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1970's Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf

$1,056.87
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€880
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About the Item

Vintage Leather Hippo Hippopotamus Footstool Pouf. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Two tone leather large pouf or foorstool with soft fabric on the underside and pair of wooden ball eyes. There's a patch repair on the underside of the hippo and some stitching. The leather is nice and soft and in very good overal condition. This measures about 40cm x 92cm x 60cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There's a teddy fabric patch repair on the underside of the hippo and some stitching. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The leather is in two tones, due to fading or different kinds of leather used.
  • Seller Location:
    Oud-Turnhout, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7434238739412

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