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Ceramic Hippo

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s Too Cute Colorful Ceramic Pottery 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

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

Materials

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

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

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

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
travelers riding a giraffe and ostrich. Our feet and behinds cool off in the Sabie river waters where hippos
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2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
travelers riding a giraffe and ostrich. Our feet and behinds cool off in the Sabie river waters where hippos
Category

2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

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African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ardmore Ceramics Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn, a stunning piece of art that seamlessly blends craftsmanship and creativity. This magnificent urn, standing at an impressiv...
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2010s South African Modern Urns

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Viso Mohair Blanket 0101
Located in New York, NY
The most exquisite mohair is handled by master carders, shearers dyers and weavers to create a one of kind blanket unlike any other. Created in a fully manual weaving process keepin...
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2010s Spanish Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Mohair

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Viso Mohair Blanket 0101
H 1.19 in W 51.19 in D 78.75 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Rosewood Vanity
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940s Gilbert Rohde designed for Herman Miller Model number 3770 vanity, made of Brazilian rosewood with 3 drawers 3 small storage compartments and glass shelf.
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20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Antique Etching, 'Raiders' Lions by Herbert Dicksee, African Wildlife
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Raiders by Herbert Dicksee. A framed wildlife etching of a pair of African lions by Herbert Dicksee. The picture shows a pair of crouching lions between some rocks overlooking the v...
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Antique 1890s English Sporting Art Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Ceramic Relief by Charles Sucsan.
By Charles Sucsan
Located in Montreal, QC
Ceramic Relief sculpture of a bird by Charles Sucsan.
Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Parrot Ceramic Tile Framed Plaque by Christopher Reutinger Catalina Picture Tile
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Catalina style majolica parrot ceramic tile plaque by Christopher Reutinger for Catalina Picture Tile (formerly named Palisade Tile which is what this piece is mark...
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Late 20th Century American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

19th Century French Mahogany and Ormolu Bookcase in the Empire Style
By Antoine Krieger
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and fine library breakfront bookcase by Antoine Krieger of Paris In the Empire taste, this wonderful piece shows careful selection of matched flame mahogany veneers...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Large Ink Drawing Abstract Expressionist Rooster Woman Artist
By Judith Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
Judith Brown (December 17, 1931 – May 11, 1992) was a dancer and a sculptor who was drawn to images of the body in motion and its effect on the cloth surrounding it. She welded crush...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Handmade Paper

French Decorative Ceramic Wall Plaque with Three Figures by Les Argonautes 1960s
By Les Argonautes
Located in London, GB
French vintage decorative ceramic wall plaque with three figures, by Les Argonautes, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A refreshingly naive and charming piece depicting three men in o...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rami sculptural Granite and Brass Side Table
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A contemporary delicate piece of artwork in massive Brass and Brazilian granite Stone. The object was exposed in São Paulo and Paris and was selected to appear in fashion and design ...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Contemporary Side table in Wood and Brass Side Table
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side table, made of wood and brass, uses Brazilian contemporary style and is a delicate piece of art work. The base is brass and the table itself has a Brazilian Imbuia wooden v...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamp made of brass
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brass Table lamp Nitens is part of a collection design for Contemporary Brazilian lighting brand Bertolucci. Inspired by the Brazilian technical craft of “Capim Dourado”, the scienti...
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2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brazilian Contemporary Set of Appetizer Ceramic Bowls by Rodrigo Almeida
By Rodrigo Almeida
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set of three appetizer ceramic bowls, Brazil, 2014 Brazilian contemporary design by Rodrigo Almeida Measurement Units Centimeters 22cm D x 9.5cm H 21.5cm x 21cm x 6cm H 21.5cm x 21...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Jacaranda, Ceramic

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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

Materials

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
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

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

Materials

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

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Hippo Business Card Holder
Located in Vallejo, 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

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

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohand, Three Unique Buttons
Located in Copenhagen, DK
designed as mirrored hippos. Mid-20th century. Measures: 36 x 33 mm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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

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" 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

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

Materials

Clay

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

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.
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

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.
Category

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.
Category

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

Materials

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

Ceramic Hippopotamus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual hand thrown ceramic glazed hippopotamus c.1950s - 1960s. This Mid Century Modern
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Ceramic Hippopotamus
Ceramic Hippopotamus
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 6.25 in
Ceramic Hippopotamus by Knud Kyhn
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely, chubby hippo by Knud Kyhn for the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain factory, in smooth earthen
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20th Century Danish Ceramics

14-Piece Zoo by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Portland, OR
A 14 piece zoo, including Dimitri Omersa's hippo, rhino, pig, giraffe. kangaroo, lion, elephant
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Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheet Metal

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
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a playful ceramic piece depicting a blue hippo with a painted floral motif.
Category

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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