Handrail Brackets

Elegant and timeless, our rustic handrail brackets in old world designs will elevate your space while securing your handrail in style. Our unique handrail bracket design is created for bidirectional mounting, allowing you to use this iron handrail bracket on either the left or right side of the stairs. Self-leveling and adjustable to any angle of iron or wood handrail, these handrail supports are easy to install. These decorative and functional wall-mounted handrail brackets and arm rail brackets are for indoor and outdoor applications on residential and commercial buildings. All our iron handrail brackets meet code requirements when using 2 1/4" wide handrail or less, measuring 2 7/8" from wall to center of metal bracket handrail attachment. Please check with your local building inspector to confirm dimensional and structural requirements before purchasing. From Tuscan handrail brackets to Gothic handrail brackets our products are perfect for any stair railing or handrail solution in your home or business. The modern farmhouse handrail bracket is our most versatile design, seamlessly blending with most all design styles. Browse our unique selection of high quality wrought iron stair rail brackets with unique looks such as the smooth texture, hand-hammered texture, layered iron, and hand-forged handrail brackets.

Our iron handrail brackets should fit most all angles and made for 2 1/4" wide handrail or less to meet general code of 1 1/2" gap to wall. Exact dimensions vary slightly by design style. To request customizations, please contact us via office@oldwestironcom.

Handrail Brackets – Collection FAQs

1. What are handrail brackets used for?
Handrail brackets secure handrails to walls, posts, or stair structures, providing stability and safety along stairways, hallways, porches, and interior transitions.

2. How are your handrail brackets different from standard hardware-store brackets?
Old West Iron brackets are made from thicker steel with stronger welds, cleaner lines, and hand-applied forged textures. Unlike lightweight stamped brackets, ours offer true durability, historic styling, and long-lasting support.

3. How do I choose the right handrail bracket for my project?
Select a bracket style that matches your rail profile—round, flat, or custom—and ensure the projection and drop of the bracket fit your space. For heavy or long stair runs, choose larger or heavier-duty brackets and install into solid studs for maximum support.

4. What finishes and textures are available?
Handrail brackets come in matte black, natural iron, oil-rubbed bronze, and hand-distressed rustic finishes. Hammered, peened, and antique textures are applied in-house to coordinate with our handrails, balusters, and architectural hardware.

5. Are these handrail brackets hand-forged?
Many components—mounting plates, scrolls, decorative elements, and textured surfaces—are hand-forged or hand-worked by our American blacksmiths. Structural parts are precision-cut for accuracy, then finished by hand for authentic Old World character.

6. What are the lead times and where are they made?
Most handrail brackets ship within 1–10 business days, depending on finish, style, and quantity. All decorative and custom-finished brackets are made or finished in the USA at our Idaho forge.


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