Did You Know?
Stair Rod Origins |
| Stair rods emerged in the late 18th century as a means of installation for carpet runners. Carpet runners would be periodically shifted underneath the rods to keep the nose of the stair from fading the runner in one place. |
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Zoroufy Stair Rods have been featured in places such as:
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| In the United Kingdom the phrase “raining stair rods” is used when it’s raining heavily. The allusion is to rain which is so heavy that it appears like falling stair rods. |
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| Lacquer, which is applied to all of Zoroufy's brass products, is a clear coating used to protect the appearance of brass by sealing it off from air which will oxidize, or tarnish, brass over time. A lacquer coating eliminates the need for polishing. |
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| Throughout history the round finial symbol, such as the one offered in many Zoroufy collections, has been a symbol for “protection”. |
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| The ball symbol is that of the purest nature. Zoroufy's ball finial depicts something that has no beginning and no end and symbolizes eternity, infinity, and wholeness. |
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| In a decorative context, the urn finial, such as the one featured in many Zoroufy collections, symbolizes a house or a dwelling. |
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| The pineapple, such as Zoroufy’s pineapple finial, remains a popular symbol in home décor, showing up on everything from furniture and doors, to light fixtures while representing hospitality and cheer. |
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| The reason for Zoroufy’s signature pineapple finial design is because the pineapple has long been a symbol for hospitality and warm welcome ever since the 1500s when it was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus and was valued as a luxury to offer visiting guests. |
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| Re-emerging in the 1980s and continuing today, a large demand for stair rods was generated as people go back to turn-of-the-century, European style, hardwood and stone stair cases featuring elegant runners accented by decorative brass stair rods and clips. |
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| In the 18th century stair rods used in wealthier homes often had more innovative designs such as metal scrollwork on the bar and triangular shaped rods. In middle class homes decorative stair rods we used only on the first several steps to impress guests. |
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Zoroufy stair rods have been used in films and television shows such as:
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