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What is a fireplace corbel?

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What is a fireplace corbel?
A fireplace corbel is a decorative piece of wood, stone or metal that protrudes from a wall, above a chimney that can carry weight or even display decorative pieces. Ornate antique, vintage and contemporary corbels in marble and other materials are available on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
Shop for Fireplace Mantel Corbel on 1stDibs
Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.
Located in Stamford, CT
Massive carved wood fireplace mantel with large carved acanthus leaf corbels on each leg.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Irish Corbel Black Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A black Kilkenny marble fireplace surround. This fireplace is in the early 19th century Irish Regency style. It has cushion moulded panels running into corbels, tapering aperture and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Irish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Wooden Fireplace Corbels
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Antique Wooden Fireplace Corbels Individual Corbel Dimensions: 18in x 9in x 33.5in Antique architectural salvage carved wood interior corbel bracket. Weathered wood finish ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Black Marble Corbel Fireplace Mantel with Fossil Inclusions Offered by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces This elegant 19th-century black marble fireplace mantel is a sophisti...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Ryan & Smith Carved Irish Corbel Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Carved Irish corbel marble fireplace by Ryan & Smith. A beautifully carved and well-proportioned large white marble fireplace, with carved acanthus bracket corbels and basket of flow...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Victorian Statuary Marble Corbelled Fireplace c.1870
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Statuary marble fireplace, the shelf supported by acanthus carved corbels, on block feet. A good clean example with attractive and crisp carving. English c.1870s
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

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