Shell Corbels Series

Corbel- a projection from a wall which sometimes supports a structural member such as a shaft-has been used in architecture for thousand of years. The word “corbel” comes from the Latin meaning of a Corbellus or Corvus (a raven) for its similarities regarding a raven’s beak.

Other than stone, corbels are made from marble, plastic, wood or other materials. Wooden corbels add a richly, striking accent to a home or the face of a building and come in different hardwoods, such as Poplar or Pine. Because wooden corbels are all hand-crafted and dry-kilned, they will add lasting value that won ’t decrease with age.

Many of the designs that are etched in wooden corbels come from our past and add just a touch of antiquity to our home. Because wooden corbels are all hand-crafted and dry-kilned, they will add lasting value that won ’t decrease with age.

The corbel got its roots form the 4th to the 15th centuries, known as the medieval period and lasted until the renaissance period. Many ancient cathedrals and temples have very large, elaborate corbels made mainly from stone.

Do you love the ocean, the pounding sound of the surf, and the smell of salt water? Do you think that shells are magnificent? Then you might want to consider shell corbels to use in your home.

The Shell Series Wooden corbels bring you to the ocean, with the decorative design of a large shell on the face of the corbel, at the top, and ornamental accents carved below, where the corbel caves in slightly. A classy design of a scroll on the sides of the Shell Series Wooden corbel, make this corbel a very popular choice.

Shell corbels can act as brackets for shelving or your fireplace mantel. You might use shell corbels to support arches in your home. Shell corbels can also be used for purely decorative purposes.

Shell corbels actually bring together two classical motifs, the shell and the acanthus leaf. Stylized acanthus leafs have adorned architectural features for centuries. Shells have also been used as decorations throughout time.

Shell corbels are available in several sizes to meet your needs. Whether you want your shell corbels large to work within a big project or small to support shelving, you should be able to find the right size for the job.

The Shell Series Wooden corbels also come in several hardwoods: Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Red Oak, Poplar, Pine, Mahogany and Alder.

The Shell Series Wooden corbels will be a lasting edition to your home for years to come.