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What is the difference between a drape and a curtain?
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The difference between a drape and a curtain is that drapes are long enough to reach the floor, typically, and are lined with material that is specifically intended to keep out light. Curtains might be short — covering half a window in the kitchen, for example — and while the curtains in your bedroom might keep out some sunlight, they won’t keep out all of it. Drapes are usually made with heavier fabrics such as velvet or a similar material, while curtains usually feature lightweight and sometimes sheer fabrics. Find a collection of antique and vintage drapes and curtains on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Pair of Burgundy Wall or Window Treatments, Curtains, Drapes, Scalamandré
By Scalamandre
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Pair of Burgundy Wall or Window Treatments, Curtains, A stunning set of Scalamandré Window
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile
10’ Silk Velvet Drapes/Curtains with Greek Key and Backing '2 Pair Available'
Located in Richmond, VA
Fabulous 10’ silk velvet drapery panels with Greek key border labeled by designer William Eubanks.
These could easily be reworked to fit a different size but are ready to go as t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Set of 4 Renaissance Style Gold and Brown Brocade Velvet Drapes
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 gold & brown brocade drapes with wide brown velvet borders & applied gold decoration, as
Category
20th Century Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Gold
Pairs of French Victorian Damask Striped Drapes
Located in Queens, NY
3 Pairs of French Victorian style damask drapes with green, red and gold striped floral and scroll
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Curtains and Valances
Materials
Brass, Gold
$7,200 / set
Hungarian Yizkor and El Male Rachamim Memorial Prayer Scroll, 1903
Located in New York, NY
remembrance for departed loved ones.
The artwork incorporates traditional Jewish motifs, such as draped
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
blue backdrop. Adorned with ornate cream draped curtains and flanked by two majestic columns, this
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
