5600 Handrail

The handrail is the most-touched element of any staircase — and the 5600 Walnut Handrail treats it accordingly. Walnut brings an unmistakable depth of color and material sophistication to the handrail — the premium domestic hardwood, at the surface you touch every day. Milled in the 5600 profile and finished in genuine Walnut, this is a handrail built to perform and to be noticed.

The 5600 is the shaped handrail — distinguished from the rectangular profiles by its flat bottom and gently rounded top, a cross-section that settles naturally in the hand and provides an intuitive, comfortable grip on every pass. At 2-5/8" wide and 1-7/8" tall, it carries enough visual mass to feel substantial without reading as heavy. The radius top softens the profile's presence, bridging traditional craftsmanship and contemporary application — at home on baluster-based stairs, cable and rod railing systems, and wall-mounted installations alike. Where the 6000-series profiles make a precise, architectural statement, the 5600 offers warmth and approachability without sacrificing refinement. The 5600 is manufactured from two pieces of solid hardwood face-glued together — a construction method that allows the profile's distinctive radius top to be shaped with precision and consistency across the rail's full length. Designed for interior use.

Why Walnut?

Walnut is the premier luxury hardwood in American residential design. Its rich chocolate-to-espresso tones and straight, occasionally wavy grain bring a sense of refinement and depth to the handrail that no stain on a lighter species can authentically replicate. With its naturally deep, saturated color, Walnut requires little to no staining to achieve a polished, sophisticated result — the handrail's finish can be as simple as a clear coat, and the material carries the design on its own. Its fine grain and natural workability produce a surface that feels as refined as it looks, and it ages gracefully — developing a warm patina that deepens its character with daily contact. Walnut pairs beautifully with brass, matte black, and natural stone — making it the instinctive choice for luxury interiors where every touchpoint is considered.