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Victorian White Marble Arched  Mantel
Victorian White Marble Arched  Mantel

Victorian White Marble Arched Mantel

Located in Stamford, CT

beautiful carved corbels on both sides of the arched opening. The keystone has a wonderful carving of the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Early Victorian English Statuary Marble Fireplace
Early Victorian English Statuary Marble Fireplace

Early Victorian English Statuary Marble Fireplace

Located in London, GB

foliage throughout surmounted by tied ribbons. Elaborately carved corbels above featuring cascading

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Shabby Chic English Stone Fireplace
Shabby Chic English Stone Fireplace

Shabby Chic English Stone Fireplace

Located in London, GB

corbels, with plain frieze and shaped shelf, English, circa 1900. Measurements: Shelf width: 1120 mm / 44

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Well Carved English Victorian Statuary Marble Mantel Piece
Well Carved English Victorian Statuary Marble Mantel Piece

Well Carved English Victorian Statuary Marble Mantel Piece

Located in London, GB

foliage throughout with elaborately carved corbels above. The panelled frieze with scrolled leaf work

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique English Carved Oak Wall Shelf Architectural Panel Mantel Hanging Decor
Antique English Carved Oak Wall Shelf Architectural Panel Mantel Hanging Decor

Antique English Carved Oak Wall Shelf Architectural Panel Mantel Hanging Decor

Located in Shreveport, LA

! ~ Upper shelf has detailed hand carved trim across the front and side edges ~ Four carved corbels

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Antique Giltwood Beam Supports from Barcelona
Antique Giltwood Beam Supports from Barcelona

Antique Giltwood Beam Supports from Barcelona

Located in Dallas, TX

/> These antique decorative corbels or beam supports /wall brackets are from Barcelona, Spain. They have a

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Architectural Elements

Gothic Pinnacle - 15th Century
Gothic Pinnacle - 15th Century

Gothic Pinnacle - 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

elements, such as corbels or gargoyles, in place.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Beechwood Butcher Block, circa 1880
Antique French Beechwood Butcher Block, circa 1880

Antique French Beechwood Butcher Block, circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

tips between curved protuberances. Both drawers are flanked by two corbels adorned with three deep

Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Butcher Blocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Louis XIII Style Fireback, C. 1880
Antique French Cast Iron Louis XIII Style Fireback, C. 1880

Antique French Cast Iron Louis XIII Style Fireback, C. 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

. There is a pair of scrolled corbels next to the columns that supports a larger third arch. A mascaron

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Fireback, The Arms of King Louis XIII, C. 1870
Antique French Cast Iron Fireback, The Arms of King Louis XIII, C. 1870

Antique French Cast Iron Fireback, The Arms of King Louis XIII, C. 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

Bourbon Thirteenth of This Name”). The center arch, which rests on a pair of acanthus corbels, is much

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Late Baroque Verdi Antico and White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique Late Baroque Verdi Antico and White Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique Late Baroque Verdi Antico and White Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

Hall which has a central mask tablet and is bracketed by similar outward facing figural corbel

Category

Antique 18th Century Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Corbels / Brackets
Antique Marble Corbels / Brackets

Antique Marble Corbels / Brackets

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique marble corbels in Acanthus Leaf Pattern. This pair is made from solid marble, which have

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels
Crane Motif Chinese Architectural Corbels

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Solid Wood Corbels
Pair of Solid Wood Corbels

Pair of Solid Wood Corbels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of carved wood architectural wall brackets.

Category

20th Century Architectural Elements

Pair of Antique Cast Stone Corbels
Pair of Antique Cast Stone Corbels

Pair of Antique Cast Stone Corbels

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of antique cast stone corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal and vertical

Category

Antique 19th Century American Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Heavy Bronze Architectural Corbels
Pair of Heavy Bronze Architectural Corbels

Pair of Heavy Bronze Architectural Corbels

Located in Nashville, TN

An excellent pair of patinated bronze architectural corbels. Weighing apx. 40 pounds each. Origin

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Neoclassical Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Glazed Terracotta Architectural Corbel
19th Century Glazed Terracotta Architectural Corbel

19th Century Glazed Terracotta Architectural Corbel

Located in Chicago, IL

Glazed terracotta architectural corbel, 19th century. Works as a decorative accessory with a group

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Cast Stone Corbels
Pair of Antique Cast Stone Corbels

Pair of Antique Cast Stone Corbels

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of antique cast corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal bars. Can be hung

Category

Antique 19th Century American Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Large Pair 19thC Copper Architectural Corbels
Large Pair 19thC Copper Architectural Corbels

Large Pair 19thC Copper Architectural Corbels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large scale copper architectural elements with original wonderfully aged patina. Show expected signs of weather and age.

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Antique Pair Carved Corbels Architectural Elements
Antique Pair Carved Corbels Architectural Elements

Antique Pair Carved Corbels Architectural Elements

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1750 Antique pair hand carved hardwood carbels

Category

Vintage 1930s Architectural Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Single, Large, Rustic Oak Corbel, circa 1880
Single, Large, Rustic Oak Corbel, circa 1880

Single, Large, Rustic Oak Corbel, circa 1880

Located in Evergreen, CO

We love the open corner panel of this rustic corbel. Traditionally, corbels were used as supports

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Corbels
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Corbels

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Corbels

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 19th century Swedish painted corbels will add rustic charm to any passageway, inside or out

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair of Green Hand Made Wooden Corbels
Pair of Green Hand Made Wooden Corbels

Pair of Green Hand Made Wooden Corbels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Green corbels perfect to hold your shelf and bring some fun maximalist style to any wall. These are

Category

20th Century Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Ship’s Wheel Corbels
Pair of 19th Century Ship’s Wheel Corbels

Pair of 19th Century Ship’s Wheel Corbels

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of 19th century ship’s wheel corbels in the quarter-round, with original dry white paint

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Single, Large, Rustic Oak Corbel, circa 1880
Single, Large, Rustic Oak Corbel, circa 1880

Single, Large, Rustic Oak Corbel, circa 1880

Located in Evergreen, CO

Traditionally, corbels were used as supports like brackets. Today, they may support counter tops

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tribal Architectural Elements

Set of Four 19th Century Gildwood Corbels
Set of Four 19th Century Gildwood Corbels

Set of Four 19th Century Gildwood Corbels

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of Four 19th Century Giltwood Corbels are perfect for accent pieces, to adorn the underside of

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Architectural Elements

Materials

Sycamore

Pair of Oversized Antique English Carved Pine Corbels
Pair of Oversized Antique English Carved Pine Corbels

Pair of Oversized Antique English Carved Pine Corbels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual and whimsical pair of oversized antique English carved pine corbels dating from the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine

Architectural Corbels from a New York City Building

Architectural Corbels from a New York City Building

By Louis Sullivan

Located in NYC, NY

Pair of architectural corbels covered in pressed aged zinc from a New York City flatiron building.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Architectural Corbels from a New York City Building

Architectural Corbels from a New York City Building

By Louis Sullivan

Located in NYC, NY

Pair of architectural corbels covered in pressed aged copper from a New York City flatiron building.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Antique Pair of Large Limestone Corbels, GE-0102
Antique Pair of Large Limestone Corbels, GE-0102

Antique Pair of Large Limestone Corbels, GE-0102

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique pair large limestone Corbels Item #: GE-0102 Dimensions: 29.5"H x 13.75"W x 24.25"D.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone, Stone

Pair of 19th Century Marble Corbels or Bookends
Pair of 19th Century Marble Corbels or Bookends

Pair of 19th Century Marble Corbels or Bookends

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of 19th century marble corbels classically inspired are designed with detailed acanthus

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique Glazed Terracotta Corbel Architectural Element Garden Decor
Antique Glazed Terracotta Corbel Architectural Element Garden Decor

Antique Glazed Terracotta Corbel Architectural Element Garden Decor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique glazed terracotta 16" Corbel Architectural element garden decor. Item features original

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Pair of Large Giltwood Baroque Spanish Corbels
18th Century Pair of Large Giltwood Baroque Spanish Corbels

18th Century Pair of Large Giltwood Baroque Spanish Corbels

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique pair of large giltwood Baroque corbels Spain 18th century This is a stunning pair of hand

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

Rococo Pair of Carved Corbels/ Architectural Brackets, ca. 1800
Rococo Pair of Carved Corbels/ Architectural Brackets, ca. 1800

Rococo Pair of Carved Corbels/ Architectural Brackets, ca. 1800

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Rococo pair of carved corbels/architectural brackets, ca. 1800. Impressive and massive pair of

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Wood Architectural Corbels with Original White Paint
Large Antique Wood Architectural Corbels with Original White Paint

Large Antique Wood Architectural Corbels with Original White Paint

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Fabulous pair of antique corbels, original white paint. Solid and heavy, great to use anywhere in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Classical Style Architectural Wall Corbels
Pair of Early 20th Century Classical Style Architectural Wall Corbels

Pair of Early 20th Century Classical Style Architectural Wall Corbels

Located in Houston, TX

corbels. This well cast pair of corbels, wall brackets or wall-mounted sculptures would work equally well

Category

Vintage 1910s Classical Roman Architectural Elements

Materials

Cement

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

Antique pair of marble corbels in Acanthus Leaf Pattern. This pair is made from solid marble, which

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Corbels Architectural Garden Elements
Pair of Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Corbels Architectural Garden Elements

Pair of Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Corbels Architectural Garden Elements

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of hand-carved Italian Carrara marble architectural garden element corbels, circa early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century Carved Marble Decorative Corbel Salvage Architectural Elements
Mid 19th Century Carved Marble Decorative Corbel Salvage Architectural Elements

Mid 19th Century Carved Marble Decorative Corbel Salvage Architectural Elements

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Mid 19th century hand carved marble corbel both with a organic following decoration and previously

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

19th C Carved Marble Organic Decorative Rococo Architectural Elements Corbel
19th C Carved Marble Organic Decorative Rococo Architectural Elements Corbel

19th C Carved Marble Organic Decorative Rococo Architectural Elements Corbel

Located in Lowestoft, GB

19th century carved marble decorative corbel with organic following lines very much in the rococo

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Rococo Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

18th C Pair of Carved Marble Reeded Corbels Decorative Architectural Elements
18th C Pair of Carved Marble Reeded Corbels Decorative Architectural Elements

18th C Pair of Carved Marble Reeded Corbels Decorative Architectural Elements

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A pair of marble corbel elements with a well carved reeded decoration, previously part of larger

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Superb Pair of Gilded Creme Painted Corbels or Wall Mounted Shelves
Superb Pair of Gilded Creme Painted Corbels or Wall Mounted Shelves

Superb Pair of Gilded Creme Painted Corbels or Wall Mounted Shelves

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous pair of wall shelf brackets. They are done in creme painted finish with gold leaf carved acanthus leaves. Measures 23.5 tall x 17 wide x 13 deep. Dates to the 1950...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Neoclassical Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Pair Large Gothic Revival Wall Brackets or Corbels w. Beautifully Roses & Lilies
Pair Large Gothic Revival Wall Brackets or Corbels w. Beautifully Roses & Lilies

Pair Large Gothic Revival Wall Brackets or Corbels w. Beautifully Roses & Lilies

Located in Lisse, NL

These stunning display brackets or consoles are unique in size and design. We have sold our share of wall brackets over the years, but this recently acquired pair is definitely amon...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance-Style Wall Bracket
Antique Italian Renaissance-Style Wall Bracket

Antique Italian Renaissance-Style Wall Bracket

Located in Sheffield, MA

the wall. Search terms: corbel, capital

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Brackets

Materials

Plaster

Portoro Marble Fireplace Mantel
Portoro Marble Fireplace Mantel

Portoro Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

. The thick profiled top above a frieze that's in-between two nice decorative corbels mounted on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair 19th Century East European Oak Exterior Doors
Pair 19th Century East European Oak Exterior Doors

Pair 19th Century East European Oak Exterior Doors

Located in Dallas, TX

flanked by corbels appearing above the raised panel of the upper section, with a simplified Greek revival

Category

Antique 1870s Bulgarian Rustic Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Magnificent French 19th Century Limestone Garden Gloriette Gazebo
Magnificent French 19th Century Limestone Garden Gloriette Gazebo

Magnificent French 19th Century Limestone Garden Gloriette Gazebo

By Auguste Genin

Located in Baambrugge, NL

shaped corbels to open sides. The triform section uprights descending to an integral seat around the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone, Metal

Carved French Limestone Fountain Wall from Provence
Carved French Limestone Fountain Wall from Provence

Carved French Limestone Fountain Wall from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of scroll-shaped corbels at the base of the wall. The stones appear to be raised due to a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Corbel
Corbel

Corbel

Sold|$125

Corbel

Located in New Orleans, LA

Small plaster corbel

Category

20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Architectural Corbels
Architectural Corbels

Architectural Corbels

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of wooden architectural corbels and or elements.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Architectural Elements

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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.