Elk Antler Chandeliers – Massive Horns make Massive Chandeliers

The elk is a large northern deer which can be found in Europe and North America, in which it is more commonly known as the moose. Elk antlers are massive as compared to their other close cousins within the deer family, thus it is easy to surmise that elk antler chandeliers are larger than chandeliers produced from whitetail or mule deer antler.  In reality, they are indeed extremely massive, sometimes extending to a diameter of a staggering five feet across. Elk chandeliers consist of huge branching sharp end horns crisscross each other and linking together in a dead-lock position. Hung above our heads in the living room, they are great attention grabbers and conversation starters for guests. In fact, the great they are, the more interesting they will get!

The base of these antler chandeliers consist of bigger branches with sharp ends that protrude upwards at the end of these branches. These are usually of rawhide shades or discolored peel-offs of normal brown antler surfaces. The base forms a sturdy foundation for a rather heavy load above and is the best spot to place lighting bulbs or electric candles.

Other elk antlers can then stacked or cascaded higher and higher above the base, hugging closer to the center piece as they proceed towards the ceiling whilst counter-balancing the heavy base below. The result is a marvelous work of art of a triple tiered elk-antler chandelier, reminiscent of a tall hanging Christmas tree. Nowadays, reproductions consisting of combinations of elk antlers with antlers of other kinds of deer such as the fallow deer are also produced. In fact, these combination elk antler chandeliers provide a little versatility to the entire natural work of art, which is already at its best.