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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
$10,700 / set
Enormous Decorative Architectural Finial
Located in Chireno, TX
Enormous decorative architectural finial in early white paint, circa 1840-1880 (Look at last picture for idea of scale).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Cast iron architectural finial, c. 1875-1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast iron architectural finial from the late 19th century, formed as a flame rising above a fluted, gadrooned ball.
Category
Antique 1870s American Architectural Elements
Materials
Cast Iron
French Epis de Faitage, Stone Architectural Finial
Located in East Point, GA
A French stone architectural finial. This epis de faitage (or finial) stands approximately 19.25" in height, and features a primarily pyramidal-shaped body, with linear rings or geom...
Category
20th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Decorative Pair of Wooden Light Green and Gold Painted Architectural Finials
Located in Leesburg, VA
The present pair of decorative painted wood architectural finials are shaped in the form of lit urns.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine
