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Deru Germany

Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.

Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.

By Deru

Located in Köln, NW

Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s. These small leather animals are folded from a

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.

Handmade leather dog/Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.

By Deru

Located in Köln, NW

Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s. These small leather animals are folded from a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Handmade leather dog /Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.
Handmade leather dog /Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.

Handmade leather dog /Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s.

By Deru

Located in Köln, NW

Handmade leather dog / Boxer by DERU, Germany 1960s. These small leather animals are folded from a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Modernist Elephant and Chicken by Deru Germany
Modernist Elephant and Chicken by Deru Germany

Modernist Elephant and Chicken by Deru Germany

$700 / set

H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in

Modernist Elephant and Chicken by Deru Germany

By Deru

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Deru animal figures are handmade out of one piece of leather. Chicken has a height of 6 cm

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Hippo by Deru
Leather Hippo by Deru

Leather Hippo by Deru

$1,890

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 10.5 in

Leather Hippo by Deru

By Deru

Located in Chicago, IL

Deru Germany.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant By Deru Wiesbaden, Germany, 1960
Leather Elephant By Deru Wiesbaden, Germany, 1960

Leather Elephant By Deru Wiesbaden, Germany, 1960

$1,000

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Leather Elephant By Deru Wiesbaden, Germany, 1960

By Deru

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This elephant was designed and manufactured by Deru in Germany in the 60s. At the time, DERU

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Deru Leather Elephant 1960s
Mid Century Modern Deru Leather Elephant 1960s

Mid Century Modern Deru Leather Elephant 1960s

$647

H 5.71 in W 8.47 in D 2.76 in

Mid Century Modern Deru Leather Elephant 1960s

By Deru

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

This rare Deru leather elephant was made in Germany in the 1960s and is a fine example of the

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Leather Dogs by Deru 1960s set of 8
Leather Dogs by Deru 1960s set of 8

Leather Dogs by Deru 1960s set of 8

$453 / set

H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 1.38 in

Leather Dogs by Deru 1960s set of 8

By Deru

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

Set of 8 leather dogs by Deru. Made in Germany in the 1960s A perfect gift for dog lovers and Mid

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

1960's Vintage Leather Deru Elephant
1960's Vintage Leather Deru Elephant

1960's Vintage Leather Deru Elephant

$648

H 8 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

1960's Vintage Leather Deru Elephant

By Deru

Located in Redding, CT

1960s Vintage Leather Deru Elephant . Designed and produced by the German manufacturer DERU in

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Bear, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Leather Bear, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Leather Bear, Germany, 1960s

$707

H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in

Vintage Leather Bear, Germany, 1960s

By Deru

Located in Benalmadena, ES

. Upon further investigation, we discovered that this type of animal was manufactured by the Deru company

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Boxer Dog, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Leather Boxer Dog, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Leather Boxer Dog, Germany, 1960s

$706

H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in

Vintage Leather Boxer Dog, Germany, 1960s

By Deru

Located in Benalmadena, ES

1960s. Upon further investigation, we discovered that this type of animal was manufactured by the Deru

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Deru Style 30" x 22" Abstract Leather Sculpture
Deru Style 30" x 22" Abstract Leather Sculpture

Deru Style 30" x 22" Abstract Leather Sculpture

$910Sale Price|35% Off

H 13.5 in W 30 in D 22 in

Deru Style 30" x 22" Abstract Leather Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is an uniquely abstract leather sculpture. It's rendered in the style of the German company

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Late 20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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Deru Ape, Germany 1960s
Deru Ape, Germany 1960s

Deru Ape, Germany 1960s

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 2.76 in D 6.7 in

Deru Ape, Germany 1960s

By Deru

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fanciful crimped and rivet ape from Deru leather animal collection. Measurements below does not

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant by Deru

Leather Elephant by Deru

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Leather Elephant by Deru

By Deru

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various

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Vintage 1960s German Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Leder Nilpferd von Deru 1960
Leder Nilpferd von Deru 1960

Leder Nilpferd von Deru 1960

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H 3.55 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in

Leder Nilpferd von Deru 1960

By Deru

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Dieses charmante Leder-Nilpferd von Deru stammt aus den 1960er Jahren und verkörpert den

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Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Vintage Deru Folded Leather Hippo
Vintage Deru Folded Leather Hippo

Vintage Deru Folded Leather Hippo

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H 3.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 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

Leather Elephant with Good Luck by Deru
Leather Elephant with Good Luck by Deru

Leather Elephant with Good Luck by Deru

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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 9 in

Leather Elephant with Good Luck by Deru

By Deru

Located in Berkeley, CA

Deru a German company, Makes Beautiful Hand Craft Animals like Origami. The metal rivet join the

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Sensual German Blue Swirl Glass Vase Made by Deru Design
Sensual German Blue Swirl Glass Vase Made by Deru Design

Sensual German Blue Swirl Glass Vase Made by Deru Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

20th century handmade blue swirl glass vase made in Germany by Deru design. The rich deep blue of

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Late 20th Century German Vases

Materials

Glass

Leather Hippo by Deru Germany
Leather Hippo by Deru Germany

Leather Hippo by Deru Germany

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H 3.75 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in

Leather Hippo by Deru Germany

By Deru

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Leather Hippo by Deru Germany 1960's

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Majestic Handmade Leather Lion Sculpture by Deru, Germany
Majestic Handmade Leather Lion Sculpture by Deru, Germany

Majestic Handmade Leather Lion Sculpture by Deru, Germany

By Deru

Located in Peabody, MA

Handcrafted leather lion by Deru, Germany, circa 1960s. Deru created its creatures from a single

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Craft Made Leather Bear by Deru, Germany
Craft Made Leather Bear by Deru, Germany

Craft Made Leather Bear by Deru, Germany

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H 3 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in

Craft Made Leather Bear by Deru, Germany

Located in Peabody, MA

Handcrafted leather bear by Deru, Germany, ca. 1960s. Deru created its creatures from a single

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Vintage 1960s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Deru Toy Lion in Hand Sculpted Leather
Deru Toy Lion in Hand Sculpted Leather

Deru Toy Lion in Hand Sculpted Leather

By Deru

Located in Oakland, CA

Hand crafted lion in leather by Deru of Germany circa 1960s, the leather is hand sculpted using a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Vintage handmade Leather Bear Figure, 1960s
Vintage handmade Leather Bear Figure, 1960s

Vintage handmade Leather Bear Figure, 1960s

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H 5.52 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Vintage handmade Leather Bear Figure, 1960s

By Deru

Located in Benalmadena, ES

the piece, we discovered that this type of animal figurine was produced by the company Deru in Germany

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

German Leather Monkey by Deru
German Leather Monkey by Deru

German Leather Monkey by Deru

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H 7 in W 3 in D 7.25 in

German Leather Monkey by Deru

By Deru

Located in Denton, TX

A Handmade German leather monkey sculpture by Deru.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Modernist German Leather Monkey by Deru
Modernist German Leather Monkey by Deru

Modernist German Leather Monkey by Deru

By Deru

Located in Buffalo, NY

A Handmade German leather monkey sculpture by Deru... signed,, nice early version,, wonderful

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Deru Leather Crafted Set of Animals, 1960
Deru Leather Crafted Set of Animals, 1960

Deru Leather Crafted Set of Animals, 1960

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H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in

Deru Leather Crafted Set of Animals, 1960

By Deru

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This is for a set of leather sculpted animals made by German company Deru in the 1960s. This set

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage 1960s Leather Lionesses
Pair of Vintage 1960s Leather Lionesses

Pair of Vintage 1960s Leather Lionesses

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H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Vintage 1960s Leather Lionesses

By Deru

Located in Benalmadena, ES

documenting the piece, we discovered that this type of animal figurine was produced by the company Deru in

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960
Leather Hippo Pair by Deru Germany, circa 1960

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

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Frog by Deru of Germany
Leather Frog by Deru of Germany

Leather Frog by Deru of Germany

By Deru

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Deru Elephant
Deru Elephant

Deru Elephant

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H 5.5 in W 6.75 in D 3 in

Deru Elephant

By Deru

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a piece of leather and 8 studs DERU's pinched elephant invites the looker to investigate this

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant by Deru
Leather Elephant by Deru

Leather Elephant by Deru

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H 8.25 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in

Leather Elephant by Deru

By Deru

Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Leather elephant crafted from a single piece of leather by the German company Deru.

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Vintage 1960s German Animal Sculptures

Leather Elephant by Deru
Leather Elephant by Deru

Leather Elephant by Deru

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H 8.25 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in

Leather Elephant by Deru

By Deru

Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Leather elephant crafted from a single piece of leather by the German company Deru

Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Leather Lion by Deru
Leather Lion by Deru

Leather Lion by Deru

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H 4 in W 7 in D 2 in

Leather Lion by Deru

By Deru

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Sculptural lion with a wonderful facial expression, handcrafted with one single piece of leather.

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Vintage 1960s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant by Deru
Leather Elephant by Deru

Leather Elephant by Deru

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H 8.875 in W 13 in D 5.5 in

Leather Elephant by Deru

Located in San Francisco, CA

German company Deru

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20th Century German Toys

Leather Elephant by Deru
Leather Elephant by Deru

Leather Elephant by Deru

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H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Leather Elephant by Deru

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various

Category

Vintage 1960s German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant by Deru
Leather Elephant by Deru

Leather Elephant by Deru

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H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Leather Elephant by Deru

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various

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Vintage 1960s German Animal Sculptures

Folded Leather Parrot "Papagei" Sculpture by Deru, Germany 1960's
Folded Leather Parrot "Papagei" Sculpture by Deru, Germany 1960's

Folded Leather Parrot "Papagei" Sculpture by Deru, Germany 1960's

By Deru

Located in Waalre, NL

A delightful and expressive papagei ingeniously formed from crimped, pinched, cut and riveted natural leather. For competitive delivery quotes and a variety of delivery options an...

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Vintage 1960s German Decorative Objects

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Leather

Leather Dachshund by Deru of Germany
Leather Dachshund by Deru of Germany

Leather Dachshund by Deru of Germany

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H 3 in W 7.25 in D 2.5 in

Leather Dachshund by Deru of Germany

By Deru

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various

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Vintage 1960s German Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Elephant by Deru
Leather Elephant by Deru

Leather Elephant by Deru

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H 8.75 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Leather Elephant by Deru

By Deru

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A half-century ago, a German company called Deru made beautifully crafted figures of various

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Animal Sculptures

Leather Pig Piggy Bank
Leather Pig Piggy Bank

Leather Pig Piggy Bank

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H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 9.5 in

Leather Pig Piggy Bank

By Deru

Located in Waltham, MA

Whimsical piggy bank in the style of German maker Deru. Glass bottle housed in leather in the form

Category

Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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Deru Germany For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal deru Germany for your home. Each deru Germany for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect deru Germany — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each deru Germany bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Deru each produced at least one beautiful deru Germany that is worth considering.

How Much is a Deru Germany?

The average selling price for a deru Germany at 1stDibs is $691, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $1,890 for the highest priced.

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