Nicolas pool table

Nicolas Billiards, a Northern French specialty brought up to date

Nicolas Billiards, a game of precision and strategy
Nicolas Billiards is a game of precision and strategy played on a small table using air bellows. The aim of the game is to blow the ball into your opponents’ holes while protecting your own. Players must show patience and strategic thinking to score points and win the game. If you’re not familiar with the rules of Nicolas Billiards, discover them by clicking here, or choose a poster featuring the rules of the bellows billiards game.

History of Nicolas Billiards
Nicolas Billiards is a tabletop game invented by Nicolas Redler in 1894. It is played on a round table with a raised edge, and players use bellows to prevent the balls from falling into the defended pockets. The game was highly popular in the early 20th century, particularly in France.

The history of Nicolas Billiards is closely linked to its inventor, Nicolas Redler, who patented the game in 1894. He attempted to commercialize it but was unsuccessful in making it profitable. He therefore sold the patent, which was purchased by the company J.-A. Jost. This company began manufacturing and marketing Nicolas Billiards in 1895.

Today, although Nicolas Billiards is considered a historic tabletop game, it is still played by enthusiasts and hobbyists, especially in Northern France.

Our Nicolas Billiards ranges
Nicolas Billiards tables are made in France in our workshops in Tourcoing, ensuring fast delivery within 9 to 15 working days. You can choose between two models:

The Family range Nicolas Billiards
For this model, the beech-effect melamine playing surface and the black melamine ring, enhanced with a Stella plate, offer a perfect balance between style and quality.

The Luxury range Nicolas Billiards
Its natural wood playing surface with a mahogany finish and its hand-painted, black varnished ring add a touch of elegance. Mahogany, with its warm color and distinctive grain, blends perfectly with classic or Art Deco interiors. In addition, the light and dark boxwood scoring beads allow players to keep track of points during matches.

Nicolas Billiards tables can accommodate 2 to 6 players, with the option of 4 or 6 bellows, lyres, and nozzles. Stoppers are also included for games with fewer players.