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What is the purpose of the corbel?
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A corbel is a bracket that is designed to support an overhang. Typically it’s used in architecture to support a roof that sticks out beyond the outer walls of the building. Many corbels today are simply decorative, but they were originally designed to support weight. Shop a collection of corbels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Wow! This is a pair or set of monumental Chinese corbels with heavily carved hanging food dogs and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Rosewood
$2,568 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Measures - 38 5/8" x 69 3/4" x 21 1
Category
Early 20th Century Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off