Carved Wood Corbels
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 decorative fashions, many designers and homeowners alike have found the carved 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.
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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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