Café Curtain Rails

Material

Crafted from solid brushed brass, this café curtain rail set features durable cast brass brackets for a robust and elegant finish. The unlacquered brass allows for natural aging, developing a rich patina over time.

Design

Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms, this rail system is ideal for hanging café curtains or creating below-counter skirts, bringing privacy and character to period and contemporary interiors.

Complete the arrangement with our Café Curtain Rings, designed to complement the unlacquered brass rail.

Style advice from Mark

For a timeless and understated look, pair these rails with light linen café curtains or classic gingham. They’re ideal for dressing the bottom sash in a sash window, allowing privacy while letting natural light pour in from above, creating a perfect balance of function and elegance.

Installation

Rails are available in five lengths (0.6m, 0.85m, 1.2m, 1.6m, and 2.0m) and can be easily cut on-site for a custom fit. Each set includes brackets: smaller sets come with 2 end brackets, while longer sets include additional center brackets for extra support. Supplied with brass screws.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry, each rail and bracket showcases subtle variations from traditional hand-finishing methods, adding character and authenticity to every piece.

Material

Made from solid unlacquered brass, offering exceptional durability and a living finish that develops a rich natural patina over time. The solid brass construction provides a reassuring weight and quality that stands apart from lightweight alternatives.

Design

The Café Curtain End Bracket is a two-part face-fix bracket that screws apart, allowing the curtain rod to be installed easily after the bracket has been fixed in position. Designed to accept a 12mm diameter rod, it forms part of our solid brass café curtain system and is equally suited to new installations and restoration projects.

Style advice from Mark

Café curtains are one of the easiest ways to soften a room while maintaining privacy and allowing natural light to flood in. I also use brackets like these for sink curtains, below-counter skirts and pantry cupboards. The hardware is deliberately understated, allowing the fabric to become the focal point while adding a subtle architectural detail.

Installation

Simple face-fix installation. The bracket unscrews into two parts, allowing the rod to be fitted neatly after the bracket has been installed. Supplied with matching solid brass screws.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in Britain.

Dimensions

Height: 4cm (1.6")

Width: 1.5cm (0.6")

Projection: 2.9cm (1.1")

Suitable for 12mm diameter curtain rods.

Shipping

We aim to dispatch within 3 working days, subject to availability.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Ideal for café curtains, sink curtains, below-counter skirts, pantry curtains and utility room curtains. Perfect for Victorian homes, Georgian interiors, country kitchens and bespoke joinery.

Finish Notes

The solid brass is left unlacquered, allowing it to develop a rich natural patina through everyday use. Variations in colour and tone are part of the material's character, making every bracket unique.

Please Note

Price shown is for one bracket.

• Material
  Crafted from solid brushed brass, this café curtain rail set features sleek recessed brackets for a minimal and streamlined look. The unlacquered brass develops a natural patina over time, adding depth and character.

• Design
  Designed for café curtains and below-counter skirts, this rail system provides a clean, understated appearance thanks to its recessed brackets while allowing the brass to become part of the character of the room over time.

• Style advice from Mark
  For a timeless and understated look, pair these rails with light linen café curtains or classic gingham. They're ideal for dressing the bottom half of a sash window, giving privacy while allowing natural light to flood the room from above.

• Installation
  Rails are available in five lengths (0.6m, 0.85m, 1.2m, 1.6m, and 2.0m) and can be easily cut on-site for a custom fit. Each set includes recessed brackets: smaller sets come with 2 brackets, while longer sets include additional center brackets for extra support. Supplied with brass screws.

• Craftsmanship
  Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry, each rail and bracket showcases subtle variations from traditional hand-finishing methods, adding character and authenticity to every piece.

Material

Made from solid unlacquered brass for exceptional strength, durability and a timeless appearance. Left unlacquered, the brass will naturally develop a rich patina with age, giving each bracket its own unique character.

Design

A beautifully engineered two-piece bracket that unscrews to allow the curtain pole to be easily fitted before being securely fastened in place. Designed for recessed installations, it creates a clean, elegant finish while securely supporting our 12mm café curtain rails. It can also be used with your own 12mm diameter brass rod.

Style advice from Mark

I designed these for situations where a standard wall-mounted bracket simply isn't possible. Recessing the brackets into the window reveal creates a much cleaner look and keeps the curtain sitting neatly within the opening. They're particularly effective on traditional sash windows, where they allow the curtain to become part of the architecture rather than something added afterwards.

Installation

Designed for recessed mounting within a window reveal. The two-piece construction allows the curtain pole to be fitted with ease before the bracket is tightened into place. Supplied with solid brass screws.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry using traditional techniques before being individually finished by hand.

Dimensions

Designed to suit 12mm diameter café curtain rails.

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Ideal for recessed café curtain installations in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and traditional sash windows. Suitable for use with our 12mm brass café curtain rails or any compatible 12mm rod.

Finish Notes

Solid unlacquered brass, left to develop a natural patina over time. Subtle variations in colour and texture are part of the finishing process, making every bracket unique.

Please Note

Price is for a single bracket.

Material

Made from solid cast brass for exceptional strength, durability and a beautifully hand-finished appearance.

Design

A compact centre bracket designed to provide discreet support for 12mm café curtain rails. Whether you're making your own curtain rod or adding additional support to a longer span, the simple two-piece design keeps the rail secure while remaining visually unobtrusive.

Style advice from Mark

Most customers buy this to accompany our café curtain rails, but it's equally useful if you're making your own 12mm curtain rod. I recommend fitting a centre bracket whenever the rail exceeds around 1.2 metres to prevent sagging over time.

Installation

The bracket unscrews to allow the rod to be fitted before being secured in place. Suitable for any 12mm diameter curtain rod. Supplied with matching brass screws.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry.

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Ideal for supporting longer café curtain rails or for use with bespoke 12mm curtain rods in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and period interiors.

Finish Notes

Solid cast brass with a natural finish that will develop additional character and warmth with age.

Please Note

Price shown is for one centre bracket only.

Material

Made from solid unlacquered brass, offering exceptional durability while developing a rich natural patina with age.

Design

The Piccolo Brass Curtain Ring is designed for use with 12 mm café curtain poles. Its classic circular profile and open-ended slot allow curtains to be fitted or removed without dismantling the pole, while the smooth brass finish ensures effortless gliding.

Style advice from Mark

It's often the smallest details that make the biggest difference. A well-made curtain ring should glide smoothly and quietly, becoming part of the overall design rather than drawing attention to itself. I use these with our brass café curtain poles for kitchens, bathrooms and pantries where simple, honest materials are allowed to age gracefully.

Installation

Simply slide onto a 12 mm café curtain pole. Compatible with our unlacquered brass café curtain pole system.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry.

Shipping

We ship to the USA and worldwide.

We aim to dispatch within 3 working days, subject to availability.

Use Case

Ideal for café curtains in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, pantries and sash windows.

Finish Notes

Solid unlacquered brass will naturally develop a rich patina over time. Subtle variations in tone are part of the material's character, making every curtain ring unique.

Please Note

Price is for one curtain ring.

Material

Made from solid unlacquered brass, providing the weight needed to keep blind cords hanging neatly while developing a rich natural patina with age and use.

Design

A simple, traditional cord weight inspired by period window furnishings and architectural hardware. The weight unscrews into two parts, allowing it to be fitted to cords up to 2mm in diameter. At 138g, the solid brass construction gives it enough weight to keep the cord hanging neatly while making it easy to find and use.

Style advice from Mark

If you're installing new Roman blinds, I would always pair these with The Lewis Cleat Hook – Unlacquered Brass. Both are made from the same unlacquered brass, creating a much more considered finish around the window. They also work beautifully as decorative light pulls in bathrooms, cloakrooms and utility spaces.

Installation

The weight unscrews into two sections for easy fitting onto the cord before being reassembled by hand. Suitable for cords up to 2mm in diameter.

Brown Cord

If you're looking for something a little more sympathetic than a harsh white cord running down the side of your window, we also stock a fine 2mm round brown cord, as shown in the first two photographs. It is available for 25p per metre when purchased with one of our brass cord weights. It isn't currently available to buy directly through the website, so simply contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to add it.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry.

Dimensions & Weight

Suitable for cord up to: 2mm diameter
Weight: 138g

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Designed primarily as a weight for Roman blind cords, keeping the cord hanging neatly and making it easy to locate and use. It can also be used as a solid brass decorative light pull.

Finish Notes

The solid brass is left raw and unlacquered so it can age naturally. It will gradually oxidise and mellow with exposure to air and touch, developing a deeper, richer patina over time.

The Lewis Range

The Lewis Cord Weight is part of our unlacquered brass window hardware collection, alongside The Lewis Cleat Hook and The Lewis Sash Lift. It also works naturally with our brass café curtain rails, allowing the smaller details around a window to share the same material and finish.