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Leather Hippo by Deru
By Deru
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Hippo by Deru, A Hippo handcrafted from a pinched and riveted piece of leather. Stamped
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Hippo by Deru
Leather Hippo by Deru
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Deru Folded Leather Hippo
By Deru
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage folded leather Hippo by Deru of Germany. Good condition overall, the leather is soft and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Vintage Deru Folded Leather Hippo
Vintage Deru Folded Leather Hippo
H 3.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Leather Hippo Hippopotamus in Leather Footstool
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Leather Hippo Hippopotamus In Leather Footstool. 20" long by 10" tall. Fabric underside with
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Late 20th Century Mexican Footstools

Materials

Leather

1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Two tone
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf
H 15.75 in W 36.23 in D 23.63 in
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960
By Deru
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960. Wonderful examples with perfect warm patina to the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
leather figure standing on his four legs is in excellent condition and adorns a rich old patinated finish
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

LIBERTY LONDON STYLE OMERSA ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL HiPPO
By Liberty of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
Brown Leather Hippo. The Liberty London Style Omersa 'Antique Brown' Leather Footstool Hippo is a
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20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Light Oak, White Leather
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chairs x 4 Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Customizable Norr11 Hippo Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Soft, playful shapes characterise this family of upholstered pieces, the Hippo makes a stylish
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2010s Latvian Chairs

Materials

Textile

Customizable Norr11 Hippo Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Soft, playful shapes characterise this family of upholstered pieces, the Hippo makes a stylish
Category

2010s Latvian Chairs

Materials

Textile

Customizable Norr11 Hippo Lounge by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Soft, playful shapes characterise this family of upholstered pieces, the Hippo makes a stylish
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2010s Polish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Customizable Norr11 Hippo Lounge by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Soft, playful shapes characterise this family of upholstered pieces, the Hippo makes a stylish
Category

2010s Polish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

SMALL SiZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hippo stool
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in GB
London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original glass eyes. These
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

21st Century Caicos 3-Seater Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
wood and expansive polyurethane foam. Upholstery in leather cat. A Hippo col. 6503. Engraved RC logo on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Leather

21st Century Aruba 3-Seater Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
sofa structure in poplar wood and foam. Upholstery in leather CAT. A Hippo COL. 6503. Legs in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Leather

Mid-Century Hand-Stitched Leather Hippo / Hippopotamus Footstool
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century hand-stitched leather hippo / hippopotamus footstool. Great display piece or toy as
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Hand-Stitched Leather Hippo / Hippopotamus Footstool
Mid-Century Hand-Stitched Leather Hippo / Hippopotamus Footstool
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H 2.49 in W 12.88 in D 6.19 in
New Distressed Rustic Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Animal Footstool Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This incredibly quaint footstool is made in the shape of a hippo out of beautiful brown leather. It
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2010s English Rustic Footstools

Materials

Leather

1970s High-Quality Children Toy 'Hippo' by German Renate Müller 'b'
By Renate Müller
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Hippo, children toy in jute and leather by Renate Müller, Germany, 1970. Authentic animal toy from
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Jute

Hippo Lounge Chair in Natural Oak with Hallingdal 65, 220 Upholstery
By Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft, playful shapes characterise this family of upholstered pieces, the Hippo makes a stylish
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21st Century and Contemporary German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hippo Lounge Chair in Dark Smoked Oak with Hallingdal 65 - 220 Upholstery
By Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft, playful shapes characterise this family of upholstered pieces, the Hippo makes a stylish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hippo Lounge Chair in Light Smoked Oak with Hallingdal 65-220 Upholstery
By Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft, playful shapes characterise this family of upholstered pieces, the Hippo makes a stylish
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21st Century and Contemporary German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stuffed Leather Hippo
Located in Brussels, BE
Stuffed leather hippo.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Stuffed Leather Hippo
Stuffed Leather Hippo
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Leather Hippo by Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massive leather Hippo by Omersa. Great patina to leather. Missing eyes, tail and one ear. Very
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Vintage 1960s English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Leather Hippo by Omersa
Leather Hippo by Omersa
H 17 in W 33 in D 13.5 in
Leather Hippo by Deru Germany
By Deru
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Leather Hippo by Deru Germany 1960's
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Hippo by Deru Germany
Leather Hippo by Deru Germany
H 3.75 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in
Abercrombie & Fitch leather hippo ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Leather hippo ottoman by Abercrombie & Fitch. Other animals also available.
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Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs

Leather Hippo ottoman for Abercrombie
Located in Dallas, TX
Leather Hippo made for and retailed by Abercrombie and Fitch in the 1940's. Beautiful Patina to
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Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Leather Hippo Ottoman
Located in Englewood, NJ
A leather hippo ottoman designed by, Dimitri Omersa, manufactured by, Omersa and Company
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Vintage 1950s English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Patinated Leather Hippo Stool
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Great hippo in beautifully patinated leather that may be used as a footstool, or can support a
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Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Patinated Leather Hippo Stool
Patinated Leather Hippo Stool
H 17 in W 35 in D 12 in
20th C. leather hippo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming and wonderfully realistic leather covered hippopotamus with glass eyes
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20th Century English Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Glass

20th C. leather hippo
20th C. leather hippo
H 18 in W 34 in D 14 in
Large Vintage Omersa Leather Hippo
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large vintage Omersa leather hippopotamus. Handmade in England. Used as a stool and also a great
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Vintage 1980s English Stools

Materials

Leather

Large Vintage Omersa Leather Hippo
Large Vintage Omersa Leather Hippo
H 16.5 in W 33.5 in L 16.5 in
Vintage Leather Hippo by Dmitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Hippo, Dmitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, The 1970s The leather footstool
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Large Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Hippo
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large vintage Omersa brown leather hippopotamus. Handmade in England. Used as a stool and also a
Category

Vintage 1970s English Stools

Materials

Leather

Large Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Hippo
Large Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Hippo
H 16.5 in W 33.5 in D 13 in
Large Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Hippo
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very cute large vintage Omersa leather hippopotamus. Handmade in the UK. Used as a stool and also a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Large Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Hippo
Large Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Hippo
H 18.12 in W 29.53 in D 12.6 in
Leather Dimitri Omersa Baby Hippo Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in San Antonio, TX
Adorable handstitched leather hippo footstool by Omersa, circa late 1990s. Omersa's animals can be
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Hippopotamus Foot Rest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage leather hippo attributed to Abercrombie and Fitch
Category

Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs

English Leather Footstool in the form of a Hippo, Jancraft for Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Downingtown, PA
footstool or ottoman is designed in the shape of a hippo in a beautiful leather. The hippo is so
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Leather Wrapped Hippo Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful well done, leather wrapped hippo sculpture, circa 1950s. Hand pulled leather.
Category

20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Cute Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Baby Hippo
By Omersa
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very cute little (well not that little) vintage Omersa leather baby hippopotamus. Handmade in the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Cute Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Baby Hippo
Cute Vintage Omersa Brown Leather Baby Hippo
H 9.06 in W 21.66 in L 9.06 in
Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch Omersa Hippo Brown Leather Footstool Hippopotamus
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in GB
& Fitch, Dimitri Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hippo footstool. These come in varying sizes, this one
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

New Old Stock Liberty London Style Omersa Brown Leather Footstool Hippos
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in GB
Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed laying Hippo footstool. These come in varying sizes
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Hippo Animal Toy in Jute and Red Leather by Renate Muller, 1970s
By Renate Müller
Located in Berlin, BE
Hippo animal toy in jute and red leather by Renate Müller, 1970s. Authentic animal toy from the
Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jute

Mid-Century French Carved Dark Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century hippopotamus sculpture crafted in France. The detailed leather figure is in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Leather Animals Germany 1970 in the Manner of Renate Müller
By Dimitri Omersa, Renate Müller
Located in Munich, DE
Leather animals Germany 1970 in the manner of Renate Müller and Dimitri Omersa. Four hippos and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

MEDiUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOl
By Liberty of London, Omersa
Located in GB
very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed Hippo stool or footstool
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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Leather Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic leather hippo available at 1stDibs. A leather hippo — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage leather hippo now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather hippo, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather hippo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather hippo over the years, but those crafted by Dimitri Omersa, Renate Müller and Omersa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Leather Hippo?

A leather hippo can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,473, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $8,200.