Timber Finials

For woodturners, a finial is used to decorate the top or end of some objects. In architecture, finials are used as a decorative feature, to mark the apex of a tower, roof, or gable. Roof gable decorations are especially popular. Wooden finials are also used in furniture design as a decorative element and in period style/heritage buildings. Also, Capitols, used as post tops on period fencing, staircase Newel posts Entrance gates, etc.

Post capitols add some artistry to either plain old square or Pyramid topped posts. These come in your standard Windsor, Ball and Acorns  to exotic designs from yesteryear. As well as being decorative, finials and post caps are vital to the health of your deck and fence posts.

Here’s a selection of our wood finials recent projects for customers.

At Traditional Turnings, we have decades of experience producing custom timber finials for our Melbourne clients. Whether it be an arch for a hallway, wooden post capitols or roof finials, we can create a product to suit your needs. We specialise in replacing damaged and deteriorated pieces, to breathe life back into your projects. The business is run by Peter Lorimer, a woodturner for 40 years whos’ passion and expertise shines through in everything he makes.

We can create wood finials for:

• Furniture
• Verandah Brackets
• Eaves Brackets
• Gables- Roof apexes
• Rotundas
• Fence Posts