Irving Kaye got his start in the coin-op business in the 1940’s in New York City. In the 50’s Irving Kaye Co. Inc. was established as a premier manufacturer of coin-op pool tables. Irving Kaye Co. Inc. discontinued doing business in 1981.
“Build up to quality, not down to price,” are the words echoed through the design and engineering departments of The Irving Kaye Company. “We care about costs, but we care more about the quality of the products that bear our name. Only the finest materials and designs go into producing them.” — Irving Kaye founder Irving Kaye Co. Inc.
Irving Kaye Satellite Circa 1963
Irving Kaye Eldorado 66
Irving Kaye Apollo Circa 1969
- Most noted for Irving Kaye Co. Inc. manufacturing coin-op billiard tables, bumper pool tables, foosball tables, coin-op arcade games.
- Pool Table models included the Ambassador, Apollo, Competitor, Continental, Eldorado, Satellite and Silver Shadow.
- Bumper Pool Table called the Klub Pool.
- Foosball table models include the Hurricane and Super Soccer.
- Arcade Games including Jumbo Hockey, Stanley Cup, Joker’s Wild and Batting Practice.
- Estimated dates of business:
- Amusement Enterprises Inc. 1946-1952
- Kaye Manufacturing Co. 1953-1955
- Irving Kaye Co. Inc. 1955-1981
- Brooklyn, NY and later Stamford Connecticut
- Irving Kaye also was a principal with:
- Activeaire Devices Inc. 1954
- Bally Manufacturing Company 1963
- Scopitone Inc. U.S.A. 1964
“Irving Kaye pool tables are recognized as being one of the best tables manufactured during their time period and are still recognized as quality pieces today.” — Yahoo Groups