NEWEL POST STAINED DARK WITH LITTLE CURVE ON TOP  MEASURES APPROX 55 X 8 X 8 (SEE PICS)     SEND A ZIP CODE TO FIGURE SHIPPING COSTS OR WELCOME TO COME PICK UP. IT IS SQUARE ON THE BOTTOM NO CUT OUT FOR STEP CAN CUT DOWN MIGHT SAVE ON SHIPPING. EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING. HANDLING FEES  ARE FOR MATERIAL AND FEDEX SURCHARGES.