Proudly made in Britain
Proudly made in Britain
It isn't just windows we like to frame with stunning poles. Our talented blacksmiths also hand forge beautiful wrought iron Portière Rods, allowing you to dress your doors with as much style as your windows. Traditionally, windows get all the attention when it comes to curtains, but some doors would significantly benefit from a door curtain, or a Portière Rod, which can create the feeling of being snug in a warm house, protected from the elements by a decorative curtain.
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Whether you are looking to hang curtains over your door for aesthetic reasons, to keep out drafts or trying to reduce your energy consumption, Made by the Forge has the perfect solution for you. Not only will our wrought iron Portière Rods make a statement feature of your door, but it will also ensure you can hang the perfect length curtains to provide the benefits of a draft excluder.
Handmade in our very own forge in the heart of Suffolk, our made-to-measure Portière Rods with a range of finials have been designed to suit any door space and are easy to install, straight out of the box.
You will find that our Portière Rods are not just a pretty face. Although they are visually stunning, they also offer functionality and durability, and these sustainable products are designed and built to last a lifetime.
Our Portière Rods are available in either a Matt Black Paint or a Natural Beeswax finish and your brackets and Curtain Rings will match the finish of your rod.
When your order arrives, you’ll find your new Portière Rod, finial, mounting brackets and Curtain Rings you’ve ordered as well as the screws needed to secure the brackets, so you can get your new Portière Rod up without delay.
Material: Solid 20mm iron bar.
Each of our wrought iron Portière Rods is attached to a handmade bracket which screws to the wall and allows the rod full movement (given the room) of 180 degrees. The rod is made to measure for either left or right opening doors.
Bracket size: 50mm wide x 140mm deep.
Finials: Cannonball, Ram's Horn, Thumper, Button, Ball and Twisted Cage.
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 rod.
Curtain Rings: We advise 10 rings per metre of curtain rod. Curtain Rings have the same finish as your Portière Rod.
*Our deliveries operate Monday to Friday.
Free Collection in person from IP8 4JJ - Monday to Friday by arrangement. Call 01473 487118
Orders up to £100 = £6
Over £100 = £12
Orders up to £100 = £12
Over £100 = £24
Orders up to £100 = £15
Over £100 = £30
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 for our Portière Rod is a simple job and requires just two simple steps:
"We are absolutely delighted with our curtain pole. The quality is excellent. What could be easier than swinging the pole to allow access to the the door, without being entangled in the curtain!
Well done 'The Forge' you have certainly exceeded our expectations."
"I include one photo showing the position of the button relative to the door frame which worked out fine in the end.
We’re very pleased with the rod and impressed by its quality. It was good of you to provide a shorter button so quickly when the first proved to be too long. All’s well that ends well."
"I was a bit anxious when I received the Portière as it was SO heavy and I thought it might take down the plaster of my Victorian semi’s party wall! However, I sensibly got an excellent carpenter to instal it for me and I am thrilled with it! It literally swings open easily as I open the door (which is good as I have to open the door with two hands). I am glad I opted for your Portière and not a cheaper, less sturdy version. The curtain keeps the draughts out from my old, Victorian door!"
"I can highly recommend ‘Made by the Forge’. My curtain Portière arrived within 10 days of ordering it - it’s beautifully made and fits perfectly. It’s already bolted to the wall, and is a smooth and effective piece of engineering. Wintry door wind draughts now a thing of the past! "
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