Decorative timber finials in Melbourne
For woodturners, a finial is used to decorate the top or end of some objects. In architecture, finials are used as a decorative feature, to mark the apex of a tower, roof, or gable. Roof gable decorations are especially popular. Wooden finials are also used in furniture design as a decorative element and in period style/heritage buildings. Also, Capitols, used as post tops on period fencing, staircase Newel posts Entrance gates, etc.