Hollow 4.5"x 4.5" red oak post used as the foundation of an interior railing and to terminate a handrail. 
 
Can be stained or painted. 
 
Red oak color can vary to a brown to a reddish brown tint to it. The grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. Typically, Oak is used to create a more traditional look, but can also give a modern look depending on how its used.