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Why is a newel post called a newel post?
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A newel post is the post at the center of a winding staircase, and is surmised to be called a newel post after the Old French word noiel, meaning knot, and the Vulgar Latin word nodellus, meaning little knot. Browse a variety of newel posts from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Rare Boule d'Escalier Acorn Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
Boule d'Escalier Acorn Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Category
20th Century Regency Stairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Category
20th Century Regency Stairs
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Mounted On Brass Base Banister Newel Post Finial
Category
20th Century Stairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Pair Boule d'Escalier Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted On Brass Bases Banister Newel Post Finial
Category
20th Century Regency Stairs
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Large Boule d'Escalier Bronze Crystal Panel Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare large bronze and crystal panel banister newel post finial
minor wear due to age
Category
20th Century Belle Époque Balustrades and Fixtures
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Large Cut Crystal Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Large Cut Etched Crystal Mounted On A Brass Base Banister Newel Post
Category
20th Century Regency Stairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
