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The Rug Company Rugs 9x12

Panthera Hand-Knotted 12' x 9' Rug in Wool and Silk By Martin Brudnizki
By The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
In striking green and orange hues, Panthera features a bricolage of delicate silk animal prints, which freckle over the woollen base. With a nod to ancient mythology, this multifacet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Harvest by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool ( 12' x 9' )
By Dale Chihuly, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
' - $3,288 7'6"x5' - $5,138 9'x6' - $7,398 10'x7' - $9,590 10'x8' - $10,960 12'x9' - $14,796 14'x10
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Poplar by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
By Dale Chihuly, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Poplar is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. Taking design cues from Chihuly’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pheasant by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
By Dale Chihuly, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
standard sizes: 6'x4' - $4,800 7'6"x5' - $7,500 9'x6' - $10,800 10'x7' - $14,000 10'x8' - $16,000 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
By Dale Chihuly, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
7'6"x5' - $7,500 9'x6' - $10,800 10'x7' - $14,000 10'x8' - $16,000 12'x9' - $21,600 14'x10' - $28,000
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Cylinder by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
By Dale Chihuly, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Cylinder is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. It is a pared-back neutral
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marble Hand Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Rodarte
By The Rug Company, Rodarte
Located in London, GB
were inspired by copper, gravel and wood. Hand knotted Tibetan wool and silk. Measures: 12' x 9'. Knot
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Channels Rug in Hand knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
artwork. Measures: 12 x 9.
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Carnival Hand Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
By The Rug Company, Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
challenge for our weavers in Nepal. Measures 12' x 9'. Craftsmanship: Hand knotted Tibetan wool Knot
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Platinum Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by David Rockwell
By David Rockwell, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Technique: Cut pile. Measures: 12' x 9'. We will respond with an updated price and estimated lead-time.
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Wake Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
knot Technique: Cut pile.12' x 9' We will respond with an updated price and estimated lead-time.
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Staccato Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
any space. Says designer Kelly Wearstler. hand knotted Tibetan wool and silk.  Measures: 12' x 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tracery Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
and shimmers as the light hits the silk threads." hand knotted Tibetan wool and silk. Measures: 12' x
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Thistle Gold Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Vivienne Westwood
By Vivienne Westwood, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
background, pairing pale rose and golden tones. Measures 12' x 9'. Craftsmanship: hand knotted Tibetan wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Channels Copper Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
artwork. Hand knotted Tibetan wool and silk. Measures 12' x 9'. Knot count: 100 knot Technique: Cut pile
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Staccato Steel Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
any space. Says designer Kelly Wearstler. Hand knotted Tibetan wool and silk. Measures: 12' x 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Star Silk Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Silk by Helen Amy Murray
By Helen Amy Murray, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
. Measures: 12' x 9'. Knot count: 100 knot Technique: Cut pile and carving.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Star Silk Charcoal Hand Knotted 12x9 Rug in Silk by Helen Amy Murray
By Helen Amy Murray, The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
enhances it." Hand knotted silk with hand carving. Measures 12' x 9'. Knot count: 100 knot Technique: Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

21st Century Transitional Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
by India's finest. Size - 9' 2" x 12' 1" Color - Tone on Tone Type - Transitional **Certified and
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Morfar Handwoven Area Rug, Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: 9' x 12' Fiber content: Viscose Construction: Handwoven Colorway: Ice & Pink Handmade rugs
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Madeline Weinrib Geometric Cotton Rug in White and Grey
By Madeline Weinrib
Located in Morristown, NJ
increasingly scarce and sought after. Dimensions: 12'L x 9'W Condition: Good, clean with little wear
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2010s Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Schumacher Karol Area Rug in Hand Knotted Wool Silk, Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: 9' x 12' Fiber content: Wool & silk Construction: Hand knotted Colorway: Blue Handmade rugs
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Schumacher Palomar Area Rug in Hand Knotted Wool & Silk by Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Rugs and floor coverings Rug pattern: Palomar Dimensions: 9' x 12' Fiber content: Wool and Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

18 x 13 ft Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Oversized Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
200 cm or 10 x 7 ft, 360 x 270 cm. or 12 x 9 ft Our customers in the USA and Great Britain are more
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Late 20th Century Afghan Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Schumacher Equatorial Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool Silk, Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Rug Pattern: Equatorial Dimensions: 9' x 12' Fiber Content: Wool & Silk Construction: Hand-Tufted
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Schumacher Deco Bamboo Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool Silk, Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Rug Pattern: Deco Bamboo Dimensions: 9' x 12' Fiber Content: Wool & Silk Construction: Hand-Tufted
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Schumacher Vega Area Rug in Handwoven Silk by Patterson Flynn Martin
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Schumacher Nexus Area Rug in Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk by Patterson Flynn Martin
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Schumacher Admiral Stripe Area Rug in Handwoven Wool, Patterson Flynn Martin
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The Rug Company Rugs 9x12 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the rug company rugs 9x12 you’re looking for. A the rug company rugs 9x12 — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. A the rug company rugs 9x12, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a The Rug Company Rugs 9x12?

Prices for a the rug company rugs 9x12 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $12,960 and can go as high as $42,120, while the average can fetch as much as $24,300.

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. 

Questions About The Rug Company Rugs 9x12
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the U.S., rugs are typically measured in feet, so a 9 x 12 rug would be nine feet by 12 feet. In other countries, rugs will be measured in the country's respective unit of measurement. Most countries use meters rather than feet.