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What is a pineapple finial?

Updated: 12/16/2022
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A finial is an architectural device employed to decoratively emphasize the apex of a gable, or any of various distinctive ornaments at the top, end, or corner of a building or structure.

Smaller finials can be used as a decorative ornament on the ends of curtain rods or applied to chairs and furniture including bed posts, lampshades, clocks. Architectural finials are frequently seen on rooflines, peaks, on top of cupolas, domes and gazebos. A pineapple finial, especially one constructed from copper can be seen adorning roof domes and cupolas.

It is a decorative end piece to a drapery rod. These are usually made of cast metal or plastic and are in the shape of pineapples.

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