Forest Amsterdam Square Rail Traversing System: a 1 3/16 inch square baton-draw rail
Amsterdam square rail by Forest, with 2026 retail prices, sizes, finishes and specifications.
What is the Forest Amsterdam Square Rail Traversing System?
The Forest Amsterdam Square Rail is a 1 3/16 inch square aluminum traversing system for baton-drawn pinch pleat or ripplefold drapery, rated for 4 lb per foot. It mounts to the wall or ceiling and works with Easyflex. A 6 ft Forest Amsterdam square rail (single) costs $1,319.83; a 12 ft one costs $2,450.05. A 6 ft Forest Amsterdam square rail (double) costs $2,521.81; a 12 ft one costs $4,428.73.
Amsterdam is a bold square section in five matte and bronze finishes: matte white, matte black, stone grey, antique bronze and taupe. The longest one-piece rail is 19 feet and Forest splices longer runs. Assembled single and double sets include the square end cap, carriers, end stop, masters, brackets and a 36 inch baton.
Forest Amsterdam square rail specifications
Forest's published figures for the US market (forestdh.com, the 2026 brochure and the 2026 catalog).
| Profile | 1 3/16 in x 1 3/16 in square aluminum rail, 0.428 lb per foot |
|---|---|
| Maximum fabric weight | 4 lb per foot, depending on the application |
| Longest one-piece rail | 19 ft; splicing available |
| Mounting | Wall or ceiling |
| Operation | Baton draw, one-way or center-open, pinch pleat or ripplefold; works with Easyflex |
| Brackets | 2 up to 60 in, 3 to 120 in, 4 to 180 in, 5 to 240 in |
| Finishes | 5: 48 Matte White, 59 Matte Black, 79 Stone Grey, 81 Antique Bronze, 95 Taupe |
| Assembled set | Rail with its end cap finial and end stop, masters, carriers, brackets and a 36 in white fiberglass baton |
How much does a Forest Amsterdam square rail cost?
A 6 ft Forest Amsterdam square rail (single) costs $1,319.83; a 12 ft one costs $2,450.05.
A 6 ft Forest Amsterdam square rail (double) costs $2,521.81; a 12 ft one costs $4,428.73.
| Length | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|
| 3 ft | $943.09 | $1,886.17 |
| 4 ft | $943.09 | $1,886.17 |
| 5 ft | $1,131.46 | $2,203.99 |
| 6 ft | $1,319.83 | $2,521.81 |
| 8 ft | $1,696.57 | $3,157.45 |
| 10 ft | $2,073.31 | $3,793.09 |
| 12 ft | $2,450.05 | $4,428.73 |
| 14 ft | $2,826.79 | $5,064.37 |
| 16 ft | $3,203.53 | $5,700.01 |
| 20 ft | $3,957.01 | $6,971.29 |
| Option | First 4 feet | Each additional foot | Catalog page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $943.09 | $188.37 | p. 41 |
| Double | $1,886.17 | $317.82 | p. 41 |
Forest prices an assembled system as one amount for the first 4 feet plus a fixed amount for each additional foot; the catalog prints no price for part of a foot, so a length between two whole feet is priced at the next whole foot, and anything up to 4 feet costs the 4-foot price. Longer runs are quoted at the measure.
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
Forest Amsterdam square rail parts and 2026 prices
18 parts and accessories with their 2026 retail prices, as printed in the Forest 2026 catalog. Parts sold by the box show the price each when bought by the full box, the box quantity, and the price each for a broken box. XX in a part number stands for the finish code; see the finishes below.
Show all 18 parts and prices
| Part number | Description | Finish or option | Price | Unit | Pack | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50119-XX | 1 3/16" Aluminum Square Rail | $61.01 | per ft | p. 42 | ||
| 52002-25 | Slim Line Ball Bearing Carrier | 59 black, 65 brown, 90 silver + 10% | $0.80 | each | box of 1000; broken box $0.98 each | p. 42 |
| 53415-90 | Rail Connector | $57.55 | each | p. 42 | ||
| 52504-25 | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional Master Use stiffener w/ exposed | 59 black + 10% | $8.81 | each | box of 10; broken box $10.56 each | p. 42 |
| 52433-XX | Square End Cap | $54.79 | each | p. 42 | ||
| 52504-25A | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional Master w/ snaps | 59A black +10% | $10.67 | each | box of 100; broken box $12.79 each | p. 42 |
| 52504-25B | Underlap L Standard Multi-Functional | 59B black +10% | $8.81 | each | box of 100; broken box $10.56 each | p. 42 |
| 53410-XX | Double Wall Bracket | $297.95 | each | p. 42 | ||
| 52412-25A | Butt L Wheeled Butt Master w/snap adaptor Designed for hidden baton | 59A black, 65A brown, 90A silver +10% | $37.73 | each | box of 50; broken box $45.29 each | p. 42 |
| 53408-XX | Flush Ceiling Bracket | 25 white, 29 satin nickel, 59 black, 70 bronze | $30.67 | each | p. 42 | |
| 2551-25 | Small Extension Arm | $5.22 | each | box of 50; broken box $6.29 each | p. 42 | |
| 2207-25 | 60% fullness, 2 5/8" OC | $2.38 | each | box of 500; broken box $2.84 each | p. 42 | |
| 2206-25 | 80% fullness, 2 3/8" OC | $1,190.00 | per roll | p. 42 | ||
| V799-2-00 | End Stop | $1.06 | each | box of 100; broken box $1.28 each | p. 42 | |
| 52502-25 | Overlap R | $8.81 | each | box of 10; broken box $10.56 each | p. 42 | |
| 52502-25A | Overlap R | $10.67 | each | box of 100; broken box $12.79 each | p. 42 | |
| 52502-25B | Overlap R | $8.81 | each | box of 100; broken box $10.56 each | p. 42 | |
| 52411-25A | Butt R | $37.73 | each | box of 50; broken box $45.29 each | p. 42 |
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
What finishes does the Forest Amsterdam square rail come in?
Finish codes as Forest prints them; the code replaces XX in the part number.
- 48Matte White
- 59Matte Black
- 79Stone Grey
- 81Antique Bronze
- 95Taupe
Where the Forest Amsterdam square rail fits
The square section suits Scandinavian and industrial interiors, and loft-style units in the Miami Design District and Wynwood. The double set carries a sheer and a drapery on one bracket line.
Forest Amsterdam square rail: frequently asked
How much does a Forest Amsterdam square rail cost?
A 6 ft Forest Amsterdam square rail (single) costs $1,319.83; a 12 ft one costs $2,450.05. A 6 ft Forest Amsterdam square rail (double) costs $2,521.81; a 12 ft one costs $4,428.73. Prices are Forest's 2026 retail for the hardware only; installation is quoted at the measure.
What is the weight limit of the Forest Amsterdam square rail?
Forest rates it at 4 lb per foot, depending on the application.
What finishes does the Forest Amsterdam square rail come in?
48 Matte White, 59 Matte Black, 79 Stone Grey, 81 Antique Bronze, 95 Taupe. XX in a part number stands for the finish code.
What is the difference between Amsterdam and Rotterdam?
Both are Forest baton-draw rails in the same five finishes. Amsterdam is a 1 3/16 inch square; Rotterdam is a 1 3/4 inch rectangle.
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