Antique Handrails

The stairs contain an attractive handrail running from top down the right-hand side.

The ebonised circular handrail with good quality brass fittings to either end; raised on a turned tapering column support.

At Sudbury Hall the handrails have an unusual angular ramping, a feature also seen in the Crakemarsh Hall Stair, which is of note because of the proximity of Crakemarsh to Sudbury.

Adjustable size up to 138” / 3.50 m (we can propose staircases of bigger sizes (up to double size, 7.5 m). The teak wooden handrail is original and in medium condition, made with 7/8...

At Sudbury Hall the handrails have an unusual angular ramping, a feature also seen in the Crakemarsh Hall Stair, which is of note because of the proximity of Crakemarsh to Sudbury.

Small architectural ataircase model w/ handrail Measures approximately: 11" x 8.5" x 19".

The thick, dark oak frame is gently curved at the back, projecting little pyramidal finials atop the handrail around a deep, sheltering seat and down-filled cushion.

The surprisingly comfortable chair back features both undulating carved splats and turned spindles that support the thick, bowed handrail to cradle the back of the sitter. The seat i...

A beautiful wooden spiral staircase from the 19th century, but without handrail.

Found in France, this circa 1880s wooden architectural model of curved staircase has a painted black base and handrails.

The staircase was made in the early 19th century It is a bit restored at the handrail.

We have reclaimed the spindles, handrail, newels and the half handrail and newels from the opposite side.

A monumental and sculptural early 20th century French oak library ladder with eight steps, handrails, and a shelf at the top for setting books on.

The bar counter is made of solid wood with a white marble and zinc surface. The handrail is in polished bronze and iron. It has two drawers and plenty of space at the bottom with sh...

Fine and rare pair of mid 19th Century Scottish fruitwood and birch comb back windsor armchairs, the shaped crest over ten back spindles, piercing through shaped "U" handrails, suppo...

Original antique English pine library steps with double handrails and wooden-peg construction.A handsome whatnot and bookshelf, too.

These rolling English oak library steps, circa 1890, featuring a handrail and small landing, will allow for safe access of books and other out-of-reach items with ease.

A late 18th century French mahogany library steps with a fixed A-frame form, stepped treads, and an integrated handrail support. The structure shows through-tenon joinery, shaped sid...

In many Northern Thai temple stairway, naga was frequently used to decorate the handrails of important buildings as an auspicious ornament.

It features a single handrail on the right side of the ladder and a small landing, will allow for safe access of books and other out-of-reach items with style and ease.

Height (bottom of horizontal section) 267 cm Width of the top section 120 cm Depth (Handrail) 5.5 cm Height of section of horizontal section 79 cm.

The back of the chair doubles as a handrail, letting the person on the step-ladder stabilize themselves easily.

A handsome and sturdy set of early 20th-century pine library steps - likely originates from England - featuring finely turned balusters and a graceful handrail on one side. The warm,...

These English painted pine dining chairs –exhibiting subtle Gustavian references– feature straight, slatted backs held with squared handrails and stiles. Well-patinated from a centur...

The slender iron balusters and curved wooden handrail follow the spiral seamlessly, creating a dynamic yet harmonious silhouette.

The wood frames–painted light gray–are carved with stunning clarity & richness in foliate motifs from the top of the handrail through the arms. Upholstered in corduroy of burgundy hu...

The chairs are decorated throughout with press brass floral paterea's, inlaid brass around the barley twist handles two small sections of the brass missing from the end of each handr...

Stair railing starting baluster made of iron formed by a polygonal vertical piece worked as if it were a column (base, pedestal below), which is interrupted to make room for the hand...

Crowned with a bow-shaped carving atop the barrel back, fluted details extend down the handrail through sinuous arms. They are accented with little manchette upholstered elbow pads f...

Made from richly figured mahogany wood framing the upholstery both inside and out, the armchairs feature deep curves at the handrail with subtle pinstripe inlay, sloping down to padd...

Newel posts are upright pillars used to support the handrails of staircases. Although a newel post’s primary function is structural, they are often aesthetically appealing, being eit...

A beautiful and rare Jockey Scale chair produced with an oak frame, suede leather upholstery to chair, accented by a pair of brass handrails or arms and nailhead trim. To the side is...

The palaces and houses to each side of a canal with an iconic stone bridge with its characteristic metal handrail across. Some of the facades caught in the summer sunlight and other ...

Typical of the Louis XV style, carved oak frames outlining the navy blue upholstery are accented by low finials in foliate motif along the serpentine curves from the handrail throug...

‘Nothing could more beautifully underline the Baroque interest in restless movement than the extraordinary undulating handrail of Mawley Hall’s main staircase,’ enthuses Country Life...

Gilded set of wrought iron handrails in the shape of large keys, one for each side of a staircase.

This was the primary stairwell leading from the ground floor to the 1st floor. Spindles and handrail available only.

Light color oak library ladder features 12 steps and a right side original handrail. Very sturdy. Small quantity available at time of posting.

Architectural Staircase Model, America, circa 1900 Constructed in mahogany with brass handrails and spherical post finials.

Antque 19 th c primitive rustic settlers oak wood bench with handrails and two drawer storage space.

Because of the slanted handrails, women who extend did not suffer from elbows.

Because of the slanted handrails, women who extend did not suffer from elbows.

Beautiful molded walnut handrail. Circa 1890.  

A fine and substantial set of English Regency style library steps with handrails, the 3 treads notched into the frame rising to an X shaped enclosure.

The oak frame raised on leather castors, tactile mahogany handrail supported on wrought iron spindles with brass collars, of particular note are the well executed fish tail joints to...

Made from oak with shaped oxbow-handrails at the top connecting to shaped splats and thin spindles for a backrest.

Circular set of 4 tiered steps features an elegant ring turned faux bamboo handrail surmounted with a round wood top with faded gold leaf Four shaped steps witsteps with a tooled re...

The three-step ladder has turned handrails and a top rail that are both worn from years of selecting and replacing books.

They could also be used as a balustrade or handrail. There are seven total in the set each measuring 12.5 inches tall and 3.75 inches deep.

The slender iron balusters and curved wooden handrail follow the spiral seamlessly, creating a dynamic yet harmonious silhouette.

These ceiling pendants were part of the new interior that also included handrails and balustrades. - Each chandelier encompasses two sections of prismatic glass which are marked Ho...

The papercord is broken in the back at a place near the handrail as you can see in the pictures. The paint is flaky.

The natural and realistic hues of green, blue and greys play nicely with each other, while the centre of attention is the little silver boat house, where you can just make out the st...

Lovely Antique English Victorian Library stairs made from carved walnut with dark finish during the 1920s in England. This library step has exactly the right classic antique feel t...

20th Century antique round library ladder hand made in mahogany wood. Solid wood covered with beige leather at the four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare ...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form library steps on square brass c...

Early Victorian Library Steps on Turned Legs A great set of Early Victorian Library steps This set of steps is in good condition, the top step and the middle step have hinged lids....

Large wooden library staircase, France circa 1930/1940. It is made of beech, with two original iron castors at the front. It needs cleaning, but we can take care of this for you on r...

Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.

Antique library stairs / staircase. In English style, but probably of French origin. Made of solid oak, in the 19th century. The stairs are sturdy and solid. Very decorative but als...

Bookcase library with solid walnut wood structure, with modular shelves and sides system according to furnishing needs. With 2 drawers module on the left side, with 2 doors modul...

A fine set of Regency mahogany library steps, first quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 6' 11" tall.

This set of antique hand-crafted library stairs is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in a period Early Victorian style. T...

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th cent.)