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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

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

Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

French Aubusson “L’Aigle et Junon d’après Lagrénée” with an eagle and Zeus
French Aubusson “L’Aigle et Junon d’après Lagrénée” with an eagle and Zeus

French Aubusson “L’Aigle et Junon d’après Lagrénée” with an eagle and Zeus

Located in Dallas, TX

The loops are stitched at the top to make space for a drapery rod to hang the piece. Created circa 19th century in France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

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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

Unavailable

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 almost 8 feet.

Category

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

Ideal for furniture and 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

Matching pair of Fortuny covered cornices with trim(shown separately in the photos) have double traversing drapery rods in the interior. Trim as shown along the bottom of the cornice.

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 Plainview, NY

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

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

Pair of Italian 22-carat gold leaf carved wood finials that were originally used at the end of drapery rods. They have been mounted on Lucite bases a decoration for a table or booksh...

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

These would be perfect at the end of a 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

Dimensions: Approximate 80.5” width x 113.5” height (9.5 ft. by 6.7 ft.) 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

Dimensions: Approximate 80.5” width x 113.5” height (9.5 ft. by 6.7 ft.) 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

The two door-leaves present a rigorous and symmetrical composition. Standing on a drapery hanging from a rod, two foliated creatures spread their wings.

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 cased opening, or framing a window, with a rod between, creating plenty of space fo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Brackets

Materials

Oak

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

The piece looks to have been attached to a staff or was part of an elaborate drapery rod? We have mounted the piece on a custom piece of marble for use as a paper weight, decorative ...

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

You could hang it on the wall 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 layers of lovely brass petals, with the original screw pin to hold the rod in place (...

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

If the paint isn't original it's been on there a long time. It has the brass drapery rods inside the doors. The interior is lined with original yellow printed paper.

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

An antique French Empire period gold leaf finial circa 1810 in the form of a tip from a Roman spear originally from a drapery rod. This antique French finial is now mounted as a deco...

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 Modern Baccarat Style Glass Drapery Rod Finials with Silver Plated Bases
Pair of Modern Baccarat Style Glass Drapery Rod Finials with Silver Plated Bases

Pair of Modern Baccarat Style Glass Drapery Rod Finials with Silver Plated Bases

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Pair of silver plated and clear Baccarat style glass finials for a drapery rod, 5.38 in length not including the threaded portion.

Category

2010s American Art Deco Wall Brackets

Materials

Glass

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

These drapery rods are very well made in a curving pattern and the lions head in the center and the swan on the ends are very nicely carved with a gilt finish.

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Curtains and Valances

Materials

Velvet

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror.

Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror. Carved Wood with Gold and an Eagle Perched on Top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Located in Norwell, MA

Carved wooden eagle in the spirit of the Artistic Carving Co. of Boston's "Louisburg". Very detailed. Painted in old gold, clutching the Great Seal. Overall dimensions: 10"H x 26"...

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Materials

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Old Gold Carved Eagle, "God Bless America"

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H 15 in W 33 in D 4 in

Old Gold Carved Eagle, "God Bless America"

Located in Norwell, MA

Carved American wooden eagle. Painted old gold. "God Bless America" banner above, eagles talons are clutching American shield. Well carved details ready to hang. Overall dimension...

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2010s Nautical Objects

Materials

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Gold Carved Wooden Eagle Great Seal "Louisburg"
Gold Carved Wooden Eagle Great Seal "Louisburg"

Gold Carved Wooden Eagle Great Seal "Louisburg"

Located in Norwell, MA

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Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century
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Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an original American eagle, hand-carved from pine during the early to mid 20th century. The eagle features a touch of original gilt over yellow sizing with hand-painted highl...

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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Americana Gilt and Forest Green Painted Plaster Spread Wing Eagle
Large Antique Americana Gilt and Forest Green Painted Plaster Spread Wing Eagle

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Located in Morristown, NJ

19th c., Americana, a large scale gilt and forest green painted cast plaster eagle, depicted spread-wing, with crisply detailed overlapping feathers. With mounting bracket on reverse...

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Materials

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Located in North Miami, FL

Early 19th century Italian carved wood gold gilded Eagle. Its wings spread and clutching a set of white gold gilded lightning bolt arrows in its talons.  

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

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French Giltwood Eagle Sculpture
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French Giltwood Eagle Sculpture

$7,900

H 32 in W 22 in D 13.5 in

French Giltwood Eagle Sculpture

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Rare French, 19th century, Empire. Large size carved wood and gesso gilt eagle, with its full body, swept back wings, pronounced talons, perched on a ball. Important size. Conditi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

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Gesso, Wood

Old Gold Carved Wood American Eagle
Old Gold Carved Wood American Eagle

Old Gold Carved Wood American Eagle

$995

H 11 in W 36 in D 6 in

Old Gold Carved Wood American Eagle

Located in Norwell, MA

Carved eagle with pediment base. Heavily carved wings. Expertly executed. Flat bottom. Can be displayed on a mantle, over a door, or hung. Old gold painted finish. Overall Dimensi...

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Materials

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Silver Carved Wood American Eagle
Silver Carved Wood American Eagle

Silver Carved Wood American Eagle

$995

H 11 in W 36 in D 6 in

Silver Carved Wood American Eagle

Located in Norwell, MA

Carved eagle with pediment base. Heavily carved wings. Expertly executed. Flat bottom. Can be displayed on a mantle, over a door, or hung. Silver painted finish. Overall Dimension...

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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.