{"id":132,"date":"2013-10-02T10:17:52","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T14:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2025-05-15T04:44:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T08:44:35","slug":"finials-for-fences-what-are-they-exactly-anyways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/finials-for-fences-what-are-they-exactly-anyways\/","title":{"rendered":"Finials for Fences \u2013 What Are They Exactly Anyways?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4ft_Tall_Aluminum_Fence_with_Finials.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4ft_Tall_Aluminum_Fence_with_Finials-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Finials Give Your Iron or Aluminum Fence a Distinctive Look\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4ft_Tall_Aluminum_Fence_with_Finials-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4ft_Tall_Aluminum_Fence_with_Finials-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4ft_Tall_Aluminum_Fence_with_Finials.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Finials Give Your Iron or Aluminum Fence a Distinctive Look<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the factors that set Iron Fence Shop apart from our competitors (and makes our fence systems look strikingly noble and tasteful) are the cast, welded finials we place on top of our aluminum and iron fence panels and gates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These finials, which Iron Fence Shop welds to the top of each picket post of each piece, truly add a classic style touch that our customers love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what is a finial anyway, and where did they come from?<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_210\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-210\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Solid_Iron_Signature_Finial.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-210 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Solid_Iron_Signature_Finial-1024x902.jpg\" alt=\"Sand-Cast Iron Finial \" width=\"640\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Solid_Iron_Signature_Finial.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Solid_Iron_Signature_Finial-300x264.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Sand-Cast Iron Finial<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finials have a long and storied history behind them. These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/453310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">architectural<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices were originally designed to call attention to the apex, or top, of buildings, walls or other structures on castles and keeps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They were originally constructed out of carved stone but are now often made out of plastic or metal and are used to grace the tops of flag poles, clocks, archways, bed posts and in other <\/span><b>decorative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applications such as furniture decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many various <\/span><b>styles of finials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014some are even used at the end of lamp pull chains or for drapery curtain rod finials. Their shapes, features, and designs can vary widely depending on the time period, cultural influence, aesthetics, or intended use of the object.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In China, at differing stages of that vast country\u2019s history, military and civil leaders wore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/60887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finials on top of their hats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for formal court ceremonies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, finials serve a largely <\/span><b>functional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> purpose and <\/span><b>decorative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accents, and that\u2019s how Iron Fence Shop uses them\u2014to add beauty and class to our fence products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want a traditional look or something more modern, finials are a flexible design element that effortlessly complements your outdoor style and fence architecture, a testament to the quality and customization offered by Iron Fence Shop.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-172\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4-RES-FINIALS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4-RES-FINIALS-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Welded Iron Fence Finials\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Welded Iron Fence Finials<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our sand-cast iron finials are firmly welded to our fences and gates, helping your fence line stand out and tie together every design detail\u2014from panel to corner. We offer a wide range of options to help you dial in the right personality for your fence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer an array of different finials made from strong, durable materials like iron and aluminum, designed to extend the aesthetic value of your fence. For instance, pairing the perfect finial with your fence style can be the perfect final touch to elevate the look of your property and clearly define what is a finial in both style and purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope our future customers will discover finials as much as our past customers have been thrilled by them. Thanks for reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to add timeless charm to your fence? Explore our full range of finial styles and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/contact-iron-fence-shop\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to request a quote today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,2,10],"tags":[40,102,98,61,38],"class_list":["post-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-buying-fence","category-fence-products","category-things-to-know-before-buying-fence","tag-aluminum-fence","tag-comparisons","tag-driveway-gate","tag-finials","tag-iron-fence"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1987,"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions\/1987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ironfenceshop.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}