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Unique French Style Curtain Poles, Handmade by the Forge

French style curtain pole

French Style Pole with Beeswax finish

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Wrought Iron French Curtain Poles, Handmade by the Forge

Let's face it. Style, elegance, and attractiveness are things the French are famous for. Made by the Forge's bespoke wrought iron French Curtain Pole delivers all the quality and handcrafted expertise you would expect from the UK's number one wrought iron curtain pole specialist, and adds a soupçon of Gallic charm. The pole has no finials as each end curves ninety degrees back to the wall, where the pole slides into a bracket. The advantage of such a pole is that it is much more efficient at keeping out draughts. More »

  • 20mm diameter pole suitable for heavier curtains.
  • Finished in Matt Black Paint or Natural Beeswax.
  • Made to measure for the perfect fit.
  • Keeps draughts trapped between your curtains and the window.
  • A popular choice with interior designers and first-rate curtain makers.
  • Planet-friendly, recyclable metal.
  • Handcrafted in the UK, at our Suffolk forge.

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Prices start from £459

Ordering your French style curtain pole

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

1 - Measurement (in cm)

Simply measure the length you need from centre of bracket to centre of bracket in cm
Total length: from centre of bracket to centre of bracket in cm  
Standard brackets quantity To purchase brackets individually please visit our brackets page.
Centre bracket quantity All French poles over 180cm require a centre bracket and will be supplied in 2 pieces, held together by a simple hidden central pin once delivered.
Pole end types

2 - Choose your finish & curtain rings

Add 1 ring per 10cm of pole.

pole finish   ring
quantity
 
   
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 - Pole price

Price for this French pole:

  

For delivery charges please see delivery page

Product Description
Product Specification
Delivery
Measuring up
Reviews

Product description

Interior designers, discerning individuals and first-rate curtain makers all choose Made by the Forge's Bespoke, Wrought Iron, French Style Curtain Poles. They look timeless, classy, superbly crafted, and they do their job immaculately. Add some 'Va va voom! to your room with a stylish French Curtain Pole from Made by the Forge.

The pole is easy to fit, and each one includes a ring stop near the bracket to secure the last ring from pulling across the pole as you draw the curtain closed.

You can install a French Style Curtain Pole across a window or a door to keep a howling wind at bay. Depending on the age of your home, there’s always a draught looking for a way in.

Complete your new French Curtain Pole with a set of matching, hand-made Curtain Tiebacks or Holdbacks from our range, available with your choice of finial.

Remember, not every window is suitable for a curtain pole mounted on the room-facing surface of the wall. For tighter spaces, please visit our recess curtain pole section and find your perfect fit.

When your order arrives, you’ll find your new French Curtain Pole, mounting 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.

Product specification

Material: Made from a solid 20mm iron pole.

Finish: Choose from a Matt Black Paint finish or a Natural Beeswax finish.

Easy to order, hassle-free delivery and free returns*.

Detachable brackets for easy fitting.

Dimensions:
Standard Bracket: 9cm long, 3.5cm wide, 1cm thick.
Projection to the middle of pole 13cm
Brackets can be fitted either horizontally or vertically to fit your space

Add a French Centre Bracket for poles over 180cm
French Centre Bracket: 7cm wide, 3cm deep, 1cm thick.

Add 1 Curtain Ring per 10cm of pole - e.g. 120cm = 12 rings.
For delivery charges, please see the delivery tab.

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 up for a French 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 top of the window frame.
  2. Measure the width between where you would like the mounting brackets to sit on either side of the window frame. We recommend mounting the brackets for your curtain pole between 5-10 centimetres either side of the window frame. Remember to measure in centimetres.

Reviews

Grade ll listed house in Cambridge - spare room.

Made by the Forge is my first stop for the best French poles on the market.

Excellent product and customer service from Made by the Forge. We were ordering 2 French poles and one was for a very large window with heavy long curtains. I asked Richard to make an extra strong centre bracket to ensure the pole wouldn't bend over time and he couldn't have been more helpful about it. Bracket arrived in a few days. A very personal level of customer service which is unusual these days. Thank you MBTF. We will definitely be ordering again.

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Made by the Forge is my first stop for the best French poles on the market.

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