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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

H 32 in W 9 in D 12 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs

H 29 in W 17 in D 5.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 19 in W 4.5 in D 13 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China

Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China

H 19 in W 5 in D 16 in
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
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Early 20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Sideboard with Reticulated Corbels C1930

H 38.75 in W 69.75 in D 21.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 27.5 in W 22 in D 7 in
Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.
Located in Stamford, CT
Massive carved wood fireplace mantel with large carved acanthus leaf corbels on each leg. This is a
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Late 20th Century Chinese Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.
Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.

Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.

H 80.5 in W 108 in D 30 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures
Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbel with Detailed Figures

H 38 in W 17 in D 13 in
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base

Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base

H 37.5 in W 19.5 in D 7.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

H 30 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 25 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 30 in W 14 in D 6 in

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Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Hand Carved Antique Chinese Temple Corbels with Intricate detail. Base 9 X 17".
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels
Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels

Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Corbels

H 71.5 in W 41.5 in D 22.75 in
Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese corbels supported the roof while adding decoration and protection to the entrance of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs
Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs

Chinese Architectural Corbel- Fudogs

H 10 in W 8 in D 30 in
Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels
Located in Chicago, IL
These Fu-dog shaped brackets once flanked the entrance of an aristocratic Chinese home. Elaborately
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels
Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels

Pair of Chinese Architectural Corbels

H 8 in W 6 in D 40 in
Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Corbels, Wood, Original Surface, Hand Carved, China, 18th - 19th Century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Corbels
Corbels

Corbels

H 32.75 in W 22.5 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Wood Carvings/Corbels with Intricately Carved Detailing, Base 11.5 X
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels
Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels

H 50 in W 6.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Poplar

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

H 20 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930 Measures - 34" x 37 1/2" x 16 3/4
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Early 20th Century Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930
Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930

Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Server with Reticulated Corbels C1930

H 34 in W 37.5 in D 16.75 in
Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite crane motif architectural corbels are from Fujian and were made in the late 1700s
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels
Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels

Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels

H 47 in W 22 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of antique carved wood figural corbels with a Chinese elder mounted on a small animal and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tribal Architectural Elements

Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels
Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels

Pair of Antique Carved Wood Figural Corbels

H 44 in W 16 in D 16 in
Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.
Located in Stamford, CT
Massive carved wood fireplace mantel with large carved acanthus leaf corbels on each leg. This is a
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.
Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.

Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.

H 80.5 in W 108 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid pair of hand-carved temple architectural beam supports was made in China in the mid
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young
Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young

Pair of Mid-19th Century Carved Temple Corbels with Animals and their Young

H 20 in W 16 in D 5 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful pair of carved and gilt wood corbels made in China during the 19th century with a later
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets
Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets

Pair of Antique Chinese Corbel / Brackets

H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in

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Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
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Asian Bronze Foo Dogs
Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

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Chinese Antique Monumental Buddhist Wooden Pagoda Tower, 70 Inches
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17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture

H 18 in W 18 in D 10 in
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Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Wood Panel 18th Century

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Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

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Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

Large Asian Bronze Foo Dogs

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

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Fabulous Lacquer Pagoda Chinoiserie Sculpture with Original Wooden Box
Fabulous Lacquer Pagoda Chinoiserie Sculpture with Original Wooden Box

Fabulous Lacquer Pagoda Chinoiserie Sculpture with Original Wooden Box

H 46.07 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
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Chinese Corbels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese corbels available for sale. The range of distinct Chinese corbels — often made from wood and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Chinese corbels available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century.

How Much are Chinese Corbels?

Prices for Chinese corbels start at $850 and top out at $8,000 with the average selling for $3,700.
Questions About Chinese Corbels
  • Where should corbels be placed?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Corbels should be placed every 3 to 6 inches beneath a mantle or shelf to provide adequate support. Specific spacing depends on the size and weight of the shelf and the size and weight of the corbels. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of corbels.
  • What is the purpose of the corbel?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • What is the difference between a bracket and a corbel?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.