An animate leather Donkey ottoman/footstool in the style of Dimitri Omersa, by the Spanish design firm Valenti, circa 1970.
height: 16 in. (41 cm), width: 29 in. (74 cm), depth: 9 in. (23 cm)
Valenti is a well-established design and manufacturing company based in Spain. Known for their elegant and high-quality designs, they have been producing a variety of decorative items, furniture, and lighting fixtures for decades.
The company was founded in 1798 in Menorca and has its roots in artisanal silver craftsmanship. Valenti is particularly renowned for their work in silver and silver plate, production also encompassed a variety of materials and items, including leather goods.