CORBELS

The American Arts and Crafts styled corbels appear to be classical. Simplicity of shape follows a theory of honesty in materials, traditional techniques and construction, which contradicts the mass-production methods of the industrial revolution.

The profile of these decorative brackets creates a wavy look which results in casual elegance. The curves of the wood soften the look of any room which typically is dominated by straight edges.

Corbels are usually painted and distressed to give an look of antiquity. Staining allows the texture and petina of the wood to shine through.

The Arts and Crafts movement began in England, opposing the elaborate designs found in people’s homes during the Victorian Era. The movement called for simplicity and for people’s return to handmade wood products.

The Craftsman and Mission style woodwork, such as furniture, kitchen cabinets, and millwork have made an immense comeback into today’s world. It used to be that these brackets were individually hand-carved by highly skilled craftsmen from a variety of solid woods.

The corbel is easy to incorporate in many different kitchen styles. They carry a uniquely American expression and are perfect for the Arts-and-crafts kitchen style. These decorative brackets emphasize simplicity and functionality of design, and honesty of craftsmanship.

Most styles come in several sizes and a variety of different woods which makes it easy to fit a wide range of design needs. You can even choose the same design of corbel to carry a theme in a room, but use the right sizes to fit the different tasks in the room.

In a kitchen, the smaller sizes may be used in the design of cabinetry, medium and large sizes may be used as support structures for countertops as well as shelves. This makes it easy to find the right wood and design for different types of applications.

As an example, the same bracket design can be used in different parts of the kitchen: smaller pieces can be incorporated in the kitchen cabinets, medium and large corbels can be used to support countertops, kitchen hoods, ledges. Larger versions can be installed in the door openings or incorporated in trim-work throughout the house.

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