Antler chandeliers are a very interesting addition to any décor. This type of chandelier uses the either real or faux antlers from an animal as the base to a chandelier. Chandeliers of this type can be any size and many homeowners and businesses purchase an antler chandelier to create a certain theme. Many lodges and cabins may have this type of chandelier hanging above the dining room. There are a number of manufacturers that specialize in making antler chandeliers. These chandeliers are usually made to order to suit the purchaser’s personal requirements.
Antler chandeliers are available in different styles. Antlers vary between animals so many times a manufacturer will provide you with photos of the different types of animals and their antlers so that you can choose the one that you like the best. Animals such as deer, elk, moose and others all have antlers and you can have your chandelier crafted after the image of the these types of antlers. Those interested in these antlers should be aware that the antlers can be real or fake upon your request.
There are some people who like the idea of having real antlers for their antler chandelier. If you are an individual that likes the look of deer antlers than an authentic deer antler chandelier is for you. The manufacturer will discuss with you the size requirements and will either find a antler that is the perfect size or existing antlers will be whittled down to the necessary size. Some people who like the look of authentic antlers may be concerned about the process used to obtain the antlers. In most cases deer antler chandeliers and other antler chandeliers are made with shed antlers. Animals that have antlers shed their antlers ever year mainly during the late winter to early spring seasons. This is a normal process that antlered animals, particularly deer, experience throughout their entire lifetimes. As the deer grows older the antlers become bigger and thus the antlers shed are bigger. Many manufacturers of antler chandeliers simply collect the antlers that the animals have shed and use them to make their product.
For those people who are still a bit skeptical of the shedding process a faux antler chandelier is an alternative. Faux antler chandeliers can be made from a number of materials. Usually a tough resin material is poured into a mold in order to obtain the shape and dimensions of the antlers. Faux antlers are dried and then a polyurethane coating is placed on the antlers to protect them from breaking and to give them sheen. This is an alternative for those like the look of an antler chandelier but don’t the real antlers hanging their home.
There are a number of companies that make antler chandeliers. Most of these companies are small family owned businesses that have passed down the tradition of making antler chandeliers and other types of antler themes furniture and items. You can easily find a quality manufacturer of antler chandeliers via the internet. Most business have websites that offer prices, pictures and you can even set up a consultation to speak to someone about the antler chandeliers that interest you.