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16mm Handmade Iron Recess Curtain Poles

16mm curtain poles for recess windows

16mm curtain poles for recess windows

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16mm Handmade Iron Recess Curtain Poles

A 16mm solid iron curtain pole that fits neatly in a window recess using our handmade Recess Brackets. Not every window is suitable for a curtain pole mounted on the surface of the wall; for deeply recessed windows, we developed our 16mm Recess Curtain Pole. More »

  • 16mm diameter pole suitable for medium-weight curtains.
  • Finished in Matt Black Paint or Natural Beeswax.
  • Made to measure for the perfect fit.
  • Neatly mounts each side of the window frame or wall.
  • Comes with a lifetime guarantee.
  • Planet-friendly, recyclable metal.
  • Handcrafted in the UK, at our Suffolk forge.

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Prices start from £122

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Ordering your 16mm Recess Pole

If you require help, please call or email us today!

1 - Measuring for your 16mm recess pole

measuring your windows for recess curtain poles

2 - Select your pole(s) and finish

Recess pole finish  
Recess brackets To purchase brackets individually please visit our brackets page.
Centre brackets

If you require a ceiling bracket they can be found here.

Curtain rings  
Beeswax = 100% natural, net-zero product, very environmentally friendly, durable, gun metal grey and highlights the metal's natural grain.
Matt Black = Black in colour, durable, less environmentally friendly (VOCs), very uniform. Read about it in full here - What is the difference between Matt Black and Beeswax finishes?

3 - Recess measurements (in cm)

Window recess width

cm. Please be as exact as possible
e.g. 97.5 cm
All curtain poles over 180cm require a centre bracket and will be supplied in 2 pieces, held together by a simple hidden central pin once delivered. Recess poles are cut 1.5cm shorter than what you order to ensure they fit into the recess brackets. If you do not wish us to make this deduction please contact us after you have placed your order so we can cut the full length.

4 - Pole price

Quantity of this pole type
Price each:

Product Description
Product Specification
Delivery
Measuring up
Reviews

Product description

The Recess Bracket on which the pole is mounted has a tiny hole to pass a thread through to keep the curtain from sliding all the way across the pole when pulled or drawn.

Made by the Forge believes in exceptional quality and simple, yet elegant designs. We handcraft beautiful wrought iron products that will last a lifetime.

Each Recess Curtain Pole will need two handmade Recess Brackets. We advise that you have 1 curtain ring per 10cm (minimum) of curtain pole. Do ensure you have an equal number of rings for each curtain.

When your order arrives, you’ll find your new Recess Curtain Pole, Recess Brackets and curtain rings you’ve ordered as well as the screws needed to secure the brackets, so you can get your new curtain pole up without delay.

We also offer Recess Poles in 12mm, 20mm and 25mm diameters.

Product specification

Material: Our wrought iron curtain poles are made to measure from a solid 16mm iron pole.

Dimensions:
Bracket size - 16mm - Rectangle wall plate - Wall Plate measures 6.5cm long x 2.5cm wide.
Depth of cup 2cm
Pole diameter - 16mm
Curtain Ring size: 4mm thick, 35mm outside diameter, 27mm internal diameter. 47mm drop
Curtain Ring amount: 1 per 10cm of pole recommended - e.g. 120cm = 12 rings

Finish: Choose from a Matt Black Paint finish or a Natural Beeswax finish. Both finishes are traditional and will enhance the beauty of the wrought iron pole.

  • Recess brackets each
    Centre bracket each
    Ceiling bracket each
    Curtain rings each
    For delivery charges please see delivery page

Please contact us for expert help

Delivery

Our deliveries operate Monday to Friday.
Free Collection in person from IP8 4JJ - Monday to Friday by arrangement. Call 01473 487118

Mainland UK

Orders up to £100 = £6
Over £100 = £12

Highlands, Islands, Isle of Wight

Orders up to £100 = £12
Over £100 = £24

Northern Ireland

Orders up to £100 = £15
Over £100 = £30 

Republic of Ireland, Europe and Worldwide

Please contact us for a shipping cost. Email a screenshot of your basket to sales@madebytheforge.co.uk and we will be pleased to assist with the best price available.

Measuring up

Measuring for a 16mm recess curtain pole is a simple job and requires just two quick steps:

  1. Firstly, where is the pole going to go? Stand back, look at the window, and check that there are no obstructions or fittings in the way of a straight mount across the window.
  2. Measure the full recess width, we take into account the width of the brackets to ensure a perfect fit. Remember to measure in centimetres.

Also, in the video below, Richard explains how to take measurements before ordering.

measuring your windows for recess curtain poles

Click diagram to zoom

How to measure for your Recess Curtain Pole

Reviews

We are delighted by the poles and finials; we have put them up this morning and they look lovely, many thanks. The additional recess brackets that I ordered also work with the existing poles I have and I need to order 4 more.

Thanks so much.

Quality hand made black curtain recess pole (for the front door). Ordered online, kept upto date along the way, I was informed it might take a little longer being hand made and during the pandemic. I'm in no rush for something quality. It arrived on time, packaged very well, had 2 brackets, screws and instructions. Measured to perfection. This was easy to put up & I'm delighted with this. It's also great to know it's hand made right here in the UK. Love it!

Just wanted to offer my warm thanks for the recess curtain poles. They are lovely quality and are already in place in our recesses with new curtains!

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Delighted by our pole thank you. What the photograph doesn't show is the fact that the wall is very wonky - no problem with custom made brackets though - allows the curtains to fall perfectly. Service from the very first phone call to delivery was super, topped off by the lovely handwritten note from Richard letting us know that a tree would be planted on our behalf too.
Made by the Forge was recommended to me and I would have no hesitation in recommending either.

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