1
: a usually foliated ornament forming an upper extremity especially in Gothic architecture
2
: a crowning ornament or detail (such as a decorative knob)
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The steel frame may look heavy duty, but the refined lines and finials give it that traditional touch.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Developed in collaboration with Lynne Hunt London, the camp now seamlessly blends modern African style with sustainability, incorporating custom Maasai beadwork and bronze spear finials that celebrate local culture.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Check out this old-world platform bed with round ornamental finials on the slats and enough space underneath for storage.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
The long finials that jut out on the ends of the ceiling are made of wood.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Developed in collaboration with Lynne Hunt London, the camp now seamlessly blends modern African style with sustainability, incorporating custom Maasai beadwork and bronze spear finials that celebrate local culture.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Check out this old-world platform bed with round ornamental finials on the slats and enough space underneath for storage.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
The long finials that jut out on the ends of the ceiling are made of wood.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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“Finial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finial. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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