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Velvet Drapes Curtains

10’ Silk Velvet Drapes/Curtains with Greek Key and Backing '2 Pair Available'
10’ Silk Velvet Drapes/Curtains with Greek Key and Backing '2 Pair Available'

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Thread Drape
Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Thread Drape

Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Thread Drape

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style single brown velvet drape with wide metallic thread & velvet border

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maroon Velvet Metallic Thread Narrow Drapes
Pair of Maroon Velvet Metallic Thread Narrow Drapes

Pair of Maroon Velvet Metallic Thread Narrow Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of maroon velvet narrow drapes with metallic thread border (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Style Maroon Velvet Corded Border Drape
English Victorian Style Maroon Velvet Corded Border Drape

English Victorian Style Maroon Velvet Corded Border Drape

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style single maroon velvet drape with corded border on 2 sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cord

Set of 4 Renaissance Style Gold and Brown Brocade Velvet Drapes
Set of 4 Renaissance Style Gold and Brown Brocade Velvet Drapes

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

Pair of English Victorian Style Burgundy Cut-Velvet Drapes
Pair of English Victorian Style Burgundy Cut-Velvet Drapes

Pair of English Victorian Style Burgundy Cut-Velvet Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Victorian style burgundy cut-velvet drapes with fringe, as is (PRICED PER PAIR)

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Curtains and Valances

Pairs of Italian Renaissance Style Scarlet Velvet Embroidered Drapes
Pairs of Italian Renaissance Style Scarlet Velvet Embroidered Drapes

Pairs of Italian Renaissance Style Scarlet Velvet Embroidered Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

3 PAIRS of Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) scarlet velvet drapes with silver & gold

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

Pair of English Georgian Style Gold Velvet Fringe Lace Drapes
Pair of English Georgian Style Gold Velvet Fringe Lace Drapes

Pair of English Georgian Style Gold Velvet Fringe Lace Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of gold velvet drapes with border fringe & applied lace decoration (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Embroidered Drapes
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Embroidered Drapes

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Embroidered Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Italian Renaissance style brown velvet drapes embroidered with heavy metallic thread

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal

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Set of 5 English Victorian Style Gold Velvet Drapes
Set of 5 English Victorian Style Gold Velvet Drapes

Set of 5 English Victorian Style Gold Velvet Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 gold velvet drapes with applied decoration (2 flat panels & 1 pleated panel: 82"x 42", 1

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

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$2,500 / set

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Located in Westport, CT

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Located in Marbella, ES

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Category

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$2,490 / item

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By Wiener Werkstätte, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

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$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

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By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Fortuny Classic Damask Printed Cotton Drapery Panels

Fortuny Classic Damask Printed Cotton Drapery Panels

$3,000Sale Price / set|45% Off

H 90 in W 36 in D 0.5 in

Fortuny Classic Damask Printed Cotton Drapery Panels

By Fortuny

Located in Chicago, IL

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Category

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Materials

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Velvet Drapes Curtains For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of velvet drapes curtains for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and plastic, all velvet drapes curtains available were constructed with great care. Find 2 antique and vintage velvet drapes curtains at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Velvet drapes curtains have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. folk art velvet drapes curtains are consistently popular styles.

Finding the Right Curtains-valances for You

From luxe drapes in sumptuous hues to airy shades crafted from natural bamboo, window treatments have become a hot topic. The right antique and vintage curtains and valances can change and improve the feel and mood of any room in your home.

Window treatments such as curtains and valances serve multiple functions: filtering light, maintaining privacy and injecting personality. Like furniture, they have the ability to transform and elevate a room. And while it takes work to seamlessly integrate window treatments with the surrounding decor, it will be worth the effort!

Designer Brigette Romanek, whose notable clients include Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow, believes that the perfect window treatment blends usability with aesthetics. That mix is elegantly exemplified in this dual-use Los Angeles living room. “In the daytime, you can pull the drapes and let all that light in and enjoy the incredible view," explains Romanek. "This space is also a media room, and the blinds do a great job of blacking out the room for weekend afternoon movie marathons.”

A firm believer in the power of window dressings, Starrett Ringbom puts a lot of thought into choosing just the right type and design. Just as lighting is an essential part of any interior design project — having the right light fixture is indeed key to creating an attractive, radiant room — a well-chosen pair of curtains or well-placed window valance can make all the difference. Regardless of their appearance, though, window dressings must work with the existing architecture. As Ringbom puts it, “Window treatments are a vital component of any room design.”

Frances Merrill, of Reath Design, sympathizes with those struggling to find the right dressing for their windows. “Curtains are so hard! The window treatment and the fabric used can make such a difference in how light moves through a room.”

On 1stDibs, the collection of antique and vintage curtains and valances for sale includes velvet curtains, mid-century curtains featuring interesting prints and other textiles for your space.

Questions About Velvet Drapes Curtains
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.

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