Welcome to our treasure trove of antique rugs, where history meets elegance, and every thread tells a story of timeless beauty. Discover exquisite handcrafted masterpieces, meticulously woven by skilled artisans from around the globe, each rug bearing the hallmark of tradition and craftsmanship.
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12x18 Area Rugs — Oversized Handmade Oriental & Vintage Rugs
At 12 by 18 feet, these rugs are built for the biggest rooms in the house. They cover a long great room end to end, hold a formal dining table for twelve or more, or anchor an open-plan living space in a single piece. This collection includes new and vintage hand-knotted Oriental rugs in natural wool and wool-and-silk, many of them rare finds in a size that's woven far less often than standard rugs.
Rooms That Suit a 12x18 Rug
- Great rooms — especially rooms around 14x20 to 16x22 feet
- Long living rooms — covers two seating areas or one generous grouping plus a walkway
- Formal dining rooms — long tables with chairs that stay on the rug when pulled out
- Libraries, ballrooms, and commercial spaces — offices, lobbies, and hospitality interiors
New and Vintage Pieces
Vintage rugs at this size bring decades of softened pile and mellowed color — a lived-in warmth that suits traditional and transitional homes. New hand-knotted pieces offer full pile and crisp color for formal and contemporary rooms. Each is one of a kind.
Sizing Tips
Leave 12 to 18 inches of floor around the rug, and make sure all main furniture sits on it. For slightly smaller rooms, see 12x15 rugs; for the largest spaces, browse 14x18 & larger.
Care
Large rugs benefit from rotation every 6 to 12 months, a full-size rug pad, suction-only vacuuming, and professional cleaning every few years.
Browse the collection below, or visit our Green Brook, NJ showroom to see oversized rugs in person.