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Brass Cabinet Railing - Paxton Hardware

Brass Cabinet Railing

This Brass Cabinet Railing is an easy to install option for adding a traditional furniture rail to projects. This decorative railing features a classic balustrade shape that seamlessly integrates into period-appropriate or transitional designs. The posts support a brass rod to provide a functional barrier while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Ideal for kitchens, shelving units, or furniture restoration work.

The brass construction ensures durability and develops a natural patina over time, adding character to your installation. Whether you're upgrading cabinetry or completing a furniture project, this railing combines practical functionality with timeless design elements that enhance any interior space.

Build your brass cabinet railing by selecting your end posts and rails below.

Layout Guide for Solid Brass Cabinet Railing

  • Post Size: height: 2-7/8", top-diameter: 1", base-diameter: 1-1/4", for 1/4” diameter-rod
  • Brass Wood Screws included
  • Rod Size: 1/4" diameter, available in 36” and 72” lengths. For railings longer than 72", join two rods together within a center post for a seamless appearance. Brass rod is easily cut shorter with a hacksaw, if needed.

How many Railing Posts do I need?
Spacing recommendation for 12" intervals between posts:
. 36" railing calls for 2 end and 2 center posts
. 48" requires 2 end and 3 centers
. 60" needs 2 end and 4 centers
. 72" uses 2 end and 5 center posts
. 84" wants 2 end and 6 center posts
Spacing is flexible based on design, see formula below to determine custom spacing.
2 Rods can be joined within a center post to extend railing length.

Need to customize your post spacing?
Use this formula to calculate distance between Center Posts if spacing is different than 12" or if railing length varies from standard lengths. Typically center posts are placed evenly 8” – 14” apart.
1.Divide railing length, by estimated distance between posts.
2. Subtract 1, this equals the number of center posts.
3. Add 2 end posts, wall posts or corner posts to finish
4. If total number of center-posts is a fraction, then distance between posts will need to be adjusted to equal an even number of posts.

What else should be considered when designing a railing?
Begin by sketching your railing layout to clarify design intent and post placement. Use end or wall mount posts with straight railings. Center posts should be spaced evenly across front. If railing has sides, corner posts are necessary.

What is raw unfinished brass?
These posts and rods are solid brass. They are straight from production and have not been treated or finished in any way. This raw brass gives you the freedom to finish it your way—buff it to a lustrous shine, embrace its natural aging process, or apply custom coloring to match your design. The choice is entirely yours. 

While we don't handle finishing in-house, there are plenty of options.  Brass coloring techniques and solutions are available online. There are also many local area finishing shops that can customize brass to your exact specifications.

Why is a Solid Brass Railing – Tipping Rail Preferred over Other Metal Types?

  • Brass is strong and resilient. Its longevity is easily proven by 18th-century brass applications which still function brilliantly after 200 years. 
  •  It is a beautiful metal that can be polished to a bright shine, darkened to an antique finish or left in its natural state to develop a pleasing patina.
  •  If left unlacquered, brass has antimicrobial properties providing a hygienic benefit to kitchens & baths.
  • Brass is an environmentally sustainable and recyclable material. In addition the manufacturing process is often less energy-intensive than the manufacture of other metals. It doesn’t rust like steel or corrode like brass-plated metals. 
  • This Brass Gallery Rail offers decorative design options, contributing elegance and visual appeal to interior environments.  Various layout configurations allow for the tailored placement of center, end, corner, or wall-mounted posts to optimize your project design.
Install Guidance - Paxton Hardware

Install Guide

Brass Cabinet Railing Posts install with wood screws - Paxton Hardware

For Wood Surfaces

Attach brass cabinet railing posts to surface top with wood screws. As a result, these posts cannot be used on glass or stone. Screws included.

  • Layout brass railing
  • Cut rods to appropriate lengths
  • Loosely assemble rods and posts
  • Place posts a minimum of 3/8” from edge.
  • Mark screw location and drill necessary pilot holes for brass screws
  • Slip rods in place. 
  • Insert brass screws through holes in base of posts. Carefully screw them down into pre drilled holes.

Other Important Considerations

Be sure to choose a railing application that accommodates your project.

There are 5 additional railing styles:
Brass Gallery Rail, Retro Brass Railing, Vintage Shelf Rail, Modern Brass Railing, Mid-century Modern Rail

Installation varies between railing styles. Go to style you want and click on a center, end or corner post to see specific install info.

Cupboard display using Solid Brass Rail - Paxton Hardware

Traditional Furniture Rail

This Brass Railing is also known as a fiddle rail. It is a very decorative and pleasing style blends with many homes. It provides a useful barrier to protect items from falling. Also it's unique style enhances furniture, open shelving and kitchens.

Posts are baluster shape. Rails are simple and straight. Both posts and rail are solid brass. They are un-finished. This means you can match your interior. Simply polish or darken the brass to suit your needs. It is easy to install. Just attach to surface with screws. You will find this to be the perfect finishing touch, on otherwise plain furniture.