooden handles and a softABOUT Mid century Penguin ice bucket with brown Bakelite handles and lid knob. Mostly used as ice bucket, but the piece was designed to insulate both hot and cold foods. The penguin was the work of inventor Ralph N. Kircher. He patented the design in 1941 but wartime restrictions on aluminum meant the penguin didnt really take off until after the war. Engraved on the underside. CREATOR West Bend Aluminum Co., West Bend, Wisconsin. DATE OF MANUFACTURE