Corbels, Wood Corbels, Wooden Corbels, Kitchen Corbels, Countertop Corbels Floral Corbel Series - Shop By Corbel Styles Call us Today 1-866-571-6528

Home /
Shop By Corbel Styles /
Floral Corbel Series

Floral Corbel Series

Corbels have been used in architecture for thousands of years and are a piece of stone or wood jutting out of a wall to carry any immense weight. A piece of timber projecting in the same wall is called a “tassel” or “bragger”. The look of a corbel mimics that of a raven’s beak. These castings have many creative uses as light sconces, wall planters and display accents or for use on more elaborately designed areas, on the faces of buildings, for example.

The artisan crafted Pilaster Acanthus Leaf Series wooden corbel- Graceful and diminutive, a more delicate version of the original. Found in ancient architecture for more than two millennia, the styling of these corbels are present throughout many cultures.

Pilaster corbels are engaged piers, pillars or square columns that project slightly from a wall, containing a capital and a base. They are usually longer and sleek in construction. Greek revival homes often have pilaster corbels. As well as being slimmer than other corbels, Pilaster corbels can be used in many different applications, such as libraries or dens, to frame doors or in living room areas, to display sconces or other accents.

There are many different designed Pilaster corbels, just like original corbels. One of the more popular designs is that of the acanthus. Acanthus is an ornament in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders that depicts or resembles foliage of the acanthus plant. Such motifs appear extensively in Medieval and Renaissance artwork, particularly in sculpture and wood carving.

The Pilaster Acanthus Series corbels are long, spiky leaves that cover the whole face of the corbel, with coiled-up scrolls on the sides to add a stylish finish. The Pilaster Acanthus Series corbels come in richly etched hardwoods Walnut, Pine, Poplar, Maple, Mahogany, Alder, Red Oak and Cherry. They are shipped separately for added protection from scratches, and are ready to be stained or clear-polished.

Norman corbels, relating to Normandy, generally have a plain appearance. In the Early-English period, corbels were sometimes elaborately carved, as in Lincoln, a town in Lincolnshire, England.

Perhaps the most sought after of all corbel designs, the Acanthus Leaf is rich in history. In this, the Pilaster series, their size is petite. Slender and unobtrusive, they are the perfect choice for wherever a more modest alternative is desired. The Pilaster Acanthus Series corbels will add long-lasting value to any building.