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What size should a window cornice be?
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There are a few tips to follow when setting up your window cornice. Your cornice should be roughly an inch or two longer than the curtain rod and should also be deep enough to clear the finials and rings by an inch. Shop a collection of window cornices from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Get Pair of Carved Wood Window Cornices or Window Valances
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Get Pair of Carved Wood Window Cornices or Window Valances. Each is 54" wide outside, and 42 inside
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements
Materials
Walnut
French Cornice
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful old paint on this window cornice that is perfect as narrow console with a mirror or
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,600
6FT Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Armoire
Located in Pasadena, TX
6FT Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Armoire
Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with top cornice, decorative
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
1940's Cubist Art Painting of New York City Skyline by Artist Theodore Hancock
By Theodore Hancock
Located in St. Louis, MO
newer chrome frame, acid free mat etc. Architectural details include skyscrapers, fire escapes, cornice
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
French Oak Corner Cupboard 18 Century Composite
Located in Brussels, Brussels
windows and a lovely cornice
Very nice piece in perfect condition that has shelves (if necessary, it is
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Valances, known in French as cantonnieres, are types of cornices used in window treatments. A
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Curtains and Valances
Materials
Giltwood