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11 Ft X 12 Ft Rug

Antique Serapi Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft x 12 ft 6 in
Antique Serapi Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft x 12 ft 6 in

Antique Serapi Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft x 12 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

: 1880. Size: 11 ft x 12 ft 6 in (3.35 m x 3.81 m).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Savonnerie Rug. 11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in
Antique French Savonnerie Rug. 11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in

Antique French Savonnerie Rug. 11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Date: 1900 – Size: 11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in (3.61 m x 3.86 m).

Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Irish Art Nouveau Donegal Rug. Size: 11 ft. x 12 ft.
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Irish Art Nouveau Donegal Rug. Size: 11 ft. x 12 ft.

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Irish Art Nouveau Donegal Rug. Size: 11 ft. x 12 ft.

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Antique Irish Art Nouveau Donegal Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Irish Rugs, Circa

Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz - Size: 12 ft 10 in x 9 ft 11 in
Vintage Persian Tabriz - Size: 12 ft 10 in x 9 ft 11 in

Vintage Persian Tabriz - Size: 12 ft 10 in x 9 ft 11 in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ft 10 in x 9 ft 11 in Approximate Age: Over 65 years old Knots Per Inch: 500 Our rugs ship for FREE

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Kork

Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 12 ft x 15 ft, Indigo Ember Geometry
Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 12 ft x 15 ft, Indigo Ember Geometry

Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 12 ft x 15 ft, Indigo Ember Geometry

Located in Dallas, TX

Persian weaving techniques. Sized at 12 ft 6 in x 14 ft 11 in (approximately 3.81 m x 4.55 m), it fits

Category

1990s Persian Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Indigo Garden Continuum
Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Indigo Garden Continuum

Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Indigo Garden Continuum

Located in Dallas, TX

reputation for exceptional density and structural integrity. The rug measures approximately 8 ft x 11 ft

Category

Antique 1870s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Cream Turkish Wool Flatwoven Rug 10 ft x 12 ft, Striped Sand Heritage
Ivory Cream Turkish Wool Flatwoven Rug 10 ft x 12 ft, Striped Sand Heritage

Ivory Cream Turkish Wool Flatwoven Rug 10 ft x 12 ft, Striped Sand Heritage

Located in Dallas, TX

kilim presented in a wide rectangular format. Measuring approximately 9 ft 7 in x 11 ft 7 in (about 2.92

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Yazd Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8 ft x 12 ft , Buttercream Boteh Garden
Beige Yazd Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8 ft x 12 ft , Buttercream Boteh Garden

Beige Yazd Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8 ft x 12 ft , Buttercream Boteh Garden

Located in Dallas, TX

approximately 8 ft 5 in x 11 ft 7 in (about 257 x 353 cm), making it well suited for larger residential rooms

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Afghan Moroccan Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Sky Check Harmony
Blue Afghan Moroccan Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Sky Check Harmony

Blue Afghan Moroccan Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Sky Check Harmony

Located in Dallas, TX

approximately 9 ft 6 in × 11 ft 7 in, it falls into a room-size rectangular format ideal for anchoring primary

Category

1990s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

: Tokyo Dimensions: 4 ft 11 in x 7 ft 6 in ( 152cm x 230cm )

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Rug Revival Doormat Small Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Rug Revival Doormat Small Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Rug Revival Doormat Small Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Knots Density: 39x39 Production Place: Diyarbakir Location: Tokyo Dimensions: 1 ft 11 in x 2 ft 11 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Berberis, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs
Berberis, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

Berberis, Atlas Collection by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

splendid choice. Rug Number 30271 Size 12' 4" x 14' 11" Design Reference Berberis Collection Atlas

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Toccato, Design Rhymes
Mehraban Toccato, Design Rhymes

Mehraban Toccato, Design Rhymes

$15,300

W 119 in L 168 in

Mehraban Toccato, Design Rhymes

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

to a room. Rug Number 30402 Size 9' 11" X 14' 0" Design Toccato Collection Design Rhymes

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Modernist Rug Wool and Silk 21 Century Abstract Design
Contemporary Modernist Rug Wool and Silk 21 Century Abstract Design

Contemporary Modernist Rug Wool and Silk 21 Century Abstract Design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

8 ft, 6 x 9 ft, 8 x 10 ft, 9 x 12 ft, 10 x 13 ft, 11 x 14 ft, 12 x 15 ft. Prices and production time

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Djoharian Design Striped Wool Silk Rug Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Djoharian Design Striped Wool Silk Rug Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted

Djoharian Design Striped Wool Silk Rug Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

4 ft, 7 x 5 ft, 7 x 7 ft, 8 x 8 ft, 8 x 6 ft, 9 x 6 ft, 10 x 8 ft, 11 x 8 ft, 9 x 12 ft, 10 x 14 ft

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted

Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

ft, 7 x 7 ft, 8 x 8 ft, 8 x 6 ft, 9 x 6 ft, 10 x 8 ft, 11 x 8 ft, 9 x 12 ft, 10 x 14 ft. Our

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Tibetan Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Tibetan Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted

Tibetan Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

5 ft, 7 x 7 ft, 8 x 8 ft, 8 x 6 ft, 9 x 6 ft, 10 x 8 ft, 11 x 8 ft, 9 x 12 ft, 10 x 14 ft. => Please

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Japandi California Hand Knotted
Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Japandi California Hand Knotted

Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Japandi California Hand Knotted

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

x 6 ft, 9 x 6 ft, 10 x 8 ft, 11 x 8 ft, 9 x 12 ft, 10 x 14 ft. Our collection of luxurious CUT LOOP

Category

2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Amsum, Atlas Collection, Seasons
Mehraban Amsum, Atlas Collection, Seasons

Mehraban Amsum, Atlas Collection, Seasons

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

irregular surface which makes this piece a splendid choice. Rug Number 29909 Size 11' 8" X 15' 1

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Darija, Kust Collection
Mehraban Darija, Kust Collection

Mehraban Darija, Kust Collection

$15,600

W 119 in L 172 in

Mehraban Darija, Kust Collection

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

attentively woven for a serene coastal lifestyle. Rug Number 29896 Size 9' 11" X 14' 4" Design Darija

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Fine French Tapestry
Mehraban Fine French Tapestry

Mehraban Fine French Tapestry

$4,150

W 35 in L 58 in

Mehraban Fine French Tapestry

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

collection will be a great hit to your guest's eyes. Rug Number 30437 Size 2' 11" x 4' 10" Design

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique Persian Mahal Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in
Antique Persian Mahal Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in

Antique Persian Mahal Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Date: 1900. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in (3.51 m x 3.91 m)

Category

20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Indian Agra Rug 11 ft 7 in x 12 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Indian Agra Rug 11 ft 7 in x 12 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Indian Agra Rug 11 ft 7 in x 12 ft

Located in New York, NY

Astonishing Room Size Antique Floral Design Indian Agra Rug, Country of origin: Indian, Circa date

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Antique Vertical French Tapestry
Mehraban Antique Vertical French Tapestry

Mehraban Antique Vertical French Tapestry

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Number 55021 Size 4' 7" x 8' 11" Design French Tapestry Collection Antique/Vintage Material wool

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Khotan Rug. 11 ft 8 in x 12 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Khotan Rug. 11 ft 8 in x 12 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Khotan Rug. 11 ft 8 in x 12 ft

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Blue Background Modern Khotan Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan. Circa date: Modern. Size: 11 ft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Wide Border
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Wide Border

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Wide Border

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W 118.12 in L 149.61 in

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Wide Border

Located in Berlin, DE

indigo background. Measures: 12 ft 6 ins x 10 ft 11 ins. 380 cm x 300 cm. Some areas of low pile

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Located in London, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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11 Ft X 12 Ft Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 11 ft x 12 ft rug for your home. Each 11 ft x 12 ft rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage 11 ft x 12 ft rug you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 11 ft x 12 ft rug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 11 ft x 12 ft rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Nouveau and folk art styles are sought with frequency. Mehraban Rugs, Nazmiyal Collection and Berber Tribes of Morocco each produced at least one beautiful 11 ft x 12 ft rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a 11 Ft X 12 Ft Rug?

The average selling price for a 11 ft x 12 ft rug at 1stDibs is $12,700, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.