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What is a wooden corbel?
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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
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
Pair of 19th Century French Balcony Corbels in Carved Pierre de Villebois Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
are from the Napoleon III period (sometimes called Second Empire style). Each corbel was hand-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Italian 19th C. Corbel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous original wood carved corbel.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Pair of 19th c. French Woodwork Corbels
Located in South Salem, NY
A captivating pair of 19th-century woodwork corbels invites admiration with their rustic charm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
