Antique Handrails

9 Handrail brackets nickel plated vienna around 1920s Brass nickel - plated

A set of English 19th century library steps with integral handrail. In solid oak with decorative trefoil cutouts.

The turned supports and legs are crisply executed, with squared block joints articulating the transitions between uprights and rails. Angled handrails on both sides provide stability...

An unusual flight of substantial late 18th Century George III mahogany library steps. With a tall handrail, above a set of pullout steps with a pair of brass handles, joined by stre...

This unique coloration adds definition to the chair backs of three columnar splats and a line of three rondels in the handrail. The chair seats retain their original horsehair fillin...

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...

An unusual flight of substantial late 18th Century Mahogany library steps, with a tall handrail, above a set of pullout steps with pair of brass handles, joined by stretchers.

The panel is framed by a heavy top handrail with riveted vertical bars. This striking standalone decorative panel is an example of a refined ironwork produced in French foundries dur...

While the large scale might be generous and awesome, the construction in itself gives it the presence of authority to preside over a room without ostentatious symbols: the straight, ...

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

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

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

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

The ornamentation faithfully adopts the architectural vocabulary of medieval cathedrals, featuring openwork railings adorned with trefoil and quatrefoil motifs evocative of tracery w...

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

A restrained pair of German Biedermeier side chairs of circa 1820 in that timeless combination of blonde wood and ebonized accents. The upper handrails have an architectural profile ...

The chairs have chalk-white painted frames now patinated to fine craquelure texture softening the symbolic, Neoclassical imagery carved in the back. Within the thick handrail one see...

This antique silver box is fitted with the original domed hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with an exceptional and impressive hand painted enamel panel depicting a river bank scene...

Ancient old vintage, small library staircase, built in solid walnut wood with 4 steps, built in Italy, in the 18th century, has a side that could accommodate a corner or a handrail. ...

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

One of the finest Japanese Maki-e Suzuribakos (ink box) we have on offer, the roiro color box showcases an ambient nocturnal scene in which two shakudo inlaid crows perched on the ha...

The elegant hand-carved spindles are of traditional Georgian form and meet the tactile handrail. The shallow-angled newel post is echoed throughout each flight of stairs.

Set of 2 ancient foremen, those placed at the beginning of a balustrade or handrails for stairs, entirely hand carved in yellow stone, from the 18th century from a palace in Italy.

Dental typical Renaissance motifs under the smooth handrail.

The baluster is an architectural element in the form of a small column with a generally shaped shaft that is arranged in rows along stairways to form the balustrade that supports the...

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.

Both practically equal, they present a superior space enhanced with simple geometric compositions pierced and a handrail in the lower area; the body has a series of small drawers wit...

Carved from a single block of oak, this figure has glass eyes, a flattened head (for placement of the handrail) and charming character throughout.

Pole diameter: 19 cm Total staircase diameter (including the handrail): 175 cm Height of the round outer edge of the stairs 20.5 cm.

From the elegant curves of the handrails to the careful delineation of each step, these engravings are a testament to the era's architectural ambition and the skill of its craftsmen.

It is likely the firm also supplied a glass handrail, newel post and scrolled wall lights for the fabled ‘crystal staircase’ at the Mansion.

The firm also produced works designed by external architects: Gio Ponti (partition walls and the windows of the Vembi headquarters in Turin), Giovanni Gariboldi (furniture for the Ri...

An English George II staircase handrail terminal in Gillows quality timber, circa 1740.

Seating is produced from rust. The sloped handrails prevented elbow pain in ladies who extended.

Oval backrest, with a double, openwork frame, slightly tilted back, and quilted upholstery. Carved handrails, parted outwards, stable. Smooth fabric on the back of the backrest and o...

An exceptional 19th century set of oak library steps of very large proportions; the rectangular book rest on shaped bracket supports above a large rectangular platform for standing; ...

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".

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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.