balusters
Staircase vertical posts
Balusters are the vertical posts that support the handrail of a staircase or balcony, forming a balustrade.
They're typically spaced evenly and may be plain or ornamental: The old house had elegant turned balusters along the main stairway.
The term also applies to similar supporting posts on furniture or architectural features.
Bar for gripping on stairs
- spindlesRotating rods for thread
- newelRailing's supporting post
- railingHorizontal safety bar
- treadsOuter tire surfaces
risers · landing · stairwell · stairway · flight · steps · stringer · nosing
Rotated or changed direction
- carvedCut to create form
- scrollworkSpiral ornamental design
- acanthusSpiny-leaved ornamental plant
- voluteArchitectural spiral ornament
filigree · fretwork · molding · flourish · baroque · rococo · fluting · reeding
handrail
Bar for gripping on stairs
treads · risers · landing · stairwell · stairway · flight · steps · stringer · nosing · bullnose
turned
Rotated or changed direction
- carvedCut to create form
- scrollworkSpiral ornamental design
- acanthusSpiny-leaved ornamental plant
volute · filigree · fretwork · molding · flourish · baroque · rococo · fluting · reeding · vase-shaped
colonnade
Row supporting a roof
portico · veranda · pedestal · pilaster · arcade · column · loggia · pergola · gallery · porte-cochere
wood
Tree-derived building material
- stoneSolid earth fragment
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- wrought ironSoft, workable decorative metal
cast iron · bronze · stainless steel · glass · concrete · composite · mahogany · oak · limestone · granite
- front porchporch swing, rocking chair, porch light, doormat, welcome mat
- stairsstair, stairs, treads, steps, staircase
- woodworkcarving, lumber, molding, boards, wood trim
- architectural metalworksteel beams, wrought iron, structural steel, metal frames, handrails
- architectural salvageold windows, reclaimed wood, stained glass, corbels, pediments
- concrete productsconcrete blocks, concrete beams, concrete pipes, concrete tiles, concrete panels
balustershandrail
Bar for gripping on stairs
banister · railing · guardrail · newel post · balustrade