Wood Corbels

Posted Thu, 11/02/2006 - 17:15 by Admin
Corbels have been used for thousands of years to support overhead beams and ceilings. Corbels are also used as brackets for fireplace mantels and shelving. Corbels can bear weight, but can also be used strictly for decorative purposes. Corbels will enhance the appearance of any room.

Corbels are available made from materials such as wood or urethane. Wood corbels lend warmth to a room that corbels made from other materials cannot match. Urethane corbels are lighter in weight than wood corbels and are easier to handle.

Corbels are made in many styles. You can find classically styled corbels which use stylized acanthus leaves for decoration, a practice that dates back to ancient Greece. There are corbels that use shells for decorations that will bring a sense of the ocean into your home. If you have a love of great wines, you can find corbels decorated with grapes, a symbol of celebration and life.

Art Nouveau Corbels
Corbels are available in several sizes for your convenience. A choice in sizes will allow you to use the same corbel style throughout your room or your house, whether you are using corbels underneath your ceiling or to support your bookshelves.

Corbels, whether you are using them for functional purposes or purely for decoration, can add a beautiful finishing touch to your home.