Corbel Shelves
Buy the best corbel shelves selected and recommended by interior designers. By Tara Gosselin.
Corbel wall shelves or as functionally attractive as they are practical. And for your home if you are looking for a different style of wall shelf unit, taking a look in our collection all the Corbel wall shelves we have to offer might be the first step to finding exactly what you're looking for. Take a look here and see if we have the right Corbel wall shelf for you.
Corbel Shelves
Buying Guide
Tara Gosselin
Interior Design Expert
Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.
Corbels and brackets are very similar architectural features, with the main difference being that corbels are made of wood, whereas brackets are made of metal. Another distinction within these groups is whether your corbels are load bearing or if they are merely decorative.
People use weight bearing corbels to hold up heavy items in their homes, like granite countertops or fireplace mantels. If you need a load bearing implement for a corbel wall shelf, you want to make sure you have the proper hardware.
Load bearing corbels are generally reinforced with steel, even if they have a wooden exterior. They will feel heavier than a regular, decorative corbel and should be mounted into a stud or another fortified section of the wall. If you’re relying on your corbels to bear a lot of weight, use screws instead of nails.
Corbels are architectural elements that are both beautiful to look at and functional. Historically, corbels were carved stone or wooden additions that held up entire buildings. Today you can use them to support a new wall shelf.
Corbel wall shelves come in a variety of different sizes, and are sturdy and durable, meaning you can store almost any decorative or functional item on them, including ornaments, books, candle holders, crockery, and many other adorning pieces.
What you store on your corbel wall shelf is up to you, with these ornate and intricately designed units presenting as a majestic decorative piece in themselves. For an aesthetically pleasing display, feature ornamental items on your corbel wall shelf that coordinate with the style of the corbel. Try a large statement mirror, or clock hanging above. This will not only emphasize your attractive shelf and the items on it, but provide for a bold, statement style in any room.