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Elk antler chandelier

While male deer, moose, reindeer, caribou, and elk all grow antlers, the latter's bony crown is a favorite among designers who delight in transforming them into one-of-a-kind chandeliers. Elk antlers are particularly prized because they are longer and the branches are often more numerous and intricate.  As such, an elk antler chandelier has a grander presence - a stunning piece of natural art that lends elegance and drama wherever they are installed. A Bit of History The antler chandelier first became popular among the medieval aristocracy at a time when the animals were hunted for food and sport.  Collected as trophies, the antlered head was stuffed and mounted on walls.  From there, the practice evolved as the antlers were used to hold candlesticks and hung on ceilings as a source of illumination and admiration. Through the centuries, the elk antler chandelier has undergone many transformations yet always retained its lofty stature in the art of interior décor.  What has or

Mule Deer 6 Antler Chandelier

Product Specifications Brand Cast Horn Designs Weight 6 Pounds Style Rustic Finish Rust Bulb Details Wattage 25 watts Product Description Chandelier comes complete with 3 feet of antique chain and matching canopy mounting kit. Chain colors also available are; polished brass and black, Please contact us if other chain is desired. Chain: 3 feet included Mounting Kit: canopy and mounting hardware included Product Details Item Weight: 6 pounds Shipping Weight: 15 pounds ASIN: B007H9W0DC Item model number: D6

Big Sky Twelve Light Elk Antler Chandelier

Product Specifications Part Number 2474/6+6 Style Rustic - Lodge Finish Bronze Item Package Quantity 1 Product Features Faux antler chandelier. 12 candelabra style lights. Includes 6 feet of chain. Hang weight of 45 3/4 lbs. Takes twelve 40 watt candelabra bulbs (not included). Product Description Inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the great American West, this faux elk antler chandelier displays a rustic yet sophisticated look. It's a perfect look for family gathering spaces, entry halls or dining rooms. The design feautures a frame of faux elk antlers. Twelve candelabra style lights set inside the antlers create a soft and inviting glow. Includes 6 feet of chain. Hang weight of 45 3/4 lbs. Product Details ASIN: B0000DI3BJ

Reproduction antler chandeliers provide quality craftsmanship and beautiful antler lighting

The biggest myth around antler chandeliers? Most people jump to the horrible conclusion that deer, elk or moose are killed for their antlers simply to satisfy the vanity of some people. This is not the case at all. Antler chandeliers are actually an environmentally friendly renewable resource! In the same way that snakes shed their skin, deer, elk and moose cast off their antlers once every year and new ones grow back naturally. In fact, antler chandelier manufacturers often work in concert with local farmers who spread feed for these beautiful animals to more easily collect the antlers left behind. These elk, moose, fallow, caribou, white-tail and mule deer antlers sheds are then used extensively in the production of one-of-a-kind antler chandeliers. Real antler chandeliers have to be seen to believed. Because no two antler racks are alike, no two chandeliers will ever look exactly the same. In some cases, retail, hotel and restaurant entities will actually want antler chandeliers th