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Antique Hand-Carved European Corbel, circa 1750
Antique Hand-Carved European Corbel, circa 1750

Antique Hand-Carved European Corbel, circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique hand-carved European corbel. Origin: France circa 1750 Measurements: 14 1/2"W x 9 1

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Architectural Elements

Pair of Massive Period Baroque Marble Corbels
Pair of Massive Period Baroque Marble Corbels

Pair of Massive Period Baroque Marble Corbels

Located in Essex, MA

Important Pair of German Baroque Carved Marble Corbel Brackets. Influenced clearly by Bernini yet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Architectural Elements

Pair of Large Wood Corbels, 19th Century
Pair of Large Wood Corbels, 19th Century

Pair of Large Wood Corbels, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A great pair of large carved wood corbels (brackets) 36" high from a mid-19th century building in

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets
Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets

Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets

Located in Pomona, CA

An old and interesting pair of Oak Corbels featuring nicely carved figureheads. The figureheads of

Category

Antique 1880s English Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Italian Gesso Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel
Italian Gesso Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel

Italian Gesso Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A piece of beautifully carved decorative molding that was designed to top a wall niche or corner cabinet. Heavily carved and parcel gilded, the motif of plants and shell combines in...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Set of Eight 19th Century Italian Architectural Corbels
Set of Eight 19th Century Italian Architectural Corbels

Set of Eight 19th Century Italian Architectural Corbels

Located in Dallas, TX

Fabulous grouping of eight 19th century Italian architectural corbels of pine and oak, masterfully

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of English  Carved Corbel Lamps, Circa 1840
Pair of English  Carved Corbel Lamps, Circa 1840

Pair of English Carved Corbel Lamps, Circa 1840

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of large english carved corbel lamps with custom rectangular shades.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Pair of Late 18th Century Walnut Italian Corbels
Pair of Late 18th Century Walnut Italian Corbels

Pair of Late 18th Century Walnut Italian Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of late 18th century walnut Italian corbels from the Italian piedmon.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

Materials

Walnut

Pair of late 18th Century Walnut Italian Corbels
Pair of late 18th Century Walnut Italian Corbels

Pair of late 18th Century Walnut Italian Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of late 18th Century Walnut Italian Corbels from the Italian Piedmon

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1910 Cast Iron Decorative Exterior Corbel
Pair of 1910 Cast Iron Decorative Exterior Corbel

Pair of 1910 Cast Iron Decorative Exterior Corbel

By Dearborn Foundry Co.

Located in Surrey, BC

A pair of all original and unrestored American exterior ornamental cast iron building facade corbel

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Massive Antique Cast Iron Corbels
Rare Pair of Massive Antique Cast Iron Corbels

Rare Pair of Massive Antique Cast Iron Corbels

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Gorgeous pair of William IV cast iron corbels of the Regency period with stunning anthemion and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Stone Corbels, Mid 19thc Or Earlier
Pair Of Stone Corbels, Mid 19thc Or Earlier

Pair Of Stone Corbels, Mid 19thc Or Earlier

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good PAIR of STONE CORBELS. Each corbel is of a laughing face where the head is

Category

Antique 19th Century British Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

A set of six  wooden architectural brackets/corbels.
A set of six  wooden architectural brackets/corbels.

A set of six wooden architectural brackets/corbels.

Located in Miami, FL

A set of six early 20th C. wooden architectural brackets/ corbels. Northern pine with arabesques

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Exquisite Pair of Early French 17th Century Corbels
Exquisite Pair of Early French 17th Century Corbels

Exquisite Pair of Early French 17th Century Corbels

Located in Round Top, TX

from walnut. These corbels are decorated with a delightful pair of Putti with endearing faces

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Antique Early 17th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Carved French Oak Corbels
Pair of 19th Century Carved French Oak Corbels

Pair of 19th Century Carved French Oak Corbels

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning pair of French hand carved, decorated, oak corbels depict cherubs within an elongated

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Mahogany Corbels with Gilt Finish
19th Century Carved Mahogany Corbels with Gilt Finish

19th Century Carved Mahogany Corbels with Gilt Finish

Located in Surrey, BC

Set of four large matched corbels, hand-carved from mahogany. Expert scrollwork plus gilt finish on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Architectural Elements

Materials

Mahogany

Dated Polychrome Folk Art Corbel Depicting Charles I
Dated Polychrome Folk Art Corbel Depicting Charles I

Dated Polychrome Folk Art Corbel Depicting Charles I

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very rare early 17th Century (dated 1628) carved and painted corbel depicting the wigged head of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Folk Art Architectural Elements

Pair of Terra Cotta Corbels - Sea Birds in Shells
Pair of Terra Cotta Corbels - Sea Birds in Shells

Pair of Terra Cotta Corbels - Sea Birds in Shells

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of English terra cotta corbels - architectural elements with a design of sea birds or gulls

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Antique 19th Century English Architectural Elements

18th Century Carved Marble Corbel Organic Decorative Architectural Element
18th Century Carved Marble Corbel Organic Decorative Architectural Element

18th Century Carved Marble Corbel Organic Decorative Architectural Element

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A carved marble corbel/architectural element with delicately carved organic decorations that has

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Victorian Painted Corbels or Architectural Brackets
Pair of Large Victorian Painted Corbels or Architectural Brackets

Pair of Large Victorian Painted Corbels or Architectural Brackets

Located in Milford, NH

An impressive pair of large Victorian painted corbels or architectural brackets, perhaps originally

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Floral Lotus Flower Carved Wood Corbel, 20th Century
Antique Asian Floral Lotus Flower Carved Wood Corbel, 20th Century

Antique Asian Floral Lotus Flower Carved Wood Corbel, 20th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Single carved floral botanical wood corbel featuring curving leaves and lotus flowers. Aged paint

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lat 19thC Carved Rosso Levanto Marble Decorative Corbels Architectural Elements
Lat 19thC Carved Rosso Levanto Marble Decorative Corbels Architectural Elements

Lat 19thC Carved Rosso Levanto Marble Decorative Corbels Architectural Elements

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Late 19th century hand carved Rosso Levanto marble corbels with a lineal decoration , previously

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

19th Century Pair of Black Carved Marble Architectural Elements Corbels
19th Century Pair of Black Carved Marble Architectural Elements Corbels

19th Century Pair of Black Carved Marble Architectural Elements Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

19th century pair of hand carved black marble corbels, both with organic following decorations and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Early 20th century pair of hand carved sandstone corbels, previously part of larger interior

Category

20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Sandstone

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels

Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Early 20th century pair of hand carved sandstone corbels, previously part of larger interior

Category

20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble, Sandstone

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

Late 19th Century Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Elements Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels both with similar organic following

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

19th Century Trio of Carved Alabaster & Marble Architectural Elements Corbels
19th Century Trio of Carved Alabaster & Marble Architectural Elements Corbels

19th Century Trio of Carved Alabaster & Marble Architectural Elements Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

19th century collection of 3 hand carved corbels. two are alabaster and the other marble all with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

18th Century Carved Limewood Wall Corbel or Bracket from France
18th Century Carved Limewood Wall Corbel or Bracket from France

18th Century Carved Limewood Wall Corbel or Bracket from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This wonderful antique French corbel has been completely hand-carved from limewood and dates to the

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of English Architectural Stone Corbels by George Skey
Large Pair of English Architectural Stone Corbels by George Skey

Large Pair of English Architectural Stone Corbels by George Skey

Located in Southampton, GB

Large pair of stone corbels , Stamped George Skey Wilnecote Tamworth Some losses as shown on images

Category

Antique 19th Century British Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Large Antique Scroll Form Wrought Iron Architectural Corbels C1890
Pair of Large Antique Scroll Form Wrought Iron Architectural Corbels C1890

Pair of Large Antique Scroll Form Wrought Iron Architectural Corbels C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Large Antique Scroll Form Wrought Iron Architectural Corbels C1990 Measures - 60"H x 36.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C Pair Carved Marble Scallop Rococo Architectural Element Corbels
19th C Pair Carved Marble Scallop Rococo Architectural Element Corbels

19th C Pair Carved Marble Scallop Rococo Architectural Element Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

19th Century pair of carved marble decorative elements with Lyre harps, previously part of larger interior architectural feature likely a fireplace The sections are extremely well c...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

19th C Carved Pair of Marble Decorative Architectural Corbel Elements
19th C Carved Pair of Marble Decorative Architectural Corbel Elements

19th C Carved Pair of Marble Decorative Architectural Corbel Elements

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A pair of carved marble elements floral and organic elements , previously part of larger architectural feature like a grand fireplace. The sections are very well carved and have a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique 19th Century Corbel Fireplace in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Antique 19th Century Corbel Fireplace in Statuary and Siena Marbles

Antique 19th Century Corbel Fireplace in Statuary and Siena Marbles

Located in London, GB

A 19th century, antique Victorian Siena and veined marble fireplace, the rectangular shelf with rounded corners above the panelled frieze, the pilaster jambs headed with ogee acanthu...

Category

Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Marble, Siena Marble

Early 20th Century Trio of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels
Early 20th Century Trio of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels

Early 20th Century Trio of Carved Stone Architectural Elements Corbels

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Early 20th century trio of hand carved sandstone elements, previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace. They now make for fine decorative wall hangings Th...

Category

20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Sandstone

Early 20th C Pair of Carved Sandstone Corbels Architectural Elements
Early 20th C Pair of Carved Sandstone Corbels Architectural Elements

Early 20th C Pair of Carved Sandstone Corbels Architectural Elements

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Early 20th century pair of carved sandstone decorative elements, previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extremely well carved, crisp ...

Category

20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Sandstone

19th Century Colonial Hand Carved Elephant Trunk Shape Corbels Turquoise Paint
19th Century Colonial Hand Carved Elephant Trunk Shape Corbels Turquoise Paint

19th Century Colonial Hand Carved Elephant Trunk Shape Corbels Turquoise Paint

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Large hand carved corbels made from solid teak with original paint and rustic details. Originally

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Antique 1880s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Architectu...

Materials

Teak

Pair of Corbels, Polychromed and Gilded Pine Wood, France, 19th Century
Pair of Corbels, Polychromed and Gilded Pine Wood, France, 19th Century

Pair of Corbels, Polychromed and Gilded Pine Wood, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of corbels. Polychrome and gilded pine wood. France, 19th century. Pair of architectural

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Other

Pair of Corbels, Polychromed and Gilded Wood, Castille, Spain, 18th Century
Pair of Corbels, Polychromed and Gilded Wood, Castille, Spain, 18th Century

Pair of Corbels, Polychromed and Gilded Wood, Castille, Spain, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

be seen, for example, in the corbels of the missing altarpiece of the Virgin of Copacabana in Madrid

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th C Pair of Carved Marble Corbels Decorative Architectural Elements Fireplace
19th C Pair of Carved Marble Corbels Decorative Architectural Elements Fireplace

19th C Pair of Carved Marble Corbels Decorative Architectural Elements Fireplace

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A 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 patina, ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Size Turn of the Century Zinc Decorative Corbels with Volute
Pair of Large Size Turn of the Century Zinc Decorative Corbels with Volute

Pair of Large Size Turn of the Century Zinc Decorative Corbels with Volute

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of zinc turn of the century large size decorative zinc corbels. This pair of American zinc

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Large Wooden Scroll Form Corbels by S.D. Willis, Fitchburg, MA
Pair of Large Wooden Scroll Form Corbels by S.D. Willis, Fitchburg, MA

Pair of Large Wooden Scroll Form Corbels by S.D. Willis, Fitchburg, MA

Located in Milford, NH

A spectacular large pair of carved wooden scroll form corbels, with mahogany and or walnut veneers

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Architectural Elements

Pair 2 Antique French Carved Oak Wall Art Panel Corbel Architectural Salvage
Pair 2 Antique French Carved Oak Wall Art Panel Corbel Architectural Salvage

Pair 2 Antique French Carved Oak Wall Art Panel Corbel Architectural Salvage

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from a fabulous estate in France, where they hung for years on either side of an original oil painting! ~Matched pair, (set of two) antique open carved oak floral panels, wit...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Set of Four 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Fragments in Giltwood
Set of Four 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Fragments in Giltwood

Set of Four 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Fragments in Giltwood

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome set of four 18th century Portuguese architectural fragments - corbels - in giltwood

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Double Arch And Columns

19th Double Arch And Columns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century double arch with three columns and three corbels. ALL PIECES SOLD TOGETHER AS A SET

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Pedestals and Columns

Antique Fireplace in White Marble
Antique Fireplace in White Marble

Antique Fireplace in White Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

width of the legs below the corbels is 6,69 inch or 17 cm. The depth of the legs below the corbels is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Caryatid Pilasters
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Caryatid Pilasters

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Caryatid Pilasters

Located in Houston, TX

elements. These beautifully carved antique Italian pilaster columns, wall brackets, corbels or fragments

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Hand Carved Limestone Bench
Hand Carved Limestone Bench

Hand Carved Limestone Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand carved limestone bench features wonderful craftsmanship with curved seating and corbel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble
19th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble

19th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Lovely decorative Parisian fireplace mantel with nicely carved corbels. Executed in Belgian red

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Victorian Chimneypiece of Robust Architectural Form in Carrara Marble
Victorian Chimneypiece of Robust Architectural Form in Carrara Marble

Victorian Chimneypiece of Robust Architectural Form in Carrara Marble

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian Carrara marble fireplace with arched moulded opening, headed by a corbel keystone

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Circa 1900 NYC Pair of Hand Carved Limestone Keystones
Circa 1900 NYC Pair of Hand Carved Limestone Keystones

Circa 1900 NYC Pair of Hand Carved Limestone Keystones

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of matching architectural limestone corbels depicting female faces. Each keystone is

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

A George II carved pine overdoor c. 1740
A George II carved pine overdoor c. 1740

A George II carved pine overdoor c. 1740

Located in London, GB

of flowers and fruit, the scrolled corbel supports carved with rosette and acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Architectural Elements

Reproduction Victorian Fireplace in White Marble
Reproduction Victorian Fireplace in White Marble

Reproduction Victorian Fireplace in White Marble

Located in London, GB

A reproduction of a Victorian fireplace in white marble. The frieze with finely carved corbels

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

A Pair of French Renaissance Walnut Supports from the 19th Century
A Pair of French Renaissance Walnut Supports from the 19th Century

A Pair of French Renaissance Walnut Supports from the 19th Century

Located in Hixson, TN

could be used as very nice and large corbels. Circa 1880. W- 6″ x D- 8″ x H- 28″

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wall Brackets

Materials

Walnut

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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.