• French Return
  • French Return with standard center mount
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  • French Return in Iron Oxide finish
  • French Return in Antique Gold finish
  • French Return with Standard Bypass Mounts
  • French Return
  • French Return with Standard center mount
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Return Rod (French Curtain Rod)

Return Rod (French Curtain Rod)

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Our 7/8" diameter return rods (French rods) are handmade to your specifications with a graceful 90 degree return at each end. 

French return curtain rods are not just for looks! This sleek design was made to keep the light from peeking out from behind your curtains. Great for bedrooms or spaces where you want to have control over the brightness of the room. This also adds a few inches of extra rod on each side that goes into the wall making it a great choice for tight spaces. French return curtain rods allow the drapes to stack back against the wall giving you a clean and polished look. 

French return curtain rods over 72″ long will require one center support mount , over 144″ requires two, over 215″ requires three and so on. 

1.75in C-Rings and Bypass Mounts are required if you need the curtain to draw past the support mounts.


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Details & Dimensions

Our 7/8″ diameter return rods (French rods) are hand made to your specifications with a graceful 90 degree return at each end.

To protect your rod from damage during shipping it is best for us to split 7/8″ diameter rods over 80″ in the center and ship in two pieces. Rest assured, we can easily guarantee that any of our joined curtain rods will be as strong and functional as a one-piece curtain rod. When our rods are split for shipping, they and joined together internally with a center connector so there is never a bump for your curtains to hang up on.

Order changes on custom curtain rods can be made within 24 hours of placing the order. Since all curtain rods are custom cut to your measurements, we can not make changes after the 24 hours.


How to measure windows for French Return curtain rods:

Return rods have a 90 degree return back to the wall. One advantage of this is that you can utilize this curved area of the rod to stack the drape which will reduce the wall space that the curtain stack requires to clear the window. Keep in mind that it does look nice to have your curtains loosely gathered and not bunched up tight when drawn so opt for a bit longer rod rather than crowding the window with the drapes. Return rods are measured just like straight rods, the overall length on your wall. A 60″ return rod will measure exactly 60″ on your wall.

Measure the window width, and add enough on each side so that the drapes will block the light around the sides of the window, and allow the drape to slide sufficiently off of the window when they are opened. This measurement is the drapery rod length. Leave enough room on the outside end of the return for your curtains to wrap around the rod, a 3″ minimum clearance is recommended.

Our antique black finish is a very deep flat black reminiscent of the hand applied carbon and wax finishes used by yesterday’s blacksmiths.

Our hand applied iron oxide patina finish is the most versatile finish we produce. It is the correct choice for rustic and Tuscan decor and blends perfectly with your oil rubbed bronze, rusty brown, or black iron decor.

Our hand applied burnished silver patina finish has rich nickel silver highlights with antique black iron undertones and blends well with stainless or nickel accessories and decor.

Our hand applied antique gold patina finish has rich deep gold highlights with antique black iron undertones reminiscent of Spanish and Italian treasure.

Curtain rod orders ship within 3-4 weeks via UPS ground.

The maximum length we can ship curtain rods in one piece is 94″ however, we will generally split curtain rods at the mounting points if over 80″. We have developed a system that is invisible, strong, easy to assemble, and will allow you to build a high-quality curtain rod without concern of sagging or poor performance.

To order a French Return on one side only, use the "Special Instructions" box to tell us which side needs an end mount and which side needs a 90-degree return

Hand-forged custom wrought iron drapery rods

Finely finished, personalized and custom wrought iron curtain rods and hand forged iron hardware crafted from our Paso Robles, California design studio and blacksmith shop.

At Paso Robles Ironworks we’ve created elegant iron curtain rods and drapery hardware, hand forged door and cabinet hardware, and exquisite iron bathroom fixtures. These details throughout your space infuse their magic, forged by fire, in ways you never knew were so significant until now. Founded by a blacksmith in 1985 who knows Paso as a city of cowboys long before it was revered for its vineyards and olive groves. California design with European inspired details, these finely finished wrought iron accessories add character to homes and hotels across the U.S.