A newel post is both a structural necessity and an anchor to a railing. It defines transitions in your staircase and serves as a statement at both the bottom and top of the stairs. Renovating an older staircase? Building a brand new one from scratch? The right post can dramatically enhance the entire aesthetic of your entryway or upper landing.

The family team here at Arnold Wood Turning specializes in crafting custom wood newel posts that are tailored to your design vision and built to last.

If you lean toward timeless styles, a turned wood newel post is a classic go-to. Popular styles like rope twist and barley twist add great interest and maintain structure.

Turned posts pair well with species like red oak, poplar, maple, or mahogany. Each of these species offers its own finish profile, grain detail, and weight characteristics, depending on what you’re looking for in your post(s).

We can replicate antique turned designs, match to an existing post, or develop custom profiles based on your drawings.

Looking for something more reclaimed in appearance? Rough-hewn posts are often made from cedar or reclaimed barn wood. These posts give a rugged, organic look, which are perfect for cabin-style homes or farmhouse aesthetics.

Note: We don’t source reclaimed wood, but we can create the appearance of reclaimed grain using specific materials and traditional techniques.

Clean lines often define square or tapered newel posts. These designs are great for modern or transitional interiors. They showcase a smooth, polished silhouette that doesn’t compete with the rest of the pieces of the staircase. Instead, they shine uniquely all on their own.

Maple or cherry is often chosen here, but you can choose from a variety of species that we offer. Tapering also allows for a dynamic feel.

Want something no one else has? Go custom.

Our custom-carved newel posts allow homeowners, designers, and contractors to create one-of-a-kind pieces. We can incorporate carved initials, architectural flourishes, deep fluting, or unique shapes. We machine and hand-finish every post to the highest standards of detail and durability.

Don’t want to limit yourself to just one style? We can combine elements. For example, we can create turned bases with square tops, carved shafts with decorative collars, and more to produce a post that reflects your personality. As you would expect, these hybrid posts are popular in transitional homes.

Top your staircase! Newel post finials or caps offer another way to customize your staircase. Round, square, hexagonal, or ornate turned toppers are available, among other custom shapes. We’ll help you size it properly to complement the rest of the post.

Caps can be proportioned to your overall post size (for example, a 6” wide cap for a 7” wide post). Arnold Wood Turning offers them in the same wood species for compatibility.

We’ve been a go-to source for custom newel post production across the country for over a century. We help customers bring their ideas to life with expert craftsmanship and responsive support.

You can trust us to replicate historical styles, scale for both small-batch and large production orders, offer a wide range of species, sizes, and finishes, and meet tight tolerances for exact installation fit.

Your staircase is a permanent feature. Let us help you make it your own. Request a free quote today and let’s get started!