Corbels and Brackets for many Chinese people, was a new thing, while in Europe, but it is essential decorations, decorative frames either outdoors or indoors doors, fireplaces, etc., are inseparable from the corbels.
Corbels also has an alias, "trunk", because most of the hanger side has a "S" shaped curve, the shape of an elephant's nose looks, so named.
The original function of the corbel is to concentrate the gravity of the beam to the support column and reduce the load on the wall. During the development of architecture, the corbel gradually loses its original structural function and becomes a pure ornament.
In European-style decoration buildings, corbels can be seen almost everywhere.
Bar/Service Counter
Showcase
Interior door frame
Partition or arch
Wall
In addition, corbels can also be used for wall and ceiling decoration, with carved lines and Roman columns and other products to create the atmosphere and extravagance of European style decoration.
Corbels are traditional decorations of European architecture, which play an irreplaceable role in creating an overall effect. It can even be said that European style decoration without corbels is incomplete.
