Using rustic antler lighting has been long contested by environmentalists and animal welfare activists but it still remains to be one of the most popular ways of decorating a room or a house. Rustic antler lighting fixtures, as the name implies, are made from the branched horns of a stag or a reindeer that shed off naturally. These antlers are then cleaned and treated properly before they are used as decorative and lighting pieces.

It must be kept in mind that that this kind of lighting fixture does not suit every type of surrounding. Antler lighting suits country homes and lodges. It is perfect for masculine rooms and ranch houses.

The antlers or horns used for this kind of lighting can be obtained from different animals. Some of the most common animals that provide antlers are mules, elks, moose, or the whitetail. The chandelier frame can be made from the European antler, too. These different sources mean that the antlers may vary in size, texture and weight.

Their shapes may vary as well. Some of the antlers will be small, some of them will be large, the shapes may vary too; they can be two or three tiered. In general, three-tiered chandeliers are pretty massive in size and are best suited for substantially large rooms, for coupled with their stark, bold frames, they tend to tower over every other object in the room.

The stark and no frills design of the antler lighting are ideal for rooms sporting a minimalist look. The antler chandelier, lamps and sconces has this outdoor feel to it so that it fits well with wooden furniture, brick fireplaces and stone mantelpieces; that is to say, in rooms possessing a homely, lived-in, countryside look.

Lastly, rustic antler lighting is very easy to maintain. It only needs regular dusting and an occasional polishing to retain its glaze. That is why it is not surprising that the rustic antler lighting is gaining popularity as a light fixture that makes a bold statement.