Craftsman
Craftsman Newels embody the timeless American Arts & Crafts movement, blending handcrafted woodworking with clean, functional designs. These distinctive posts serve as both structural anchors and artistic focal points in staircases, featuring the hallmarks of Craftsman style - natural materials, expert joinery, and understated elegance.
Signature Features
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Authentic Profiles: Square posts (4.75"-6.25" widths) with mission-style caps/bases, available in red oak, white oak, and quarter-sawn varieties for rich grain patterns
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Decorative Detailing: Choose from fluted, recessed panel, or chamfered designs (15.9 cm base depths) that showcase precision CNC milling
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Modular Construction: Multi-piece assembled posts (54" standard height, adjustable) with coordinating cap kits (pyramid/flat options)
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Historical Touches: Optional "mortgage post" hollow cores - originally used to store house deeds in early 1900s bungalows
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Design Versatility: Pairs seamlessly with tapered wood balusters, square iron spindles, or cable rail systems
Ideal for bungalows, mission-style homes, and modern farmhouses, these newels meet IRC safety standards while honoring the Craftsman tradition of "honest" materials and visible craftsmanship.