![A black steel and leather stair railing.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/steel-and-leather-stair-handrail-170820-1140-01.jpg)
A custom steel and leather handrail is a creative idea that CLB Architects and Brandner Design produced when designing the stairs for this home’s interior.
![A black steel and leather stair railing.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/steel-and-leather-stair-handrail-170820-1140-02.jpg)
The staircase design features welded steel flat bar posts and rails with soft saddle leather. The combination of materials offers a modern industrial feeling to the home’s interior.
![A stair railing made from black steel and soft saddle leather.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/steel-and-leather-stair-handrail-170820-1140-03.jpg)
A continuous stitched leather strap is woven through the steel rails, providing a contrasting detail and extra grip.
![A modern industrial stair rail that combines black steel with soft saddle leather.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/steel-and-leather-stair-handrail-170820-1140-04.jpg)