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Corbel for the Den…

When I started the makeover of the den – I started to search for unique & beautiful finds – ones that spoke to me!  One item I really hope to find (someday) is two matching salvaged Corbel’s to use as book ends.  I haven’t had any luck – but when I saw this pretty Corbel  at unExpected Par Tie Etsy Shop – I snatched it up right away.

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I asked about the history of the Corbel & this is what I was told! “Hello, what I do know about your piece is that it came from a Victorian home in Woodstock, Illinois, which is a charming town with an old town square, etc. The movie Groundhog Day was filmed there.”

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It ads just the right amount of chippy white to the den and gives the little nook next to burlaped plant a little extra something that wasn’t there before. 

xoxo, tracie

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Kathy said…
That's very cool! Terrific find - love pieces with a story!
Kathy
February 15, 2011 at 6:49 PM
Victorian1885 said…
What a great find..can't wait to see your renovation!
February 15, 2011 at 6:51 PM
NanaDiana said…
What a great find. The first thing I thought of is that it would make a great "brace" for a half-round shelf piece...out of thick wood and shabby-white or a piece of stone of some sort..it would act as a center support then. I am sure you will think of 50 different ways to display it! Hugs-Diana
February 16, 2011 at 4:31 AM
Blue Ridge Altered Art said…
You have made a wonderful find. Would make a great shelf bracket. ~~Sherry~~
February 16, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Boho Farm and Home said…
Love theses! I too have been looking for a pair for my family room. Love the chippy white paint!
Thanks for finding my little blog. I am following yours now too! xo Caroline
February 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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treasures said…
I love old corbels! They have such beautiful character.
~ Julie
February 18, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Gail said…
No need to find a matching pair of corbels to use as bookends. I use mine off center. I line up the books on one side of a shelf (essentially using the shelf edge as one of the bookends) then use the corbel as the other bookend. I have several in my bookshelves. As you can guess, they are rather large. My shelves aren't large enough to accommodate two.
March 14, 2011 at 6:15 AM
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