Wooden Nickel Cast Stone Corbel – Bearded Man Motif (1978)

Description :
This architectural corbel was cast in 1978 by Wooden Nickel, a Cincinnati-based antique and architectural salvage company. Crafted in cast stone and finished in a warm brown faux-wood patina, the corbel features a stylized bearded man's face framed by scrollwork and foliage. Bold and expressive, it can be used as a mantel bracket, shelf support, or wall-mounted decorative accent. The molded mark on the back reads “Wooden Nickel © ’78,” confirming its provenance. Highly collectible, this piece reflects the firm’s late 20th-century revivalist approach to historic European ornamentation.

Era
1978

Style
Gothic Revival / Architectural Salvage

Technique
Cast stone molding with hand-applied patina to simulate aged wood.

Tools Used
Clay sculpting tools, plaster or silicone mold, cast stone mix, brush finishing tools.

History
Wooden Nickel was established in 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and became known for architectural salvage and reproduction corbels, mantels, and figural decor inspired by medieval and neoclassical forms.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Wooden Nickel, Cincinnati, Ohio (marked "Wooden Nickel © ’78")

Measurements
7" W x 12" H x 9" D

Suggested Weight
~8–10 lbs

Item Number : P14259

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : UK