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There is a reason why our pineapple finial is our signature finial and is offered in every collection. For anyone who doesn’t know, here is the meaning behind the pineapple:
The pineapple has always stood as a symbol of hospitality and warm welcome for western culture.The pineapple was first introduced to Renaissance Europe by Christopher Columbus in 1493. After Columbus and his men returned from the Caribbean islands, where they had first come across this succulent new fruit, the explorers brought the pineapple back to a much intrigued and delighted European society...
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What are finials?
Finials are the decorative end pieces on either side of the stair rod. Zoroufy offers several different options for finials such as the crown, the pyramid, the ball and, of course, the pineapple.
What length should I order for my carpet runner?
For stair rods we always recommend ordering rods that are 1.5” longer than the width of your runner.
Example: If your runner is 34.5” wide then you would need a 36” stair rod set. This is because anything shorter wouldn’t allow for enough room on each side between the brackets and the carpet runner and you could run the risk of having your runner bunch up against the brackets...
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You may be wondering just what are stair rods, what is their purpose, and where did they come from? Well, here are some facts behind the history of stair rods and how they came to be used today.
In the late 18th century stair rods emerged for practical purposes in the lower-middle to upper class Victorian homes which featured wooden stair cases covered by carpet runners. In the 1700s, before wall to wall carpeting and before non-slip padding were invented, stair rods were used as a means of installation to hold the carpet runner in place. They were a smart invention for a practical purpose. Part of the ingenious behind the rods was that they could be used so that, periodically, the runner could either be pulled up or down so that the nose of the stair wouldn’t rub or fade the runner in one place.
In the wealthier homes, stair rods featured much more innovative and decorative designs. This included styles like metal scrollwork on the bar and different shapes such as triangular shaped rods. Stair rods were crafted in a few different materials which ranged from brass to wood. Middle-class home owners who couldn’t afford to place decoratively styled stair rods on every step often used decorative rods up to the landing to impress guests while a plain rod was used to secure the runner on the steps farther up the staircase...
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