A Whitetail Chandelier From a Customer’s Own Antlers, Built as Our XL 6 Tier for a Kentucky River Home

Quick summary

This custom whitetail chandelier was built for Grant Martin’s home on the river in Kentucky from his own naturally shed antlers, modeled on our XL 6 Tier Whitetail design. It uses about 80 to 86 antlers, weighs about 100 lbs, and measures 56″ in diameter by 46″ tall.

Large six-tier whitetail chandelier built from a customer's own shed antlers, hanging in the vaulted great room of a Kentucky river home

Starting From a Design He Loved

Grant Martin came to us wanting a chandelier like our XL 6 Tier Whitetail. He also had his own collection of naturally shed whitetail antler and wanted his sheds to be what made it. He shipped his antler to us, and we got to work.

Built by Hand, With Mock-Ups Along the Way

Dante built the chandelier by hand. As it came together, he sent Grant mock-up photos so he could see the tiers, balance and scale take shape.

First version of the six-tier chandelier on the workbench, built entirely from the customer's own whitetail antler — The first version, built entirely from the customer’s own antler.

Going a Little Bigger

As the chandelier neared completion, Grant decided he wanted it a little bigger. His own antler had run out. At his request, Dante added antler from our own stock, and the cost of that antler was added to the final price. Each added antler was marked with green tape so he could see and approve exactly what came from our stock. The finished piece is built mostly from his own sheds, at the scale he wanted.

Six-tier whitetail antler chandelier with a wider outer ring, the added antlers marked with green tape for customer approval — Antler from our stock added to the outer ring, marked with green tape so the customer could approve each piece.

“When he asked to go bigger, I taped every antler I added from my stock so he could see exactly what was his and what was mine before anything got wired.”

Dante Martin, maker

The Finished Chandelier

The completed chandelier uses about 80 to 86 whitetail antlers. Grant was happy with its look, balance and size, and he and his family still love it. According to Grant, it is the centerpiece of their home on the river in Kentucky.

Lit six-tier whitetail shed antler chandelier hanging under timber beams in front of a stone chimney

Project Details

Design basis	Our XL 6 Tier Whitetail
Location	Private home on the river, Kentucky
Antler	Customer’s own shed whitetail, supplemented from our stock
Antler count	About 80-86
Size	56″ diameter x 46″ tall
Weight	About 100 lbs
Certification	UL Listed, File E238337 (US & Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you build one of your catalog designs from my own antlers?

Yes. This chandelier followed our 6 Tier Whitetail design and was built from the customer’s own sheds. See how Use Your Antlers builds work.

What if I don’t have enough antler?

We can add antler from our own stock to reach the size you want. The cost of the added antler is included in your price, and we only add it with your go-ahead.

How many antlers does a large chandelier take?

This 56″ six-tier chandelier used about 80 to 86 whitetail antlers. Smaller whitetail designs need far fewer. For example, our 8-light rectangular yoke chandelier used about 36.

How heavy is a large antler chandelier?

This one weighs about 100 lbs. A fixture this heavy needs a ceiling box and support rated for its weight, so have a licensed electrician confirm your mounting before installation.

Want a Whitetail Chandelier From Your Own Antlers?

Whether you have a full collection or just a start, we can build a chandelier around your sheds and fill in the rest. Start your Use Your Antlers build.