Elegant wrought iron balusters create a romantic, old-world look and feel in and around your home.

If you are privileged enough to own a beautiful home, and you take pride in its appearance, you’ll understand the importance of choosing attractive and stylistically appropriate architectural fixtures. Wrought iron balusters come in a range of magnificently ornate twisting, twirling designs, which add a touch of timeless elegance to any staircase.

If you are renovating a historical building, you may choose pieces which have been crafted from an authentic historical wrought iron baluster design. Balusters made from decorative wrought iron are most commonly used in interior staircases, but they are strong and durable enough for railings around outdoor porches, decks and staircases as well.

Exactly what is wrought iron?

The terminology can be inconsistent and confusing, which makes it hard to know exactly what you’re getting when you buy balusters or other architectural fixtures made from “wrought iron”. There are virtually no manufacturers left in the world today who still produce genuine wrought iron. If you have a particular need for balusters made from genuine wrought iron, your best option would be to contact an antique wrought iron dealer to help you source suitable original balusters.

When you buy newly manufactured balusters which are described as being made from “wrought iron”, they will in fact be made from a mild steel material which is much cheaper, and much easier to twist and shape into the beautiful sculptural designs which characterize wrought iron artifacts. In fact, ornate mild steel balusters, gates and railings are virtually indistinguishable in appearance and texture from genuine wrought iron.