Mid Century Modern Rail
This Mid-Century Brass Railingis a tall 4" height suitable for the top of a banquette, to accent a mantel, or to highlight shelving. It is constructed from solid brass and offers straightforward installation. Regardless of the use, it is easy to customize the layout to suit your design preference.
The raw brass is unlacquered providing great flexibility. It can be left to naturally oxidize to a rich patina, it can be polished for a refined appearance or color treated to coordinate with your specific design palette. This railing adds refined character to both home and commercial interiors.
Select from the posts and rods below to build you own Mid-century Railing.
Mid Century Modern Posts
Layout Guide for Mid Century Modern Railing
- Post Size: height: 2-7/8", top-diameter: 1", base-diameter: 1-1/4", for 1/4" diameter-rod
- 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 Guide
INSTALL GUIDE for Fiddle Rail on Wood Surface, not for glass or stone.
INSTALL GUIDE for Wood Surface, not for glass or stone.
Attach to surface top with wood screws:
- Layout brass railing
- Cut rods to appropriate lengths
- Loosely assemble rods and posts
- 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.
Decorative and Functional
Easy to Install Fiddle Rail Fittings complement modern furniture and cabinets. The simple style is a throw back to the mid-century era. This appearance of this railing adds a simple, decorative and functional edge to cabinets, furniture and shelving. The posts and rod are made of solid brass. Brass is un-finished. It can be polished to a shiny glow or darkened to look old. Attach to surface-top with screws.
- Be sure to choose a railing style that your application can accommodate.
- There are 5 more styles: Brass Gallery Rail -- Vintage Shelf Rail -- Brass Cabinet Railing -- 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.
Mid Century Modern Rail tops range hood
Mid Century Modern Rail is both decorative and functional. This tall furniture railing is used to outline top perimeters of furniture, shelving and cabinets. It adds stability to items placed behind it such as books, china, bottles and nick-knacks.
Mid century modern rail
The posts and rod that make up this tall furniture railing are made of solid brass. Brass is un-finished. It can be polished to a shiny glow or darkened to look old. Attach to surface-top with screws.