| The antler chandelier is often seen as the crown jewel | | | | the 11th century, and were often found in Vikings |
| of rustic decor, accompanying antler art and furniture in | | | | settlements. |
| the rustic cabin or lodge. They can also be found in | | | | Native Americans used antlers to create a variety of |
| high end boutiques, hotels, restaurants and resorts all | | | | weapons and tools such as handles for knives, spear |
| over the world. This article has been created to give | | | | points, and hide scrapers. Ceremonial and adornment |
| the reader information on the history, construction, and | | | | items such as bracelets, hairpins, combs, and figurines |
| use of these magnificent examples of natures art. | | | | were also common. |
| Antlers have have been used throughout history. The | | | | Antlers are naturally shed each year. This does not |
| materials were a natural byproduct of the animals that | | | | hurt the animal, and and these shed antlers are used to |
| were hunted for food, and were used to create tools, | | | | create modern antler art. Deer, elk, moose, and caribou |
| weapons, and for adornment and ceremonial | | | | are all examples of animals that produce antlers. |
| purposes. | | | | When it comes to choosing a piece of antler art,there |
| One of the earliest recorded uses of antler was in | | | | are a few things to consider. If you are looking for |
| ancient Chinese Traditional Medicine, where they were | | | | something to add a bit of character to a room, |
| ground up and used in tonics to treat various ailments. | | | | choosing something appropriately sized to to fit the |
| During the Roman period, antlers were used for | | | | overall look and feel of the room is a good place to |
| decorative as well as practical purposes, such as loop | | | | begin. If the room you are decorating is large enough, |
| fasteners. | | | | you can add some antler furniture or an antler |
| In the Medieval period buttons and beads appeared in | | | | chandelier with more mass that will not overwhelm the |
| Europe. With the use of candles, there came a need | | | | room. |
| for candle holders, and antlers were used for that | | | | When buying antler lighting, always make sure that the |
| purpose as well. Before long, hand held candle holders | | | | whole fixture is CSA and UL certified to comply with |
| lead to hanging candelabras. The modern antler | | | | manufacturing codes and regulations for the USA, |
| chandelier is based upon these early candelabras. | | | | Canada, and Europe. |
| From the Early Iron Age to the Middle Ages, some of | | | | While antler art is often associated with the rustic |
| the objects made from antler include practical items | | | | decor of cabins and lodges, the modern antler |
| like needles, buckles, fasteners, and combs. Many of | | | | chandelier and antler furniture in general are found in |
| the ones existing today came from from the 9th to | | | | many upscale establishments throughout the world. |