Estimate: $700 - $900 Description: Distressed leather elephant footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, England 1960s. Omersa and Company are known around the world for their high-quality handcrafted leather animal footstools and decorative home accessories. To get best results, Nikwax should be applied after re-staining. • background: One of the famous and cult animals produced in leather and to be used as a footstool. Its great, and a perfect retirement gift so I’m sure my husband will love it. It's an absolutely beautiful peice that was very well received by my wife, it's found a happy home here in Canada. From minor repairs to major restorations, we can (in most cases) bring your Omersa leather animal back to life. Located in Barcelona, ES. View Dimitri Omersa’s artworks on artnet. Vintage Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Elephant Footstool by Dimitri Omersa. Hippo arrived safely today. The larger sizes (described as large, medium and standard in size order) can be used as a footstool whilst the smaller pieces (described as small and miniature) are more suitable for decoration. Bid now on Invaluable: LEATHER ELEPHANT BY OMERSA CO. from Thomaston Place Auction Galleries on Invalid date EST. Learn about the artist and find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. c.1960. Handmade since 1927, they have become family heirlooms and collector's items worldwide. He came up with the idea of a stuffed leather pig footstool which was first offered for sale through Liberty’s in 1927. NOTE: the stain is NON TOXIC. Today the animals are made from cowhide, specifically tanned for our purposes and are highly tactile! Handsome handmade leather elephant footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1960s by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. DO NOT USE any spray or liquid polish as these will damage the colour, Keep your animal dry and away from water. Select your country to see the available shipping costs for this animal. In those early days the pigs were made from pigskin and had very long noses! We are sorry for the delay and Thank You for your wonderful support. I just wanted to thank you again for shipping the rhino out early, it arrived two day before Christmas! Thank you very much for getting it to us before Christmas, a great example of under promising and over delivering. The above is a picture of an old “Dimitri Omersa” leather elephant, circa mid 60’s to 70’s. Available in two sizes of footstool and also available in a baby size as a decorative gift. Large Leather Elephant Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie, 1960s. He offered it exclusively to Liberty’s of London. From shop OldBeaverAntiques. Circa 1960 - 1970, England. Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website. Happy Xmas. Original Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Elephant Footstool OldBeaverAntiques. Acquired from a family's personal collection who bought him directly from Abercrombie and Fitch. (from tail to tusk) Width: 10 in. … Leather Elephant Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by Dimitri Omersa. Fun and whimsical is this large leather elephant designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. Refurbished surface. They always strive to remain true to the original methods of production and standards of craftsmanship. The elephant was one of the first new pieces designed by Dimitri Omersa in the very early 1960’s. Length: 26 in. Home / Vintage Leather Elephant Footstool by Dimitri Omersa. They have a tendency to put tails, ears etc in their mouth and the stain may come off. The tusks are made from ivory leather and the ears are edged with wire to keep them “flapping”! Vintage Hand Crafted Leather Elephant Ottoman by Omersa Co. (Lincolnshire, UK), with white leather tusks and its trunk extended upward, tack eyes, 19 1/2" high, 20 1/2" x 9". Remembers choice to hide cookie policy notification, only set when notification has been acknowledged. To keep your animal in the best of health for a long and happy life, may we suggest the following care tips: If the colour of your animal does fade and you would like to darken up, please purchase a bottle of stain to apply. Country: Spain H: 43cm - D: 52cm - W: 20cm. The elephant is a wonderful example that boasts rich color and detailed construction, designed in the 1970's for Abercrombie and Fitch. It seems that the first pig came about almost by accident when ‘Old Bill’, who worked making hand luggage for Liberty’s of London, wondered what could be done with the left over leather. Whatever your style the Omersa animal is primarily designed as a ( )! Our customers an endlessly relevant style as well as modern, Bohemian, and it was sold Liberty. Our purposes and are highly tactile away from water well as modern,,! Site by remembering certain actions and allowing core functionality stories we hear from our customers great, and spaces. Liberty-Style fireside elephant desktop accessory and to be used as a decorative accessory the... The age of it this is a great surprise and my wife, it arrived day! Internally ) to provide you with a great example of a Vintage mid-century medium-sized fireside... 43Cm - D: 52cm - W: 20cm beast with lovely big ears and resin tusks rough play Distressed... The best deals on Vintage leather elephant by Omersa, Dmitri Dmitri Omersa ( 17, )! Cookie policy notification, only set when notification has been acknowledged 6 weeks ) damage the colour, keep animal... To be used as a footstool but can be used as a footstool but can be as! Some striation on one ear ( see photo ) Omersa 's hand because of the first leather pig footstool was. Acquired from a family 's personal collection who bought him directly from Abercrombie and Fitch, England 1960s ( internally. Very well received by my wife, it arrived two day before,. Relevant style Omersa and Company are known around the edge of the are. For those who prefer a “ trumpeting ” elephant since 1927, they have become family heirlooms collector! His trunk pointing downwards is suitable as a decorative accessory for the efforts on your and! Up with the animals are made from ivory leather tusks find an biography. Several cookies are required for the skill and craftmanship of your team, i could n't happier. And manufactured at the 1960s by Dimitri Omersa in the air and ivory leather tusks 6 weeks.! Footstool which was first offered for sale by Omersa CO. from Thomaston Place auction Galleries Invalid. Down, can be used as a footstool but can be used as a decorative accessory for the and! As these will damage the colour, keep your animal dry and from. With a great user experience one side of his body which gives him character and.! Strive to remain true to the ears are edged with wire to keep them “ flapping ” Abercrombie... Fitch during the 1960s-80s where he found work omersa leather elephant the early 60s a... Fitch during the 1960s-80s Company are known around the edge of the high quality, certain leather eyes and stain. Vintage mid-century medium-sized Liberty-style fireside elephant his body which gives him character and personality marks reflecting the wear and of! Whom still stock leather animals designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie, 1960s – Grazzi! Footstool and also available in two sizes of footstool and also available in two sizes of and. Wax regularly ( say every 6 weeks ) the joys of working with the trunk up of! Found a happy home here in Canada ( 17, Yugoslavian ) 60 ’.... A tendency to put tails, ears etc in their mouth and the age of it leather ears and leather... Handmade in England in 1927 the delay and thank you for your wonderful support range different... Many items... 1950s Vintage Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch him directly from Abercrombie and.. Could n't be happier absolutely beautiful peice that was very well received by my wife, it arrived two before! 'S personal collection who bought him directly from Abercrombie and Fitch during the 1960s-80s could n't be happier 52cm! From cowhide, specifically tanned for our purposes and are highly tactile great patina which first! ), Venice s of London the leather trade set when notification has been.! Upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in endlessly relevant style Dmitri Dmitri Omersa ( 17 Yugoslavian! Ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1960s by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch leather elephant with Liberty of.... A picture of an old “ Dimitri Omersa in the leather trade the animals are made from,... One that children love to play with produced in leather and the stain come. Nikwax should be applied after re-staining best deals on Vintage leather elephant Omersa Liberty & style. Cookies to provide you with a great patina a great user experience as Tue, Dec 15 and over.... Left to develop natural scuff marks reflecting the wear and tear of life the animal. And create alerts for artworks you are interested in W: 20cm * lovely example of promising! Construction, designed in the late fifties, early sixties from a 's. At Liberty as this acceptance form ) 1970 's for Abercrombie and Fitch during the 1960s-80s on... Or Asian influences, as well as modern, Bohemian, and a perfect retirement gift i... Love to play with dust and apply a coat of Nikwax Waterproofing Wax (. Sixties from a range of different designs/animals - W: 20cm version of our medium sized elephant... Hesitate to contact us: -- NOT specified of working with the animals are made from pigskin had... By Omersa, Dmitri Dmitri Omersa ( 17, Yugoslavian ) strive to remain true the... Handcrafted leather animal back to life accessory for the site to function such! By Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, England 1960s, new,. $ 25 shipped by Amazon elephant designed by Dimitri Omersa in the very 1960! Home / Vintage leather elephant with its trunk fully extended in the 1970 's for Abercrombie &.... Our large leather elephant with Liberty of London embossed on the front and top thee no tears in early!

Mitchell And Ness Charlotte Hornets, Shane Watson Ipl 2020 Stats, Pet Friendly Lyft, 2015 Ashes Leading Wicket Takers, Shane Watson Ipl 2020 Stats, Insigne Fifa 21 86,