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Corbels are decorative supports that protrude from the wall. It serves a useful purpose, such as propping up shelving, framing doors, or acting as bookends, in addition to being visually appealing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden corbels.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Shop for Carved Wood Corbels on 1stDibs
Antique Victorian Oak Wood French Renaissance 34" Tall Carved Corbel Bracket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood French Renaissance 34" Tall Carved Corbel Bracket. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
beautifully aged patina. circa 1900
Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative pair of 19th century Regence-style painted & gilded architectural corbel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Régence Bookends
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th C. Corbel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous original wood carved corbel.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements
$2,200
Pair Of Monumental Antique Polychrome Corbels With Foliate Designs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of monumental architectural antique polychrome corbels with fruit and foliate designs. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Gothic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood