Captain’s Compass Drapery Medallions: Elegant Nautical Holdbacks and Cornice Mount Drapery Medallions

Captain’s Compass Drapery Medallions: Elegant Nautical Holdbacks and Cornice Mount Drapery Medallions

Misti L St Pierre on Mar 8th 2026

Elevate your window treatments with the Captain’s Compass™ Drapery Medallion by Metropolis Iron — a versatile piece of designer hardware that works beautifully as both a curtain holdback and a cornice mount drapery system. Crafted from durable cast iron with a blackened iron finish, these medallions bring a refined nautical touch to coastal homes, beach houses, and elegant interiors.

Use them as classic drapery holdbacks to gather soft panels or install several across the top of your window to create a rod-free cornice mount curtain design. This European-inspired installation method allows fabric to be elegantly draped directly from the wall, creating dramatic swags, tailored valances, or relaxed coastal folds.

Available in 3-3/4" and 2-3/4" diameters, the Captain’s Compass™ medallions provide flexibility for both decorative accents and full window installations.

Perfect for:
⚓ Coastal homes
⚓ Nautical interiors
⚓ Rod-free curtain installations
⚓ Designer drapery treatments
⚓ Creative window styling

Design Tip: Combine multiple medallions across the top of a window to create a custom cornice-mounted drapery treatment, then repeat the medallion on the sides as holdbacks for a beautifully coordinated look.