5600 White Oak Handrail

The handrail is the most-touched element of any staircase — and the 5600 White Oak Handrail treats it accordingly. White Oak brings the defining material of modern interior design to the handrail — neutral in palette, strong in character, and finished to the touch. Milled in the 5600 profile and finished in genuine White Oak, 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 White Oak?

White Oak is the defining wood of modern interior design. Its neutral gray-tan tones and tight, straight grain complement everything from minimalist to mid-century aesthetics — a palette that works with warm, cool, and neutral interiors alike, and that holds stain beautifully across the full tonal spectrum. With outstanding natural resistance to moisture and a Janka hardness of 1,360, White Oak is exceptionally durable and stable in a handrail application — resistant to the daily oils, friction, and handling that this surface absorbs. It accepts a wide range of stains, from blonde naturals to deep charcoals, making it one of the most finish-flexible species available. Whether finished clear for a raw, natural look or stained to coordinate with the broader interior, White Oak delivers consistency and refinement in every application.