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Decorative
accents for your home
Corbels have been used in architecture
for hundreds of years. Originating in Medieval
architecture, the name corbel was attached
to a piece of stone jutting out of a wall
in order to support a superincumbent weight.
Although corbels were originally constructed
from natural stone, as time progressed,
several different materials have been used.
In modern architectural detail, these
modified brackets are constructed out marble,
faux stone, concrete, polyurethane, polystyrene,
and several different styles of wood. Beginning
in the Early English period, wood has become
the favorite material in corbel construction.
Because wood is incredibly versatile in
its ability to be carved in innumerable
fashions, many designers and homeowners
alike have found the wood corbel to be
the perfect accent to their project. Corbels
can be manufactured in any specified wood,
ranging from the least decorative and expensive
woods like Pine or Poplar, to the finest
imported and rare woods such as African
Mahogany or Cherry.
After hundreds of years of wood corbel
carving, there have become many standard
styles that follow strict architectural
guidelines when it comes to shape and size.
Some of the most famous and most commonly
used corbels are designed with great ornamentation
such as: Shell Corbels, Acanthus Leaf Corbels,
Oak Leaf Corbels, Wave Corbels, Grape Corbels,
and the Traditional Corbel. Each one of
these styles of corbel can be found in
any species of wood and several different
sizes, including a pilaster application.
Corbels can be used in several different
applications and come in many different
sizes and materials. When in search of
a corbel for your architectural or decorative
needs, there is sure to be one that fits
your project.
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