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Italian 19th C. Corbel
Italian 19th C. Corbel

Italian 19th C. Corbel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous original wood carved corbel.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Solid Brass Gadrooned Corbel
Solid Brass Gadrooned Corbel

Solid Brass Gadrooned Corbel

Located in Hanover, MA

Unusual Art Deco solid cast brass corbel in bell form with fluted gadrooning. Very heavy. 20-25 pounds.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel

Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A fragment of a sandstone corbel with flat upper face, moulded transverse ledge and two protruding lobes with reserved trefoil detailing.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Monumental Pair of Carved Pine Corbels
Monumental Pair of Carved Pine Corbels

Monumental Pair of Carved Pine Corbels

Located in Buchanan, MI

Monumental pair of carved pine corbels, great scale and proportions.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adam Style Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair of Glazed Terracotta Victorian Corbels
Pair of Glazed Terracotta Victorian Corbels

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels
Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels
Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel with Grotesque Face
Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel with Grotesque Face

Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel with Grotesque Face

Located in Bradenton, FL

Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel. Corbel is carved in high relief with a stylized grotesque face.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Iron Corbels Set, 19th-20th Century
Iron Corbels Set, 19th-20th Century

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

Pair of Antique Georgian Lime Wood Corbels
Pair of Antique Georgian Lime Wood Corbels

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket Corbel, Vintage 20th Century
Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket Corbel, Vintage 20th Century

Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket Corbel, Vintage 20th Century

Located in Worcester, GB

Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket Corbel, Vintage 20th Century A finely carved and richly decorated giltwood wall bracket corbel, dating to the 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

Hand-Carved Italian Stone Cherub Corbels, A Pair
Hand-Carved Italian Stone Cherub Corbels, A Pair

Hand-Carved Italian Stone Cherub Corbels, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century Italian figural carved stone corbels featuring cherubs, or putti heads, with delicately rendered wings, volutes, and scrolling acanthus motifs.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Patinated White Renaissance Revival Plaster Corbels
Pair of Patinated White Renaissance Revival Plaster Corbels

Pair of Patinated White Renaissance Revival Plaster Corbels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each corbel has an installed metal bracket on the rear for hanging installation.

Category

20th Century Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Antique French Empire Style Composite Classical Decorative Corbel 20thC
Antique French Empire Style Composite Classical Decorative Corbel 20thC

Antique French Empire Style Composite Classical Decorative Corbel 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Empire Style Composite Classical Decorative Corbel 20thC Measures - 19 1/2" x 16" x 12 1/4" A French Empire style decorative corbel from mid 20th Century.

Category

20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Composition

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Fiberglass Gargoyle Corbels - A Pair
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Fiberglass Gargoyle Corbels - A Pair

Vintage Boho Plaster Over Fiberglass Gargoyle Corbels - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each corbel features a unique, characterful gargoyle or grotesque face, perfect for adding an element of historical fantasy and unusual artistry to any interior.

Category

Late 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Pair of Monumental 19th century Architectural Scrolled Copper Corbels
Pair of Monumental 19th century Architectural Scrolled Copper Corbels

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

Antique Marble Corbels, Hand-Carved Acanthus Leaf Design, Circa 1920s
Antique Marble Corbels, Hand-Carved Acanthus Leaf Design, Circa 1920s

Antique Marble Corbels, Hand-Carved Acanthus Leaf Design, Circa 1920s

Located in Stamford, CT

The corbels or brackets are finely carved and would be fantastic for any interior or exterior use.

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair Of Monumental Antique Polychrome Corbels With Foliate Designs
Pair Of Monumental Antique Polychrome Corbels With Foliate Designs

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Régence Style Silver Leaf Corbels
Pair of 18th Century Italian Régence Style Silver Leaf Corbels

Pair of 18th Century Italian Régence Style Silver Leaf Corbels

Located in Birmingham, AL

Each corbel features deeply carved acanthus foliage cascading around a central beaded spine, terminating in a pronounced scrolling volute carved with stylized fluting and floral moti...

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair Of Antique Walnut Stick & Ball Sunburst Architectural Corbels c1900
Pair Of Antique Walnut Stick & Ball Sunburst Architectural Corbels c1900

Pair Of Antique Walnut Stick & Ball Sunburst Architectural Corbels c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Of Antique Walnut Stick & Ball Sunburst Architectural Corbels C1900 Measures - 39 1/4" x 53" x 1" A pair of antique walnut architectural corbels from circa 1900, featuring a s...

Category

Early 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

17th Century English Carved Oak Corbel “the Green Man”
17th Century English Carved Oak Corbel “the Green Man”

17th Century English Carved Oak Corbel “the Green Man”

Located in Vero Beach, FL

17th Century English carved oak corbel “The Green Man”. Rare antique decorative architectural ornament of the enigmatic Green Man.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Oak

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

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Wood Corbels Carved Griffin Dragon Gargoyles Figure Architectural Salvage
French Wood Corbels Carved Griffin Dragon Gargoyles Figure Architectural Salvage

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

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Corbel Wall Brackets for Mantle, Doorstop
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Corbel Wall Brackets for Mantle, Doorstop

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Corbel Wall Brackets for Mantle, Doorstop

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique pair of Neoclassical style plaster corbel wall brackets, c. 1920. Decorative architectural corbels from a countryside farmhouse estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels  Elements
Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels  Elements

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

Beautiful 1800s Victorian Carved Floral Corbels Architectural Salvage Sculpture
Beautiful 1800s Victorian Carved Floral Corbels Architectural Salvage Sculpture

Beautiful 1800s Victorian Carved Floral Corbels Architectural Salvage Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Set of two. Very old growth hardwood, architectural element wall decoration, clothing hooks, or prop.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

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

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

18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel or Architectural Element
18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel or Architectural Element

18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel or Architectural Element

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt corbel or architectural element. Stunning 18th century corbel or architectural element with original gilding and blue and brown paint.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Salvaged Carved Wooden Architectural Wall Brackets, Corbels or Shelves
Antique Salvaged Carved Wooden Architectural Wall Brackets, Corbels or Shelves

Antique Salvaged Carved Wooden Architectural Wall Brackets, Corbels or Shelves

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The brackets are solid walnut in their composition and have ornate decorative carvings. These wall corbels are slightly curved and likely adorned the top of columns, but could be use...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Early Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak Wood French Renaissance 34" Tall Carved Corbel Bracket
Antique Victorian Oak Wood French Renaissance 34" Tall Carved Corbel Bracket

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. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 10" W x 5" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

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

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair or set of monumental Chinese corbels with heavily carved hanging food dogs and pups.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Architectural Carved Wood Bracket or Corbels Acanthus Leaves 4 Pairs
Mid Century Architectural Carved Wood Bracket or Corbels Acanthus Leaves 4 Pairs

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

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

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

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

2 Pairs of Cast Plaster Elf's in a Corner Architectural Brackets & Corbels
2 Pairs of Cast Plaster Elf's in a Corner Architectural Brackets & Corbels

2 Pairs of Cast Plaster Elf's in a Corner Architectural Brackets & Corbels

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Two pairs of fabulous figural brackets created from cast plaster. Elf or Merlin like figures scrunched up under the bracket. Highly detailed castings with facial expressions and spec...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Beaux Arts Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster, Paint

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Corbels are typically placed high off the ground, allowing the carved details to be seen from far off.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Unusual Cast Stone Fireplace
Unusual Cast Stone Fireplace

Unusual Cast Stone Fireplace

Located in London, GB

The jambs with half round columns, surmounted by carved corbels. The semi-circular frieze with rosettes and portcullis adornments, surmounted by tapering hood.

Category

Early 20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Cast Stone

Good Quality Period Victorian Fireplace in Statuary White Marble
Good Quality Period Victorian Fireplace in Statuary White Marble

Good Quality Period Victorian Fireplace in Statuary White Marble

Located in London, GB

A good quality period Victorian fireplace in Statuary white marble. The jambs with corbels featuring acanthus leaves with decorative panels below.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Attributed to Edwin Lutyens - Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden
Attributed to Edwin Lutyens - Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden

Attributed to Edwin Lutyens - Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden

By Edwin Lutyens

Located in Alton, GB

Seeger circa 1988 - Joinery elements removed during subsequent restoration or alteration works (late 1980s–early 1990s) - Interior photographed 1981 credited to John Donat, Shows pan...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Monumental Antique French Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Grand Scale
Monumental Antique French Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Grand Scale

Monumental Antique French Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Grand Scale

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

The thick molded shelf rests on robust jambs and/or sculpted corbels, creating a strong architectural silhouette that anchors any interior.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration    A beautiful piece
Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration    A beautiful piece

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the corbel was usually found marking doorways warding ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Teak

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration    A beautiful piece
Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration    A beautiful piece

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the corbel was usually found marking doorways warding ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo Raj Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Putti
Antique Putti

Antique Putti

Located in Houston, TX

This piece could be used as a corbel, wall décor, or a shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique Red Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique Red Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Nice rectangular and profiled topshelf above two simple but decorative corbels on straight jamb above plain endblocks. Great proportions.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Rare Set of Two Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Brackets
Rare Set of Two Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Brackets

Rare Set of Two Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Brackets

Located in Forney, TX

An original matched pair of exceptionally carved Chinese temple architectural ornaments, the ornate decorative brackets salvaged from an early Qing Dynasty temple, the richy detailed...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Fireplace in Black Marble
Antique Fireplace in Black Marble

Antique Fireplace in Black Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

The rectangular and molded topshelf sits above a paneled with brocatelle within the paneling, between two paneled enblocks with square inlays of brocatelle above a nice and subtle co...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Corbels
Corbels

Corbels

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

Corbels

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of pink marble corbels

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Teak Corbel
Teak Corbel

Teak Corbel

Unavailable|$2,395 / set

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

Teak Corbel
Teak Corbel

Teak Corbel

Unavailable|$2,195

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Brackets

French Copper Corbels
French Copper Corbels

French Copper Corbels

Unavailable|$395 / item

French Copper Corbels

Located in Cookeville, TN

These fabulous copper corbels will be standouts in your home. The metalwork on these pieces is outstanding.

Category

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

Materials

Copper

Carved Teak Corbel
Carved Teak Corbel

Carved Teak Corbel

Unavailable|$295

Carved Teak Corbel

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a painted hand carved Burmese teak corbel with a carved face set against a tree of life motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall Brackets

Recovered Architectual Corbels
Recovered Architectual Corbels

Recovered Architectual Corbels

Unavailable|$375 / set

Recovered Architectual Corbels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Give these reclaimed corbels new life as a console, shelving unit or use them as decoration

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Marble Corbels
Pair of Marble Corbels

Pair of Marble Corbels

Unavailable|$1,195

Pair of Marble Corbels

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Marble Corbels with great veining

Category

Early 20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Carved Corbels
Pair of English Carved Corbels

Pair of English Carved Corbels

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely Oversized English Carved Corbels. Wood make great desk or table base.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Copper Corbels
Early 19th Century French Copper Corbels

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.

Category

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

Materials

Copper

Set of 6 Large Pine Corbels
Set of 6 Large Pine Corbels

Set of 6 Large Pine Corbels

Unavailable|$4,793 / set

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

Pair of Carved Wooden Corbels "Atlant"
Pair of Carved Wooden Corbels "Atlant"

Pair of Carved Wooden Corbels "Atlant"

Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg

The pair of high-quality unfinished carved wooden corbels "Atlant" from oak or beech of your choice. >> SKU: KR-051 >> Dimensions (A x B x C): 1) 17.01" × 3.94" × 3.19" 2) 23.78" ...

Category

2010s Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

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Corbels For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of corbels is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct corbels — often made from wood, stone and marble — can elevate any home. There are 269 antique and vintage corbels for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Corbels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of corbels to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, neoclassical and Baroque corbels are of considerable interest. Some corbels are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller corbels, measuring 2 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made corbels over the years, but those made by Olde Good Things, Auguste Genin and Daniel H. Burnham are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Corbels?

Corbels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $140,845.

Finding the Right Building And Garden Elements for You

Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.

Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.

Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.

On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.

Questions About Corbels
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corbel is a bracket that carries weight, typically of a balcony or ledge above. A corbel is designed with intricate details to add to the aesthetic of the building, giving it both a functional and artistic purpose. Browse a variety of antique corbels on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A fireplace corbel is a decorative piece of wood, stone or metal that protrudes from a wall, above a chimney that can carry weight or even display decorative pieces. Ornate antique, vintage and contemporary corbels in marble and other materials are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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 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.
  • 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.