Toltec's Tiffany-style pool table lights can be a great addition to any pool room.
I took a fancy to their Popular Pearl line of lighting, so this review is focused on those.
The people of Toltec have this to say for themselves: "Founded in the 1970's, Toltec is a family-owned and run company dedicated to creating quality and competitively priced lighting fixtures for your home.
While quality and value continue to be the hallmarks that Toltec is famous for, we take pride in having taken the lead in the field of design.
we are continually introducing new concepts and ideas while maintaining a close eye on tradition.
At Toltec, we bridge all possible worlds.
" Let me tell you, these Toltecs are some very finely crafted billiard lights.
The stained glass is elegant and not too gaudy, giving just enough accent to your table and your pool room to really give you that 'warm-fuzzy' feeling.
My personal favorites are the #129 Popular Pearl Tiffany Light with Pearl and Green with Brass Channels and the #527E Popular Pearl Tiffany Light with Clear Ripple and ClearGlass with Brass Channels.
The designs feature some exquisite glass finishes, and can bring some major charm and beauty to your pool table rooms.
The Pearl and Green runs about $475 with just 3 lights, but if you're like me, and want to light up a 9' pool table instead of those tiny little 7' or 8' tables, I'm guessing you'll need a longer fixture with an extra light bulb, bumping the cost up to $585.
I'm not positive yet if the extra-bulb-upgrade actually gives you a longer pool table light, but I've sent their customer service a query, and I'll update this post as soon as they've responded (UPDATE: yes, the extra bulb extends the coverage area of the fixture).
Now, I like this particular choice of pearl-and-green because the two-toned color scheme matches and compliments my favorite pool-felt color: deep green (so their other color choices, of course, would thus be ideal for tables covered in alternate, yet matching, colors).
The ClearGlass pool table lighting comes with only one choice: the 10 candelabra lights, and two lights pointing down.
Asking price is $630, which is a bit hefty, but probably worth the budget-stretch considering how eye-catching it is.
Brass and clear-glass candelabra lighting direct within your game rooms really adds an old-world touch.
Imagine matching this with a warm dark-wood theme, one reminiscent of gas-lights and cobblestone streets.
Add some 8 ball or 9 ball themed black-&-white framed posters to enhance the atmosphere, or even some old-school mafia B&W's full of tommy-guns and antique cars, and you've got yourself one jiving game room! My only worry with this light is that the candelabra lights might be too bright and distracting.
I Kind of wish they had included an option for smoked-glass tinting to take away a bit of the glare.
Most of these Toltec Tiffany Billiard Lights are available in 2, 3 or 4 light configurations, even single-bulb pendants with attaching chains or light-stands.
All Billiard lights come with enough chain, wiring and ceiling canopy for a nine-foot high ceiling.
Extra chain and wire are available upon request at the time you place an order.
overall, I'd give them 4 out 5 stars.
These are some top-notch lights, but I'll save the 5th star for something that really blows me away.
I took a fancy to their Popular Pearl line of lighting, so this review is focused on those.
The people of Toltec have this to say for themselves: "Founded in the 1970's, Toltec is a family-owned and run company dedicated to creating quality and competitively priced lighting fixtures for your home.
While quality and value continue to be the hallmarks that Toltec is famous for, we take pride in having taken the lead in the field of design.
we are continually introducing new concepts and ideas while maintaining a close eye on tradition.
At Toltec, we bridge all possible worlds.
" Let me tell you, these Toltecs are some very finely crafted billiard lights.
The stained glass is elegant and not too gaudy, giving just enough accent to your table and your pool room to really give you that 'warm-fuzzy' feeling.
My personal favorites are the #129 Popular Pearl Tiffany Light with Pearl and Green with Brass Channels and the #527E Popular Pearl Tiffany Light with Clear Ripple and ClearGlass with Brass Channels.
The designs feature some exquisite glass finishes, and can bring some major charm and beauty to your pool table rooms.
The Pearl and Green runs about $475 with just 3 lights, but if you're like me, and want to light up a 9' pool table instead of those tiny little 7' or 8' tables, I'm guessing you'll need a longer fixture with an extra light bulb, bumping the cost up to $585.
I'm not positive yet if the extra-bulb-upgrade actually gives you a longer pool table light, but I've sent their customer service a query, and I'll update this post as soon as they've responded (UPDATE: yes, the extra bulb extends the coverage area of the fixture).
Now, I like this particular choice of pearl-and-green because the two-toned color scheme matches and compliments my favorite pool-felt color: deep green (so their other color choices, of course, would thus be ideal for tables covered in alternate, yet matching, colors).
The ClearGlass pool table lighting comes with only one choice: the 10 candelabra lights, and two lights pointing down.
Asking price is $630, which is a bit hefty, but probably worth the budget-stretch considering how eye-catching it is.
Brass and clear-glass candelabra lighting direct within your game rooms really adds an old-world touch.
Imagine matching this with a warm dark-wood theme, one reminiscent of gas-lights and cobblestone streets.
Add some 8 ball or 9 ball themed black-&-white framed posters to enhance the atmosphere, or even some old-school mafia B&W's full of tommy-guns and antique cars, and you've got yourself one jiving game room! My only worry with this light is that the candelabra lights might be too bright and distracting.
I Kind of wish they had included an option for smoked-glass tinting to take away a bit of the glare.
Most of these Toltec Tiffany Billiard Lights are available in 2, 3 or 4 light configurations, even single-bulb pendants with attaching chains or light-stands.
All Billiard lights come with enough chain, wiring and ceiling canopy for a nine-foot high ceiling.
Extra chain and wire are available upon request at the time you place an order.
overall, I'd give them 4 out 5 stars.
These are some top-notch lights, but I'll save the 5th star for something that really blows me away.
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