Whimsical Hippo
Hippo Screen
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid and whimsical piece of functional decor, this screen will enliven both an indoor and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
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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
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Lisa Larson Hippo Stora Zoo Ceramic Figurine Modern Sculpture Gustavsberg 1958
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Hippopotamus
Located in Houston, TX
Italian glazed terra cotta Hippopotamus. This stunning large Italian white glazed terracotta Hippo
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Sea Lion Juggler
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
public display throughout the island.
In 2017, Skaarup's 15 foot tall monumental sculpture, Hippo
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Porky Drummer
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
public display throughout the island.
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Elephant Magician
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
public display throughout the island.
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Crocodile Cymbalist
By Bjørn Okholm Skaarup
Located in Greenwich, CT
public display throughout the island.
In 2017, Skaarup's 15 foot tall monumental sculpture, Hippo
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Les Cinglés Du Chocolat Hardcover French Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chocoholics everywhere. Packed with Boynton's famous hippos, bunnies, pigs, and other animals, this gift
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Books
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Paper
Antique Print of an Elephant, Tapir and Other Animals, C.1855
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Paper
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Whimsical Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal whimsical hippo for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, paper and lucite, every whimsical hippo was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage whimsical hippo now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a whimsical hippo — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A whimsical hippo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made whimsical hippo has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Da A, Guzzini and Hal Fromhold are consistently popular.
How Much is a Whimsical Hippo?
The average selling price for a whimsical hippo at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.
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