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Terracotta Corbels
Terracotta Corbels

Terracotta Corbels

Located in York, GB

Set of seven small terracotta corbels. Measures: Height 15.5cm x width 7cm x depth 6cm.

Category

20th Century Architectural Elements

Marbel Corbels
Marbel Corbels

Marbel Corbels

Sold|$1,400

Marbel Corbels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved marble corbels, suitable for mounting on the wall as the base for a shelf or console

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns

Zinc Corbels
Zinc Corbels

Zinc Corbels

Sold|$3,200

Zinc Corbels

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair- Late 1800's Zinc Architectural Carbels
"These would make the greatest wall mount console with a stone or wood top, very cool." Kelly

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

huge zinc corbel
huge zinc corbel

huge zinc corbel

Sold|$3,800

huge zinc corbel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

zinc corbel

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Vintage Turquoise Corbels
Vintage Turquoise Corbels

Vintage Turquoise Corbels

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Beautiful vintage turquoise architectural corbels

Category

Vintage 1940s Architectural Elements

4 Large Corbels
4 Large Corbels

4 Large Corbels

Sold|$3,800

4 Large Corbels

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of large corbels, carved wood and old white paint

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Carrara Marble Corbels
Carrara Marble Corbels

Carrara Marble Corbels

Sold|$1,000 / set

Carrara Marble Corbels

Located in Aurora, OR

sculptors. These beautiful corbels feature simple, classically inspired design motifs and have the potential

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Figural Clay Corbel
Figural Clay Corbel

Figural Clay Corbel

Sold|$675 / item

Figural Clay Corbel

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Figural clay corbels crafted with wonderful detail throughout. Each figure is peering down in

Category

Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements

Pair- Rustic Wood Corbels
Pair- Rustic Wood Corbels

Pair- Rustic Wood Corbels

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair - Rustic Carved Wood Corbels with Metal Support on Back - some remains of paint

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Pair of Palm Corbels
Pair of Palm Corbels

Pair of Palm Corbels

Located in New Preston, CT

A unusual pair of hand-carved palm corbels with carved flower details at the base each piece

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Pr.large 18c Corbels
Pr.large 18c Corbels

Pr.large 18c Corbels

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A really fabulous pair of Victorian ginger bread chippy crusty big fat shabby wood corbels!

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Architectural Elements

Glazed Pottery Lion Corbel
Glazed Pottery Lion Corbel

Glazed Pottery Lion Corbel

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and nicely modeled lion corbel in the "ancient" style. Made of glazed pottery with an

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

Carved Wood Dog Corbel
Carved Wood Dog Corbel

Carved Wood Dog Corbel

Located in New York, NY

Finely carved corbel with a crouching dog and openwork lattice on the upright. Details include

Category

Early 20th Century American Sculptures

Pair of Carved Corbels
Pair of Carved Corbels

Pair of Carved Corbels

Located in New Preston, CT

A pair of intricately carved corbels, featuring the "faces" of an eagle and a boar. The carvings

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

3 Wrought iron corbels
3 Wrought iron corbels

3 Wrought iron corbels

Located in Seattle, WA

Acanthus scroll brackets. Great for a garden project. Make a shelf for pots, or a distinct gable and over hang.

Category

20th Century French Architectural Elements

CARVED WOOD BEAST CORBEL
CARVED WOOD BEAST CORBEL

CARVED WOOD BEAST CORBEL

Located in Round Top, TX

Category

Argentine Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

HEAVILY CARVED GRIFFIN CORBELS
HEAVILY CARVED GRIFFIN CORBELS

HEAVILY CARVED GRIFFIN CORBELS

Located in Round Top, TX

Sold as a pair

Category

20th Century Argentine Architectural Elements

Pair of Terra Cotta Corbels
Pair of Terra Cotta Corbels

Pair of Terra Cotta Corbels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cast terra cotta corbels

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

19th Century Carved Wood Corbels
19th Century Carved Wood Corbels

19th Century Carved Wood Corbels

Located in Stamford, CT

19th Century Carved Wood Corbels

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Carved Wood Figural Architectural Corbel
Carved Wood Figural Architectural Corbel

Carved Wood Figural Architectural Corbel

Located in Wainscott, NY

Carved Wood figural Architectural Corbel

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Architectural Zinc Corbels
Pair of Architectural Zinc Corbels

Pair of Architectural Zinc Corbels

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Architectural Zinc Corbels

Category

20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Set of Ten Limestone Corbels
Set of Ten Limestone Corbels

Set of Ten Limestone Corbels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fantastic set of ten carved architectural corbels.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Pair of 19th Century  Corbels
Pair of 19th Century  Corbels

Pair of 19th Century Corbels

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of wood and plaster relief corbels with original white paint

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Pair 19th C. American Corbels
Pair 19th C. American Corbels

Pair 19th C. American Corbels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair 19th Century American Corbels 12''w X 14''d X 11''h

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Set of Four painted corbels
Set of Four painted corbels

Set of Four painted corbels

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of four painted corbels. Interesting wall decoration with unique design. Located in dealers

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Corbel Tops
Pair of Carved Corbel Tops

Pair of Carved Corbel Tops

Located in Vancouver, BC

Pair of early 19th century Northern European oak corbel tops. Hand carved with whimsical faces

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Pair of Figural Corbels/Wall Plaques
Pair of Figural Corbels/Wall Plaques

Pair of Figural Corbels/Wall Plaques

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully detailed figural corbels which could be displayed as wall plaques. Sold as a pair.

Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Stone

Pair Late 19th C. Wooden Corbels
Pair Late 19th C. Wooden Corbels

Pair Late 19th C. Wooden Corbels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair late 19th C. Wooden Corbels( brackets, shelfs) 12"W x 14"H x 12"D

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Pair of Italian Baroque Corbels / Brackets
Pair of Italian Baroque Corbels / Brackets

Pair of Italian Baroque Corbels / Brackets

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and decorative pair of Italian fruitwood architectural corbels / brackets featuring

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

SET OF THREE CARVED WOOD CORBELS
SET OF THREE CARVED WOOD CORBELS

SET OF THREE CARVED WOOD CORBELS

Located in St.amford, CT

Collection of three carved, painted wood corbels, mounted on metal bases. Original surface, as

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Category

2010s Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Fine Pair of Carved Stone Corbels
Fine Pair of Carved Stone Corbels

Fine Pair of Carved Stone Corbels

Located in Woodbury, CT

These fabulous carved stone corbels have a warm and mellow honey color with a finely finished

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Copper Corbels, c. 1886
Pair of Copper Corbels, c. 1886

Pair of Copper Corbels, c. 1886

Located in Solebury, PA

This extraordinary pair of oxidized copper corbels from the Nicholas Senn Block building in

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Pair of Monumental Carved Putti Corbels
Pair of Monumental Carved Putti Corbels

Pair of Monumental Carved Putti Corbels

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

These solid walnut, French carved architectural brackets are very large and each feature a high-relief sculpture of winged putto (i.e. cherub) resting upon an elaborate acanthus-lea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Carrara Marble Corbel Fire Surround
Antique Victorian Carrara Marble Corbel Fire Surround

Antique Victorian Carrara Marble Corbel Fire Surround

Located in London, GB

An original antique fireplace surround in the quintessentially Victorian corbel design. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Fireplaces and Ma...

Pair of Carved Oak Corbels, Circa 1890
Pair of Carved Oak Corbels, Circa 1890

Pair of Carved Oak Corbels, Circa 1890

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Pair of Carved Oak Corbels, Circa 1890. England.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Cast stone corbels with custon steel base.

Cast stone corbels with custon steel base.

Located in Houston, TX

Cast stone corbels from New York. Scrolled base with floral and fruit swagging, mounted on custom

Category

20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Decorative Group of 12 Plaster Architectural Corbels
Decorative Group of 12 Plaster Architectural Corbels

Decorative Group of 12 Plaster Architectural Corbels

Located in Tetbury, GB

A decorative collection of 12 plaster corbels. There are four pairs and four individual examples

Category

20th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

Very Large Decorative Architectural Salvage, Hand-Carved Corbels
Very Large Decorative Architectural Salvage, Hand-Carved Corbels

Very Large Decorative Architectural Salvage, Hand-Carved Corbels

Located in Alhambra, CA

Pair of very large, decorative architectural salvage, most likely used as corbels or corner molding

Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Architectural Elements

An Interesting Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Corbels

An Interesting Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Corbels

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Corbels or Wall Brackets in the form of humorous masks c.1890

Category

Antique 19th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Mahogany

A 17th c. Carved Oak French Corbel Beam
A 17th c. Carved Oak French Corbel Beam

A 17th c. Carved Oak French Corbel Beam

Located in Paris, FR

Corbel of beam representing a corsair wearing a hat. From the harbour office of the port of Dieppe

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Corbel Polished Cast Iron Fire Surround
Antique Victorian Corbel Polished Cast Iron Fire Surround

Antique Victorian Corbel Polished Cast Iron Fire Surround

Located in London, GB

corbels supporting the shelf, decorated with an acanthus leaf design.

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Architectural Elements

Set of Four Early 19th Century Marble Corbels
Set of Four Early 19th Century Marble Corbels

Set of Four Early 19th Century Marble Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four early 19th century marble corbels Measures: 7" W x 12.75" D x 39.5" T Base: 7" W x 12

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Painted Plaster Corbel Shelves, circa 1900
Pair of Painted Plaster Corbel Shelves, circa 1900

Pair of Painted Plaster Corbel Shelves, circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1900s pair of painted plaster corbel shelves detailed with green three leaf clover foliage

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Brackets

Materials

Plaster

A Pair of 19th Century White Painted Corbels
A Pair of 19th Century White Painted Corbels

A Pair of 19th Century White Painted Corbels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each of curvaceous form; embellished with a finial and incised decoration; wear to painted finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Architectural Elements

Pair of French Neoclassical Period Painted Limestone Corbels
Pair of French Neoclassical Period Painted Limestone Corbels

Pair of French Neoclassical Period Painted Limestone Corbels

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each volute scrolled and roundel carved bracket supporting a rectangular plinth.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Architectural Elements

Set of Four 25" Tall Cast Stone Corbels
Set of Four 25" Tall Cast Stone Corbels

Set of Four 25" Tall Cast Stone Corbels

Located in Great Barrington, MA

High quality stone castings with a limestone finish. These look like solid hand carved old limestone with mildly weathered finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Set of Four 18th Century French Giltwood Corbels / Brackets
Set of Four 18th Century French Giltwood Corbels / Brackets

Set of Four 18th Century French Giltwood Corbels / Brackets

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four 18th century French giltwood corbels / brackets.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

19thC Ecclesiastical Sculpted Stoneware Cherub Corbel Bracket, circa 1870
19thC Ecclesiastical Sculpted Stoneware Cherub Corbel Bracket, circa 1870

19thC Ecclesiastical Sculpted Stoneware Cherub Corbel Bracket, circa 1870

By George Tinworth 1

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The life-sized unglazed stoneware corbel bracket being finely sculpted with a plinth top over an

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Late 19th or Early 20th century Zinc Corbels
Pair of Late 19th or Early 20th century Zinc Corbels

Pair of Late 19th or Early 20th century Zinc Corbels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of late 19th or early 20th century zinc corbels in original and untouched condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Italian Marble Urns
Pair of Italian Marble Urns

Pair of Italian Marble Urns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1970s vintage Italian corbels hand-crafted out of marble featuring hand-carved roman style

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

18th. CenturyLouis XVI French Stone Console
18th. CenturyLouis XVI French Stone Console

18th. CenturyLouis XVI French Stone Console

Located in Houston, TX

a pair of carved stone corbels.Fluted legs and moldings.Simple classic design.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Console Tables

Materials

Limestone

Antique Edwardian Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Surround
Antique Edwardian Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Surround

Antique Edwardian Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in London, GB

four fluted corbels across the frieze. The opening measures 38" x 38"

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Carved Victorian Room Divider in Walnut, circa 1897
Carved Victorian Room Divider in Walnut, circa 1897

Carved Victorian Room Divider in Walnut, circa 1897

Located in Minneapolis, MN

and condition. It features eight fluted columns that are topped with ornate corbels with acanthus

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements

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.