Modern Pool Table Lights

If you are a true billiard player, then you know how important it is to have the right lights over your table. And for this, we give you a collection of modern pool table lights. Some of these will pair well with a modern table design, and some will go better with the usual style, but either way, we have a bunch of interesting and useful options for you to look through.

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The incredible ceiling lighting made of the old roof beam. A wonderful idea of connecting the modernity and the rustic style. The shabby chic of this lamp will look perfect in the barn style restaurant.

Designer Classics 3 Light Billiard Light
Elegant classic hanging lamp for pool tables. A metal fixture and downlight cone shades are black. It consists of a chain, a U-shaped holder with a finial and ball knotting, a horizontal bar with finials. It's for up to 100W standard base bulbs.

Mason Jar Chandelier
This mason jar chandelier can be a cool inspiration for all, who love DIY projects. Simplistic, yet adorable construction will illuminate your space with a romantic glow. The jars are attached to a wooden bar, creating a rustic appeal.

Modern pool table lighting shouldn't be too ornamental. Simplicity rules! Rectangular steel fixture holds a wooden board with three lights built into it. The board hangs on metal wires (steel cords?).

Black Light Billiard Tables by Toulet. - Photo

Pendant lamp in rustic style. It is mounted on wooden frame and reinforced with metal supports. Includes 14 lights. Perfect solution for kitchen island and others interiors according to taste.

I'm not a huge Pottery Barn fan, I don't really play pool, and I have no desire for a pool table in my house. That said, I've never seen a pool table that doesn't have that classic glossy, overwrought look, and I'm just stunned at how nice looking this is

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What size should a pool table light be?

The correct size for your pool table light depends on the length of your pool table. For a 7’ or 8’ pool table, you’ll typically want modern pool table lights with three shades mounted on a 52” bar hanging above the table.

If you have a larger 9’ pool table, then invest in a longer light fixture with a bar measuring roughly 68”, suitable for 4 hanging lights. To hang these lights at the ideal height above the pool table, there should be 30” to 33” between the bottom of the light shade and the top of the table.

What is the best lighting for a pool table?

The best lighting for a pool table is compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Whether you choose a single shade light design or a multi-shade one, you can’t go wrong with CFL bulbs. They’re energy-efficient and far more durable than incandescent bulbs.

If you want to create the perfect pool-playing ambiance in your game room, go for modern pool table lights that come with a dimmable feature. These types of lights will help you get the right brightness and get rid of odd shadows that may interfere with your perception.

Single shade lights can be found in various classic designs and can light up the entire table. However, they aren’t easy to install since their heavyweight requires adequate support.

On the other hand, multiple shade lights come in much more designs and can be configured in multiple ways. A lighting fixture with adjustable chains is always a bonus. With this feature, you can change the chain’s length to fit perfectly on your pool table.

How many lumens does a pool table need?

The amount of light that a modern pool table needs depends on the table’s size and where it sits. Modern pool table lights are available in three-shaded, single-shaded, or hanging fluorescent lights.

Your pool table should be sitting in 520 lux of light as too much illumination distracts the players. Three-shaded lights have separate bulbs attached to a central bar and work well in a game room. Single-shaded lights have three individual bulbs but are housed in the same shade.

Fluorescent lights are mounted on a boxed fixture to provide reflected light. This tournament-styled light is energy-efficient, long-lasting, and eliminates any dark spots on the pool table.

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Modern design for a unique pool table light with a long, trapezoid shaped lamp shade on the bottom made out of gray cotton fabric, placed on two metal poles which hang on iron shackles from the base on the ceiling.

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Ideal for a man's cave, this set of lamps will help you create a cool, vintage or industrial vibe, known from the best loft apartments. Characteristic bulbs, which expose the stamens are nowadays getting more and more popular.

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Modern, Six Light Bronze Island Light. This will also be beautiful over a pool table or in a billiard room.

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Three Light Pool Table Light modern pendant lighting

Finished in satin nickel, this modern lighting fixture is destined to illuminate pool tables. Inspired by the early 20th century antiques, it features 3 bulbs and has the size of 21" x 47".