Skip to main content

Antique Hand Rails

Pair Of Anglo Indian Ebony Footstools
Pair Of Anglo Indian Ebony Footstools

Pair Of Anglo Indian Ebony Footstools

Located in Essex, MA

Regency inspired with reeded S curved legs. Turned reeded hand rails. Caned seats and scrolled feet.

Category

1830s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Antique Pair of Finely Carved Mahogany Chippendale Armchairs
Antique Pair of Finely Carved Mahogany Chippendale Armchairs

Antique Pair of Finely Carved Mahogany Chippendale Armchairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

The arms are carved and the hand rails terminate into serpent heads. The legs are carved into floral decor and terminate into ball and claw feet.

Category

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Retaining the oak hand rails and the original pair of wall si...

Category

Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Green Floral Upholstery
Antique Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Green Floral Upholstery

Antique Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Green Floral Upholstery

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The stool features turned hand rails to each side and stands on cabriole legs terminating in bulbous feet.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Mahogany

C19th Decorated X-frame Window Seat/Stool
C19th Decorated X-frame Window Seat/Stool

C19th Decorated X-frame Window Seat/Stool

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A stylish early 19th Century X-frame window seat of elaborate shapely form and retaining the original blue and gilt decoration. The hand rails with rounded terminals and collars and ...

Category

1820s Neoclassical Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Paint

Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846
Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846

Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Full Title: Practical Carpentry, Joinery and Cabinet-Making; Being an new and complete System of Lines for the use of workmen, founded on accurate geometrical and mechanical principl...

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Paper

Buena Vista Aquaduct and Southern Pacific Train Los Angeles 1916 by Harry Bailey
Buena Vista Aquaduct and Southern Pacific Train Los Angeles 1916 by Harry Bailey

Buena Vista Aquaduct and Southern Pacific Train Los Angeles 1916 by Harry Bailey

Located in Soquel, CA

The bridge featured Beaux-Arts architectural details including reinforced concrete hand rails with octagonal balusters, ornamental light standards, twelve rounded, viewing balconies,...

Category

1910s American Impressionist Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

19th Century French Country Plate Rack, Hand-Carved Cherry & Pine
19th Century French Country Plate Rack, Hand-Carved Cherry & Pine

19th Century French Country Plate Rack, Hand-Carved Cherry & Pine

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th century Country French plate rack made of solid cherry and pine. Five shelves with hand-carved rails above a low buffet, or sideboard with three drawers for silverware ...

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Provincial Rush Seat Armchairs, Hand-Crafted Pair
19th Century French Provincial Rush Seat Armchairs, Hand-Crafted Pair

19th Century French Provincial Rush Seat Armchairs, Hand-Crafted Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Featuring elegantly shaped ladder backs with scalloped crest rails and hand-turned arm supports, these chairs embody the understated refinement of traditional French country design.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Four American Colonial Revival Hand-Painted Armchairs, Woven Splint Seats
Set of Four American Colonial Revival Hand-Painted Armchairs, Woven Splint Seats

Set of Four American Colonial Revival Hand-Painted Armchairs, Woven Splint Seats

Located in Louisville, KY

The hand-painted crest rails are rendered with visible individuality and painterly nuance across the set.

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Paint

Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

These chairs feature a classic pierced ladder-back design with four wavy horizontal rails, each intricately hand-carved with central foliate motifs.

Category

1890s English Chippendale Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs

Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs

Located in Louisville, KY

The stunning hand-carving continues along the rails and on to the shoulders of the cabriole legs that terminate with a ball and claw.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century
French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant French arm chair from the late 19th century that embodies the timeless grace of the Louis XVI era, featuring beautifully distressed painted frames, hand carved crest rails, f...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century
French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant French arm chair from the late 19th century that embodies the timeless grace of the Louis XVI era, featuring beautifully distressed painted frames, hand carved crest rails, f...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps
19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

The ladder opens on a splayed A-frame supported by iron-hinged braces, and folds completely flat for easy storage when not in use. Hand-shaped side rails, exposed pegged joinery, and...

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Pine

Tiffany & Co Vest Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co Vest Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Co Vest Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Arabic Numerals, Blue Sward Hands, Diamond Rails, and Bow. Case Back Engraved - S R Dial Signed - Tiffany & Co.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Oak Blanket or Quilt Rack
19th Century Oak Blanket or Quilt Rack

19th Century Oak Blanket or Quilt Rack

Located in High Point, NC

The top of the rack is decorated with hand turned finials, following down to hand turned rails, all with turned collars on both ends of each piece.

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Oak Console Table, Early !9th Century Style
French Provincial Oak Console Table, Early !9th Century Style

French Provincial Oak Console Table, Early !9th Century Style

Located in Shelton, CT

The construction reveals traditional joinery, including pegged drawer rails and hand-finished interior elements, indicative of quality craftsmanship.

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten George III Style Chippendale Dining Chairs
Set of Ten George III Style Chippendale Dining Chairs

Set of Ten George III Style Chippendale Dining Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

Each chair features a pierced and intricately carved back splat with scrolling acanthus details, shaped crest rails, and hand-carved ornamentation inspired by the elegance of 18th ce...

Category

Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Oak Double Bed
Antique Carved Oak Double Bed

Antique Carved Oak Double Bed

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality heavily carved antique oak bed, having an ornate headboard, with intricately hand carved side rails, the bed remains in good condition, showing signs of we...

Category

19th Century English Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Oak

Italian Antique Coffee Table W/Carved Trestle Legs & Faux Marble Top
Italian Antique Coffee Table W/Carved Trestle Legs & Faux Marble Top

Italian Antique Coffee Table W/Carved Trestle Legs & Faux Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each leg is beautifully carved with volute and leaf accents and terminate into rail style carved feet with delicate scrolls at their outward facing ends. The top and feet rails have ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

19th Century Giltwood Window Seat / Stool
19th Century Giltwood Window Seat / Stool

19th Century Giltwood Window Seat / Stool

Unavailable

H 23 in W 39.5 in D 16.5 in

19th Century Giltwood Window Seat / Stool

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

The gilding with appropriate wear, commensurate of age and use, particularly on the hand rails showing the lovely red bole showing through.

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Neo-Classical Giltwood Stool or Window Seat
19th Century Neo-Classical Giltwood Stool or Window Seat

19th Century Neo-Classical Giltwood Stool or Window Seat

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Early C19th neo classical giltwood stool or window seat; the raised arm supports with reeded and acanthus leaf carving, with scrolled terminals, united by slender hand rails. The pa...

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Teak with Caned Seats Armchairs, Attributed to Heal & Co
Pair of Teak with Caned Seats Armchairs, Attributed to Heal & Co

Pair of Teak with Caned Seats Armchairs, Attributed to Heal & Co

By Heal's

Located in Southampton, NY

Fine architectural elements, curved seat rails, hand-caned seats. Design attributed to Heal & Co, England, circa 1920s.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Teak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Curule Form Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Curule Form Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Curule Form Bench

Unavailable

H 21 in W 38 in D 17 in

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Curule Form Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gustavian style painted Curule bench, hand-carved spindle side rails, seat rail carvings with wonderful decorative classical details, circa 1890-1900.

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm

Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

One arm-four side chairs, with Classic details turned spindle back rails, arm rails, cross slats, hand carved beautiful curvature in the seat, nicely turned legs, American label-Th...

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels
Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels

Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

One arm-four side chairs, with classic details turned spindle back rails, arm rails, cross slats, hand-carved beautiful curvature in the seat, nicely turned legs, American label-Thon...

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Carved Sofa Bed
Swedish Gustavian Carved Sofa Bed

Swedish Gustavian Carved Sofa Bed

Unavailable

H 37 in W 78 in D 24.5 in

Swedish Gustavian Carved Sofa Bed

Located in Encinitas, CA

Beautiful Swedish Gustavian sofa bed. Elegant hand-carved detail on back rails, arms and apron.

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Hand Rails

A good Antique Colonial Arm-chair.
A good Antique Colonial Arm-chair.

A good Antique Colonial Arm-chair.

Unavailable

H 39 in W 21 in D 27 in

A good Antique Colonial Arm-chair.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome early 20th century (circa 1900 - 1910) colonial arm-chair from the Philippines. Original hand caned seat with shoe feet, wide arm rails and hand carved back-slat.

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

Irish Set of 8 Chippendale Dining Chairs
Irish Set of 8 Chippendale Dining Chairs

Irish Set of 8 Chippendale Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 28 in D 22 in

Irish Set of 8 Chippendale Dining Chairs

Located in Middleburg, VA

These chairs are of exceptionally high quality and very Rare to find such a large set intact. The hand carving to the top rails, sides, arms, hairy toe feet and below the seats is o...

Category

Early 19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench
19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench

19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench

Sold

H 18 in W 45 in D 10 in

19th Century English Bobbin Hall Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

A quirky yet elegant 19th century English mahogany hall bench with the best turned "bobbin" legs and hand rails, perfect for placing at the end of your bed, in your entry, or under a...

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools

Sold

H 20.5 in W 23.25 in D 15 in

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of elegant Swedish painted stools, circa 1880. Turned hand rails above the seat surface. Standing on 4 splayed legs.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools

Sold

H 20.5 in W 23.25 in D 15 in

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Stools

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of elegant Swedish painted stools, circa 1880. Turned hand rails above the seat surface. Standing on 4 splayed legs.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Pine

Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Forged Iron Gates with Sweeping Top Rails
Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Forged Iron Gates with Sweeping Top Rails

Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Forged Iron Gates with Sweeping Top Rails

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of Arts & Crafts Master Craftsmans hand forged gates with sweeping top rails and hand formed whiplash tops pulled over and shaped to meet the ends of the central main scr...

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Mahogany Duet Piano Stool
Antique Victorian Mahogany Duet Piano Stool

Antique Victorian Mahogany Duet Piano Stool

Located in London, GB

There are carved arms either end with turned hand rails, grooved corners and more carvings on the tops of the shaped legs.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers
Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They are solid mahogany with hand cut dovetail joints to the drawers, the castors are original and sit on tapered legs.

Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Brass

19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails

19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails

Located in Choudrant, LA

19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails. Direct from France, a gorgeous antique French bed, with headboard, footboard AND original rails! With...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved French Upholstered Beds, Pr
Hand Carved French Upholstered Beds, Pr

Hand Carved French Upholstered Beds, Pr

Sold

H 40 in W 40 in D 82 in

Hand Carved French Upholstered Beds, Pr

Located in Malibu, CA

Antique French Louis XVI-style twin beds with original headboards, footboards & side rails. Hand-carved wood frame with original distressed finish with remnants of gilding. newly reu...

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Linen, Hardwood, Pine

19th Century French Henri II Walnut Hall Tree
19th Century French Henri II Walnut Hall Tree

19th Century French Henri II Walnut Hall Tree

Located in Dallas, TX

The generously sized beveled mirror allows one to straighten up before continuing inside, and the marble top surface protects against all things damp, just like the drip pans in the ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Sold

H 72.25 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in

Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

It's highly unusual to find a Qing dynasty display cabinet with this level of intricacy in its hand carved doors, rails, and side panels. Crafted in China's Hebei province in the mid...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Cedar

19th Century English Umbrella Stand
19th Century English Umbrella Stand

19th Century English Umbrella Stand

Sold

H 29.25 in W 33.25 in D 11.13 in

19th Century English Umbrella Stand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak umbrella and cane stand with finials, following down to hand-turned legs, joined at the top by hand-carved decorated rails and at the bottom by simple rails ...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Oak

Antique Early 20th C. Georgian Sheraton American Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed
Antique Early 20th C. Georgian Sheraton American Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

Antique Early 20th C. Georgian Sheraton American Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Made from mahogany with beautiful matchbook veneer on the head, foot and side rails. Features hand turned poasts with pointed finials and bun feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Sheraton Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Mahogany

Windsor Desk Chair With Swivel Base
Windsor Desk Chair With Swivel Base

Windsor Desk Chair With Swivel Base

Sold

H 19 in W 18 in D 17.5 in

Windsor Desk Chair With Swivel Base

Located in Culver City, CA

Windsor desk chair, unusual form with swivel base, hand crafted rails.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Wood

19th Century Barley Twist Fire Fender
19th Century Barley Twist Fire Fender

19th Century Barley Twist Fire Fender

Sold

H 8.5 in W 50.13 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Barley Twist Fire Fender

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English fire fender with hand turned posts, joined by hand turned barley twist rails, all resting on a base with a molded and beveled edge.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Cane Stand
19th Century Mahogany Cane Stand

19th Century Mahogany Cane Stand

Sold

H 28.75 in W 18.75 in D 10.13 in

19th Century Mahogany Cane Stand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century mahogany cane stand from England with molded accents around the top rails, decorated with hand turned finials, following down to hand trend graduated legs joined by a si...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Carved Umbrella Stand
19th Century English Carved Umbrella Stand

19th Century English Carved Umbrella Stand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak umbrella stand with finials on the top, following down to hand-turned legs, which are joined at the top and bottom by hand-carved rails.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Umbrella Stand
19th Century English Umbrella Stand

19th Century English Umbrella Stand

Sold

H 27 in W 24 in D 10 in

19th Century English Umbrella Stand

Located in High Point, NC

the top is decorated with impressive turned finials, following down to hand turned spool legs, joined at the top by hand carved decorated rails, and at the bottom by a lower shelf, w...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Oak

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel-Back Chairs, early 19th Century
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel-Back Chairs, early 19th Century

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel-Back Chairs, early 19th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of Swedish Gustavian barrel-back chairs, c. 1800, having floral and foliate detail hand carved frames, seat rails, and in pale, possibly original paint with fine hand carved det...

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Hand Rails

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Hand Rails", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Hand Rails For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique hand rails available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique hand rails — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Antique hand rails have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique hand rails made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Thomas Chippendale and Edward & John Barnard each produced beautiful antique hand rails that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Hand Rails?

Prices for antique hand rails can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique hand rails begin at $442 and can go as high as $266,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,550.