Ceramic Hippo
Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ceramic Hippo Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos, Zaccagnini Italy 1950s
By Ceramiche Zaccacnini
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century Set of 3 ceramic hippos
Zaccagnini, Italy 1950s
H 10 cm - 13 x 30 cm
H 12 cm - 15 x
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hippo Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a unique ceramic Hippo Waterlily Urn, meticulously crafted by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Hippo Plate from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa is a beautifully crafted piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Ceramic Hippo Tray , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
yourself in the vibrant artistry of South Africa with the Hippo Tray, a stunning ceramic piece designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Hippo Plate, a stunning ceramic creation by the acclaimed Nompilo Zaba, hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture by Metropolitan Museum, circa 1990s. The piece is in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three
Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Klassik and very collectible ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture part of the collection
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an hippo in a modern way. The animal has got a birds all
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
MARIANNE GUNNEMARK for Höganäs. Very large and rare ceramic figurine of hippo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MARIANNE GUNNEMARK for Höganäs, Sweden.
Very large and rare ceramic figurine of a hippo.
Hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.7 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
Hippo Decor by Gordon and Jane Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular hippo sculpture designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios USA, c. 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Sung Glazed Wall Relief Of Hippo By Jeanne Grut
By Jeanne Grut
Located in Kastrup, DK
decorative and extremely rare one of a kind.
Jeanne Grut designed this sung glazed stoneware hippo in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Hippo and Musk Ox Figures
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Charming, life like white glazed ceramic figures of a hippopotamus and a musk ox. Hippo is numbered
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Freaklab Hippo Conteiner Small Made Entirely by Hand in Ceramic
By Freaklab
Located in Modica, RG
FOR YEARS, CONTEMPORARY DESIGN HAS BEEN REPRESENTED BY SERIES OBJECTS PRODUCED BY MACHINES.
FREAKLAB'S IDEA STARTS FROM THE ASSUMPTION OF CREATING HANDMADE OBJECTS IN SERIES.
ALL ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Hal Fromhold Ceramic Hippo, 1960's
By Hal Fromhold
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Turquoise ceramic hippo by California artist Hal Fromhold from the mid 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hippo Bowl , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Hippo Bowl
Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Tebogo Ndlovu
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hippo Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic hippopotamus ornament, handcrafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hippopotamus by Zaccagnini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A ceramic hippo with turquoise blue glaze and floral / tribal pattern.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Sculpture Hippo from Bassano Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of hippo made in Bassano Italy in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Happy Hippo Advertising Ceramic for Lines, by Nova Ceramiche, 1995
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian happy hippo advertising ceramic for Lines, by Nova Ceramiche, 1995. Italian advertising
Category
1990s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 11.03 in
Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Klassik and very collectible ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture part of the collection
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson Hippo Stora Zoo Ceramic Figurine Modern Sculpture Gustavsberg 1958
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A whimsical and quintessentially modern ceramic figurine sculpture depicting a friendly hippo by
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Hippo Business Card Holder
Located in Fairfield, CA
An adorable mid-century business card holder in the shape of a hippo. A wide open mouth for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Italian Hippo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Handmade, painted and glazed in Italy, large Mid-Century Modern ceramic hippopotamus, circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Metropolitan Museum Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture
By Metropolitan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer
Metropolitan Museum
Manufacturer
Metropolitan Museum
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun blue ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture by Metropolitan Museum, circa 1990s. The piece is in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Pair of Sculptures Museum of Modern Art
By MOMA Museum New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun blue ceramic pair of mother and baby "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa the 1960s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Hippo Animal Sculpture by Elena Laverón, 1980s
By Elena Laveron
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wonderful ceramic sculpture by the great Spanish artist Elena Laverón. Representing a hippopotamus
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950's Italian Ceramic Hippo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian ceramic hippo sculpture with brown glaze.
Category
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Great Ceramic Hippo
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful tabletop sculpture of a hippo.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Celadon Crackle Glaze Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An adorable ceramic hippo figure in a green celadon crackle glaze. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Hippo and Baby Lamp
By Raymor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage white glazed ceramic hippo with baby table lamp by Raymor. Has original Raymor label.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Gold Ceramic Hippopotamus Sculpture
By Austin Productions
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage gold ceramic hippo is marked Austin Prod Inc., 1976.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Hippo" Ceramic Wall-Plaque by Hal Fromhold and Bertil Vallien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bertil Vallien, today one of Europe's preeminent artists in glass, began as a very promising ceramist. After studying under Stig Lindberg at the Swedish National College of Art in St...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of a Hippo, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware sculpture of a hippo, rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955.
Description
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 16.54 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Pair of 20th Century Italian Ceramic Hippos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ceramic hippos - perhaps mother and baby. Each marked on the underside in silver paint with an
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Blue Hippo with Bird
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a playful ceramic piece depicting a blue hippo with a painted floral motif.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sculptures
Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM, 1966-1976
By Gustavsberg
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM 1966-1976. Made in Sweden. Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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Clyde Burt House Shaped Ceramic Wall Plaque
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt house shaped ceramic wall relief in glazed stoneware with turned wood exterior sides and wooden frame.
Signed to front: [C. BURT].
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Category
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Ceramic Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ceramic hippo for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, clay and gold leaf, every ceramic hippo was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage ceramic hippo you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ceramic hippo — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ceramic hippo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ceramic hippo over the years, but those crafted by Hal Fromhold and Mosche Bianche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Ceramic Hippo?
The average selling price for a ceramic hippo at 1stDibs is $1,338, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $4,061 for the highest priced.
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