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What is a finial in architecture?
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A finial is a decorative feature that accentuates the top or end of a piece of furniture. It is used in architecture to draw attention to the top of a spire, tower, dome, roof, or other conspicuous elements of a building. You can find a range of antique architectural finials on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Architectural Finials
Located in Washington, DC
These are very nice pair of architectural finials made of resin.
These were made for theater work
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Resin
New England Copper Architectural Finial
Located in Stamford, CT
A New England molded and soldered copper architectural finial in form of a pineapple.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
Enormous Decorative Architectural Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Enormous decorative architectural finial in early white paint, circa 1840-1880 (Look at last
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Epis de Faitage, Stone Architectural Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French stone architectural finial. This epis de faitage (or finial) stands approximately 19.25
Category
20th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Decorative Pair of Wooden Light Green and Gold Painted Architectural Finials
Located in Leesburg, VA
Decorative Pair of Wooden Light Green and Gold painted Architectural finials
Anonymous
Probably
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine
Pair of Carved and Giltwood Italian Architectural Finials
Located in Lomita, CA
pair of architectural finials stand out. These are circa mid to late 18th century giltwood pieces, each
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Architectural Elements
Materials
Giltwood
