stair rod
noun
A rod for securing a carpet in the angle between two steps.The stairwell is still awaiting the final touches as the family tries to find the right stair rods for the carpet but the white-painted balustrade is beautifully carved and it is not hard to imagine the end result....
- Striking brass stair rods lead the eye up to the first level.
- A common sight throughout the Victorian Era and into the 1930�s, stair rods were a functional part of home decor and another flourish in the exquisite detail associated with homes built during that time period
Phrases
rain (or come down in) stair rods