Twisted Balusters
100% Made in the USA Wrought Iron Components
Product Categories
Twisted Balusters
The Spine of Staircase Design
A balustrade serves as the structural spine of a staircase and one of the home’s most prominent architectural features. While wood offers traditional appeal, twisted balusters introduce a richer combination of texture, strength, and artistry.
These spindle elements transform a simple railing into a purposeful design statement. Through repetition and movement, they add depth and visual rhythm that elevates the entire space.
A Form That Adapts to Place
Twisted balusters adapt effortlessly to a wide range of architectural settings. In a Spanish Colonial Revival home in Southern California, a gentle iron twist complements heavy wood handrails and terracotta tile floors.
Continue reading
Control Over Finish and Expression
At Twisted Bars, we provide the foundational baluster elements that allow your railing design vision to take shape. You and your contractor retain full control over the final finish, whether that means a classic matte black, a warm bronze, or a custom patina tailored to your home.
This flexibility ensures our twisted balusters can support any architectural language. The result is a staircase or railing that feels intentional, durable, and uniquely personal.
Variations That Define Character
Different twist profiles allow you to fine-tune the mood and energy of your railing design.
- Loosely Twisted Balusters feature a gentle spiral that introduces calm movement and openness. This style works beautifully in traditional foyers or balcony railing infill where subtle elegance is preferred.
- Tightly Twisted Balusters deliver a dense, high-energy spiral that creates strong vertical emphasis. These profiles are ideal for modern, industrial, or formal balustrade designs that call for bold visual impact.
- Custom Twisted Balusters allow complete creative control. By defining the pitch, spacing, and length of each twist, you can create a one-of-a-kind element that fully expresses your railings architectural intent.
Proudly made in the USA, Twisted Bars’ balusters are available in iron, aluminum, square bar, and flat bar profiles. With designs ranging from refined spirals to energetic helices, they offer a versatile, enduring solution that complements balustrade projects across traditional, transitional, and contemporary railing styles.
The Spine of Staircase Design
A balustrade serves as the structural spine of a staircase and one of the home’s most prominent architectural features. While wood offers traditional appeal, twisted balusters introduce a richer combination of texture, strength, and artistry.
These spindle elements transform a simple railing into a purposeful design statement. Through repetition and movement, they add depth and visual rhythm that elevates the entire space.
A Form That Adapts to Place
Twisted balusters adapt effortlessly to a wide range of architectural settings. In a Spanish Colonial Revival home in Southern California, a gentle iron twist complements heavy wood handrails and terracotta tile floors.
In contrast, a modern industrial loft in a revitalized Chicago neighborhood benefits from tightly twisted metal balusters, where sharp spirals energize exposed brick and concrete. In a Tuscan-inspired villa in the Carolinas, the same form evokes vineyard vines, blending organic movement with lasting permanence.
Continue reading
Control Over Finish and Expression
At Twisted Bars, we provide the foundational baluster elements that allow your railing design vision to take shape. You and your contractor retain full control over the final finish, whether that means a classic matte black, a warm bronze, or a custom patina tailored to your home.
This flexibility ensures our twisted balusters can support any architectural language. The result is a staircase or railing that feels intentional, durable, and uniquely personal.
Variations That Define Character
Different twist profiles allow you to fine-tune the mood and energy of your railing design.
- Loosely Twisted Balusters feature a gentle spiral that introduces calm movement and openness. This style works beautifully in traditional foyers or balcony railing infill where subtle elegance is preferred.
- Tightly Twisted Balusters deliver a dense, high-energy spiral that creates strong vertical emphasis. These profiles are ideal for modern, industrial, or formal balustrade designs that call for bold visual impact.
- Custom Twisted Balusters allow complete creative control. By defining the pitch, spacing, and length of each twist, you can create a one-of-a-kind element that fully expresses your railings architectural intent.
Proudly made in the USA, Twisted Bars’ balusters are available in iron, aluminum, square bar, and flat bar profiles. With designs ranging from refined spirals to energetic helices, they offer a versatile, enduring solution that complements balustrade projects across traditional, transitional, and contemporary railing styles.
Hammered Iron Balusters are produced in the following materials in our Lima, OH factory.
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Iron
- Metal
- Steel
- Wrought Iron
In addition to our custom sized Twisted Balusters, we also offer the following standard sizes:

Square Sizing
- 3/8″ Square
- 1/2″ Square
- 5/8″ Square
- 3/4″ Square
- 1″ Square
- 1 1/4″ Square
- 1 1/2″ Square
- 2″ Square

Flat Sizing
- 3/4″ Flat
- 1″ Flat
- 1 1/4″ Flat
- 1 1/2″ Flat
- 2″ Flat
- 2 1/2″ Flat
- 3″ Flat
- 4″ Flat
Hammered Iron balusters are produced in over 13 unique textures as shown below.
100% Made In The USA
Twisted Bars Processes & Textures
Twisted Bars provide a classic look for staircases and railings. Created with pride by Ohio craftsmen, these quality Iron balusters are the perfect focal point for any Iron railing.




