Every Chandelier Is One of a Kind
Every antler chandelier we build starts with naturally shed antlers. Elk, mule deer, whitetail, moose, and fallow deer drop their antlers each year and grow a new set — no animal is harmed to make a fixture in this collection. We collect and hand-select from that shed material, which means no two chandeliers we build are identical.
That’s the real difference between a genuine antler chandelier and a resin reproduction. Natural antler carries tonal variation, surface texture, and asymmetry that molded pieces can’t reproduce. Ten resin chandeliers off the same mold are ten identical objects. Ten real antler chandeliers are ten different sculptures.
We sort every shipment of antler by species, size, color, and curve before a single piece goes into a build. Only the top grade makes it into a chandelier.
Handcrafted by Dante Martin
Dante Martin has been building antler lighting for over 20 years. Each chandelier in this collection is assembled by hand, one at a time, in our shop — not manufactured in batches.
Wiring runs concealed inside the antler itself, so no cable is visible along the arms. Drill points are filled and finished to match the surrounding antler. The result reads as a single sculptural object rather than a light fixture with antlers attached to it.
We build in a range of configurations:
- Single-tier chandeliers for dining rooms, kitchen islands, and standard ceiling heights — Osprey, Glacier
- Two-tier and multi-tier designs for taller rooms — Aspen 2-Tier, 2 Tier Fallow Deer, 6 Tier Whitetail
- Cascade silhouettes for stairwells and open vertical space — Cascade 3-Tier Mule Deer
- Large statement fixtures for great rooms and lodge entries — Gallatin, Big Sky
- Pendant lights where a full chandelier is too much — Heron Fallow Deer
Don’t see the size or species you need? We design custom antler chandeliers to your room dimensions and ceiling height, and we can build with antlers you already own.
Choosing the Right Size
Scale is where most antler chandelier purchases go wrong, so it’s worth measuring before you fall in love with a photo.
Diameter. A common starting point for a dining room is to add the room’s length and width in feet and use that number in inches as your chandelier diameter — a 12′ × 14′ room suggests roughly a 26″ fixture. Over a dining table specifically, aim for a fixture about half to two-thirds the width of the table.
Hanging height. Over a table, leave about 30–36″ between the tabletop and the bottom of the chandelier. In an open entry or great room, keep the bottom of the fixture at least 7′ above the floor.
Ceiling height. Multi-tier and cascade designs need vertical room to read properly. Under 9′ ceilings, a single-tier fixture almost always looks better than a tiered one.
Weight. Real antler is heavier than reproduction. Larger fixtures should be mounted into a rated ceiling box or blocking, and we recommend professional installation for anything at the top of our size range. We don’t publish fixed weights, because natural antler varies in size and density and no two fixtures come out identical. We can give you an approximate weight before you order, and an exact shipping weight once your chandelier is complete.
Not sure? Send us your room dimensions and ceiling height and we’ll tell you which pieces in this collection actually fit. Call (702) 861-8116 or contact us.
Where These Chandeliers Work
- Homes — dining rooms, great rooms, entryways, stairwells, and vaulted living spaces
- Cabins and lodges — hunting lodges, ranch houses, ski chalets, and mountain retreats
- Hospitality — boutique hotels, restaurants, tasting rooms, and resort common areas
- Modern interiors — natural antler works as an organic counterpoint to clean lines and hard materials; it doesn’t require a rustic room to look right
We ship to every state in the US and to many countries worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your antler chandeliers made from real antlers?
Yes. Every chandelier in this collection is built from genuine, naturally shed antler — elk, mule deer, whitetail, moose, and fallow deer. We don’t sell resin or reproduction fixtures.
Are animals harmed to make antler chandeliers?
No. Deer, elk, and moose shed their antlers naturally every year and grow a new set. We build only from that shed material.
How much does a real antler chandelier cost?
See the current starting price on each product shown above, then select your options on its product page for an updated price. Price depends on size, antler species, finish, and lighting configuration. Custom pieces are quoted individually.
How long does an antler chandelier take to build?
Estimated build time: 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Shipping time is additional. For custom designs, we will confirm your timeline with your quote.
Can a real antler chandelier work in a modern home?
Yes. Natural antler is a sculptural, organic material, and it often reads better against contemporary architecture than against heavy traditional decor. Single-tier and cascade designs in particular suit modern rooms.
What bulbs do your chandeliers use, and are they dimmable?
Our fixtures use E12 candelabra sockets rated to a maximum of 40 watts actual draw per socket. They are LED compatible and dimmable, and every chandelier is UL certified.
That 40-watt limit refers to actual power draw, not the incandescent-equivalent figure printed on the box. LED candelabra bulbs draw roughly 4 to 6 watts while producing the light of a 40- to 60-watt incandescent, so a bulb marked “60W equivalent” is well within the limit and runs cooler than the incandescent it replaces.
Bulbs we use and recommend: the Keystone KT-LED4.5FCA11-E12-927-C, a 4.5W dimmable CA11 filament bulb in warm white at 2700K, and the Euri Lighting VB10-3000cec, a 5.5W dimmable B10 clear-glass filament bulb at 3000K with a 90+ CRI. Both are E12 and both are UL listed. The 2700K reads warmer and more traditional; the 3000K is slightly crisper and shows the antler’s natural color a little more clearly.
How do I clean an antler chandelier?
Dust periodically with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush, working with the grain of the antler. Skip household cleaners, solvents, and anything abrasive — they’ll strip the finish. No other routine maintenance is needed.
Can you build a chandelier from antlers I already have?
Yes. See Use Your Antlers for how to send us your sheds and what we can build from them.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes — we regularly ship to every state in the US, and to many countries internationally.
Estimated build time: 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Shipping time is additional.