A Guide To Curtain Pole Finials

Mon 24 Mar 2025 Andrew Peacock

Often, when people consider investing in a beautiful new curtain, the majority of their focus and attention goes into the colours, fabrics and materials. This is with good reason – but while these considerations are extremely important, they’re not the only decisions to be made. The right curtain pole, with beautiful finials will maximise any curtains style credentials – but what are finials? In this blog we’ll show you our favourite curtain finials.

What are curtain pole finials?

Finials are the decorative, special touch added to both ends of a curtain pole. Available in a diverse selection of shapes and styles, finials will easily enrich the overall look of your curtains. These are our top eight curtain finials…

Ball finials

A classic style that’s suitable for traditional and contemporary interior design styles, ball finials add a stylish touch to any window. Owing to their versatility and subtly, you can enjoy ball finials on almost any style of curtain pole. From a soft natural wood pole, to a bold bright gold alternative, a ball finial will never look out of place. Beyond the time-tested appeal of smooth ball finials, there are also stylish ribbed, floral and swirl alternatives available for a more intricate finish.

Cage finials

Similar to ball finials, cage finials offer a sleek, artisanal finish to any window aesthetic. Forming a ball shape, the structure of a cage finial provides a relaxing yet chic finish that’s perfectly suited to luxurious, minimalist spaces that need small, elegant details.

Tear drop finials

Tear drop finials are another very popular style of curtain pole furnishing. Offer a rounded, elongated form that tapers to a point, the resulting finial resembles a raindrop or teardrop. These shapes add a sense of grace and harmony to a space. Tear drop finials are available for both wooden and metal curtain poles.

End cap finials

For a more modern, contemporary aesthetic, consider curtain poles with a simple end cap finial. End caps are typically small, flat, and subtly rounded, creating a clean, streamlined finish. They are also suitable for more classical curtains, especially when featured on a dark wood or brass pole. For something similar but with a little more detail, explore curtains with barrel finials which are similar to end caps, but with a little extra.

Urn finials

One of the most iconic, classically-inspired finial styles for curtain poles are urn finials. Ever since the ancient days of antiquity, urns shapes have been popular, and have remained a strong component of traditional interior design styles. For rich velvet or wool curtains, few options are as idyllic as a dark wooden curtain pole with an urn finial.

Sugar pot finials

Similar to the advantages of urn finials, sugar pot finials provide a rich, classical beauty to a curtain pole. Similar to tear drop finials, sugar pot finials feature a soft taper but instead of ending at a point, they instead include an extra small detail reminiscent of a sugar pot lid. Suitable for both modern and classic designs, sugar pot finials look great in shades of white and light oak.

Trumpet finials

Trumpet finials add flare and movement to a window’s aesthetic. Introducing bold and stylish design elements, a well chosen trumpet finial is sleek and versatile enough to blend with both minimalist and maximalist styles. You can also choose from a variety of trumpet styles ranging from gently curved minimal curves to ultra modern styles with fashionable holes, there is a curtain pole with trumpet finials for any space.

Crystal finials

Last but not least are crystal finials. Fashioned into a ball shape made from a series of many flat surfaces, crystal finials are an easy way to add a truly luxurious style statement in any stylish home. At Poles Direct, there is a diverse range of crystal finials available for a wide selection of metal curtain poles.