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What is the difference between a bracket and a corbel?
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The difference between a bracket and corbels is the width - corbels are usually thicker than brackets. The difference between a bracket and corbels is the width - corbels are usually thicker than brackets. Corbels are also a type of bracket — both corbels and brackets support some weight. However, corbels tend to have a decorative appearance as compared to brackets.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Category
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Materials
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Located in Wien, AT
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Category
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Materials
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Located in Huntington, NY
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