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Twisted Spindles
Adding Personality and Movement to Your Railing Design
Balusters form the structural backbone of a handrail, but twisted spindles bring personality, charm, and visual movement. Often slimmer and used across a wider range of applications, spindles prove that even essential components can have distinctive character. Their versatility allows them to elevate everything from an interior staircase to exterior porches.
One of the biggest advantages of twisted metal designs is their stylistic flexibility. In a classic New England saltbox, a railing with single-twist profiles can offer a crisp, clean-lined alternative to traditional wood. They add a subtle touch of blacksmith artistry without overwhelming the home’s historical simplicity.
Versatile Style for a Wide Range of Architectural Settings
For an Adirondack-style retreat, a more tightly twisted railing spindle can mimic the rugged landscape, helping the interior architecture feel connected to the natural surroundings. When arranged together, these profiles form a cohesive visual story—one that guides the eye and adds rhythm to any railing system.
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Types of Twisted Profiles to Match Your Vision
Our twisted spindle offerings include expressive variations that allow you to tailor the final look of your railing:
- Loosely Twisted Spindles: Featuring gentle rotations and soft curves, these create a light, airy feel ideal for porches, balustrades, and open interior spaces.
- Tightly Twisted Spindles: With crisp edges and well-defined spirals, these profiles add a bold, contemporary, or industrial touch. They catch light beautifully, creating dynamic patterns of highlights and shadows.
- Custom Twisted Spindles: For designs that require truly unique details, we can craft spindles to your exact specifications—whether that means a precise number of rotations, varying twist intensity, or a signature custom pattern.
Crafted for Creative Freedom and Long-Lasting Appeal
At Twisted Bars, we believe your railing should reflect your personal design vision. That’s why our twisted spindles are made to deliver both expressive detail and long-term durability. Whether you’re aiming for understated elegance or a bold architectural statement, these components bring movement, artistry, and cohesion to any railing system.
With the ability to customize finishes and choose from multiple twist styles, your railing becomes a true extension of your home’s character—crafted with intention and built to last.
Adding Personality and Movement to Your Railing Design
Balusters form the structural backbone of a handrail, but twisted spindles bring personality, charm, and visual movement. Often slimmer and used across a wider range of applications, spindles prove that even essential components can have distinctive character. Their versatility allows them to elevate everything from an interior staircase to exterior porches.
One of the biggest advantages of twisted metal designs is their stylistic flexibility. In a classic New England saltbox, a railing with single-twist profiles can offer a crisp, clean-lined alternative to traditional wood. They add a subtle touch of blacksmith artistry without overwhelming the home’s historical simplicity.
Versatile Style for a Wide Range of Architectural Settings
For an Adirondack-style retreat, a more tightly twisted railing spindle can mimic the rugged landscape, helping the interior architecture feel connected to the natural surroundings. When arranged together, these profiles form a cohesive visual story—one that guides the eye and adds rhythm to any railing system.
At Twisted Bars, we supply high-quality components in their raw, uncoated metal form. This gives you complete freedom to finish them in whatever paint or powder coat suits your project, ensuring total design control.
Continue reading
Types of Twisted Profiles to Match Your Vision
Our twisted spindle offerings include expressive variations that allow you to tailor the final look of your railing:
- Loosely Twisted Spindles: Featuring gentle rotations and soft curves, these create a light, airy feel ideal for porches, balustrades, and open interior spaces.
- Tightly Twisted Spindles: With crisp edges and well-defined spirals, these profiles add a bold, contemporary, or industrial touch. They catch light beautifully, creating dynamic patterns of highlights and shadows.
- Custom Twisted Spindles: For designs that require truly unique details, we can craft spindles to your exact specifications—whether that means a precise number of rotations, varying twist intensity, or a signature custom pattern.
Crafted for Creative Freedom and Long-Lasting Appeal
At Twisted Bars, we believe your railing should reflect your personal design vision. That’s why our twisted spindles are made to deliver both expressive detail and long-term durability. Whether you’re aiming for understated elegance or a bold architectural statement, these components bring movement, artistry, and cohesion to any railing system.
With the ability to customize finishes and choose from multiple twist styles, your railing becomes a true extension of your home’s character—crafted with intention and built to last.
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 Hammered Iron Balusters, we also offer the following standard sizes:

Round Sizing
- 3/8″ Round
- 1/2″ Round
- 5/8″ Round
- 3/4″ Round
- 1″ Round
- 1 1/4″ Round
- 1 1/2″ Round*

Square Sizing
- 3/8″ Square
- 1/2″ Square
- 5/8″ Square
- 3/4″ Square
- 1″ Square
- 1 1/4″ Square
- 1 1/2″ 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*
* Available in certain textures. Contact us for information.
Hammered Iron balusters are produced in over 13 unique textures as shown below.
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Twisted Bars Processes & Textures
Twisted Bars provide a classic look for staircases and railings. Created with pride by Ohio craftsmen, these quality Iron spindles are the perfect focal point for any Iron railing.




