The Hive Stair
Custom & Sculptural Staircases by Nathie Katzoff and his team.
Since 2011, Katzoff and his fabrication team in Seattle have created some of the most unique stairs throughout the US and internationally. These often blur the lines of fine art and design, with precision functionality.
We are recognized by our peers as the best in the business for high end and high design art stair work.
The team and Katzoff specialize in making large floating curved and elliptical stairs, and circular staircases - made of many different materials, hardwoods, bronze, glass, and steel.
The NK Shop and team are based in Seattle, however many of our projects are installed all over the US - Florida, California, New York/Tristate area, Maui, Hawaii and even some international work.
We offer a fully turnkey service. After the design phase or, if you already have a design, the design support phase, we build the stair in our shop in Seattle, then break it down to be shipped to the project site, then expertly installed by the NK Team.
The process is similar for all of our large-scale projects that go beyond the scope of stairs - including specialty architectural millwork features and more.
The magic begins in our Workshop
Seattle WA
We hand craft every little detail, small and large. You won’t find any pre-made stair parts in our work
We create a wide variety of stairs from simple and classical, to uber unique and sculptural.
Click on the images below to see our work in more depth
CURVED & ELLIPTICAL STAIRS
UNIQUE ART STAIRS
FLOATING STAIRS
STRAIGHT STAIRS
COMMERCIAL STAIRS
INSTALLATIONS
BEHIND THE SCENES
Stair Gallery
Sculptural Elliptical Stairs - bronze, maple , walnut
Curved wooden staircase with decorative black metal railing, pendant lights, potted plants, and patterned tile floor
Spiral wooden staircase with ornate metal railing beside a large coral reef aquarium
Ornate spiral staircase with wood paneling, black botanical metal railing, spherical pendant lights, and a blue aquarium.
Ultra custom winder stairs - Sapele, Walnut & Art Glass, - installed in Maui
Modern luxury home's wooden staircase with glass walls, sculptural railing, and colorful vertical artwork
Modern wooden staircase with curved handrail and a tall blue, red, and gold art glass inlay
Modern wooden staircase inlaid with an art glass panel and curved metal handrail beside a sunlit window
Modern curved wooden staircase with exposed wood beams, a blue stained-glass accent, and open doorway to a landscaped yard
Curved wooden staircase wrapping around a central cylindrical wood-paneled column with a handrail.
Curved wooden staircase with sculptural railing and wood-paneled walls in a modern home
Modern wooden staircase with a curved handrail and colorful abstract glass art panel in a narrow wall recess
Wild Layout - Beech Wood & Glass with hand woven carpet pads. Code compliant "super highway" winder floating stairs.
Modern open-plan interior with a sculptural wooden staircase, glass railings, light wood floors and ceiling, and a carved Buddha statue.
Modern wooden staircase with glass railings in a bright contemporary home in Hawaii
Modern floating wooden staircase with glass railings in a bright contemporary home
Close-up of a modern wooden and glass staircase with steel mounting hardware and reflections in the glass
Modern curved staircase with dark carpeted steps, wooden handrails, glass balustrades, and reflective surfaces
Modern floating wooden staircase with dark carpet treads, glass railings, artwork, and dining area
Modern curved staircase with dark carpeted steps, wooden geometric supports, and glass railing in a stylish interior
The Hive Staircase - Floating circular staircase. Walnut & Stainless Steel. Made of 4000 + hand shaped & wreathed pieces
The top section of a large circular stair made with multiple pieces of walnut
Close-up of a curved wooden stair handrail with layered ribbed beams and rich wood grain
Modern curved walnut staircase with sculptural wooden railing and slatted wood walls
Sculptural spiral staircase with layered wood walls, curved stainless steel soffit, and integrated LED lighting
Sculptural curved wooden staircase with woven slat walls and illuminated spiral design in a modern interior
Curved wooden spiral staircase surrounded by layered wood paneling
Spiral wooden staircase viewed from above, surrounded by curved wood-paneled walls
Abstract spiral wooden stair installation with concentric illuminated rings and warm spotlights
Banyon Project - Ultra custom art stairs inspired by a banyon tree. Made of sapele, walnut, purpleheart & art glass
Partially assembled wooden stair in the Nathie Katzoff workshop
Nathie Katzoff workshop with craftsmen building curved wooden stair, tools, clamps, lumber, and shelving.
Craftsman fabricating a wooden bar in the Nathie Katzoff Workshop
Carpenter fabricating a modern curved wooden staircase in Nathie Katzoff's workshop
Curved wood-paneled stair treads under construction in Nathie Katzoff's workshop
Large wooden stair under construction in Katzoff's woodworking workshop, surrounded by ladders, tools, and timber supports.
Curved wooden staircase by Nathie Katzoff Art & Design with turquoise glass railings in an interior construction area
Glossy curved wooden architectural panels and frames leaning against a wall in a workshop
Unfinished curved wooden staircase beside a blue glass window in an interior construction area
Curved wooden staircase with glass railing and decorative green stained-glass door
Curved interior staircase with wooden handrails and turquoise glass balustrades
Interior balcony with curved wooden handrails, turquoise textured glass panels, large windows, and construction materials on the floor
Interior view of a modern building with blue glass windows, curved wooden ceiling beams, and a wood and glass ceiling mandala
Interior renovation with sculptural wood paneling, frosted windows, recessed ceiling lights, and a raised work platform.
Interior ceiling featuring a large blue glass skylight with curved wooden beams, white recessed panels, and tall windows.
Elemental Spine - ultra custom art staircase - cantilever floating treads, sculpted railings, hand wreathed everything. composed of walnut, stainless steel and brass
Luxury modern interior with a sculptural curved wooden staircase, intricate metal railing, wood-paneled walls, and contemporary living area
Contemporary curved walnut staircase with sculptural wooden railings in a luxurious modern interior, by Nathie Katzoff
Large artistic stair under construction inside the Nathie Katzoff workshop, with curved beams, exposed framing, clamps, and power tools.
Spiral stairs under construction in the Katzoff Workshop with wooden framing, curved structures, ladders, scaffolding, and woodworking equipment
Modern interior with floating wood staircase, glass railing, textured wall, and decorative pebble garden, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern minimalist interior with floating wooden staircase, glass railing, textured walls, recessed lighting, and a decorative bed of smooth river stones, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern floating staircase with bronze steps, glass railings, and gray river stones in a minimalist interior by Nathie Katzoff
Modern interior with floating wooden staircase, glass railing, bronze handrail, and decorative river stones, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern home interior with floating wooden staircase, glass railing, river rock bed, and sculptures on white pedestals by Nathie Katzoff
Close-up of a curved wooden staircase handrail with glass balustrade and black metal brackets
Modern wooden staircase with glass railings surrounding a recessed bed of smooth decorative river stones
Modern luxury home foyer with floating wood staircase, glass railing, decorative sculptures, and pebble accent bed, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern floating wooden staircase with glass railing and wall-mounted handrail, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern floating wooden staircase with glass railing and metal handrail in a contemporary interior, by Nathie Katzoff
Epic Floating S Curved Lobby Stair - Stained White Oak - Concrete - Inset handrails
Modern commercial interior with a curved staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, purple sculptural columns, and wood-paneled ceiling lights, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern atrium interior with a sweeping white soffit, purple column-like sculptures, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wood-paneled ceilings with recessed lights.
Modern building lobby with a dark slatted ceiling, linear lights, curved white architecture, glass walls, and purple cactus sculptures.
Modern indoor staircase with dark walls, wood handrails, pendant lights, and large blue-tinted windows, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern atrium with curved wood-and-white staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, lounge chairs, and landscaped courtyard views, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern office atrium with an indoor leafy tree, decorative rocks, floating wooden staircase, and glass railings, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern luxury home interior with floating wood staircase, indoor tree, skylights, and glass doors, by Nathie Katzoff
Two craftsmen building a stair soffit in the Nathie Katzoff Workshop, Seattle, WA
Custom Floating Open Riser Circular Stairs - White Oak & Composite Balustrades. - Los Angeles
Stair treads under construction in the Nathie Katzoff workshop
Large wooden stair soffit being crafted with curved white inlay lines in a woodworking shop, by Nathie Katzoff
Craftsmen carrying a stair through a busy woodworking shop by Nathie Katzoff
Craftsman inspecting a large unfinished stair in the Nathie Katzoff workshop
Craftsmen in a busy woodworking workshop with tools, lumber, and a large curved wooden structure. by Nathie Katzoff
Large stair secured on a flatbed trailer being shipped to site and installed by the Nathie Katzoff Team
Nathie Katzoff workshop with unfinished staircases, lumber, a bandsaw, and construction equipment.
Bronze wire balustrade under construction in the Nathie Katzoff workshop
Custom curved wooden staircase under construction in a renovation workspace, with chain hoists, lifting straps, exposed framing, windows, ladders, and tools, by Nathie Katzoff
Twisted newel post made by Nathie Katzoff Art & Design
Close-up of a richly carved wooden staircase with ornate balusters, curved handrail, and decorative newel post, by Nathie Katzoff
Curved spiral staircase under construction inside a partially finished building, with drywall panels, exposed framing, insulation, ladders, and construction materials, by Nathie Katzoff
Close-up of ornate black wrought-iron railing with scrollwork and dark wood framing against a warm golden wall, by Nathie Katzoff
Close-up of an ornate wrought-iron staircase railing with wooden handrails and blue painter’s tape during installation, by Nathie Katzoff
Construction workers install a large curved wooden sculpture in an unfinished interior, surrounded by ladders, protective coverings, and caution tape, by Nathie Katzoff
Large wrapped curved stair suspended in a workshop beside a green forklift ready to be shipped and installed, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern curved staircase under construction with illuminated wooden steps, metal railings, blue tape, and exposed interior walls
Close-up of vertical wooden spindles and rails forming an indoor staircase or railing.
Millwork detail, by Nathie Katzoff
Interior staircase with polished wooden steps, curved handrails, modern metal railing, and stone accent wall, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern curved walnut staircase with white geometric metal railing, stone accent wall, and contemporary fireplace, by Nathie Katzoff
Curved wooden staircase with polished railings and horizontal balusters beside large windows, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern wood-paneled lakefront home interior with an open staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, leather seating, and dining area, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern wood-paneled home interior with a curved staircase, mezzanine railing, expansive windows, and hardwood floors, by Nathie Katzoff
Rustic interior with a sculptural wooden staircase, exposed tree branches, wood-paneled ceiling, and hardwood floors, by Nathie Katzoff
Close-up of an intricate carved wooden newel post with warm lighting, by Nathie Katzoff
Close-up view of a polished dark wood staircase with ornate carved banister and recessed ceiling lights, by Nathie Katzoff
Handcrafted wooden spiral staircase with curved railing and metal balusters in a rustic wood-paneled interior, by Nathie Katzoff
Upper section of a spiral staircase, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern open-concept home interior with a curved black staircase, glass railing, wood cabinetry, large windows, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern curved black staircase with glass railing in a bright lobby, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern multi-level wooden staircase with open risers, vertical railings, and warm wood-paneled walls, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern multi-level interior with a sweeping wooden staircase, horizontal metal railings, polished wood doors, and a hanging glass pendant light fixture, by Nathie Katzoff
Close-up of an intricately carved wooden newel post with twisting curved forms, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern floating wooden staircase with glass railing and contrasting light wood accents, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern wooden staircase with glass newel post and concrete supports, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern wooden staircase with floating steps, glass railings, and walnut handrails in a contemporary home, by Nathie Katzoff
Close-up of stair detail by Nathie Katzoff
Wooden balcony with hand carved sculptural railings overlooking a sandy beach and ocean by Nathie Katzoff
Spiral staircase under construction inside a partially finished building, with exposed framing, insulation, ladders, and construction materials, by Nathie Katzoff
Modern luxury living room with a spiral staircase, gray sectional sofa, colorful pillows, oval coffee table, and open kitchen, by Nathie Katzoff, in Silicon Valley
Nathie Katzoff workshop with a forklift lifting a large plastic-covered spiral stair, wooden framework, ladders, and construction equipment.
Large curved staircase under construction inside a workshop, with ladders, scaffolding, tools, and construction materials, by Nathie Katzoff
Craftsmen fabricating a stair in the Nathie Katzoff workshop
Unfinished wooden staircase under construction in an industrial interior, with temporary railings, ladders, exposed pipes, and fluorescent lights, by Nathie Katzoff
Woodworking shop with unfinished wooden staircases, framing, glass railings, lumber, tools, and workbenches, by Nathie Katzoff
Woodworking workshop with partially built stair, tools, ductwork, and an orange step ladder, by Nathie Katzoff
Stair installation with suspended chains, tools, protective floor coverings, and wrapped materials, by Nathie Katzoff
Craftsmen in safety gear handling wrapped materials and equipment inside a luxury residence, by Nathie Katzoff
Unfinished wooden staircase under construction with a cordless drill, screwdrivers, and mallets on the steps in a workshop, by Nathie Katzoff
Craftsman standing on a wooden staircase beneath curved wooden ceiling slats in the Nathie Katzoff workshop
Wood and art glass stair, exposed insulation, protective plastic sheeting, scaffolding, and a red scissor lift, installed by Nathie Katzoff team
Curved marble staircase with wooden handrails in a home under construction, covered in protective plastic and masking materials, by Nathie Katzoff
Interior construction site with wood-paneled walls, exposed glass framing, a red and yellow scissor lift, tools, and building materials, by Nathie Katzoff
floating contemporary art stairs - walnut, white oak & glass - atherton, ca
Interior construction site with workers, a sweeping staircase, wooden handrails, and protective plastic covering, by Nathie Katzoff
Custom wooden staircase with patterned hardwood treads under construction in a woodworking shop by Nathie Katzoff
Unfinished decorative wooden staircase with geometric inlay patterns in a workshop, by Nathie Katzoff
Workshop interior showing a curved wooden stair under construction, secured with numerous clamps and surrounded by scaffolding and tools, by Nathie Katzoff
Wooden stair under construction in a workshop, with curved ribs, plywood templates, clamps, tools, and construction materials, by Nathie Katzoff
Wooden staircase under construction with labeled paper templates, circular cutouts, and clamps in a workshop
Woodworker sanding a large wooden stair treads in a busy workshop
Decorative geometric wood stair inlay panel being crafted in a woodworking shop
Woodworking workshop with template, surrounded by tools, lumber, and storage shelves.
Sculptural newel post in wood
Woodworker wearing a respirator works on a large stair in a woodworking shop.
Woodworking shop with a large curved wood stair under construction, workbenches, tools, sawdust, and exposed workshop ductwork
Workers fabricating a large stair that looks like a banyan tree in a workshop filled with lumber and construction materials
Stair construction site inside a residence with suspended chains, tools, protective covering, and a basketball court visible through glass.
Construction workers organizing stair building materials and equipment on a job site
Unfinished wooden staircase under construction with a cordless drill, hammers, and hand tools on the steps in a workshop.
Man standing on a modern wooden staircase beneath a curved slatted wood ceiling in a workshop
Multi-level wooden staircase with open risers and railings in a modern lakeside home, overlooking a blue lake through large windows
Close-up of a modern wood and metal staircase railing with diagonal wooden balusters
Close-up of a polished wooden newel post with silver metal trim and diagonal wooden railing in the background
Modern staircase with polished wood railings, dark wood posts, and silver metal balusters
Close-up of a modern wooden stair railing with horizontal slats and brushed metal accents.
Modern interior staircase with rich wood steps, diagonal wooden balusters, and silver metal supports.
Open wood-and-glass double doors revealing a modern interior with a staircase, crystal chandelier, and lake view
Modern multi-level wooden staircase with dark wood railings and metal balusters in a tiled interior.
Modern multi-level wooden staircase with curved handrails and horizontal metal and wood railings in a spacious interior
Modern multi-level home interior with a sweeping curved wooden staircase, horizontal metal railings, and a cluster chandelier
Modern pool side white spiral staircase with glass railings in a contemporary outdoor architectural setting
Spiral staircase with curved glass railings and bright white walls
Modern white house exterior with a glass spiral staircase, balcony, and reflecting pool
Circular glass spiral staircase on a waterfront deck overlooking a wooded lake
Luxe Interiors + Design Los Angeles cover featuring a modern curved floating staircase in a bright contemporary interior, by Nathie Katzoff
Interior construction scene with a curved wooden staircase, ornate black metal railing, worker, exposed cabinets, and protective coverings.
Curved wooden staircase with decorative black metal railing under construction inside a modern home
Black-and-white overhead view of a spiral staircase with ornate abstract railings and a person descending the stairs
Architectural 3D model of a spiral stair with glass panels, and yellow structural supports
Workers assemble a large plastic-wrapped structure inside a workshop with ladders, exposed ceiling pipes, and stacked materials.
Three people work inside a wooden stair surrounded by exposed beams and stacked lumber.
Craftsmen construct a large spiral wooden staircase in a workshop.
Large unfinished wooden spiral staircase under construction in a woodworking workshop, surrounded by plywood panels, ladders, and tools.
Modern wooden spiral staircase with glass railings inside a curved architectural interior, overlooking palm trees through a window.
Modern wooden floating staircase with glass railings inside a curved architectural interior.
Custom patterned wood staircase under construction in a woodworking shop
Custom wood staircase with geometric patterned landing under construction in a workshop
Close-up of a twisted wooden newel post in a waterfront home
Close-up of an ornate wooden staircase with carved balusters and handrail in a historic interior
Close-up of ornate black wrought-iron balcony railing against a warm orange wall
Close-up of ornate wrought-iron stair railing with wooden handrails and blue painter’s tape during installation
Black-and-white photo of a large curved wooden stair under construction inside a workshop, surrounded by scaffolding and unfinished stairs.
Man building a wooden stair in a workshop using power tools and sawhorses
Craftsman assembling an intricate circular wood floor mandala in a workshop
Craftsperson using a chisel to shape a wooden circular ship compass in a workshop
Woodworker marking measurements on a wooden frame in a workshop
Close-up of large live-edge wood slabs with contrasting natural grain patterns in a workshop
