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Liberty Hippo

COLLECTABLE LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very rare and original, 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hippo stool or
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture
By Liberty of London
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome large antique hippopotamus sculpture. Hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the early 20th century, most likely English, the richly detailed hand carved patinated leather...
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Leather

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LIBERTY LONDON STYLE OMERSA ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL HiPPO
By Liberty of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
Brown Leather Hippo. The Liberty London Style Omersa 'Antique Brown' Leather Footstool Hippo is a
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20th Century British Animal Sculptures

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Leather

New Old Stock Liberty London Style Omersa Brown Leather Footstool Hippos
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed laying Hippo footstool. These come in varying sizes
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather

Exquisite circa 1950's Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Pig Stool Liberty's Omersa
By Liberty of London, Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
infant, I have some of the Omersa Liberty's Hippos and dogs listed under my other items We have
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather

Liberty of London Leather Hippo Foot Stool
By Liberty of London
Located in Hastings, GB
to Liberty of London this dates to around 1960 and is in superb condition, in a wonderful lighter
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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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
Mid-20th Century Liberty of London Leather Hippo
By Liberty of London
Located in Benington, Herts
. English mid-20th century circa 1960. Wonderful quality large leather hippo by Liberty (of London). The
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Vintage 1960s British Animal Sculptures

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Leather

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Early 20th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique hippopotamus sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1920. The detailed leather figure standing on his four legs is in excellent condition and adorns a rich ol...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Leather

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Liberty Hippo For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal liberty hippo for your home. A liberty hippo — often made from animal skin, leather and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a liberty hippo — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A liberty hippo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one liberty hippo that is appealing in its simplicity, but Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa and Omersa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Liberty Hippo?

The average selling price for a liberty hippo at 1stDibs is $1,716, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $3,102 for the highest priced.

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