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Zebra Skin Rugs

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

Zebra Hide Rug in the Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Zebra Hide Rug - a compliment to many settings and especially those with a Ralph Lauren
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20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Animal Skin

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

Recent Sales

Large Brurchel Zebra Skin Rug Felted
Located in New York, NY
Great quality large African Zebra skin rug with felt backing 96" long excluding the tail and 66" at
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2010s South African More Carpets

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Animal Skin

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

Antique 1920's Zebra Skin Trophy Rug or Wall Hanging
Located in South Coast, CA
Early 20th Century Safari Trophy Rug of Zebra Hide mounted on original felt backing.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs

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

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

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

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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

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

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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 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 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 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

Zebra skin rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nice size zebra skin rug, cotton backed with leather trim. Measurements do not include the tail.
Zebra skin rug
Zebra skin rug
W 75 in L 111 in
Zebra Skin Rug Vintage
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Zebra Skin rug in black turning to dark chocolate brown and creamy white/beige with black
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20th Century South African More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

Zebra Skin Rug Vintage
Zebra Skin Rug Vintage
W 65 in L 90 in
Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zebra Skin Rug - Very large, in very good used condition
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20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Zebra Skin Rug
Zebra Skin Rug
W 113 in D 79 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In perfect condition - Zebra Skin Rug - looks to never have had consistent foot traffic and perfect
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20th Century Central African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
W 106 in L 63 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

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

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage zebra skin with lots of character. Warm muted brown tone stripes, and felt backing
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20th Century African More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
W 61 in L 78 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and authentic zebra skin area rug. Africa, circa 1980. This rug is new old
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Late 20th Century African More Carpets

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

Extraordinary Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual full body zebra skin with entire head and hooves. Very large size and has felt backing
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20th Century Taxidermy

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug with Black Felt Backing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Minimal wear on this great Zebra Rug complete from Head to Tail with Mane, Ears, and Tail Hair.
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20th Century South African More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Zebra Skin 'Burchelli'
Located in London, GB
Grade A zebra skin. Brown and cream tones. Soft supple skin.
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Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Zebra Skin
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Zebra Skin
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Vintage 1940s African More Carpets

Zebra Skin
Zebra Skin
W 115 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Rug with Zebra Skin Design in Black, Cream & Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Unique Mid-Century Modern Design rug with Zebra Design, rug TU-MTU-3328, country of origin / type: Turkey
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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

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Animal Skin

African Burchell Zebra
African Burchell Zebra
W 76 in L 128 in
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

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An older zebra skin rug in excellent condition.
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20th Century More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
W 80 in L 123 in
1960s Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage natural zebra skin rug with felt backing and stitched edge detail with great proportions
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Vintage 1960s More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

1960s Zebra Skin Rug
1960s Zebra Skin Rug
W 77 in L 143 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and authentic zebra skin area rug, Africa, circa 1980. This rug is new old stock; never
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Late 20th Century African Tribal More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
W 69 in L 94 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and authentic zebra skin area rug. Africa, circa 1980. This rug is new old
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Late 20th Century African More Carpets

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
W 94 in L 57 in
Genuine Zebra Skin Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully marked authentic zebra skin hide with felt backing.
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20th Century African More Carpets

Genuine Zebra Skin Rug
Genuine Zebra Skin Rug
W 76 in L 106 in
Antique Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zebra rug.
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Antique Early 1900s North American More Carpets

Antique Zebra Skin Rug
Antique Zebra Skin Rug
W 52 in L 100 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug by Jonas Bros Taxidermy Studios, New York
By Jonas Brothers Taxidermy
Located in Milford, NH
A fine vintage zebra skin rug on black felt conforming base, with makers tag “Jonas Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide, Felt

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

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Animal Skin

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

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Animal Skin

Burchell Zebra Skin
Burchell Zebra Skin
W 74.81 in L 141.74 in
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

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Zebra Hide

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

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Zebra Hide

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

Namibian Certficated Hartmann's Mountain Zebra Rug, Grade B, 2022.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
We offer a genuine Hartmann's mountain zebra skin. (Equus zebra hartmannae). Cites import
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21st Century and Contemporary Namibian Hollywood Regency Moroccan and No...

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Animal Skin

Zebra Skin Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage zebra skin rug. Located in LV2, 113 Stanton Street
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Vintage 1950s American More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Zebra Skin Rug
Zebra Skin Rug
W 121.5 in
Authentic Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Authentic Zebra skin rug.
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Early 20th Century African More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Large Zebra skin rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine Zebra skin rug-trophy grade, extra large with felt backing.
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21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Very big & beautiful Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Sittard, NL
Very big & beautiful Zebra Skin Rug from south africa. Excellent contrast of Black & White
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21st Century and Contemporary African More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug on Black Felt
Located in Dallas, TX
Zebra skin rug mounted on black felt. If you have any questions about this item or about shipping
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Vintage 1960s American More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

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

Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Southampton, NY
Finest quality "Burchell" full felt backing with mounting rings.
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Late 20th Century African More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Zebra Skin Rug
Zebra Skin Rug
W 59 in L 96 in
Zebra Skin Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully tanned trophy grade pelt with felt lining. Contact dealer regarding other zebra skins
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20th Century South African More Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Zebra Skin Rug
Zebra Skin Rug
W 97 in L 77 in
Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Roswell, GA
'TROPHY' grade (THE BEST) Burchells' Zebra Skin from South Africa. Excellent contrast of Black
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21st Century and Contemporary South African More Carpets

Materials

Felt

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage zebra skin from Kenya, circa 1960s. Minor cuts and tears but overall in very good shape.
Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan More Carpets

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Animal Skin

Trophy Grade Zebra Skin Rug
Located in New York, NY
finest grade A, soft supple skins with ancillary grey stripe.
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21st Century and Contemporary South African More Carpets

African zebra skin rug or wall hanging
Located in Milton, PA
Amazing vintage zebra skin is a fabulous addition to any interior. The skin is mounted to felt so
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20th Century More Carpets

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Large Vintage Zebra Skin Hide Carpet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large beautiful vintage zebra skin rug.
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20th Century Namibian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

Vintage Brown Zebra Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice brown zebra skin rug with black felt backing.
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20th Century African More Carpets

Zebra Skin
Located in New York, NY
A very nice Zebra skin with strong deep tones of dark brown, tan and white. The face and tail are
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20th Century African More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Zebra Skin
Zebra Skin
W 120 in
Antique Zebra skin
Located in Stamford, CT
Old brown and white zebra skin
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Antique 19th Century African More Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Zebra Skin
Located in Roswell, GA
Excellent Zebra Skin First Grade 'Burchells' from South Africa with black felt backing. Color
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20th Century South African More Carpets

Zebra Skin
Zebra Skin
W 108 in

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Zebra Skin Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of zebra skin rugs available for sale. The range of distinct zebra skin rugs — often made from animal skin, zebra hide and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 29 antique and vintage zebra skin rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Zebra skin rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Zebra skin rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large zebra skin rugs, so small zebra skin rugs measuring 52 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made zebra skin rugs over the years, but those made by Jonas Brothers Taxidermy and KLASP Home are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Zebra Skin Rugs?

Prices for zebra skin rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, zebra skin rugs begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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 Zebra Skin Rugs
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, zebra hides can and are turned into leather, and are used for different products from handbags to couches and more. There are some endangered species of zebra but most of them are common game because of their abundance, meaning that they’re often hunted and their hides are turned into leather. Shop a collection of zebra leather items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.