1 1/8" Pleated Traverse French Pole Kit

Achieve the smoothest, most reliable curtain operation with our custom French Poles and traverse systems. To ensure proper performance, please review the following guidelines before placing your order. Our team is always here to help you navigate the best configuration for your project.

Ordering & Compatibility Guidelines:

• 8-Wheeled Overlapping Master Carriers (standard and Ripplefold) are compatible with French Poles that have been spliced and feature a 4″ or larger return. These carriers are included in the price.
• Custom Bowed Rod Master Carriers (standard pinch pleat only) can be used on unspliced French Poles with a 4″ or larger return. These are not included in the base price.
• Buttmaster Carriers are not suitable for French Poles or sharply bowed traverses, as they may not operate smoothly around tight corners.
• One-Sided French Poles cannot be used with master carriers. For these configurations, attach the wand directly into the carrier.
• Ripplefold carriers are not recommended for Bay Window configurations. Please select Standard (Pinch Pleat) instead.
• For the best performance on standard traverse rods, we recommend using E-Slides instead of ball bearing carriers.

We understand that these details can be complex—our design specialists are happy to assist to ensure your order fits and functions perfectly.

Included in Base Price:

• Assembled pieces for the first 4′ (48″) of rod
• Labor for bending corners
• Base plates in your selected style

Lengths beyond 4′ (48″) will incur an additional charge per foot.

Features:

• Minimum Return: 4″
• Bracket-to-Bracket Maximum: 48″ (Light Duty) or 36″ (Heavy Duty)
• Base Plate Styles: Round, Strap, or Artigiani
• Component Finishes: White, Black, or Brown (availability varies by part—see individual component pages for details)
• Finials, End Caps, Wands, and other decorative add-ons sold separately. Explore our Artigiani Collection for beautiful options.
• Standard Bracket Return: 3⅝″–4⅝″
• All traversing rods are Wand or Hand Drawn only.

Please Note: Rods over 90″ must be spliced to qualify for free shipping. An $85 oversized box fee applies to rods between 90″ and 103″. Rods longer than 103″ do not qualify for complimentary shipping.