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Ceramic Hippo

Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s
Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s

Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s

$294

H 1.97 in W 3.54 in D 1.57 in

Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

American Studio Ceramic Hippo Wall Plaque by Hal Fromhold
American Studio Ceramic Hippo Wall Plaque by Hal Fromhold

American Studio Ceramic Hippo Wall Plaque by Hal Fromhold

$1,275Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.75 in W 15 in D 1 in

American Studio Ceramic Hippo Wall Plaque by Hal Fromhold

By Hal Fromhold

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

American studio whimsical ceramic hippo wall plaque by Hal Fromhold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s
Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s

Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s

$1,377 / set

H 6.5 in W 17.33 in D 7.88 in

Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s

By Ceramiche Zaccacnini

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos Zaccagnini, Italy 1950s H 10 cm - 13 x 30 cm H 12 cm - 15 x

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand  made in South Africa
Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand  made in South Africa

Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand made in South Africa

By Zimele Ceramics

Located in North Miami, FL

The Ceramic Hippo Plate from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa is a beautifully crafted piece

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hippo Tray , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Hippo Tray , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Hippo Tray , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

yourself in the vibrant artistry of South Africa with the Hippo Tray, a stunning ceramic piece designed by

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand  made in South Africa
Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand  made in South Africa

Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand made in South Africa

By Zimele Ceramics

Located in North Miami, FL

Introducing the Hippo Plate, a stunning ceramic creation by the acclaimed Nompilo Zaba, hand

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse

1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Pair of Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculptures - MMA
Vintage Pair of Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculptures - MMA

Vintage Pair of Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculptures - MMA

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculptures, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

$7,658Sale Price / item|15% Off

H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in

Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of an hippo in a modern way. The animal has got a birds all

Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

MARIANNE GUNNEMARK for Höganäs. Very large and rare ceramic figurine of hippo
MARIANNE GUNNEMARK for Höganäs. Very large and rare ceramic figurine of hippo

MARIANNE GUNNEMARK for Höganäs. Very large and rare ceramic figurine of hippo

Located in København, Copenhagen

MARIANNE GUNNEMARK for Höganäs, Sweden. Very large and rare ceramic figurine of a hippo. Hand

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Ardmore Ceramic Hippo Dish
Ardmore Ceramic Hippo Dish

Ardmore Ceramic Hippo Dish

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H 4 in Dm 5.45 in

Ardmore Ceramic Hippo Dish

By Sabelo Khoza

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This artwork brings to life the land mammals, capturing the sorrowful reality in their expression. This fancy butter dish is a true gem, with its decorative plate displaying a dark ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Hippo and Musk Ox Figures
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Hippo and Musk Ox Figures

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Hippo and Musk Ox Figures

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Charming, life like white glazed ceramic figures of a hippopotamus and a musk ox. Hippo is numbered

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Freaklab Hippo Conteiner Small Made Entirely by Hand in Ceramic
Freaklab Hippo Conteiner Small Made Entirely by Hand in Ceramic

Freaklab Hippo Conteiner Small Made Entirely by Hand in Ceramic

By Freaklab

Located in Modica, RG

FOR YEARS, CONTEMPORARY DESIGN HAS BEEN REPRESENTED BY SERIES OBJECTS PRODUCED BY MACHINES. FREAKLAB'S IDEA STARTS FROM THE ASSUMPTION OF CREATING HANDMADE OBJECTS IN SERIES. ALL ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Hal Fromhold Ceramic Hippo, 1960's
Hal Fromhold Ceramic Hippo, 1960's

Hal Fromhold Ceramic Hippo, 1960's

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H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 8.5 in

Hal Fromhold Ceramic Hippo, 1960's

By Hal Fromhold

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Turquoise ceramic hippo by California artist Hal Fromhold from the mid 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hal Fromhold California Studio Ceramic Hippo, 1960s
Hal Fromhold California Studio Ceramic Hippo, 1960s

Hal Fromhold California Studio Ceramic Hippo, 1960s

By Hal Fromhold

Located in San Diego, CA

Ceramic hippo sculpture by California artist, Hal Fromhold. Signed. Hal Fromhold was born in

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Hippo Urn, hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Hippo Urn, hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Hippo Urn, hand made in South Africa

By Wiseman Ndlovu

Located in North Miami, FL

Wiseman Ceramics presents a unique ceramic Hippo Waterlily Urn, meticulously crafted by artisans

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hippo Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Hippo Bowl , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Hippo Bowl , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Hippo Bowl Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Tebogo Ndlovu Love Art Ceramic, South Africa

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hippo Ornament  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Hippo Ornament  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Hippo Ornament , hand made in South Africa

By Zimele Ceramics

Located in North Miami, FL

This charming ceramic hippopotamus ornament, handcrafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hippo and Frog rider sculpture, Hand  made in South Africa
Ceramic Hippo and Frog rider sculpture, Hand  made in South Africa

Ceramic Hippo and Frog rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa

By Zimele Ceramics

Located in North Miami, FL

This playful ceramic sculpture captures a whimsical moment from the heart of the African wild: a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini
Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A ceramic hippo with turquoise blue glaze and floral / tribal pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Sculpture Hippo from Bassano Italy 1980s
Large Ceramic Sculpture Hippo from Bassano Italy 1980s

Large Ceramic Sculpture Hippo from Bassano Italy 1980s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of hippo made in Bassano Italy in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

By MOMA Museum New York

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Klassik and very collectible ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture part of the collection

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Hippo Business Card Holder
Mid-Century Hippo Business Card Holder

Mid-Century Hippo Business Card Holder

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H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 8 in

Mid-Century Hippo Business Card Holder

Located in Fairfield, CA

An adorable mid-century business card holder in the shape of a hippo. A wide open mouth for

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hippo Decor by Gordon and Jane Martz
Hippo Decor by Gordon and Jane Martz

Hippo Decor by Gordon and Jane Martz

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H 5 in W 11 in D 5 in

Hippo Decor by Gordon and Jane Martz

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular hippo sculpture designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios USA, c. 1955

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Sung Glazed Wall Relief Of Hippo By Jeanne Grut
Royal Copenhagen Sung Glazed Wall Relief Of Hippo By Jeanne Grut

Royal Copenhagen Sung Glazed Wall Relief Of Hippo By Jeanne Grut

By Jeanne Grut

Located in Kastrup, DK

decorative and extremely rare one of a kind. Jeanne Grut designed this sung glazed stoneware hippo in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Hippo and Water Lilies rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
Hippo and Water Lilies rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa

Hippo and Water Lilies rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa

By Wiseman Ndlovu

Located in North Miami, FL

Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This monumental ceramic sculpture, one of the largest

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Hippo Business Card Holder
Mid Century Ceramic Hippo Business Card Holder

Mid Century Ceramic Hippo Business Card Holder

Located in Fairfield, CA

An adorable mid century business card holder in the shape of a hippo. A wide open mouth for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Italian Hippo
Large Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Italian Hippo

Large Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Italian Hippo

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Handmade, painted and glazed in Italy, large Mid-Century Modern ceramic hippopotamus, circa 1960

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture
Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture

By MOMA Museum New York

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Small Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture
Vintage Small Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture

Vintage Small Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool small blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Metropolitan Museum Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture
Vintage Metropolitan Museum Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture

Vintage Metropolitan Museum Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture

By Metropolitan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer Metropolitan Museum Manufacturer Metropolitan Museum

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

By MOMA Museum New York

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture by Metropolitan Museum, circa 1990s. The piece is in

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

By MOMA Museum New York

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture by Metropolitan Museum, circa 1990s. The piece is in

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

By MOMA Museum New York

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Klassik and very collectible ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture part of the collection

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Pair of Sculptures Museum of Modern Art
Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Pair of Sculptures Museum of Modern Art

Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Pair of Sculptures Museum of Modern Art

By MOMA Museum New York

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun blue ceramic pair of mother and baby "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa the 1960s. The piece

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hippo Animal Sculpture by Elena Laverón, 1980s
Hippo Animal Sculpture by Elena Laverón, 1980s

Hippo Animal Sculpture by Elena Laverón, 1980s

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H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in

Hippo Animal Sculpture by Elena Laverón, 1980s

By Elena Laveron

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Wonderful ceramic sculpture by the great Spanish artist Elena Laverón. Representing a hippopotamus

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo
1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo

1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo

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H 6 in W 13 in D 5.5 in

1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Italian ceramic hippo sculpture with brown glaze.

Category

20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A Great Ceramic Hippo
A Great Ceramic Hippo

A Great Ceramic Hippo

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H 8 in W 21 in D 8 in

A Great Ceramic Hippo

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful tabletop sculpture of a hippo.

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo

Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo

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H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3 in

Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An adorable ceramic hippo figure in a green celadon crackle glaze. Unmarked.

Category

20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Raymor Hippo and Baby Lamp
Raymor Hippo and Baby Lamp

Raymor Hippo and Baby Lamp

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H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in

Raymor Hippo and Baby Lamp

By Raymor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage white glazed ceramic hippo with baby table lamp by Raymor. Has original Raymor label.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Gold Ceramic Hippopotamus Sculpture
Vintage Mid-Century Gold Ceramic Hippopotamus Sculpture

Vintage Mid-Century Gold Ceramic Hippopotamus Sculpture

By Austin Productions

Located in San Francisco, CA

This vintage gold ceramic hippo is marked Austin Prod Inc., 1976.  

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Hippo" Ceramic Wall-Plaque by Hal Fromhold and Bertil Vallien
"Hippo" Ceramic Wall-Plaque by Hal Fromhold and Bertil Vallien

"Hippo" Ceramic Wall-Plaque by Hal Fromhold and Bertil Vallien

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bertil Vallien, today one of Europe's preeminent artists in glass, began as a very promising ceramist. After studying under Stig Lindberg at the Swedish National College of Art in St...

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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art

Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of a Hippo, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of a Hippo, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955

Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of a Hippo, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Gunnar Nylund, stoneware sculpture of a hippo, rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955. Description A

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of 20th Century Italian Ceramic Hippos
Pair of 20th Century Italian Ceramic Hippos

Pair of 20th Century Italian Ceramic Hippos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two ceramic hippos - perhaps mother and baby. Each marked on the underside in silver paint with an

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird
Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird

Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird

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H 10 in W 10 in D 22 in

Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a playful ceramic piece depicting a blue hippo with a painted floral motif.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures

Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM, 1966-1976
Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM, 1966-1976

Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM, 1966-1976

By Gustavsberg

Located in Waverveen, Utrecht

Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM 1966-1976. Made in Sweden. Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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Ceramic Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ceramic hippo for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, clay and gold leaf, every ceramic hippo was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage ceramic hippo you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ceramic hippo — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ceramic hippo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ceramic hippo over the years, but those crafted by Hal Fromhold and Mosche Bianche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ceramic Hippo?

The average selling price for a ceramic hippo at 1stDibs is $1,338, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $4,061 for the highest priced.

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