Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

19th Century Corbels

Corbel - 19th Century

$1,375

Corbel - 19th Century

Located in Porto, PT

Corbel - 19th Century. Portuguese, 19th century; carved and gilded wood.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Earthenware - Pair of wall corbels - 19th century

$2,751 / set

Earthenware - Pair of wall corbels - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Earthenware - Pair of wall corbels - 19th century. Portuguese, late 19th century; in polychrome earthenware; decorated with angel heads.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

AMAZING PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CORBELS 19th century

$2,006 / set

AMAZING PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CORBELS 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

PAIR OF CORBELS 19th century Portuguese brown wood Profuse decoration with plant motifs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Sandstone Corbel

$7,504

Early 19th Century English Sandstone Corbel

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th Century sandstone corbel from a home in the North East of England.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Italian 19th C. Corbel

$2,200

Italian 19th C. Corbel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous original wood carved corbel.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Iron Corbels Set, 19th-20th Century

$1,375

Iron Corbels Set, 19th-20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of three iron corbels used in some outstanding residence, decorated with scrolls, lines and other elements that could link the pieces with neoclassicism, but also have a somewhat...

Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Marble Corbels - Set of 5

$951

19th Century Marble Corbels - Set of 5

Located in GB

Set of 5 Assorted 19th Century Marble Corbels: 1 x Large Green verde Antico Cartouche: Height - 31cm / width 33.5cm / Depth - 6cm at thickest part 2 x Apricot / white marble Corbels...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

$6,500 / set

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, smilarly styled design, each exceptionally hand carved, sculpted, and painted by highly trained artisans.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Monumental 19th century Architectural Scrolled Copper Corbels

$12,800 / set

Pair of Monumental 19th century Architectural Scrolled Copper Corbels

Located in Milford, NH

A monumental pair of copper corbels in scroll form with foliate swags with a great verdigris surface, probably New York origin, dating to the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Antique Cast Plaster Corbels in Classical Roman Style

$450 / set

19th Century Antique Cast Plaster Corbels in Classical Roman Style

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of antique cast corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal bars. Can be hung for display or use as brackets for shelving. Also will work well for bookends.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters

$4,375 / set

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

"19th Century Wooden Carved Corbel Wall Bracket, Acanthus Leaf Detail"

$4,180

"19th Century Wooden Carved Corbel Wall Bracket, Acanthus Leaf Detail"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Wooden Corbel, Wall Bracket Intricately Carved and Detailed with Beads, Acanthus Leaf, and Egg and Dart Detailing

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Victorian Cherub Corbel Pair, Pressed Tin, Late 19th Century

$6,400Sale Price / set|46% Off

Victorian Cherub Corbel Pair, Pressed Tin, Late 19th Century

Located in Pueblo, CO

Victorian pressed tin cherub corbel pair. Absolutely stunning construction, these 150 year old embellishments are held in place by a wooden bracket that attaches to the wall - brack...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tin

19th Century Scottish Victorian Carrara Marble Corbeled Fireplace.

$7,477

19th Century Scottish Victorian Carrara Marble Corbeled Fireplace.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An original Victorian 19th Century Scottish Pencil Veined Carrara marble corbeled fireplace surround.

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels

$9,200 / set

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved temple corbels from the 19th century, mounted on black bases.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Limestone Corbels Of A Nobleman & Woman

$3,772

Pair of 19th Century Limestone Corbels Of A Nobleman & Woman

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of 19th century limestone corbels of a nobleman & woman.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

19th Century Verde Antico Marble Corbeled Fireplace Surround

$5,432Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Verde Antico Marble Corbeled Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A pleasing and bold 19th century fireplace surround displaying a two tone combination of Verde Antico marble with Statuary marble corbels.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Pair of Qing 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors

$6,675 / set

Pair of Qing 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Warriors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand carved temple corbels from the early 19th century, depicting warriors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century British Swaledale Marble Corbelled Fireplace Surround

$6,117

19th Century British Swaledale Marble Corbelled Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large 19th century British Swaledale marble fireplace surround in soft mushroom tones with many different types of fossils, a substantially deep shelf sits above an unadorned friez...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Set of 3 Hand-carved Marble Corbels

$6,500 / set

French 19th Century Set of 3 Hand-carved Marble Corbels

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century–or earlier–ensemble of three hand-carved stone corbels.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Marble

19th Century Indian Rajasthan Carved Wood Hindu Temple Architectural Corbel

$850

19th Century Indian Rajasthan Carved Wood Hindu Temple Architectural Corbel

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Later rectangular wood mounting element approximately 8 × 7 × 1 in. Rajasthan, India. 19th century, approximately circa 1880. Category: Asian Art and Furniture → Sculptures and Car...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Style Statuary Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround.

$5,927

19th Century Victorian Style Statuary Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An elegant 19th century Victorian style statuary marble corbel fireplace surround.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Large 19th Century Style Statuary Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround

$8,347

Large 19th Century Style Statuary Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large and impressive 19th century style Statuary marble corbel fireplace surround.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels Elements

$536 / set

Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels Elements

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels with organic following decoration previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extreme...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

"Pair of Hand Carved and Painted Corbels, Early 19th Century, Wood"

$1,740 / set

"Pair of Hand Carved and Painted Corbels, Early 19th Century, Wood"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Hand Carved and Hand Painted corbels with later finish.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Wall Brackets

Materials

Paint, Wood, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890

$500 / set

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

Long Console with Glass Top, Supported by 19th Century French Carved Wood Corbel

$6,199

Long Console with Glass Top, Supported by 19th Century French Carved Wood Corbel

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptional console with a long and narrow glass top supported by a pair of large 19th Century French hand-carved wooden corbels.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Glass

19th C Pair Carved Marble Corbels Architectural Elements Fireplace Door Stops

$536 / set

19th C Pair Carved Marble Corbels Architectural Elements Fireplace Door Stops

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very near pair of marble elements with a well carved restrained design, previously part of larger architectural feature like a grand fireplace. Each section has a good decorative ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Cast Stone Corbels

$4,850

Cast Stone Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Classical style figural cast stone corbels. Each depicting a child supporting a shepherds shelf with garland swags. Dimensions: Height 48", width 14 1/2", depth 14" CW4729.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of 19th Century Nero Portoro Black Marble Corbels Turned into Table Lamps

$4,250 / set

Pair of 19th Century Nero Portoro Black Marble Corbels Turned into Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This striking pair of 19th-century Nero Portoro black marble corbels has been artfully transformed into elegant table lamps, blending architectural history with refined design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels

$950 / set

Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of antique cast corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal bars. Can be hung for display or use as brackets for shelving. Also will work well for bookends.

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 19th Century French Balcony Corbels in Carved Pierre de Villebois Stone

$4,800 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Balcony Corbels in Carved Pierre de Villebois Stone

Located in Dallas, TX

Recently salvaged from an important French building in the Lyon area, this pair of balcony corbels are from the Napoleon III period (sometimes called Second Empire style). Each corbe...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

19th Pair of Moorish Corbels Carved and Polychromed in Wood

$6,878 / set

19th Pair of Moorish Corbels Carved and Polychromed in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

A magnificent pair of antique Moorish corbels, hand-carved in wood and richly polychromed. Their architectural design, with interlaced arches and geometric details, reflects Mudéjar ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

19th Pair of Moorish Corbels Carved and Polychromed in Wood

$6,878 / set

19th Pair of Moorish Corbels Carved and Polychromed in Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

A magnificent pair of antique Moorish corbels, hand-carved in wood and richly polychromed. Their architectural design, with interlaced arches and geometric details, reflects Mudéjar ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2

$2,125 / set

19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2

Located in Kennesaw, GA

They date to the 19th century or earlier with some age wear.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Terracotta Corbel on Stand

$1,964

Antique Terracotta Corbel on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Instead, it has been brought to life on a bespoke steel stand and repurposed as sculpture, allowing the intricacy of its design to be observed and enjoyed up close on a column, table...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Scrolling Brocatelle Marble Corbels

$2,426

Antique Scrolling Brocatelle Marble Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Brocatelle marble was highly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, frequently used in French interiors of the period.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Wooden Fireplace Corbels

$1,300

Pair of Antique Wooden Fireplace Corbels

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Antique Wooden Fireplace Corbels Individual Corbel Dimensions: 18in x 9in x 33.5in Antique architectural salvage carved wood interior corbel bracket. Weathered wood finish ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Two Antique Carrara Marble Corbels

$1,733

Two Antique Carrara Marble Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A stunning pair of carved antique Carrara marble corbels in good condition circa 1880. These tall, sleek marble corbels are of beautiful quality, the Carrara detailed with natural gr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Giltwood & Painted Wall Brackets / Corbels - Pair

$1,595 / set

19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Giltwood & Painted Wall Brackets / Corbels - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a beautiful set French Louis XVI carved wall brackets or more accurately, corbels. The carved giltwood has Rococo scrolls, and the brackets are painted in a vivid blue on a ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Reclaimed English Oak Corbels

$781

Pair Of Reclaimed English Oak Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A unique pair of Jacobean Style English oak corbels. This large scale pair of ornate wooden corbels are hand carved with scrolling floral motifs. These would make a wonderful shelf...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Decorative Victorian Plaster Corbel Figure

$645

Decorative Victorian Plaster Corbel Figure

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Dating from the 1870s, this decorative antique corbel figure was once used to embellish a ceiling, perhaps of a prestigious Victorian banqueting hall. Due to its age, it is today mor...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Tudor Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Monumental Pair of Carved Pine Corbels. Great for console base.

$2,800 / set

Monumental Pair of Carved Pine Corbels. Great for console base.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Monumental pair of carved pine corbels, great scale and proportions. Great for console base.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adam Style Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair Of Monumental Antique Polychrome Corbels With Foliate Designs

$1,295 / set

Pair Of Monumental Antique Polychrome Corbels With Foliate Designs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of monumental architectural antique polychrome corbels with fruit and foliate designs. The back with boards covering the previous mounting. Dimensions: 14" W x 16" D x 56" H Con...

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Glazed Terracotta Victorian Corbels

$2,005

Pair of Glazed Terracotta Victorian Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of glazed terracotta Victorian corbels circa 1890. Once used to form part of a door or entranceway, these scrolling English corbels are beautifully ornate. Each is in a matchi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Monumental Pair of Carved Pine Corbels. Great for console base.

$2,800 / set

Monumental Pair of Carved Pine Corbels. Great for console base.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Monumental pair of carved pine corbels, great scale and proportions. Great for console base.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adam Style Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair Carved Bird Corbels or Bookends

$650 / set

Pair Carved Bird Corbels or Bookends

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This image features a pair of carved wooden bookends designed in the shape of parrots or pigeons. Each bookend showcases a birdin a resting pose with its wings folded and head slight...

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Marble Carved Corbel Fireplace Surround

$12,371

Antique Victorian Marble Carved Corbel Fireplace Surround

Located in Ware, GB

Elegant 19th-Century Carved White Marble Fireplace Surround This antique fireplace surround is carved from fine white marble with delicate grey veining.

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

$5,525

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century with detailed figures and custom base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Antique Oak Lion Corbels

$2,440

Set of Antique Oak Lion Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of antique five oak lion corbels sourced from Hassop Hall, Derbyshire. Dating to circa 1830, this impressive set likely date from the extensive restoration to the manor in 182...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Oak

Imposing Victorian Statuary Marble Carved Corbel Chimneypiece

$16,177

Imposing Victorian Statuary Marble Carved Corbel Chimneypiece

Located in Ware, GB

This exceptional large 19th-century Victorian fireplace surround is masterfully carved in Statuary marble, embodying the refinement and craftsmanship of the era.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Indian Hand-Carved Architectural Corbels with Horsemen

$2,900 / set

Pair of Antique Indian Hand-Carved Architectural Corbels with Horsemen

Located in Yonkers, NY

This striking near pair of antique Indian architectural corbels showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship traditionally found in temple and palace architecture. Hand carved from soli...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Statuary Marble Corbelled Fireplace c.1870

$12,235

Victorian Statuary Marble Corbelled Fireplace c.1870

Located in London, GB

A Victorian Statuary marble fireplace, the shelf supported by acanthus carved corbels, on block feet. A good clean example with attractive and crisp carving. English c.1870s

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Georgian Lime Wood Corbels

$4,996

Pair of Antique Georgian Lime Wood Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of antique Georgian lime wood corbels. This pair of hand carved corbels are of an impressive large scale showcasing ornate foliage and scrolling patterns. Their very large s...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Victorian Slate Fireplace Surround With Corbels

$6,117

Monumental Antique Victorian Slate Fireplace Surround With Corbels

Located in Ware, GB

A deep, bevelled shelf carried by supported by substantial jambs, each with deeply carved corbels. The overall form is solid and rectilinear, typical of substantial late-19th-centur...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

$2,175

Antique Qing Dynasty Wooden Temple Corbel with Red Polychromy and Carved Pagodas

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty hand carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century, with characters, pagodas, vegetation and red polychromy.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Antique Handcarved Oak Leaf Gilt Corbels

$1,080

Set of Antique Handcarved Oak Leaf Gilt Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Millearne House, Perthshire Built in the early 19th century by architects Robert & Richard Dickson, this Tudor/gothic style manor house is sadly no longer standing in its original f...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Giltwood

Victorian Grey St Anne Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround.

$11,555

Victorian Grey St Anne Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround.

Located in Twickenham, GB

An antique Victorian Grey St Anne Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround. The rectangular shelf with lamb’s tongue moulding to its edge sits above a plain frieze with well-carved corbels t...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Set of 6 Antique Handcarved Limewood Foliage Corbels

$2,413

Set of 6 Antique Handcarved Limewood Foliage Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of 6 handcarved early 19th century limewood corbels or foliage brackets with an old white/cream paint finish, originating from Millearne House in Perthshire, Scotland (now demo...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Pair of Decorative Victorian Plaster Corbel Figures

$1,325

Pair of Decorative Victorian Plaster Corbel Figures

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Dating from the 1870s, these decorative antique corbel figures were once used to embellish a ceiling, perhaps of a prestigious Victorian banqueting hall. Due to their age, they are t...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Tudor Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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Pair of 19th Century Corbels or Architectural Fragments Adapted as Lamps

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H 25 in W 15 in D 11 in

Pair of 19th Century Corbels or Architectural Fragments Adapted as Lamps

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of 19th century corbels or architectural fragments adapted as lamps on wood bases.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Grecian Revival Faience Corbels

Unavailable

H 34 in

Pair of 19th Century Grecian Revival Faience Corbels

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Wonderful pair of Grecian revival faience corbels in the form of scrolling s-shaped pilasters decorated in acanthus leaf and blue bell drops, supporting female herm figures facing le...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Faience

Early 19th Century French Copper Corbels

Unavailable

H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in

Early 19th Century French Copper Corbels

Located in Cookeville, TN

These fabulous copper corbels will be standouts in your home. These corbels are the right and left pairs that you can choose to match if you wish. The metalwork on these pieces is ou...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Architectural Elem...

Materials

Copper

19th Century Set of 4 Carved Stone Corbels

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 37 in D 33 in

19th Century Set of 4 Carved Stone Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century set of 4 hand carved stone corbels supporting pilasters surmounted by caps.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Pedestals and Columns

Mounted 19th Century French Plaster Acanthus Corbel, Now a Lamp

Unavailable

H 21.26 in W 11.82 in D 7.68 in

Mounted 19th Century French Plaster Acanthus Corbel, Now a Lamp

Located in Sydney, NSW

Mounted 19th century French Plaster Acanthus Corbel Now Made Into a Lamp Height 540 Length 300 Diameter195

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

A pr. of late 19th. c. English corbels

Unavailable

H 16 in W 15.5 in D 15 in

A pr. of late 19th. c. English corbels

Located in New York, NY

C20349
A pr. of late 19th. c. English corbels. Wall mounted moulded plaster hand finished. Paint and enamel decorated. Each w/ geometric elements & stylized blossoms.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Brackets

Materials

Paint

Set of Four Large Carved Wood Corbels, Late 19th Century

Unavailable

H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Set of Four Large Carved Wood Corbels, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Set of four, circa 1870, large carved and painted wood scrolled corbels (brackets) having acanthus decoration. Available as a set of four, can be split into two pairs. Minor losses, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

19th Century antique Victorian Carved Statuary White Marble Corbel fireplace

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 78 in D 13 in

19th Century antique Victorian Carved Statuary White Marble Corbel fireplace

Located in London, GB

Original antique Statuary white Victorian marble corbel fireplace mantelpiece with carved frieze, legs and corbels. Opening size 35.75" W x 36.25" H.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Carved Corbel

Unavailable

H 11 in W 6 in D 6 in

Carved Corbel

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a 19th Century hand caved corbel with a painted finish made from Burmese teak.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Brackets

Teak Corbel

Unavailable

H 36 in W 5 in D 13.5 in

Teak Corbel

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

We have a pair of Burmese Teak Corbels hand carved in the 19th Century in India.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Brackets

Large Pair of 19th Century Church Corbel Floor Lamps

Unavailable

H 74.41 in W 9.65 in D 11.82 in

Large Pair of 19th Century Church Corbel Floor Lamps

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A stunning large pair of early 19th century roof beam supporting corbels transformed into a tall pair of floor lamps.

Category

Antique 1820s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Pine

Teak Corbel

Unavailable

H 47 in W 6 in D 8 in

Teak Corbel

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

These are a pair of hand Carved Burmese teak corbels with a lotus flower and vine motif. These came out of an old mansion in India. The scale of these is massive.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Brackets

Teak Corbel

Unavailable

H 24 in W 5 in D 8 in

Teak Corbel

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a hand carved wall bracket with a Yali (Leogryph in English) carved into the main body of the piece. The image of the Yali has a catlike graceful body, but the head of a li...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures

Pair of 19th C English Pink Marble Acanthus Corbel Bookends

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of 19th C English Pink Marble Acanthus Corbel Bookends

Located in Woodbury, CT

These mottled pink and white acanthus leaf corbels make the most perfect bookends, even for those hard-to-handle large books. Park them behind a long sofa or on your overscale glass ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Marble

Corbel With Shelf

Unavailable

H 27 in W 26 in D 12.5 in

Corbel With Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

This interesting antique corbel has a more recently made top surface. It is in walnut and has lovely carved detail. The color is a rich dark walnut and it can offer the perfect sur...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Copper Corbels

Unavailable

H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in

French Copper Corbels

Located in Cookeville, TN

These fabulous copper corbels will be standouts in your home. The metalwork on these pieces is outstanding. They are made of copper and have a patina that has aged beautifully over m...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Architectural Elem...

Materials

Copper

Set of 6 Large Pine Corbels

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 6.3 in

Set of 6 Large Pine Corbels

Located in London, GB

Set of six unfinished large carved corbels, made from solid pine, salvaged from the stables of a late 19th century grand house in Normandy, France.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

AntiqueScottish Slate Corbel fireplace

Unavailable

H 47.5 in W 60 in D 9 in

AntiqueScottish Slate Corbel fireplace

Located in London, GB

Antique Georgian Scottish slate corbel fireplace with beautifully carved acanthus leaf corbels. Opening 37.5 W x 38" H.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Large Antique Wood Corbel, Bracket / Architectural Element

Unavailable

H 36 in W 6 in D 18 in

Large Antique Wood Corbel, Bracket / Architectural Element

Located in Dallas, TX

This large ornate Victorian wood corbel or bracket was originally found in New Orleans and most likely came from a home in that area. This beautiful architectural element has been pa...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

architectural verde griss cooper corbels

Unavailable

H 25 in W 18 in D 12 in

architectural verde griss cooper corbels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautifully oxidized patina Pair of architectural corbels

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Brackets

French Napoleon III Giltwood Corner Display Cabinet with Interior Corbels, 19th

Unavailable

H 79.53 in W 30.71 in D 21.66 in

French Napoleon III Giltwood Corner Display Cabinet with Interior Corbels, 19th

Located in Porto, PT

A French, mid 19th century, Rococo revival corner vitrine, richly carved wood with floral and rocaille elements with applied gold leaf, glass door, carved interior with flowery branc...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of carved marble corbels with walnut tops

Unavailable

H 12 in W 7 in D 12 in

Pair of carved marble corbels with walnut tops

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of carved marble corbels, each depicting a winged griffin with later semi-circular walnut tops.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Brackets

Materials

Marble

Pair Of Carved French Wood Corbels

Unavailable

H 30 in D 9 in Dm 13.5 in

Pair Of Carved French Wood Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th. century period French carved wooden corbels with original paint and gilding.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Brackets

Set of Four Wood Carved Corbels with Grotesque Faces

Unavailable

H 14 in W 7 in D 7 in

Set of Four Wood Carved Corbels with Grotesque Faces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking set of four hand-carved wooden corbels, each showcasing unique carvings and exceptional craftsmanship. Perfect as decorative brackets, architectural accents or displayed t...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Arched Carrara Marble Mantel with Scroll Corbel Supports 'VIC-T24'

Unavailable

H 46.5 in W 70 in D 13.25 in

Arched Carrara Marble Mantel with Scroll Corbel Supports 'VIC-T24'

Located in New York, NY

A Carrara marble arch mantel having scroll corbel supports, simple fielded panels and key stone. Opening dimensions: 38.25" W x 36" H.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Victorian Arched Marble Mantel with St. Annes Marble Corbels ‘VIC-W67’

Unavailable

H 46.5 in W 69 in D 14 in

Victorian Arched Marble Mantel with St. Annes Marble Corbels ‘VIC-W67’

Located in New York, NY

Original Victorian arched marble mantel with incised panels and corbels in St Annes marble. Opening dimensions: 37.5" W x 35.63" H.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Original Veined Carrara Victorian Marble Corbel Fireplace Mantelpiece

Unavailable

H 46.75 in W 63.5 in D 12.5 in

Antique Original Veined Carrara Victorian Marble Corbel Fireplace Mantelpiece

Located in London, GB

Original antique beautifully veined Victorian Carrara marble corbel surround. Measures: Opening 39.75" W x 38.5" H.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Carved Statuary White Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround

Unavailable

H 47.75 in W 66 in D 12.5 in

Antique Victorian Carved Statuary White Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Statuary white marble surround with panelled legs, carved corbels and a centre plaque with fruit and flowers.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

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19th Century Corbels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 19th century corbels available for sale. Frequently made of wood, stone and marble, all 19th century corbels available were constructed with great care. 19th century corbels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 19th century corbels to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Neoclassical and Baroque 19th century corbels are of considerable interest.

How Much are 19th Century Corbels?

Prices for 19th century corbels start at $395 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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Was there glass in the 16th century?
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What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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How did art change in the 18th century?
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How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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