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Cow Rug

Italy 1990 Post-Modern Natural Tan Blond Leather Cow Rug
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant carpet made in leather, exactly cow leather. This rug has the short tan blond
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

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Leather

Green Lime Brazilian Cow Hyde Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Green Lime Brazilian Cow Hyde rug cow hyde. The color was achieved with a green acid wash design
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Rugs

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Leather

Cow Leather Hide Skin Rug, Spain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning cow skin hide leather, made in Spain. Classic vintage look brings together true old-world
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1990s Spanish Folk Art Rugs

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Leather

Brazilian Midcentury Cow Hyde Leather Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Brazilian Leather rug. Circular patches make this rug. The different browns in the rug
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Rugs

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Leather

White Natural Cow Hide Rug Argentina
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Superb quality natural white cowhide. Argentinian cowhide rugs are the world’s finest
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Late 20th Century Argentine Folk Art Rugs

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Leather

Brindle Cow Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This cow hide rug is not only beautiful with it's brindle color and markings, it is in great
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20th Century Argentine Rustic North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Brindle Cow Hide Rug
Brindle Cow Hide Rug
W 90 in L 81 in
French Influence Cow Hide Rug
Located in Ballard, CA
The Villandry rug is inspired by the classical French gardens of the Loire Valley chateaux. The
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2010s Mexican Western European Rugs

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Cowhide, Nylon

Vintage Cow Hide Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Vintage cowhide rug.
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20th Century North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Vintage Cow Hide Rug
Vintage Cow Hide Rug
W 72 in L 67.5 in
Vintage Distressed Ivory Cow Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This large cow hide rug has a terrific patina that only comes from years of use and wear. The rare
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Organic Modern North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Whimsical Hooked Rug with Pink Stripped Cow and Little White Dog, Ca 1910
Located in York County, PA
Whimsical Hooked rug with a pink striped cow and a little white dog, ca 1885-1910 Hooked rug
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Vintage 1910s American Rugs

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Wool

A Vintage Cow Hide Rig With Felt Back
Located in Hudson, NY
This fun old hide rug from the early 20th century retains its old felt backing and shows an all
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Early 20th Century American Rustic North and South American Rugs

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Felt, Hide

Spotted Tri-Color Cowhide Rug
Located in Napa, CA
Natural cow hide rug, spotted tri-color with white, brown and black speckles. Photograph depicts
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21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

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Hide

Spotted Tri-Color Cowhide Rug
Located in Napa, CA
Natural cow hide rug, spotted tri-color with white, brown and black speckles. Photograph depicts
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21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

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Hide

Cowhide Area Rug in Multiple Colors
Located in New York, NY
A selection of cow hide area rugs in a range of colors. USA, circa 2000. Rug in main photo
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Late 20th Century American More Carpets

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Cowhide

Natural Tanner Red Colored Leather Rug
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
Ideal as a leather rug in the middle of any living space, the Natural Tanner piece will create a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Leather

Natural Tanner Brown Colored Leather Rug
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
Brown colored 100% cow leather, perfect for enriching your interior with an extravagant and unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Leather

Antique Indian God Design Silk Extremely Fine Deccani Rug, 1900-1920
Located in Ferrara, IT
ground, and cows and bulls are regarded as sacred animals in Indian culture. This small pictorial rug is
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Early 20th Century Indian Other Indian Rugs

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Silk

Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Rug Black & White
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
The Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Black & White Rug takes inspiration from the appeal of the
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2010s Italian Western European Rugs

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Leather

Gomez Contemporary Spotted Cowhide Rug
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Our Nguni Cow Skins come straight from South Africa and are hand selected with attention to detail
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2010s South African Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Gomez Contemporary Spotted Black Cowhide Rug
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Our Nguni Cow Skins come straight from South Africa and are hand selected with attention to detail
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2010s South African Modern North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Hand Tufted Pink, Teal, and Cream Abstract Cow Area Rug
By Fem World
Located in Oaklyn, NJ
Hand tufted cut-pile rug in an abstract cow print. I design & hand tuft all of my pieces, it is
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2010s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

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Acrylic

Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt 'Attr.', The Netherlands, ca 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
assures the perfect lounging position. The removable cushions upholstered in brown cow hide add even more
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Wood

Handmade Vintage European Leather Rug, 1960s, 1C646
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage rug from Europe made in cow skin. It is from the mid-20th century in original
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Vintage 1960s European Western European Rugs

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Wool

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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in

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Printed Zebra Cow Hide Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Best quality Brazilian printed zebra cowhide rug Size: 84'' x 72'' We have a wide variety of
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2010s More Carpets

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Cowhide

Printed Zebra Cow Hide Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Best quality Brazilian Printed Zebra cowhide rug Size: 84'' x 72'' We have a wide variety of
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2010s More Carpets

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Cowhide

Printed Zebra Cow Hide Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Best quality Brazilian Printed Zebra cowhide rug Size: 84'' x 72'' We have a wide variety of
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2010s More Carpets

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Cowhide

Printed Zebra Cow Hide Rug
Printed Zebra Cow Hide Rug
H 84 in W 72 in L 84 in
Cow Hide Rug Union Jack Flag Printed Cowhide Black and Grey
By Norki
Located in Rosheim, FR
Natural white cowhide. Union-Jack flag printed in black and grey. French cowhide - Size between 5.5 and 6 m². Handmade in France.
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Carpets

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Cowhide, Hide

Pair of Large Cow Hides Carpets
By Grand Splendid
Located in Bronx, NY
Signed exotic color pair or single cow hide carpet made in Brazil, can be used as temporary throw
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20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Grey Brindle Brazilian Cowhide Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Best quality Brazilian Grey and White cow hide rug Size: 88''L X 60''W
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2010s American Modern More Carpets

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Cowhide

Cowhide and Shearling Rug "Promenade"
By Norki
Located in Rosheim, FR
Designer rug made in France from prime French cow hides and shearling with an optical geometric
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Carpets

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Cowhide, Lambskin

Black And Silver Cowhide Rug
By Galart International
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Brazilian silver wash Cow hide Size: 61" X 87"
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2010s Unknown Modern More Carpets

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Animal Skin

Gray Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Gray cowhide rug. All of our hair cow hides are full hides and measure approximately 7' W x 8' L
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21st Century and Contemporary French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Cowhide, Hide

Large European Genuine Real Red Cowhide Rug
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Real red Cowhide rug: All of our Cowhide rugs are full hides and measure approximately 7' W x 8
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2010s French Country Western European Rugs

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Animal Skin, Cowhide

Black Noir Genuine European Large Cowhide Rug
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Black noir cowhide rug. All of our hair cowhides are full hides and measure approximately 7' W x
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2010s French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Animal Skin, Cowhide, Natural Fiber

Light Beige Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Light beige cowhide hair rug. All of our cow hide rugs are full hides and measure between 50 and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Animal Skin, Cowhide

NEW Burgundy Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Burgundy Cowhide Hair Rug: All of our hair cow hides are full hides and measure approximately 7
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21st Century and Contemporary French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Animal Skin, Cowhide

Hunter Green Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Hunter Green cowhide rug all of our hair cow hides are full hides and measure approximately 7' W x
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21st Century and Contemporary French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Cowhide

Caramel Brown Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Caramel cowhide hair rug: All of our hair cow hides are full hides and measure approximately 7' W
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21st Century and Contemporary French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Animal Skin, Cowhide

Celeste Blue Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
Located in Bronxville, NY
Celeste blue Cowhide rug. All of our Cowhide rugs are full hides and measure approximately 7' W
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2010s French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Cowhide, Hide

Dark Brown Cowhide Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
Located in Bronxville, NY
Brown Cowhide rug. All of our Cowhide rugs are full hides and measure approximately 7' W x 8' L
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2010s French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Cowhide, Hide

Watermelon Light Pink Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
Located in Bronxville, NY
Watermelon cowhide rug. All of our cowhide rugs are full hides and measure approximately 7' W x
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2010s French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Cowhide, Hide

Chocolate Dark Brown Genuine Large European Cowhide Hair Rug
By Rustic Design
Located in Bronxville, NY
All of our cowhide rugs are full hides and measure approximately 7' W x 8' L. They are of the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Adirondack Western European Rugs

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Hide, Cowhide

Zebra Stencil Pattern Genuine Large European Cowhide Rug / Ink on Ivory
Located in Bronxville, NY
Zebra stencil pattern contemporary cow hide hair rug in Ink on Ivory, all of our hair cow hides are
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2010s French Country Western European Rugs

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Animal Skin, Cowhide, Goatskin, Lambskin, Sheepskin

Large Zebra Stencil Printed Genuine Large European Cowhide Rug Ink on Caramel
By KLASP Home
Located in Bronxville, NY
Zebra Stencil Printed (Ink on Caramel) Cow Hide: All of our Hair Cow Hides are full hides and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Western European...

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Animal Skin, Hide, Zebra Hide

Antique "Kantha" (Embroidered Cotton 'Blanket', ) India, c. 1910
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
British soldiers, animals of various types (elephants, cows) and people, all very crudely drawn and, for
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Tapestries

Rug, White Cow Hide
Located in New York, NY
Large white cow hide. Sizes do vary. This hide is sold, but we have others.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide, Hide

Rug, White Cow Hide
Rug, White Cow Hide
W 82 in L 100 in
Vintage distressed ivory cow hide rug
Located in Highland, IN
This large cow hide rug has a terrific patina that only comes from years of use and wear. The rare
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide, Leather, Hide

Argentinian Brindle Cow Hide
Located in New Orleans, LA
Argentinian brindle cow hide.
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20th Century More Carpets

Cow Hide with Silver Markings
Located in New York, NY
Cow hide with silver markings.
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern More Carpets

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Cowhide, Hide

Cow Hide Rug
Located in New York, NY
Cow hide rug.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pillows and Throws

Rug, Cow Hide
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful cow hide.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Animal Sculptures

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Cowhide, Hide

Rug, Cow Hide
Rug, Cow Hide
W 60 in L 84 in
Palomino Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhide rug. Layer multiple rugs for an incredible look to your room. Details: 100% natural cow hide
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2010s Brazilian More Carpets

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Cowhide

Brindle Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s South American More Carpets

Brindle Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
. Measures: 7 feet x 7.1 feet. 100% natural cow hide. You will receive the rug shown.
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2010s Brazilian More Carpets

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Cowhide

Hereford Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
. Measures: 8.1 feet x 7.2 feet. 100% natural cow hide. you will receive the rug shown, Wake
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2010s Brazilian More Carpets

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Cowhide

Grey Brindle Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s South American More Carpets

Grey Brindle Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s South American More Carpets

Tri-Color Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s Brazilian More Carpets

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Cowhide

Palomino & White Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
. 6.1 feet x 6.5 feet. 100% natural cow hide. You will receive the rug shown -Skagit.
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2010s Brazilian More Carpets

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Cowhide

Tri-Color Speckled Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s Brazilian More Carpets

Tri-Color Speckled Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s More Carpets

Black and White Speckled Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s More Carpets

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Cowhide

Black and White Speckled Brazilian Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s South American More Carpets

Incredible Early 20th Century German Tetex Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century German Tetex rug woven with a traditional Persian Tabriz pattern
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Vintage 1920s German Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Salt & Pepper Cowhide Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
cowhides come from Brazil. Forsyth cowhide rugs are produced in Brazil by one of the finest tanneries on
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2010s North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Vintage Modernist Wool Rug by Meinecke Collection Exclusively for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Kurt Meinecke 1
Located in Topeka, KS
not so, circa 1998. Holy cow this is a fabulous rug!! It was designed and produced in 1998 by Kurt
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1990s Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Brazilian Cowhide Rug, Ivory
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This hide is a natural ivory cowhide rug, a rare hide color. This rug has been hand-selected by our
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2010s Brazilian North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Italian Mid Century Modern brown Cowhide Rug, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Natural cow hide rug, spotted tri-color with white, brown and black speckles.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Gomez Contemporary Cowhide Rug in White and Black
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Our Nguni Cow Skins come straight from South Africa and are hand selected with attention to detail
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2010s South African Modern North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Natural Black and White Argentine Cowhide
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful natural (not dyed) black and white cow hide rug. Measurements below are at its widest
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20th Century Argentine More Carpets

Large Italian Mezzaro "A Vacchette", Maison Speich, circa 1850
By Speich Manufacture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
molds Here is a model “a vacchette”, or “small cows”, characteristic of the Speich Manufacture
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Antique 1850s Italian Western European Rugs

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Cotton

Antique French Rococo Noble Pastoral Style Tapestry Inspired by Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
displays a shepherdess petting a cow while she enjoys the French countryside. Surrounded by a plush forest
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Antique Late 19th Century European Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Hand Hooked Cow Rug Pillow w/ Leather Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand hooked cow pillow with suede / leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws

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Wool

Cow Hide Rug
Located in New York, NY
Cow hide rug. Comes in different colors and shapes. We also have solid colors, black, brown, camel
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21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

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Hide, Cowhide

Cow Hide Rug
Cow Hide Rug
W 65 in L 75 in
Cow Hide Rug, White
Located in New York, NY
Decorative large white cow hide rug. Very durable.
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine More Carpets

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Cowhide

Cow Hide Rug, White
Cow Hide Rug, White
W 73 in L 95 in
Rug, Cow Hide, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Cow hide, slightly used. If you measure from leg to leg, it measures 110 inches in one direction
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern More Carpets

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Cowhide

Rug, Cow Hide, Vintage
Rug, Cow Hide, Vintage
W 75 in L 75 in
Rug, Cow Hide, Beige
Located in New York, NY
Beige cow hide rug.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Country North and South American...

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Cowhide

Rug, Cow Hide, Beige
Rug, Cow Hide, Beige
W 71 in L 90 in
Brindle Cow Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This cow hide rug is not only beautiful with it's brindle color and markings, it is in great
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20th Century Argentine Rustic North and South American Rugs

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Cowhide

Brindle Cow Hide Rug
Brindle Cow Hide Rug
W 90 in L 81 in
Cow Hide Rug, Offered by Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative cow hide rug. Very durable.
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine More Carpets

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Cowhide

Rug, Cow Hide, Jet Black, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Cow hide, jet black. Lightly used. If you measure from each leg, one direction is 110 inches and
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern North and South American ...

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Cowhide

Italy Post Modern Design Natural Blond Leather Cow Carpet Rug 1990
Located in Brescia, IT
This carpet has the 1990s style, the material is blond leather cow in square, sewing to reach the
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern More Carpets

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Leather

Massive Mid-Century Style Patchwork Cow Hide Leather Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Brazilian rug features soft cow hide carefully patched together to create a visually
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern North and South American ...

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Cowhide

White Cow Hide
Located in New York, NY
Decorative white cow hide.
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cowhide, Hide

White Cow Hide
White Cow Hide
W 78 in L 72 in
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Cow Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cow rug for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, cowhide and hide, every cow rug was constructed with great care. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage cow rug you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cow rug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each cow rug bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. KLASP Home each produced at least one beautiful cow rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cow Rug?

The average selling price for a cow rug at 1stDibs is $995, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.

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.