Acanthus Wood Corbels

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	Regent Wood Corbels		Manchester Wood Corbels
	wood corbels R03 * in 4 sizes * up to 6-3/8" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels R42 * in 4 sizes * up to 7-1/4" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Atlanta Wood Corbels		Portland Wood Corbels
	wood corbels R41 * in 4 sizes * up to 5-5/8" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels R48 * in 3 sizes * up to 2-3/8" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Atlanta Large Corbel		Portland Large Corbels
	wood corbels R41XL * in 2 sizes * up to 11-1/4" deep * up to 36" high * in maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels R48L * in 2 sizes * up to 4-1/8" deep * up to 36" high * in maple, oak, cherry
	Arizona Corbels		Hartford Wood Corbels
	wood corbels AZ22 * in 2 sizes * up to 7" deep * in alder, maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels C14 * in 2 sizes * up to 5-3/4" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Large Arizona Corbels		Princeton Wood Corbels
	wood corbels AZ22XL * 22"H x 7-3/4"D x 6-3/4"W * in alder, maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels C21 * 22"H x 3-1/4"D x 7"W * in maple, oak, cherry
	Irvine Pilaster Corbels		Charlotte Corbels
	wood corbels CB20 * in 3 sizes * up to 5-7/8" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels R50 * in 4 sizes * up to 6-1/4" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Lexington Pilaster Corbels		Houston Corbels
	wood corbels CB20B * in 3 sizes * up to 4-5/8" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels C22 * 12-1/4"H x 5-1/8"D x 6-3/4"W * in maple, cherry, oak
	Austin Corbels		Maryland Corbels
	wood corbels C6 * in 2 sizes * up to 3-1/8" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood corbels C8 * in 2 sizes * up to 5-1/2" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Arlington Corbel		Providence Corbels
	wood corbels W79 8-1/2"H x 3-5/8"D x 5-1/8"W * in maple, white hardwood		wood corbels R35 * in 2 sizes * up to 3" deep * in hard maple

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CARVED WOOD CORBELS

How to turn your kitchen into a masterpiece with corbels
Corbels find themselves right at home in the kitchen. In fact, since the historical use of a corbel is to support weight, just think of all of the heavy pieces that are in your kitchen: cabinets, counter tops, the range hood, possibly open shelving, and more. Everywhere that support is needed is the ideal place for a corbel that not only helps to balance the look but to add interesting hand-carved detail, as well.

You'll find corbels manufactured from high-quality hardwoods and from easy-care polyurethane. Wood corbels can actually provide a support function, but a polyurethane corbel is for decorative purposes only: it won't support the weight of a piece like a shelf or counter top.... read more about how to incorporate corbels into your kitchen >>

Wood Corbels Application

corbels carved from wood
Corbels selected for this page are carved with traditional acanthus leaf design. Wood corbels come in different sizes applicable fire numerous applications. Wood corbels with grater depth are suitable for installation under kitchen counters or kitchen islands to provide additional support. Some corbels are wider than deeper and have flat bottom edge (Charlotte Corbels or Irvine Corbels as an example). This wooden corbels type is designed for furniture application and custom trim work. Usually wood corbels like that are installed on the top of the pilasters. That is the reason why they called a pilaster corbels.

Many acanthus corbels are slim in appearance, they are long and do not have a significant projection. Wood corbels of this type often used for application on the face of the custom cabinets, furniture or built-ins. These corbels are irreplaceable when it comes to adding architectural embellishments to the kitchen cabinets. All our wood corbels are hand-carved from solid hardwood and ready for final finishing. Wonderful quality carving and outstanding prices make our corbels a valuable addition to any home.

Acanthus Corbels Design

acanthus wood corbels
The elegant corbels come in many beautiful historical designs. The great variety makes it easy to match the corbels to any kitchen style. The Acanthus leaf corbel's design derives from a Greek and Roman architectural ornamentation.

The Acanthus trees are found in the Greek Isles. Acanthus leaf is used in an ornamental way and inspired the architecture in the past as well as today. It has been said that a nymph Acantha who was beloved by Apollo, the sun god was the spirit of the acanthus tree. Upon her death, she turned into a “sun-loving tree” named Acanthus.

The Greek were the first to incorporate the acanthus leaf into their design. The Romans followed by using acanthus, but their acanthus designs curled the leaf at the top. Acanthus was used as a popular design in the Medieval and Renaissance periods, and is still a clear favorite today.

Decorative Uses for Wood Corbels

decorative wood corbels
Our extensive wood carvings collection includes a large selection of hand-carved hard-wood corbels measuring from 3-1/2 inches to over 26 inches high. Perfect for custom wood cabinetry, wall application, or as decorative elements for custom cabinets.

Wood corbels are also perfect components to the wood mantel shelves: to enhance the dramatic effect, carved wood corbels may be utilized into the design by abutting them to the bottom of the wood mantel shelves.

The decorative uses for wood corbels are endless: use them to enhance shelves, kitchen hood, kitchen island, entry ways, or to highlight any architectural elements in your home. If your intention is to use the corbel as a means of support, such as underneath a kitchen countertops, the depth of the corbel you choose must be at least 1/2 of the depth of the overhang which it will support. If you intention is to use wood corbels as a means to brace shelving, then you must choose a corbel that is at least 2/3 of the depth of the shelf which it will support, since the wood corbel will be the shelf's sole means of support.

The artful use of corbels in your home

Beautiful corbels are a vastly under-utilized architectural element these days. If one needs to display or support a heavy item, such as a sculpture, stylish support from wood corbels or wood brackets is a necessity. Although less obvious today, the beauty and sophistication that these supportive structures add cannot be overlooked...read more about corbels use >>