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Curtains and Valances For Sale
Timo Sarpaneva / "AMBIENTE" TEXTILE / Tampella / 1966
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Ambiente textiles were introduced in 1966 and produced until the 1970s.
Ambiente was a revolutionary printing technique that developed from an accident, when a printing press broke d...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile, Cotton
Timo Sarpaneva / "AMBIENTE" TEXTILE / Tampella / 1966
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Ambiente textiles were introduced in 1966 and produced until the 1970s.
Ambiente was a revolutionary printing technique that developed from an accident, when a printing press broke d...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile, Cotton
That Was Yesterday by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
That Was Yesterday by Natalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 155 x 50 cm
Materials: Linen, Bio Cotton. Color white, grey, black
Technique: Manually...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton, Paper
Tous by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Tous by Natalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 160 x 145cm
Materials: Wool, Alpaca, Bio cotton. Colour off white
Technique: Manually woven. Hand...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Alpaca, Cotton
Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer
Limited edition of 5.
Dimensions: D 0,5 x W 85 x H 180 cm.
Materials: Igusa straw.
Ishoku Perspective wall panels.
Graphic compositions ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Other
Aconite by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Aconite by Natalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 55 x 45cm
Materials: Bio cotton, paper. Colour Off white
Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted.
Aconite is a beautiful piece of tapestry with different textures that fits in every room. By manually cutting away threads in the graphic image — certain areas of this fabric become transparent and textured.
Designer's Biography
Nathalie Van der Massen...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Alpaca, Cotton
Sver by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sver by Natalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 100 x 80cm
Materials: Silk. Dyed blue and grey
Technique: Manually woven, and painted. Hand-craf...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk, Paint
European Fabric with Colorful Teapots
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
T/132 - Very pleasant fabric with pastel colored teapots: for curtains or table covers in the kitchen, or garden covers.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Amara by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Amara by Nathalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 150 x H 50cm
Materials: Linen, Bio Cotton. Off white color.
Technique: Manually woven. Hand-c...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton, Linen
OMS by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
OMS by Natalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 160 x 110cm
Materials: Papier, Bio Cotton. Color Ecru.
Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted. Paint...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton, Paper
of Hoping by Nathalie Van Der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Of hoping by Natalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 100 x 80cm
Materials: Linen, bio cotton. Dyed white, grey, green.
Technique: Manually woven...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk, Paint
Melodicware Trio, Musical Portal, Agustina Bottoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Designed by Agustina Bottoni
Handcrafted in Italy
Materials: Solid brass with satin finish - rayon fringes
Size: 150cm x 110cm
Chain length: 150cm / 60
Melodicware explores the auditory experience of objects.
These items contains brass chimes of different lengths that play musical notes. Swinging by breeze or touch, they release casual melodies inspired by Debussy. Melodicware not only embellishes a space as a jewel. Through interaction, it comes to life for a fleeting moment.
The lush fringes of the delicate pieces invite to be touched by passers by, becoming thus an unexpected musical instrument.
Agustina Bottoni
Agustina Bottoni is an independent Argentinian designer based in Milan. She works for companies, private clients and self-productions of objects, textiles and furniture.
Graduated at the University of Buenos Aires, and after years of working in the fashion industry, she transferred to Milan, graduating with honors of the MA in product design at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti. Following, she collaborated with design studios in Italy and the Netherlands before dedicating since 2015 to her independent design practice.
Exploring the language of everyday objects, these projects tell stories through a gentle use of shape. Agustina’s multicultural experience influences the research of different materials and techniques. They also encourage an emotional perception, considering objects as companions in our lives.
Her works have been exhibited at Triennale Design Museum in Milan, Salone del Mobile, Maison&Objet and others.
Since 2016, she is a co-founder of design collective The Ladies’ Room.
Selected exhibitions
2017: Operæ Design Fair, Lingotto, Turin
2017: Fenoména by The Ladies’ Room, 5Vie Milan, Italy
2017: Ambiente Fair with Il Coccio Design Edition, Frankfurt
2016: W. Women in Italian...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Brass
Ishoku Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
ISHOKU Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer
Limited edition of 5.
Dimensions: D 0,5 x W 85 x H 180 cm.
Materials: Igusa straw.
ISHOKU PERSPECTIVE wall panels.
Graphic compositions ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Other
Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer
Limited edition of 5.
Dimensions: D 0,5 x W 90 x H 190 cm.
Materials: Igusa straw.
Ishoku perspective wall panels.
Graphic compositions ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Other
Giraffe Mono Velvet Fabric
Located in Ringmer, GB
Our animal inspired ink print, hand painted by Anna. This design has beautiful petrol and grey tones on an off-white base. With gold accents this is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Curtains and Valances
Materials
Velvet, Polyester
Savannah Soft Touch Velvet Fabric
Located in Ringmer, GB
A beautiful animal-inspired print hand painted by Anna Hayman. With an artsy, linear feel this velvet has the power of animal print coupled with a softer painterly aspect. Touches of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Curtains and Valances
Materials
Velvet, Polyester
Wanderlust Teal Velvet Fabric
Located in Ringmer, GB
In tones of soft teal and white, our Wanderlust design is inspired by Moroccan tiles.
This velvet is midweight, with a strong straight woven backing, so is suitable for upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Curtains and Valances
Materials
Velvet, Polyester
Jim Thompson Silk Textile Fabric
By Jim Thompson
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What to say? Just say Jim Thompson and imagine a beautiful and lightly valuable fabric. Never used.
It is a handmade silk on a loom, very light and elegant, which can be placed anywh...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Set of 2 Hey Moon by Nathalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Hey Moon by Natalie Van der Massen
Dimensions: 2 x 100 x 80cm
Materials: PA, Bio Cotton. Color Silver
Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted. Diptych.
Hey Moon is a beautiful e...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk, Paint
Meridian by Natalie Van der Massen
Located in Geneve, CH
Meridian by Natalie Van der Massen
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: 115 x H 150cm
Materials: Paper, bio cotton. Color off white.
Technique: Manually woven. Hand-crafted.
Meridian is a beautifully textured tapestry suited...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton, Paper
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Historical Le Roy, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Le Roy fabric with a grosgrain back and satin stripes. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Le Roy fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino archives. This fabric can be used for light upholstery such as seats, drapery and pillows. This fabric is Classic but timeless. Its elegant stripes and "crispy" feel make it an unique textile...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Melodicware Trio II, Musical Portal, Agustina Bottoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Designed by Agustina Bottoni
Handcrafted in Italy
Materials: solid brass with satin finish, rayon fringes
Size: 150cm x 60cm
Chain length: 150cm / 60
Melodicware explore the auditory experience of objects.
These items contains brass chimes of different lengths that play musical notes. Swinging by breeze or touch, they release casual melodies inspired by Debussy. Melodicware not only embellishes a space as a jewel. Through interaction, it comes to life for a fleeting moment.
The lush fringes of the delicate pieces invite to be touched by passers-by, becoming thus an unexpected musical instrument.
Agustina Bottoni
Agustina Bottoni is an independent Argentinian designer based in Milan. She works for companies, private clients and self-productions of objects, textiles and furniture.
Graduated at the University of Buenos Aires, and after years of working in the fashion industry, she transferred to Milan, graduating with honors of the MA in product design at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti. Following, she collaborated with design studios in Italy and the Netherlands before dedicating since 2015 to her independent design practice.
Exploring the language of everyday objects, these projects tell stories through a gentle use of shape. Agustina’s multicultural experience influences the research of different materials and techniques. They also encourage an emotional perception, considering objects as companions in our lives.
Her works have been exhibited at Triennale Design museum in Milan, Salone del Mobile, Maison & Objet and others.
Since 2016, she is a co-founder of design collective The Ladies Room.
Selected exhibitions
2017: Operæ Design Fair, Lingotto, Turin
2017: Fenoména by The Ladies’ Room, 5Vie Milan, Italy
2017: Ambiente Fair with Il Coccio Design Edition, Frankfurt
2016: W. Women in Italian...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Brass
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Saia Fiorentina, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Saia Fiorentina fabric. This twill textile is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Saia Fiorentina fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Curtain Single Antique Bronze Tie-Back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6772-2 - Single elegant antique bronze tie-back, perfect to support Your curtain in an elegant and functional way.
Also for belt or scarf...
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Bronze
Indian Bridal Veil as a Shawl
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1565 -Wonderful embroidered border in silver tinsel, drawing diagonally, tressil on the whole surface.
We can hung on the wall behind the bed like a tapestry, but it may be wonderf...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Agra Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Pure Italian Mesh Linen Fabric
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
T/213 - Pure Italian mesh linen fabric, perfect for curtains. Now I'm closing activities, therefore it is a good price.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Fabric 1700 Hand Loom Brocade Guicciardini Pattern, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a hand woven brocade fabric. It is woven in an original hand loom from the 1700s. The Guicciardini pattern belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino archives. This fabric ca...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Textile Fabric with Green Deer
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual cotton fabric with positive and negative deer print. suitable for a house in the mountains, but not only.
The height of the fabric is crucial.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Historical Tela di Seta, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Tela di Seta fabric, similar to a shot taffeta. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Tela di Seta fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fior...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Curtain in Raw Linen with Flowers Applications
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Curtain in raw linen with application of flowers in ivory cloth. It can be placed between white curtains to complete them.
It's of great Italian quality. That's a good price for clo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Landscape with Teddy Bears Italian Design Curtain
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
"Landscape with teddy bears" : perfect in a children's room.
Can be hung with other plain white curtains, to liven up.
Italian Design -
Good price for closing activities.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Indian Sari Coral Color New Idea for Unusual Curtains Also
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Indian sari in a beautiful coral color, with floreal patterns and a rich border. It has been worn, therefore there are some stain, even if ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Curtains and Valances
Materials
Synthetic
Textile Fabric Cut Mulberry Lace Damask: Make an OFFER
By Mulberry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
T/240 - Fabric by Mulberry Lace Damask: a fabric cut of cm. 350 x 130 - elegant upholstery or drapery fabric.
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Category
Early 2000s English Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Damask
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Striped Ermisino Fabric, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Ermisino fabric, similar to a shot taffeta. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Ermisino fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Fabric 1700 Hand Loom Brocade Michelangelo Pattern, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a handwoven brocade fabric. It is woven in an original hand loom from the 1700s. The Michelangelo pattern belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino archives. This fabric can...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Italian Light Blue Linen in Wide Width
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful linen by the most famous firm in Italy: C&C, specializing in high-height linen . Great quality.
Not only for sheets, but also for curtains.
Apart there is still a piece o...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Tela di Seta, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Tela di Seta fabric, similar to a shot taffeta. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Tela di Seta fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fior...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Fabric 1700 Hand Loom Brocade in the Gordigiani Pattern, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a handwoven brocade fabric. It is woven in an original hand loom from the 1700s. The Gordigiani pattern belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino archives. This fabric can b...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Indian Sari Brown Color, Brik Red and Gold Border, also Evening Summer Dress
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Indian Sari: brown color with a brick red and gold border-
New idea for an evening dress or. for unusual curtains in bedroom . Price is ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Curtains and Valances
Materials
Synthetic
Antique Long Curtain in Corneline Fabric Also for Bed
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique elegant long curtain in "corneline" fabric, a very light tissue, completely embroidered, to make a finishing hem on one end, according to the lenght.
It can be set in the sa...
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Textile Fabric Remnant with Flowers for an Unusual Curtain: Make an Offer
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Original Italian curtain fabric TEXO PRINT, never used because I wanted to keep it for myself. Beautiful for side panel for a curtain or as valances on multiple windows with simple ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Large Italian Design Curtain or Bedspread King Size
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
White large curtain or bedspread in king size, named "Trush" by Studio Quasar, an Italian creative modern studio. It's very interesting !
There is no full photo because it's too larg...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Metalic Ermisino, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Ermisino fabric, similar to a shot taffeta. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Ermisino fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Pair of Antique Genoese Curtain Holder Tie-backs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5557 - A pair of rare curtain holder tie-backs with long metal arm: they are made of gilded wood and date back to two centuries ago: very elegant.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Fruitwood
Fabric 1700 Hand Loom Brocade in the Oberdan Pattern, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a handwoven brocade fabric. It is woven in an original hand loom from the 1700s. The Oberdan pattern belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino archives. This fabric can be u...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Striped Ermisino, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Ermisino fabric, similar to a shot taffeta. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Ermisino fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Textile Fabric: Italian Silk for Curtains
By DC & Company
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beige and red stripes for this splendid Italian silk: C & C, one of the most famous fabric companies.
It can be placed or draped over another curtain.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Italian Silk Textile Fabric with Scottish Design for Curtains
By C. Donati
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
T/262 - Vintage ulpholstery DONATI silk fabric cut with Sottish design - It may be for a curtain gathered on one side or a strip resting on the bed or for the headboard.
Category
Late 20th Century European Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Striped Ermisino, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Ermisino fabric, similar to a shot taffeta. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Ermisino fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Pair of Large Brackets for Curtains in White Cotton
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of large brackets in white cotton to collect the curtains, with details in wood. Very special!
ref. BP/09
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Cordellone, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Cordellone fabric, similar to a fine grosgrain. It is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Cordellone fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fioren...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Blue and White Striped Cotton Navy Mulberry
By Mulberry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Blue and white striped cotton Navy: if You wish to bring a seaside holiday air into Your home.
That's a Mulberry - St.Tropez: the name of this tissue !
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2010s English Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical Loom Striped Spinone Melange, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Filaticio fabric and it is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Spinone fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino archives. This fabric can be used for all kinds of upholstery such as sofas, armchairs, seats, wall coverings, ottomans as well as drapery and pillows. The silk bourette composition gives a raw though luxurious feel to this fabric. The herringbone structure plays with the different colors of the warp. Its one of the most traditional fabrics in Tuscany...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Fabric 1850 Semi Mechanical loom striped Spinone Melange, Florence, Italy
Located in Florence, IT
This is a semi mechanical Filaticio fabric and it is woven on an original loom from the 1850s. The Spinone fabric belongs to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino archives. This fabric can...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Curtain Single Bronze Antique Tie-back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6772-5 - Antique beautiful elegant bronze tie-back, perfect to support Your curtain in an elegant and functional way - but also Your belt or Your scarf...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Bronze
Trimmings, Border or Fringe with Pendants
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
BP/05 - Interesting blue and yellow border or fringe with blue pendants : wonderful for tents, table covers, curtain bottom, bedspreads or any other idea.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Acrylic
Shaded Blue Linen for Curtain or Other Use
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
T/224 - One of the most beautiful tissues: from the Danish Kvadrat.
Now I'm closing my activities, but this tissue may be used next to other white or light blue curtains: I have...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Other Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Pair of Brass Large Tie-Backs with Roses
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4535 - Antique pair of elegant tiebacks with roses for Your curtains : applied to the wall, they can hold the curtains sideways in a very elegant way, or Your belts or scarfs.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Curtains and Valances
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Curtains and Valances for Sale: Shop Velvet Curtains, Victorian Curtains and Other Textiles on 1stDibs
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.