The debut of our Legacy Collection of corbels, appliques and decorative moldings is one we have worked on for some months now.
It is, in one word, exquisite, and we offer it here with the utmost pride. Our concern, however, is that our photographs just can’t do the collection justice.
It’s nearly impossible to convey the craftsmanship and quality this line posseses. The satiny feel of each piece, shipped ready for your finish, can’t be adequately conveyed in words or pictures. W (more…)
Linden wood, Hand-carved by skilled craftsman. The Product is designed to achieve the highest degree of quality and details, tripple sanded in each product.
9-1/2″H X 4-3/4″W X 5-3/4″D
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Symmetrical arch design adds a great touch to cabinetry and mantels. Solid wood brackets used for many shelving and support needs.
Ideal for mantle supports, bar supports, or shelving brackets. These corbels are made of hardwood and can be painted or stained.
Available from Capitol City Lumber.
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Wooden Designer corbels are perhaps the most versatile design element around.
You’ll see corbels used everywhere from the front porch to the family room.
Corbels are hand carved and may vary slightly.
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Breathe new life into your home’s decor with the addition of this stunning Arts & Crafts style corbel.
The corbel is hand-carved from North American wood and features superior detailing and quality.
Each corbel is unfinished and ready to paint or stain.
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Few reference books assist in the restoration of campground cottages, but this new photo archive shows existing architectural details in the historic district of Oak Bluffs and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
These ornate Victorian cottages are commonly known as the Painted Ladies.
More than six hundred color images display the wide variety of corbels and gingerbread found on these small “tent like” cottages.
Study the intricate patterns carpenters used to create the “gingerbread (more…)
These corbels are 
handmade in Colorado. Hardware included.
We use only the finest solid maple, solid oak, and solid cherry available for our brackets.
They are meticulously sanded and all edges have been neatly rounded over.
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Designer corbels are possibly one of the most versatile design elements around, you’ll see them used everywhere from the front porch to the family room.
They add drama as shelf, bar & kitchen island supports–you’re limited only by your imagination!
Unfinished so you can make them fit your home or office.
As with all hand carved items, no two will be exactly identical. All measurements are approximate.
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Hand-carved solid mahogany corbel 13″ high, 8″ deep and 3.5″ wide.
Ideal for shelves, under kitchen counters, etc. Also great for supporting drapery rods!
Made of 1.5″ thick pieces of honduras type mahogany glued together. These are unfinished, sanded, so they are ready for staining with any medium to dark stain such as Pecan, American Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Red Mahogany, etc. (more…)
Throughout the history of corbels, there are basically two main time periods: the traditional and the modern. Each era is characterized by the use of different materials.
Traditional
To some extent this era has never ended. There are still corbels being used in the same ways that they were centuries ago: on the outside of stone buildings, in stone themselves. But basically the traditional era dates back to approximately medieval times and beyond. This is probably the image that many people have of corbels: marble and stone majestic support structures, outside stately and old buildings, often with gargoyles on top!
If we want to be even more exact, we can trace these pieces back into antiquity, when they were first brought into use during the Neolithic era. At that time we have the so-called Norman corbels which are very plain in design. Continue reading “Materials Used in Corbels – From Traditional to Modern”
Corbelling is rich in design history. In this article we’ll take a look at five of the most popular styles of corbels that are still in use today. This is not about the material, but rather the actual shape and design of these bracket supports. All of these styles can be found through most any corbel manufacturer / distributor worth his weight in salt today.
Acanthus
The acanthus plant is native to the Mediterranean area, but is found virtually everywhere these days. It has large and spiny leaves, and gives white and purple flowers. This is a very common type of corbel in use today. I suppose it is popular because it can be fairly easily carved and is a nice, light wooden color. The designs of these acanthus corbels are very intricate. They are also typically pretty wide, so this allows for even more detailing and patterns. Continue reading “Types of Corbels – Styles”
