Carved Timber (Wooden) Staircase

This stair is an absolute piece of art in this interior with the carved balusters, handrail and newels complemented by the same detailing to the dados and walls.

This is a highly intricate and detailed design all with the same timber (wooden) finish. The ledges and carved features make use of light and shadow to great effect which is needed as there are no contrasting colors to effect detail.

The balusters and handrail appear to have been carved from a single piece of timber (wood) however it’s the craftsman’s skill that has allowed this incredible work to be seamlessly constructed.

Timber stairs are beautiful, they have their own life as such, they sometimes creak when you walk on them, the handrail is warm and smooth to touch, they are solid and made from natural products. Timber is still a popular product for use in stair design, but is not usually used to such great extent. Usually a handrail, balusters, newel posts and stair treads.

This stair is grand and most likely to be found in a stately home. Careful restoration will guarantee that this lovely example of stair design will be around for some time longer for us to admire.

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