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Burchell Zebra Rug

Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand
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2010s African Modern North and South American Rugs

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Zebra Hide

Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
$1,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
W 74 in L 104.5 in
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand
Category

2010s African Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
$2,100 / item
W 64 in L 100 in
Large Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Vintage Taxidermy Zebra Skin With Head And Tail. Rug size is 8' x 6'. Rug compliments many
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20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Zebra Hide

New Felted Trophy Grade Burchell Zebra Skin Rug Hide Carpet Decor Flooring
Located in Farmington, UT
Elevate your space with this striking black felted Burchell zebra skin rug, measuring an impressive
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2010s African North and South American Rugs

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Zebra Hide

New Non Felted Trophy Grade Burchell Zebra Skin Rug Hide Carpet Decor Flooring
Located in Farmington, UT
Elevate your space with this striking Burchell non felted zebra skin rug, measuring an impressive 9
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2010s African North and South American Rugs

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Zebra Hide

Genuine Zebra Hide Chaise Chair Lounge on Fully Upholstered Furniture Bench
Located in Farmington, UT
kind. Upholstered using a Burchell Zebra hide rug, this Chaise lounge or End-of-Bed bench is crafted to
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Furniture

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Zebra Hide, Faux Leather, Hardwood

Recent Sales

Large Vintage Burchell's Zebra Skin Rug Gorgeous!
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunnningly beautiful zebra skin rug
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Late 20th Century Namibian Rustic More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Grade "A" Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade “A” zebra skin rug lined with canvas and finished with leather trim. Measures: 8'5
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade "A" Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade “A” zebra skin rug lined with canvas and finished with leather trim. Measures: 100
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade "A" Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade “A” zebra skin rug lined with canvas and finished with leather trim Measures: 9' x
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade A Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade “A” zebra rug lined with leather trim all around. Measures: 8'2'' x 5' long
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

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Animal Skin

Grade A Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade A zebra skin rug lined with leather trimmed edge Measures: 7'8'' x 5' long
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade A Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Grade A zebra skin rug lined and finished with leather trim Measures: 8'3'' x 5'4'' Long excluding
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

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Animal Skin

A Burchell Zebra Rug
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A well marked burchell zebra rug in nice condition. A zebra rug adds a note of modern, exotic and
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Vintage 1950s South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Striking Vintage Zebra Rug
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Medium to large, South African vintage Burchell zebra rug with felted back. Dark brown almost
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Vintage 1940s South African More Carpets

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Striking Vintage Zebra Rug
Striking Vintage Zebra Rug
W 64.5 in L 124 in
Large Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful authentic and vintage Burchell zebra skin rug with felt lining.
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Vintage 1970s South African More Carpets

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Felt

Vintage Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fully backed with black felt.
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Vintage 1970s South African More Carpets

Large Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This striking Burchell zebra hide rug is uncommon for it's large size and for the distressed patina
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Vintage 1950s South African More Carpets

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Felt, Hide, Zebra Hide

Fine Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in London, GB
Good quality Zebra hide in excellent condition.
Category

Early 2000s African Hollywood Regency More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Fine Burchell Zebra Hide
Fine Burchell Zebra Hide
W 71.66 in L 122.05 in
1970s African Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s African Burchell zebra skin rug.
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Vintage 1970s More Carpets

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Animal Skin

Chic Authentic African Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentic African Burchell Zebra hide rug lined on the back in black felt. There are minor losses
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Vintage 1960s African Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Zebra Hide

African Burchell Zebra
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Burchell Zebra from Africa. Has been felt lined and is in very good condition.
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Vintage 1970s South African North and South American Rugs

Materials

Animal Skin

African Burchell Zebra
African Burchell Zebra
W 76 in L 128 in
Large and Chic Authentic African Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking antique burchell zebra hide from Africa. Newly backed with chocolate brown felt. Measures
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Vintage 1960s South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Large High Quality Burchell Zebra Hide Rug Well Marked and Great Color
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Measuring 105 inches including the tail this zebra hide features desirable colors with great
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Late 20th Century African Hollywood Regency Rugs

Materials

Hide

Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique taxidermy zebra skin. A beautiful vintage Burchell Zebra skin rug or wall hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s African Taxidermy

Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
H 129.14 in W 88 in D 0.4 in
Large and Graphic New Burchell's Zebra Skin Hide in Black and Sand
Located in New York, NY
A large and new Burchell's zebra skin hide with black and sand coloration on the body with
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2010s African Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Hide, Zebra Hide

Genuine Extra Large Burchell Zebra Skin with Black Felt Lining as a Rug
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Burchell Taxidermy zebra skin backed with felt as a rug is 112 inches long and 74 inches wide
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Mid-20th Century African British Colonial Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide, Felt

Vintage Taxidermy Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970. The zebra (Equus quagga burchelli
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Vintage 1970s More Carpets

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Animal Skin

Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970 in date. Beautifully well marked
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Vintage 1970s Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Grade a Burchell Zebra Rug
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A top-quality African Zebra Burchell hide that originates from South Africa. We hand select our
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2010s South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Grade A Burchell Zebra Rug
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A top-quality African Zebra Burchell hide that originates from South Africa. We hand select our
Category

2010s South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Grade A Burchell Zebra Rug
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A top-quality African Zebra Burchell hide that originates from South Africa. We hand select our
Category

2010s South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Large Burchell Zebra Hide with Felt Backing
Located in Wichita, KS
An outstanding quality hide with strong contrasting colors. A fine Burchell zebra rug (measured
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20th Century South African Organic Modern More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide, Felt

African Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful for texture and added organic color, African Burchell zebra rugs bring warmth and ethnic
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Primitive Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Hide

Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional Burchell zebra hide rug is uncommon for a number of reasons. Rather than a dark
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Vintage 1950s South African Tribal More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide, Felt, Rubber

Burchell African Zebra Rug
Located in Winnetka, IL
This zebra rug has been backed in a black cloth material and the edge of it is lined in black
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Vintage 1970s South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage African Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful and large hide with contrasting colors.
Category

20th Century South African British Colonial More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Burchell Zebra
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Burchell Zebra from South-Eastern Africa.
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Vintage 1960s South African Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Felt, Hide

Burchell Zebra
Burchell Zebra
W 78 in L 102 in
Large, Well Marked, Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large sized Burchell zebra hide rug on a black felt backing, having dark stripes contrasting to
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Vintage 1970s South African Hollywood Regency More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

Burchell Zebra Skin
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Hide of a Burchell zebra, A+ grade. This hide has been hand-selected and meets our high standards
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21st Century and Contemporary African More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Burchell Zebra Skin
Burchell Zebra Skin
W 74.81 in L 141.74 in
Large Vintage Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
A fantastic vintage rug, this zebra hide is fully backed with black felt. It has particularly
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20th Century African Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Felt

Superb quality Burchell Zebra Skin
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Superb quality burchell zebra huid This hide has been hand-selected and meets our high standards of
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21st Century and Contemporary South African More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

Large Heavily Distressed Antique Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional Burchell zebra hide rug is uncommon for several reasons including its large size
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Vintage 1960s Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Felt, Rubber, Zebra Hide

Large Well Marked Burchell Zebra Hide on Felt Rug
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking Burchell zebra hide rug on a black felt backing with good markings. Supple, not dry like
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Vintage 1970s South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Large Well Marked Burchell Zebra Hide on Felt Rug
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A large Burchell zebra hide rug on a black felt backing with good markings. Nice condition with
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Vintage 1970s South African Organic Modern More Carpets

Large and Graphic New Burchell's Zebra Skin Hide in Black, Cream and Sand
Located in New York, NY
A large and new Burchell's zebra skin hide with black, cream and sand coloration on the body with
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2010s African Modern More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

Vintage Large Taxidermy Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely large taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970. The zebra (Equus quagga burchelli
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Vintage 1970s More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug with mane and tail, circa 1950 in date. Beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Botswanan Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug Circa 1950
Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug Circa 1950
H 102.37 in W 72.84 in D 0.79 in
Antique Taxidermy Zebra Skin
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Taxidermy zebra skin. A beautiful vintage Burchell\'s Zebra skin rug. The main and tail of
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Mid-20th Century African Taxidermy

Antique Taxidermy Zebra Skin
Antique Taxidermy Zebra Skin
H 134.06 in W 72.05 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Large Taxidermy Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely large taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970. Beautifully well marked striped
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Vintage 1970s Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade A Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade A zebra skin rug lined with canvas and finished with leather trim. Size: 90" L
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

A felt backed Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Burchell's zebra population, also known as the Plains Zebra, thrives in the protected wildlife
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20th Century African More Carpets

Materials

Hide

Fine Burchell Zebra Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nicely contrasted and scaled (measured nose to tail). A large hide with felt backing.
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Late 20th Century South African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Fine Burchell Zebra Rug
Fine Burchell Zebra Rug
W 69 in L 125 in
Exceptional Burchell Zebra Hide Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Strong contrasting colors with nice felt backing. Great size as well.
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1990s Zimbabwean More Carpets

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Superb "Burchell" Zebra Hide Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nicely figured with strong contrasting colors. Good scale. Felt backed.
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Late 20th Century South African More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide, Felt

Grade "A" Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade “A” zebra skin rug lined with canvas and finished with leather trim. Measures: 9
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade "A" Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade “A” zebra skin rug lined with canvas and finished with leather trim. Measures: 100
Category

2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade "A" Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grade “A” zebra skin rug lined with canvas and finished with leather trim. 8' Long
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2010s South African Other More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Grade A Equus Burchell Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
New great quality Burchel zebra hide Size: 87" L x 54" W, excluding the tail, Country
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2010s American Modern More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

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Ottoman-Zebra Hide Cube
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Burchell Zebra Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal burchell zebra rug for your home. A burchell zebra rug — often made from animal skin, zebra hide and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage burchell zebra rug now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect burchell zebra rug — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A burchell zebra rug made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Burchell Zebra Rug?

Prices for a burchell zebra rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,650 and can go as high as $3,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,867.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

Questions About Burchell Zebra Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To care for a zebra rug, shake it out or vacuum it at least once or twice every week. To address stains, use an upholstery cleaner that is marked as safe for animal hide. Follow the instructions on the bottle for best results. You'll find a variety of zebra rugs on 1stDibs.