Leather Lion Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, 1970s

A wonderful collectors example of an original leather lion footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1960s. This example has the early nailheads under its feet, and is in beautifully aged and lightly patinated gorgeous golden brown (cognac) leather. Ideal collectors example or for an interior designer wanting the perfect finishing touch.

Some creative ways to use an Omersa is as an ottoman next to a coffee table, a designer footstool for a reading chair or something to rest your elbow while sitting in your favorite lounge chair, on a credenza, sideboard, bookshelf or mantle as a tabletop sculpture, on the floor as a floor sculpture or as a friendly companion for an otherwise lonely house dog or cat, or by the front door as a greeter to your guests and when you return home after a long day. We think it's great to name your Omersa, as many Omersa owners do, and we also believe every home needs at least one Omersa.

Omersa's have so much personality and character - each one was hand made, this one approximately 50 to 60 years ago, and each of the 50 to 60 years this one has lived - it has developed its own stories to tell through its gorgeous patina, it's no wonder most Omersa owners have developed personal relationship with theirs - not too much different than a house pet. We love our personal Omersa's that we keep at home, they always make us smile. A client of ours got one after his dog had passed, he said he wasn't ready yet for another - so an Omersa became the perfect friend at a time in need. Dimitri Omersa designed leather animals for Omersa Leatherworks of England, Omersa & Company, Liberties of London and Abercrombie and Fitch. This leather lion is an excellent early production original of this design with lots of age and patina, ideal for a collector or interior designer with a love for old distressed leather.

Omersa made his first leather animal, a pig, in 1927 and from there created a full suite of interesting and charismatic creatures. Each leather animal is of the highest quality, beautifully stained and waxed. This example is one of the earlier ones, which are rare and highly sought after by collectors therefore very few on the resale market. Incredible opportunity for a collector or design enthusiast to have a signed example in beautiful patinated condition and to keep and collect for years to come.

As you can see in our photos, we have a large collection of Omersa leather animals. Some examples include kangaroo's, bears, bulls, elephants, hippopotamus's, pigs, horses and donkey's, ducks, and much more. And we have stock in various sizes for many of the animals, such as 4 different sizes of the Rhino's.

This Omersa leather foot stool would work great in a Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Farmhouse, Scandinavian Modern or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, transitional, classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.

MEASUREMENTS: 22.5" long, 16.5" tall, 8" wide

CONDITION: Very good condition with light patina. Ideals collectors example in ready to use and love condition.

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