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Ceramic Hippo

Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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 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

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Ceramic

Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s
Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s
$1,410 / set
H 6.5 in W 17.33 in D 7.88 in
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...

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Ceramic

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...

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Ceramic

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...

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Ceramic

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
$4,614 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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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

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Ceramic

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.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hal Fromhold Ceramic Hippo, 1960's
Hal Fromhold Ceramic Hippo, 1960's
H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 8.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Clay

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
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

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Ceramic

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
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

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Ceramic

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
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A ceramic hippo with turquoise blue glaze and floral / tribal pattern.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini
Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini
H 4.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Happy Hippo Advertising Ceramic for Lines, by Nova Ceramiche, 1995
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian happy hippo advertising ceramic for Lines, by Nova Ceramiche, 1995. Italian advertising
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1990s Italian Ceramics

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Ceramic

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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lisa Larson Hippo Stora Zoo Ceramic Figurine Modern Sculpture Gustavsberg 1958
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A whimsical and quintessentially modern ceramic figurine sculpture depicting a friendly hippo by
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Metropolitan Museum Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture
By Metropolitan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Metropolitan Museum Manufacturer Metropolitan Museum
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian ceramic hippo sculpture with brown glaze.
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20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo
1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo
H 6 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
A Great Ceramic Hippo
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful tabletop sculpture of a hippo.
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

A Great Ceramic Hippo
A Great Ceramic Hippo
H 8 in W 21 in D 8 in
Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An adorable ceramic hippo figure in a green celadon crackle glaze. Unmarked.
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20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3 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.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Raymor Hippo and Baby Lamp
Raymor Hippo and Baby Lamp
H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in
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.  
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

"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
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware sculpture of a hippo, rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955. Description A
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a playful ceramic piece depicting a blue hippo with a painted floral motif.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures

Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird
Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird
H 10 in W 10 in D 22 in
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
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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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