Decorate and elevate any space with our menagerie of leather animals. The medium sized hippopotamus is one of Omersa s most popular characters.  It can be used as an ottoman or footstool, or simply as a statement piece in any room.

• Constructed out of top grain “unfinished” cowhide leather which will develop natural scuff marks reflecting the wear and tear of life. 
• Each piece is hand-stained a deep mahogany brown which is then waxed and polished. 
• Due to the nature of cowhide and the animals  hand-built internal structure, each piece is never the same giving every piece a unique expression and shape.
• Made to order exclusively for Hunt.

• NB: Each piece is made to order, please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

  Body: Cowhide
  Lining: Metal and timber frame with wood wool filling
  Accessories: Brass

  Size: 83 L x 47 H x 28 D cm (all sizes are approximate)
  Weight: 9 kg

  About Omersa:

  Omersa are known around the world for their unique handcrafted leather animal footstools and decorative home accessories which become beloved family heirlooms. 

  The first leather pig was made in 1927 and made its debut at Liberty of London. First brought to Australia by Hunt Leather in the late 1970s.  Today the animals can be found across the world. Designed and hand-made to order in Lincolnshire, England by a team of artisans.

  Statement. Footstool. Ornament.

  There’s an animal for you!

  SKU: ANIHIPMED