Mid 20th Century, Omersa for Liberty, New Old Stock (NOS), Leather Hippopotamus Footstool (English).
 
This original Dmitri Omersa for Liberty’s of London, hand dyed, leather Hippo is as much of a decorative piece, as it is practical. Being New Old Stock, i.e. never been used since it was purchased, these pieces are highly sought after by collectors, purists and interior designers.

CONDITION:

New Old Stock (NOS) refers to aged merchandise that were never sold to a customer, remain unused, essentially being "new" despite their age, popular with collectors seeking original condition items.