The original Omersa and Co Medium Hippopotamus leather footstool, beautifully designed and hand made in England: Exclusive Members’ price

Omersa leather animal footstools are world famous collectors’ items, so prized that they have to be made to order and there is always a waiting list. So we are delighted to announce the arrival of two handsome new Hippopotamuses to the Club! With their smiley faces and rounded shapes, it is little wonder that these Medium Hippos—the largest they do—are Omersa’s best-selling favourites, as well as our Members’!

Handmade since 1927, when the first animals were made for Liberty of London, Omersa animals have become collector’s items worldwide. They are still beautifully handmade in Lincolnshire from the highest quality full-grain cow-hide, built around a steel frame, and they emerge as individuals with character and charm—one of the family, in fact.

The leather is hand stained, waxed and polished to achieve a luxurious rich brown antique finish. And as each piece of leather responds differently to the handcrafting process, no two animals are ever alike. They now carry a badge of authenticity, sewn on to the belly.