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American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th century.   

Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

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Antique French Brass Drapery Rod Holders
Antique French Brass Drapery Rod Holders

Antique French Brass Drapery Rod Holders

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H 5.5 in W 11 in D 4 in

Antique French Brass Drapery Rod Holders

Located in Nashville, TN

Antique French brass drapery rod holders with garland design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

French Giltwood "Spear" Drapery Rod
French Giltwood "Spear" Drapery Rod

French Giltwood "Spear" Drapery Rod

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W 108 in D 2 in

French Giltwood "Spear" Drapery Rod

Located in New Preston, CT

Fantastic giltwood curtain pole with highly decorative spear form finials. Useable rod length is

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Vintage 1930s French More Furniture and Collectibles

THE BAROQUE FINIAL WITH TWISTED FLAME FLUTING
THE BAROQUE FINIAL WITH TWISTED FLAME FLUTING

THE BAROQUE FINIAL WITH TWISTED FLAME FLUTING

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

drapery rods. Available in Yellow gold and painted, ebonized and parcel gilt finishes.

Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Fortuny 'Richelieu' Gold Metallic Ground Blue Lions Draperies with Provenance
Fortuny 'Richelieu' Gold Metallic Ground Blue Lions Draperies with Provenance

Fortuny 'Richelieu' Gold Metallic Ground Blue Lions Draperies with Provenance

By Fortuny

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

traversing drapery rods in the interior. Trim as shown along the bottom of the cornice. In very good

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Thread

Pair of Rare Glass Drapery Rods
Pair of Rare Glass Drapery Rods

Pair of Rare Glass Drapery Rods

Located in New York, NY

All glass rods with glass ball finials, and brushed nickel fittings.

Category

20th Century Windows

One of 3 Pairs of  Antique French Bronze Drapery Pole Brackets
One of 3 Pairs of  Antique French Bronze Drapery Pole Brackets

One of 3 Pairs of Antique French Bronze Drapery Pole Brackets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of late 19th century bronze drapery rod brackets. Two additional pairs available. Price

Category

Antique 19th Century French Windows

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Giltwood Finials on Lucite Bases
Pair of Italian Giltwood Finials on Lucite Bases

Pair of Italian Giltwood Finials on Lucite Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

drapery rods. They have been mounted on Lucite bases a decoration for a table or bookshelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Lucite, Giltwood

Set of Four Italian Gilt Wood Finials
Set of Four Italian Gilt Wood Finials

Set of Four Italian Gilt Wood Finials

Located in Los Angeles, CA

drapery or tapestry rod.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

18th Century Flemish Tapestry
18th Century Flemish Tapestry

18th Century Flemish Tapestry

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H 113.5 in W 80.5 in D 0.2 in

18th Century Flemish Tapestry

Located in New Orleans, LA

.) included curved bronze painted metal curtain rod with finials and drapery rings. Iron rod included.

Category

Antique 18th Century Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

18th Century Flemish Tapestry
18th Century Flemish Tapestry

18th Century Flemish Tapestry

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H 113.5 in W 80.5 in D 0.2 in

18th Century Flemish Tapestry

Located in New Orleans, LA

.) included curved bronze painted metal curtain rod with finials and drapery rings. Iron rod included.

Category

Antique 18th Century Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Renaissance Cabinet, School of HUGUES SAMBIN
Renaissance Cabinet, School of HUGUES SAMBIN

Renaissance Cabinet, School of HUGUES SAMBIN

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H 67.33 in W 53.94 in D 20.67 in

Renaissance Cabinet, School of HUGUES SAMBIN

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

-leaves present a rigorous and symmetrical composition. Standing on a drapery hanging from a rod, two

Category

Antique 16th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair 19th Century Hand-Carved Corbels ~ Drapery Rod Holders
Pair 19th Century Hand-Carved Corbels ~ Drapery Rod Holders

Pair 19th Century Hand-Carved Corbels ~ Drapery Rod Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th century hand-carved Corbels ~ Drapery Rod Holders are ideal to use as corbels flanking a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Brackets

Materials

Oak

“Antiqued” French Wallpaper Panels of Flamingoes 'Limited Edition'
“Antiqued” French Wallpaper Panels of Flamingoes 'Limited Edition'

“Antiqued” French Wallpaper Panels of Flamingoes 'Limited Edition'

Located in Richmond, VA

crumpled and glazed to give an antiqued effect. Can be framed but really great just hung as is on a drapery

Category

2010s French Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

“Antiqued” French Wallpaper Panels of Flamingoes 'Limited Edition'
“Antiqued” French Wallpaper Panels of Flamingoes 'Limited Edition'

“Antiqued” French Wallpaper Panels of Flamingoes 'Limited Edition'

Located in Richmond, VA

crumpled and glazed to give an antiqued effect. Can be framed but really great just hung as is on a drapery

Category

2010s French Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Mounted Brass Feather Architectural Element Paper Weight Bookend
Mounted Brass Feather Architectural Element Paper Weight Bookend

Mounted Brass Feather Architectural Element Paper Weight Bookend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

to a staff or was part of an elaborate drapery rod? We have mounted the piece on a custom piece of

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Antique Wicker Basket Fishing Creel with Leather Strap Handle
Antique Wicker Basket Fishing Creel with Leather Strap Handle

Antique Wicker Basket Fishing Creel with Leather Strap Handle

Located in Topeka, KS

or on a hat rack or maybe even from a drapery rod. The ideas are limitless! Just make it yours

Category

20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wicker

Set of 6 Brass Lotus Flower Drapery Tie Backs or Rod Holders
Set of 6 Brass Lotus Flower Drapery Tie Backs or Rod Holders

Set of 6 Brass Lotus Flower Drapery Tie Backs or Rod Holders

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 6 cast brass lotus flower drapery or curtain tie backs or rod holders. Dimensional with 3

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

A Louis XV1 style cabinet / bookcase
A Louis XV1 style cabinet / bookcase

A Louis XV1 style cabinet / bookcase

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H 76 in W 38 in D 18 in

A Louis XV1 style cabinet / bookcase

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

been on there a long time. It has the brass drapery rods inside the doors. The interior is lined with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Period Spear Point Gold Leaf Finial, circa 1810
Antique French Empire Period Spear Point Gold Leaf Finial, circa 1810

Antique French Empire Period Spear Point Gold Leaf Finial, circa 1810

Located in Houston, TX

tip from a Roman spear originally from a drapery rod. This antique French finial is now mounted as a

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Drapery Rod Holders
Bronze Drapery Rod Holders

Bronze Drapery Rod Holders

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H 7 in W 2 in D 4.5 in

Bronze Drapery Rod Holders

Located in Nashville, TN

2 Pair of interesting bronze griffin drapery rod holders

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century English Gilt Curtain Rods with Lionshead in Center
Pair of 18th Century English Gilt Curtain Rods with Lionshead in Center

Pair of 18th Century English Gilt Curtain Rods with Lionshead in Center

Located in Nashville, TN

pieces with lions head in the center of each rod ending with a swan head on the ends. These drapery rods

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Regency Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wood

French Gold Silk Velvet Gaufrage Drapery Panel
French Gold Silk Velvet Gaufrage Drapery Panel

French Gold Silk Velvet Gaufrage Drapery Panel

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H 97.5 in W 45.5 in D 0.13 in

French Gold Silk Velvet Gaufrage Drapery Panel

Located in Oakland Park, FL

French gold silk velvet Gaufrage Drapery panel with rod pocket and gold silk backing. (backing is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Curtains and Valances

Materials

Velvet

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Drapery Rods For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of drapery rods is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, all drapery rods available were constructed with great care. There are 9 antique and vintage drapery rods for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Drapery rods have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Drapery rods bearing neoclassical or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made drapery rods over the years, but those made by Sphaus, Knoll and Lee Broom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Drapery Rods?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $1,465 on the low end and $166,667 highest priced.
Questions About Drapery Rods
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A curtain rod and a drapery rod are both made to suspend fabric that would be used for a window treatment. The only difference between the two structures is that curtain rods are thinner since they are designed to support less weight — as curtains are made of lighter fabrics — while drapery rods are more durable and rugged since they are intended to support the weight of drapes, which are comparatively heavier and lengthier. Wood and metal are the most popular materials for these rods. Find an assortment of curtain and drapery rods on 1stDibs.