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What is a wooden corbel?

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What is a wooden corbel?
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
French Wood Corbels Carved Griffin Dragon Gargoyles Figure Architectural Salvage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) of wood Corbels (shelve supports). Carved griffin - dragon
Category

Vintage 1940s French American Classical Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oversized Antique English Carved Pine Corbels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual and whimsical pair of oversized antique English carved pine corbels dating from the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine

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

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