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Large Art Glass Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture in the Style of Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large art glass hippo paperweight / sculpture in the style of Kosta Boda Sweden, circa
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Space Age Design Hippo Shaped Orange Plastic Mirror by Poss of Denmark, 1970s
By Th. Poss' Eftf Copenhagen
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Poss. Crafted in the 1960s and '70s, its playful hippo-shaped frame, rendered in vibrant orange plastic
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Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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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

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Earthenware

Modern Glass Sculpture of a Laughing Hippo by Antoon van Wijk
Located in Amstelveen, NL
often uses a casting technique for his art glass sculptures, in which oxides are added to color the
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20th Century Dutch Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Hippo in Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare hippo in ceramics. Lisa Larson is best known for her humorous
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Rare Rörstrand Stoneware Figure of Gunnar Nylund, Standing Baby Hippo
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Rörstrand stoneware figure of Gunnar Nylund, standing baby hippo or young hippopotamus
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Mid-Century Italian Hippo and Frog Tureen Signed AG with a Coronet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is so fun for the holidays! It is a signed Italian hippo tureen with a small frog perched on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Hand Blown Whimsical Hippo Glass Sculpture by Svoboda
By Svoboda
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical beautiful glass sculpture in excellent condition in dark amber glass, no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Czech Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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
Hippo Table by Mark Stoddart
By Mark Stoddart
Located in Stamford, CT
Hippo coffee table by renowned contemporary Scottish designer Mark Stoddart. One of 99 made. Signed
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1990s Scottish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Hippo Table by Mark Stoddart
Hippo Table by Mark Stoddart
H 22.88 in W 60.25 in D 35.75 in
Rare Gustavsberg Hippo, Turquoise Glaze by Stig Lindberg
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Gustavsberg hippo, turquoise glaze by Stig Lindberg, Swedish ceramist. Size: 13 cm. long
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair of Shiny and Burnished Hippos
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver hippos made in casting.The head and the lower part of the legs have a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hippo Hippopotamus Chocolate Mold De Haeck Gent-Gand, Vintage, Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked De Haeck Gent-Gand. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate pr...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Liberty of London Leather Hippo Foot Stool
By Liberty of London
Located in Hastings, GB
and jaw open, with wide glass eyes, it is incredibly detailed and of exceptional quality, attributed
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Glass

Liberty of London Leather Hippo Foot Stool
Liberty of London Leather Hippo Foot Stool
H 16.93 in W 28.35 in D 8.67 in
Italian Blown Murano Art Glass Hippopotamus in Clear & Amber Glass, River Horse
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Italian blown Murano art glass hippopotamus in clear and amber glass, River Horse, Hippo
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Bertil Vallien Hippo
Located in Montecito, CA
Studio pottery plaque made by Swedish artist Bertil Vallien. It was created between 1961-1963 during his brief time at Hal Fromhold's studio in Los Angeles.
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20th Century American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Bertil Vallien Hippo
Bertil Vallien Hippo
H 11 in W 15 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
Stuart Devlin Silver Hippo Surprise Egg Ltd Edition Number 233/300 Boxed
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Stuart Devlin, A Hallmarked Silver Gilt Limited Edition Novelty Egg, Stuart Devlin, London allover textured design, opening to reveal a Hippopotamus, numbered 233 in original box & b...
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Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leather Hippo
Located in Hudson, NY
Rich dark leather Hippo. Not the hippopotamus amphibius, of Abercrombie fame, it's predecessor.
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20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Leather, Glass, Plastic

Leather Hippo
Leather Hippo
H 18 in W 45 in D 36 in
Leather Rhino and Hippo from Ambercrombie & Fitch
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and realistic look to these two unique items. The Rhino and Hippo both have glass eyes with the hippo
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20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Russian style malachite bowl with brass trim Late 20th century Measures: 4.25"W x 3.13"D x 0.75"H. Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl
Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl
$295
H 0.75 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco credenza sideboard French manner of Sue et Mare dresser buffet, circa 1930 Stunning marquetry panels with carved walnut Floral motifs and mixed woods typical of Sue et Mare ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930
Art Deco Credenza Sideboard French Sue et Mare Buffet, circa 1930
$2,328 Sale Price
42% Off
H 30.71 in W 49.61 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
$541
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Bronze Bowl with Generous Rounded Silhouette and Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage bronze bowl captivates with its verdigris patina and elegantly generous lines. The bowl features a smaller circular mouth that gracefully contrasts with the fuller, roun...
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20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Baldelli Ceramics Cat Coin Collector.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s , this Coin collector has a Hand painted face and speckled mustard yellow glaze. Painted black on the bottom with Italy Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Sculptural Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Roberto Rigon, Giovanni Bertoncello
Located in Valencia, VC
Sculptural Mid Century Modern chimney style ceramic vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Ceramiche. Featuring the Tobacco classic mottled tan color, this beautifully designed piece ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp with Malachite Print Paper Shade by Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was designed in Sweden in the 1950s. The design features a three-legged base in black lacquered metal. Mounted on top of the base are two tubular arms, also...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage 1971 Boho “Heroic Sunburst” Bronzed Resin Over Wood Doors - a Pair
By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with these Vintage 1971 Boho "Heroic Sunburst" Bronzed Resin over Wood Doors, inspired by McCarrol and Gillespie. Crafted in America, these doors embody artistic i...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Resin, Wood

Very Rare De Vez Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase with Etched Floral Decor
By Devez
Located in Bochum, NRW
An attractive early 20th-century cameo glass vase acid cut and hand etched with birds, floral and foliage decor in a deep brown against a pink background, exhibiting excellent hand-f...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
K67 is a kiosk design created in 1966 by the Slovenian architect and designer Saša J. Mächtig. Very good contition, preserved in its original form. 2 original canopies included. Weig...
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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988
Kiosk K67 Double Yugokiosk by Saša Müchtig for Imgrad, 1988
$21,409
H 102.37 in W 94.49 in D 188.98 in
Luigi Massoni Dilly Dally Vanity Table and Chair, Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare Italian "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni and manufactured by Poltrona Frau Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in off white leatherette. Modular vanity fully upholstere...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Faux Leather

White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colourful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish design giants of our times. With it's shiny colour it looks almost like a giant candy...
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Royal Holland Pewter Tea Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Royal Holland Pewter Tea Pot
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Royal Holland Pewter Tea Pot
Royal Holland Pewter Tea Pot
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of Lisa Larson Lion Sculptures Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large lion ceramic sculptures by Lisa Larson for the Africa Series made by Gustavsberg. This size is the largest of the series. Signed at bottom. Whimsical interpretation a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Lisa Larson Lion Sculptures Gustavsberg
Pair of Lisa Larson Lion Sculptures Gustavsberg
$1,500 / set
H 5.75 in W 4.75 in D 6 in
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Glass Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic glass hippo available at 1stDibs. A glass hippo — often made from glass, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass hippo — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each glass hippo bearing Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arval Argenti Valenza, Mark Stoddart and Karl Springer each produced at least one beautiful glass hippo that is worth considering.

How Much is a Glass Hippo?

Prices for a glass hippo start at $395 and top out at $29,000 with the average selling for $1,800.