A Custom Elk & Whitetail Antler Pool Table Light for Kevin’s Trophy Room

Quick summary

Kevin was building a new trophy room around an 8-foot pool table. Dante built him a one-off elk and whitetail pool table light with three shaded down lights over the table, candle accent lights on top and two chains to hang it level. A pair of Silverbow whitetail lamps went into the same crate. Kevin says the table now plays well even with the room lights down low.

Custom elk and whitetail antler pool table chandelier with rawhide shades over a billiards table in a trophy room

A New Trophy Room and an 8-Foot Table

Kevin first wrote to us in March, with his new trophy room still in progress. He had an 8-foot pool table and wanted a whitetail antler light to hang over it, and he asked for ideas, suggestions and pricing.

Designing It Around the Table

Dante sent over photos of an elk pool table light he had built before. Kevin knew what he wanted from there. He asked for a longer design with three down lights to really light up the table, two or three accent lights on top, and a two-chain hanging system so the light would hang parallel to the table. He also wondered whether whitetail could be mixed with elk, since he loves both.

Dante’s recommendation was the combination. He said elk would give the light its size and fullness, and whitetail would keep it from getting too bulky.

“A pool table light has a tricky job: it has to look great and still put even light across the whole playing surface.”

Dante Martin, maker

Built for a Room Still Being Framed

When Kevin placed the order, the room was only framed up, with 12-foot walls and an unfinished ceiling over the table area. Instead of picking a chain length, Kevin gave Dante the ceiling height and the table height, and Dante worked out the drop from there. Kevin wasn’t sure yet which bulb color he wanted, so Dante included both the warmer yellow and the brighter white.

Before the build went further, Dante sent Kevin photos of the rawhide shades. Kevin’s answer: “absolutely perfect. That’s exactly what I had in mind.”

End view of a custom elk and whitetail antler pool table chandelier with candle accent lights and rawhide shades over a racked pool table

Two Silverbow Lamps for the Same Room

Kevin also wanted a pair of whitetail end table lamps. Dante suggested our Silverbow, and Kevin ordered two. The lamps were finished first, and Dante sent Kevin photos and a video of everything before it shipped.

One Crate, Shipped on Schedule

Dante built a single crate for the pool table light and both lamps, and the freight carrier picked it up the week Dante had told Kevin it would ship.

Angled view of a long custom elk and whitetail antler pool table light lighting the full playing surface of a pool table

Waiting on the Room

The trophy room took longer to finish than planned. The light went up first, and Kevin’s contractors were complimenting it while they finished the room around it. Once the table had been recovered and moved in under the light, Kevin played a few rounds and photographed the light in different lighting so we could see the difference it makes.

Custom elk and whitetail antler pool table light hanging on two chains over an 8-foot pool table, viewed from the end of the table with whitetail mounts on both sides

Elk and whitetail antler pool table light with glowing rawhide shades lighting the table in a dim trophy room

Kevin’s photos: the same light with the room lights on (left) and down low (right).

Dante Martin was such a pleasure to deal with on my custom elk/whitetail antler pool table light that I ordered for my new trophy room and I highly recommend him for your dream antler lighting of choice. The design, workmanship and quality is second to none in my opinion. The pricing was extremely reasonable for a custom real antler light and his delivery estimate was spot on. The lighting is perfect and the table plays fantastic in low lighting thanks to this light.

— Kevin, 5-star Google review

Pool Table Light Project Details

Client	Kevin
Room	New trophy room
Piece	Custom pool table light
Table	8-foot pool table
Antler	Elk and whitetail
Lights	Three shaded down lights over the table, plus candle accent lights on top
Hanging	Two chains, so it hangs parallel to the table
Ceiling	12 ft; drop set by Dante from ceiling and table height
Shades	Rawhide
Also in the room	Two Silverbow whitetail antler table lamps
Certification	UL listed for US and Canada, File E238337

Planning a Game Room or Trophy Room?

Send us your table size, ceiling height and a few photos of the room. See how a custom build works, build one from your own antlers, or browse our antler lamps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you build an antler pool table light?

Yes. Dante builds antler pool table lights as custom pieces. Unlike a round chandelier, a pool table light is built long so it runs the length of the table, and it usually hangs from two chains so it stays parallel to the playing surface.

What size antler pool table light do I need?

It depends on your table. Send us your table size and ceiling height, and Dante will size the light so it covers the playing surface without overpowering the room. Kevin’s light was built for an 8-foot table.

How high should a pool table light hang?

Dante works out the drop for you. Send your ceiling height and the height of your table, and he sets the chain length so the light sits at the right height over the table. Kevin did exactly this while his ceiling was still unfinished.

How many lights does an antler pool table light need?

Enough to light the whole table evenly. Kevin’s has three rawhide-shaded down lights over the table plus candle accent lights on top. The layout can be adjusted to your table and how you like the room lit.

Can you mix elk and whitetail antler in one light?

Yes, and Dante often does. On Kevin’s light, elk gave the piece its size and fullness while whitetail kept it from getting too bulky.

Can I order before my game room is finished?

Yes. Kevin ordered while his trophy room was only framed. He gave Dante the ceiling and table heights, and Dante included both warm yellow and bright white bulbs so he could decide later.

How long does a custom antler pool table light take?

Estimated build time is 6 to 10 weeks from order confirmation. Shipping is additional, and Dante confirms your timeline with your quote.

Can a pool table light be made from my own antlers?

Yes. Through Use Your Antlers, send photos of your collection and Dante will tell you whether you have enough for the size you need. If you don’t, he can add antler from his stock with your go-ahead.