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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
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- gargoyles figures .
Category
Vintage 1940s French American Classical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Architectural Carved Wood Bracket or Corbels Acanthus Leaves 4 Pairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 8 architectural brackets in carved wood. Acanthus leaves carved into each bracket. Painted and in need of cleaning and possibly a new paint job.
Two have an original...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Baroque Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands.
Originall...
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
A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900
Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels...
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 elements with hand carved acanthus leaf detail, salvaged from the interior of a 19th cent...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Régence Bookends
Materials
Wood
