Founded in 1946, this family-owned company is one of only a handful of companies still manufacturing railing systems, from design to installation, in the United States. Now under the leadership of the third generation of Livers, Livers Bronze offers the widest array of designs on the market. From traditional to modern, each design can be customized to your vision.
The company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
STRUCT-U-RAIL
The versatile Struct-U-Rail system is the industry’s premier glass supported railing. Simple elegance combines with high-performance functionality to create a visually appealing stair or balcony system.
ILLLUME
With two styles of LED handrails, the Illume Collection fully integrates LED into the handrailing design and recessed into the rail for a clean and remarkable appearance.
BLOK
Created to allow for maximum adjustability for field tolerances, the pioneering Blok system gives the floating glass illusion desired in glass railing design.
CUSTOM
With the handrail designs, materials, features and engineering know-how at Livers Bronze, the bounds of imagination and creative design are virtually limitless.
DESIGN
Bring visions to life
By taking time to understand your unique projects’ needs and requirements before designing a functional, safe and visually appealing handrail
All railing systems are customizable
INSTALL
A one-sub job
Designed, manufactured and packaged for one-sub install.
Arrives ready for assembly with drawings and instructions. We manufacture and install our own products for a one-sub job
ALL ProductS
ILLUME: LINEAR
Linear LED lighting is fully integrated into any railing system and recessed into the handrail
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
MATERIALS
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The Livers Bronze Smoke Baffle (Draft Curtain) system is designed to contain smoke when required by certain building fire codes. Each system is custom fabricated to meet your design requirements. Looking beyond the safety benefits, our Smoke Baffle system also serves as a decorative complement to an array of glass railings:
• Available in 3/8” and 1/2" glass thicknesses to custom fit your space
• The aluminum housing, when exposed, is available in a wide selection of colors and textures in powder coat -
You Can See Clearly Now
The ground-breaking 20/20 railing system has perfect vision. The clean look of a glass railing system is combined with stylish, low-profile stainless steel supports that can be either side or top mounted to the building structure. Superb strength, coupled with a variety of handrail and bracket combinations, make the 20/20 ideal for a variety of design situations.
Beautifully finished maintenance-free stainless steel and highly styled buttons support 1/2" tempered or laminated glass panels
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A Timeless Classic
The Arc railing system from Livers Bronze has been called a “timeless classic” due to its longevity and truly unparalleled design. The Arc system stands out with strong elements incorporating powder-coated posts with a wide selection of railing finishes. From stainless steel to hardwoods, Arc railings add a touch of excitement to the overall architectural design.
Bent glass panels accommodate radius railings
Compatible fittings for adjacent wall mounted railings
Available in two infill options: tempered or laminated glass and stainless steel cable
Versatile system includes multiple color options, top railing materials / finish choices and optional grip railing
Arc Options:
Arc Post
Arc with Glass
Arc with Cable
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American Design Ingenuity at Its Best
Strong. Bold. Distinctive. Three words that describe both Livers Bronze and our nation’s heritage of design ingenuity, including our American railing system. Strong glass panels. Bold large-diameter mounting hubs. Together, the two unite to create this distinctive railing system right here in our Kansas City-based design and manufacturing facility.
American’s mounting hubs can be considered the star of the show. Make an even bolder statement with your choice of a variety of metals, which can also be powder- coated with any hue. The American railing system features matching hardware that complements the overall design and works well with laminated glass.
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Throw Modern Handrail Designs a Sleek Curve
Every element of our Empire railing system design is contemporary, at first glance. Then the eye is thrown for a curve. Empire posts feature a cut-away curve that lends a unique quality to the handrail as a whole. Multiple color options are offered for the curved-post construction.
Distinctive glass brackets deliver support while allowing the posts to appear as though they’re floating in air. Combined with the curved post near the brackets, the result is ethereal, yet solid.
Equally substantial in look and feel, the Empire railing system offers flexibility that can complement any architectural style. A wide variety of infill panels are at your disposal, which makes the Empire railing system an easy choice for integrating into any number of settings.
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A Mirror Image of Your Creativity
Why should one side of the handrail system have all the fun? The Identic Railing System features an uncommon double-bent stainless steel post design that attaches on one side then bends between the panels’ opening to the other side. The stainless steel posts solidify the handrail system’s overall artistic character.
The Livers Bronze Identic handrail system features colorful, powder-coated mounting hardware, which can mimic just about any color palette your mind can imagine. Along with the powder-coated hardware system, other optional finishes are available. Identic mirrors your creativity in a handrail.
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One Singular Sensation
One singular sensation rises from multiple options. The Singular railing system is the epitome of freedom of expression with seven distinctive post shapes and 19 side-mounted post mounting plates from which to choose. Your imagination has to start somewhere.
So let’s begin with choosing between stainless steel and colorful powder-coated steel posts. Next comes the post design with seven options ranging from sleek to crisp curvatures and sharp cuts and bold lines. The posts are thin as to draw the eye to the shape.
Finish your Singular handrail sensation with one of our 19 side-mounted post mounting plates that can accentuate the post design or create a visual juxtaposition. Ultimately the infill panels act as a frame for the Singular’s posts and mounting plates.
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To Mix or Not to Mix Metals?
That is the question. The Matrix railing system is inspired by the appeal of mixed metal jewelry. Multiple finishes are available and interchangeable, allowing for a completely customized look. Finish options include blackened steel, polished aluminum, satin and polished stainless steel, and antique, satin or polished bronze. Intermix them or not to achieve the perfect complement to any motif or design.
Matrix’s clean design makes it uniquely flexible.It places the mix of metals and choice of infill panels in the spotlight, which is valuable for architects who lean toward putting their exclusive stamp on the overall look.
The system’s distinctive glass support buttons handle 3⁄8" or 1/2" tempered or laminated glass panels. There are many post mounting options and, like all Livers railing systems, Matrix is a solid, pre-engineered system and will endure a lifetime.
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Beautiful Steel Handrails Built to Last
One of the most popular handrailing materials is steel because it’s available in several shapes and forms. Known for its versatility, steel can take on a number of appearances. It’s just a matter of choosing your finish.
Most Common Steel Finishes:
Field Painted Finishes
Blasted Finishes
Patina Finishes
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Stainless Steel Handrail Design is Virtually Endless
Stainless steel is a clean bright material suited for applications from industrial to the penthouse.
The appearance of stainless steel can take many forms depending on the type of finish that is applied to the metal.
Some of these that are commonly used in architectural applications are:
Satin - Brushed Fibers
Polished Finishes
Blasted Finishes
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Bronze Handrail Design Requires Extensive Experience
With bronze, it is critical to specify a fabricator, like Livers Bronze that has experience with choosing the proper alloy to use and how to fabricate and finish it. Only experience can guide the design of the final product from the structural standpoint. Alloy selection is critical since bronze alloys can appear to be different colors when used together.
Most Common Bronze Handrail Finishes:
Satin - Brushed Fibers
Polished Finishes
Blasted Finishes
Oxidized Finishes
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Glass Handrails Easily Blend or Contrast with So Many Styles
Location. Building codes. Construction codes. Aesthetics and functionality. Application and more. Glass and glass panel railings are a common design element in many buildings and public facilities today because they easily blend or contrast with so many styles. At Livers Bronze, our in-house processes ensure every glass panel railing system retains its original luster and timeless appeal.
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Aluminum is the Right Material for Lighter Weight Handrailings
Aluminum is often used when lighter weight railings are desired, such as for picket-type railings found in balconies. However, before deciding on an aluminum handrail, evaluate the structural capacity and select the proper alloys to match.
Often times aluminum is used because it can be anodized. For commercial handrailings, Livers Bronze does not recommend anodizing since it can exhibit color variations between pieces and at all welded connections. If an anodized look is what you want, there are many coatings available on the market that give the color appearance of anodized materials. For example, powder-coating aluminum is a great alternative.
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Natural, Warm Look of Durable Hardwood Handrails
Commercial handrails come in a wide variety of hardwood materials, including cherry, oak, cedar and hickory to name a few. Nothing compares to the look and feel of real hardwood. While faux woods may be tempting due to their lower cost, we advise selecting authentic hardwood handrails and avoiding plastic materials because hardwood handrailings are naturally more durable and attractive. Also, plant materials such as bamboo should not be used for handrailings as they lack strength and can be quite flexible.
Regardless of which species of hardwood you choose, load requirements necessitate working with the correct diameter. Small diameter wood railings (1-1/2” or less) are not strong enough to meet loading requirements. Instead, hardwood handrailings should be a minimum of 1-3/4” diameter.
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Innovative, Eye-Catching LED Illuminated Handrail Design
LED lighting from Livers Bronze uniquely complements or highlights any architectural and design style. Architects have used our variety of customizable handrailing designs and variety of alternative finishes and mounting options to make design statements in museums, libraries, offices and theaters. LED illumination is 100 percent recessed into our handrails. Dealing with extra wiring or glued on LED lighting strips are never an issue with Livers Bronze handrails.
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Cable Handrails Woven to Perfection
Woven wire and stainless steel cables are both very popular choices for decorative infill panels. Stainless steel cables for railing systems should be a minimum of 3/16” in order to minimize the deflection of the cables between the posts. Stranded stainless steel cable and stainless steel fittings are the choice for cable infills. During the design process it should be noted that termination points for cable assemblies is a critical component of the railing design due to the forces exerted by the cables when fully tensioned. Your specified railing supplier should be knowledgeable on the proper design solutions and how to properly execute a cable railing system.
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Custom Railing Systems with Intricate and Artistic Design : The Design Brings Art to Functionality
With the handrail designs, materials, features and engineering know-how at Livers Bronze, the bounds of imagination and creative design are virtually limitless. Still, there are projects that require a custom design to create the “wow” factor. Few manufacturers are willing or able to customize railing systems from scratch due to the intricate and artistic work involved. Livers Bronze is one of those few.
Livers Bronze not only proudly supplies you with a U.S.-manufactured commercial railing system, but also a team of creative and technical personnel who are dedicated to quality craftsmanship, superior service and maintaining long-term relationships with those who understand the role commercial handrails and railings play in commercial environments.