Leather Kangaroo Magazine Pouch Holder by Dimitri Omersa, 1970s

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Leather Kangaroo Magazine Pouch Holder by Dimitri Omersa, 1970s

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A beautiful large cognac colored leather Kangaroo magazine holder / sculpture by Dimitri Omersa, circa 1970s. Attractive light patina throughout, this charismatic leather animal can serve so many different uses, and makes a fantastic companion while also being a wonderful collectors piece to cherish. Some creative ways to use this Omersa is to hold magazines or small books / pamphlets. Or a bouquet of flowers, examples of these two uses can be found in the photos. Another idea which we did not photograph is for cables and cords - consider your laptop or cell phone cables, they can sit in the pouch when not in use, and can even wrap over or around the arms to manage the cords from getting tangled. Other uses could be simply as a collectible sculpture placed on a credenza, sideboard, bookshelf or mantle, on the floor as a floor sculpture or as a friendly companion for an otherwise lonely house dog or cat, or by the front door as a greeter to your guests and when you return home after a long day. We think it's great to name your Omersa, as many Omersa owners do, and we also believe every home needs at least one Omersa. Omersa's have so much personality and character - each one was hand-made (so every one is unique, just like us) of the highest quality leather, beautifully stained and waxed, this one approximately 45-55 years ago, and each of the years this one has lived - it has developed its own stories to tell through its gorgeous patina, it's no wonder most Omersa owners have developed personal relationship with theirs - not too much different than a house pet. We love our personal Omersa's that we keep at home, they always make us smile. A client of ours got one after his dog had passed, he said he wasn't ready yet for another - so an Omersa became the perfect friend at a time in need. From 1927 though 1950 leather pigs using scrap leather from hand made luggage were made by "Old Bill" for the department store Liberty of London. Around 1958 the business was transferred to Dimitri Omersa when Old Bill retired, and it was at this time that Dimitri came up with the ideas for other leather animals. Around 1963 Dimitri's leather animals caught the eye of Abercrombie and Fitch, at that time purveyor to the fantasies of the rich and famous. The animals were advertised in the A&F catalog from the mid 1960’s through to the late 1980’s. As you can see in our photos, we have a large collection of Omersa leather animals. Some examples include bears, bulls, elephants, hippopotamus's, pigs, donkeys, lions, ducks, and much more. And we have stock in various sizes for many of the animals, such as 4 different sizes of the rhino's. This Omersa leather Kangaroo magazine rack would work great in a Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Farmhouse, Scandinavian Modern or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, transitional, classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. MEASUREMENTS: H 33.5" x W 20.5" x D 29" Pouch: H 11" x W 9" x D 3" CONDITION: Good vintage condition with age appropriate patina. Ready to be used immediately.

Creator:
Dimitri Omersa (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Patinated
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970s
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age appropriate patina. Ready to be used immediately.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330229634782