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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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…)
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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Corbels have been cropping up in designer magazines for the last couple years as a popular decorating tool. But if you asked a most home owners what decorative corbels are, chances are they wouldn’t have a clue.
A corbel is a bracket supporting or giving the appearance of supporting a heavy load above. In effect a corbel can either be decorative or structural.
As architectural styles have developed through time, the level of decoration on a corbel has changed accordingly. In medieval times corbels often appeared in the shape of humans or mythical beasts. Gargoyles seen at Notre Dame are examples of decorative corbels rather than having a structural purpose. Some were cast as biblical figures to illustrate tales to the congregation that was unable to read. Continue reading “Decorative Corbels, A Simple Guide”
There are so many different types of kitchen corbels to choose from nowadays and yet, there are still some people that frown when they hear this old fashioned name and ask themselves what are corbels. Corbels are brackets of various types of materials that are use as supports and decorative elements. They have been around for hundreds of years and now in modern days are used to add a touch of elegance to living spaces and furniture.
Corbels can be used in any part of the home, but there are mostly used in the kitchen area and also around a fireplace area. There are many types to choose from when picking your kitchen corbels, which also means that there is a different corbel for every taste and style. These corbels create a sense of elegance in a kitchen that separates it from the normal decor. Continue reading “What You Need To Know About Kitchen Corbels”
One of the great things about corbels is that they are not limited to any one use. In fact, they have many different uses, the most common of which are profiled here. As time has gone on, people have invented more and more innovative ways to take advantage of the affordability and availability of the modern corbel. The functional and attractive corbel is an important design element in today’s homes.
There are three main indoor uses for corbels these days: mantels, bookshelves, and countertops. This is where you will almost always find them today. In fact, maybe your own home is already incorporating these styles.
Mantels
Here we will find stone and marble corbels holding up fireplace mantels. Even if they are not literally supporting the weight, this is a very beautiful use. It is a great way to frame this centerpiece of so many homes: the fireplace. Without them, this area of the house is left looking a bit more plain than maybe you would like. Continue reading “Different Uses for Corbels”
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”
Adding the finishing touch to your home by buying corbels to decorate with is a relatively simple process. Whether you are defining an open space or making a decorative shelf, corbels are the answer! Choose the design and material and the let the decorating begin.
Take this decorating project step by step and consider your best options. Corbels are a beautiful object to use in decorating but they should enhance your decorating theme and not destroy it. Read up on corbels and look at some of the decorating tips in architectural magazines. This should be a good guide. The more you view, the more your real “look” will be evident. Continue reading “Buying Corbels To Decorate And Add The Finishing Touch!”
The term “corbel” was first used in its architectural application in the 15th century. Nevertheless, the actual supports date back further than that. Some sources claim the beginning of corbels to be somewhere in the Neolithic, or New Stone Age, era. They were also in use in B.C. era China.
The French in particular made exacting demands on what could and couldn’t be called a “corbel”. They said that it had to be perpendicular to both the wall and the surface that it was supporting. They went further than this even, claiming that a support was not allowed to be classed with corbels if its horizontal surface was not longer than its vertical edge running up the wall. The term itself derives from the Old French language via the Latin word corbellus, which means “appearing like the beak of a crow”. Continue reading “History of Corbels – Where the Gargoyles Lurked”
Though it is an old and somewhat unknown word, corbels are still very much relevant today. In this article we’ll answer the questions of what they are, as well as what they are used for today, and what they have been used for through history. Their use dates far, far back in the history of architecture, but currently they are much more popular for indoor use than they ever were back in the old times.
Corbels are bracket-like supports which come out of one wall and hold up something else which is jutting out horizontally. They are like a fancy, carved triangle of support between the vertical and horizontal. Corbels are common to see on old buildings (even ancient) where they are form a stone or wood support between the exterior of a wall and the roof itself. You will find them everywhere, but especially throughout Europe (France, Germany, etc.) and even in old Chinese architecture. They always add a very classic look to no matter how they are used. Continue reading “What Are Corbels?”
