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Get Pair of Carved Wood Window Cornices or Window Valances
Get Pair of Carved Wood Window Cornices or Window Valances

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

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Window Valance

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Gilded Wood Valance
Napoleon III Gilded Wood Valance

Napoleon III Gilded Wood Valance

$2,153

H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 11.82 in

Napoleon III Gilded Wood Valance

Located in BARSAC, FR

Exceptional Napoleon III period valance in richly carved gilded wood in the rocaille style

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood

Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850
Pair of Long Antique French Giltwood Valances or “Cantonnieres”, circa 1850

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

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Antique Louis XV carved Gold gilded Valances/ Pelmets
Pair of Antique Louis XV carved Gold gilded Valances/ Pelmets

Pair of Antique Louis XV carved Gold gilded Valances/ Pelmets

$13,000 / set

H 70.87 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Antique Louis XV carved Gold gilded Valances/ Pelmets

Located in Doha, QA

frame the window. Valances history started in Renaissance period and often were associated with class

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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Window Valance

Materials

Gold

French Mirror of a Grand Scale with 24KT Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Frame
French Mirror of a Grand Scale with 24KT Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Frame

French Mirror of a Grand Scale with 24KT Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Frame

$3,950Sale Price|47% Off

H 78.25 in W 49 in D 4.75 in

French Mirror of a Grand Scale with 24KT Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Frame

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Framed in what we believe to have originally started life out as gilded 19th century French window

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1890s French Rococo Antique Window Valance

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Vintage Spanish Crocheted Cotton Valance with Grapes
Vintage Spanish Crocheted Cotton Valance with Grapes

Vintage Spanish Crocheted Cotton Valance with Grapes

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 57.49 in D 0.2 in

Vintage Spanish Crocheted Cotton Valance with Grapes

Located in Antwerp, BE

This lovely window valance was made in the 1930s by hand for a hall window for a Spanish country

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Window Valance

Victorian Above Window Or Door Valance SATURDAY SALE
Victorian Above Window Or Door Valance SATURDAY SALE

Victorian Above Window Or Door Valance SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Victorian wood window or door valance heavily carved and pierced. Impressive richness of detail

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Window Valance

Antique Altar Cloth Sections
Antique Altar Cloth Sections

Antique Altar Cloth Sections

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H 18 in W 54 in

Antique Altar Cloth Sections

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

. Could be used for Window Valances or made into handsome pillows.

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19th Century European Antique Window Valance

Materials

Gold

Large Antique Chinese Architectural Woodwork Fragment
Large Antique Chinese Architectural Woodwork Fragment

Large Antique Chinese Architectural Woodwork Fragment

Unavailable

H 20 in W 79.5 in D 1.13 in

Large Antique Chinese Architectural Woodwork Fragment

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

piece of a temple or an opium bed, something big. It came to us as a converted window valance. We

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19th Century Chinese International Style Antique Window Valance

19th Century Baluch Rug
19th Century Baluch Rug

19th Century Baluch Rug

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W 33.47 in L 59.06 in

19th Century Baluch Rug

Located in London, GB

bistroback chair. Also make a great decorative valance for a window or doorway. They also look great hung on

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Mid-19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Window Valance

Antique Rococo Revival Birdseye Maple & Carved Walnut Window Valances, c1860
Antique Rococo Revival Birdseye Maple & Carved Walnut Window Valances, c1860

Antique Rococo Revival Birdseye Maple & Carved Walnut Window Valances, c1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique set of Rococo Revival window valances offer birdseye maple and walnut construction in

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Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Window Valance

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Carved and Giltwood Window Valance
Pair of 19th Century Carved and Giltwood Window Valance

Pair of 19th Century Carved and Giltwood Window Valance

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorative pair of 19th century carved and giltwood window valances. Make a stylish statement!

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19th Century French Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood

Important pair of Louis XV style valances in carved and gilded wood
Important pair of Louis XV style valances in carved and gilded wood

Important pair of Louis XV style valances in carved and gilded wood

Located in Paris, FR

Important pair of carved and gilded wood window valances, with molded and carved decor of shells

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood

19th century Giltwood Pair of Valances with Faux Graining
19th century Giltwood Pair of Valances with Faux Graining

19th century Giltwood Pair of Valances with Faux Graining

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of classic gilded pine window valances featuring the original faux wood grain painted finish

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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Pair of Art Nouveau Period French White Iron Balcony Grills or Window Valances
Pair of Art Nouveau Period French White Iron Balcony Grills or Window Valances

Pair of Art Nouveau Period French White Iron Balcony Grills or Window Valances

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This elegant pair of white cast iron window guards could be used in a myriad of architectural

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Window Valance

Materials

Iron

American Painted Window or Overdoor Valance
American Painted Window or Overdoor Valance

American Painted Window or Overdoor Valance

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H 15.5 in W 89 in D 7.75 in

American Painted Window or Overdoor Valance

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large antique hand-painted valance or overdo decoration, American, 19th century.

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19th Century American Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood

Folk Handpainted Window Cornuses with Various Animals
Folk Handpainted Window Cornuses with Various Animals

Folk Handpainted Window Cornuses with Various Animals

Located in Houston, TX

Hand painted window cornuses with animals like birds, squirrels, foxes and rabbits painted in a

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Window Valance

Materials

Plaster

Pair of French Mirrors with Gilded Faux Grained Walnut
Pair of French Mirrors with Gilded Faux Grained Walnut

Pair of French Mirrors with Gilded Faux Grained Walnut

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

antique window valance frames. The carved and detailed Rococo header, or top on each mirror is most likely

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Window Valance

Circa 1890 Matched Pair of French Mirrors
Circa 1890 Matched Pair of French Mirrors

Circa 1890 Matched Pair of French Mirrors

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H 78.25 in W 49 in D 4.75 in

Circa 1890 Matched Pair of French Mirrors

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Framed in what we believe to be gilded 19th century window valances. The carved and detailed Rococo

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood, Mirror

c.1800 Antique Pair Italian Trumeaux and Consoles
c.1800 Antique Pair Italian Trumeaux and Consoles

c.1800 Antique Pair Italian Trumeaux and Consoles

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

board and the original mirror. The hand-carved consoles are circa 1800-1820 and used to be window

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19th Century Italian Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood

Antique French Painted and Giltwood Overdoor, circa 1850
Antique French Painted and Giltwood Overdoor, circa 1850

Antique French Painted and Giltwood Overdoor, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

beautiful over piece to a large interior doorway. It would also make a fascinating headboard or window

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of New England Stenciled Window Valances, circa 1820
Pair of New England Stenciled Window Valances, circa 1820

Pair of New England Stenciled Window Valances, circa 1820

Located in valatie, NY

This exceptional pair of wooden valances have raised and applied molding details and have been

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Early 19th Century American Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Spanish Cornices, Valances
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Cornices, Valances

Pair of 19th Century Spanish Cornices, Valances

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H 8.25 in W 69.13 in D 6.25 in

Pair of 19th Century Spanish Cornices, Valances

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning pair of mid-19th century cornices - window valances from Barcelona handsomely crafted

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Giltwood Window Cornices, Valances
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Giltwood Window Cornices, Valances

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Giltwood Window Cornices, Valances

Located in Fayetteville, AR

These stunning mid nineteenth century Napoleon III period window cornices of hand-carved gilt wood

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Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Valance or Window Cornice
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Valance or Window Cornice

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Valance or Window Cornice

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This stunning late 19th century window cornice of hand carved giltwood was originally used as a

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Highly Carved French Louis XV Style Walnut Valances, Late 19th Century
Pair of Highly Carved French Louis XV Style Walnut Valances, Late 19th Century

Pair of Highly Carved French Louis XV Style Walnut Valances, Late 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

as a “French return rod”) that is used in a window treatment. The valance would be affixed to the

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Carved Rose Swag Cornice Window Boxes
Pair of Antique French Carved Rose Swag Cornice Window Boxes

Pair of Antique French Carved Rose Swag Cornice Window Boxes

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

inside that can be removed or used. Beautiful over a window as an architectural piece, or make these

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Early 20th Century French Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Window Cornices Valances Coronas
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Window Cornices Valances Coronas

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Window Cornices Valances Coronas

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This stunning pair of 19th century window cornices of hand-carved giltwood was originally used as

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Regency Style Gilt Wood Valance or Window Cornice, 84-in
19th Century French Regency Style Gilt Wood Valance or Window Cornice, 84-in

19th Century French Regency Style Gilt Wood Valance or Window Cornice, 84-in

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century Regency style window cornice of hand-carved gilt wood was originally

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Window Valance

Materials

Giltwood

Outstanding  pair of gilded  window valances
Outstanding  pair of gilded  window valances

Outstanding pair of gilded window valances

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

gessoed wood window valences. I guess you'd say Adam Revival with the swags and the blue / white

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Early 20th Century Antique Window Valance

Materials

Composition, Gold Leaf

Pair of Painted Valances
Pair of Painted Valances

Pair of Painted Valances

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H 10 in W 54.5 in D 8 in

Pair of Painted Valances

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Italian polychrome fragments converted to window valances

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19th Century Italian Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF ITALIAN POLYCHROMED DRAPERY VALANCE
PAIR OF ITALIAN POLYCHROMED DRAPERY VALANCE

PAIR OF ITALIAN POLYCHROMED DRAPERY VALANCE

Located in Natchez, MS

18th century carved wooden window valance in the form of exceptional drapery and plumes. with

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Window Valance

Three gilt Valances
Three gilt Valances

Three gilt Valances

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Three gilt valances. What a find. They will enhance any window from bath to bedroom. The

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Early 20th Century Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Victorian Beaded Tapestry Window Valance
Antique Victorian Beaded Tapestry Window Valance

Antique Victorian Beaded Tapestry Window Valance

By antique textiles galleries

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Gray white brown and gold glass beads embroidered on a tapestry and framed with antique rope trim. One-of-the-kind tapestry. Size: 50" L x 11" H.  

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Window Valance

Materials

Tapestry, Trimming, Beads

Valance Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Corona Deeply Carved
Valance Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Corona Deeply Carved

Valance Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Corona Deeply Carved

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Corona/Valance Deeply Carved Also canopy, window valance

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Window Valance

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Bedroom Set, circa 1900
Renaissance Revival Bedroom Set, circa 1900

Renaissance Revival Bedroom Set, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

" #Depth to come Window Valance Width to come Depth to come

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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Window Valance

Materials

Walnut

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Window Valance

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19th Century Red Painted Architectural Panel with Carved Golden Rinceaux Motifs
19th Century Red Painted Architectural Panel with Carved Golden Rinceaux Motifs

19th Century Red Painted Architectural Panel with Carved Golden Rinceaux Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Window Valance

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Set of Three Italian Giltwood Overdoors or Supra Porta Architectural Fragments

Set of Three Italian Giltwood Overdoors or Supra Porta Architectural Fragments

Located in Nashville, TN

Well carved architectural water gilt fragments , Italian , probably overdoor fragments . Pretty bleeding of red base coat thru the lemon toned gilding . An "overdoor" (or "Suprapor...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Window Valance

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18th Century Hand-Carved Baroque Wooden Antique Garland from Italy

$1,722Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 26.78 in D 2.37 in

18th Century Hand-Carved Baroque Wooden Antique Garland from Italy

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare wooden antique garland from the beautiful Val Gardena, authentic '700 period - May be an overdoor , over mirror or over a padded headboard. M/1523.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Window Valance

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Fruitwood

Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards

Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Window Valance

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel
Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel

Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel

$5,043

H 9.65 in W 37.21 in D 2.96 in

Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 19th century carved lime wood frieze panel. This architectural panel displays a scrolling design of foliage with a Neoclassical flair, showcasing a look of elegance and c...

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Window Valance

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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Floral Garland Cornice Wall Swag Ornament
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Floral Garland Cornice Wall Swag Ornament

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Floral Garland Cornice Wall Swag Ornament

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely antique 19th-Century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze floral garland cornice applique wall swag ornament hanging decor. This petite wall swag has a beautiful gilt patina...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Window Valance

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Bronze

Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard

Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard. Item features solid wood construction, stunning relief carved acanthus leafy scrollwork, cream and go...

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pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall brackets
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall brackets. Each beautiful wall bracket displays a finely carved bust of a cherub with palmettes atop his head a...

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George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette

George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette

By George Smith

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Antique Window Valance

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Mohair, Hardwood

Late 18th Century Italian Pierce-Carved Wood Pediment Fragment
Late 18th Century Italian Pierce-Carved Wood Pediment Fragment

Late 18th Century Italian Pierce-Carved Wood Pediment Fragment

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved-wood pediment fragment, with its original finish, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique wall ornament from Italy, with it's horizontal span of ov...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Window Valance

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Wood

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

Located in Vero Beach, FL

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...

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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Window Valance

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Wood, Paint

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Antique Window Valance

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Silver

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French Cornice

French Cornice

$3,600

H 28 in W 58 in D 6 in

French Cornice

Located in Seattle, WA

Beautiful old paint on this window cornice that is perfect as narrow console with a mirror or painting above . Would be charming over a twin bed as well.

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19th Century French Antique Window Valance

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20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Window Valance

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Antique Window Valance For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique window valance available at 1stDibs. An antique window valance — often made from wood, giltwood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique window valance you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique window valance is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Louis XVI and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique window valance over the years, but those crafted by antique textiles galleries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Window Valance?

An antique window valance can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,395, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $3,960.