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 bronze finish adds drama and warmth to your space, even without a decorative finial or end cap.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
An additional reward of $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the return of the Napoleonic eagle finial.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Keyes loves visiting her local lamp store to add a new shade or even a new harp and finial.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The red, green, and gold set comes with a variety of shapes, including finials, snowflakes, and traditional, circular balls.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
An additional reward of $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the return of the Napoleonic eagle finial.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Keyes loves visiting her local lamp store to add a new shade or even a new harp and finial.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The red, green, and gold set comes with a variety of shapes, including finials, snowflakes, and traditional, circular balls.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Finial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finial. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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