Nova Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp

Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp brings Nova of California design to the room as an arc floor lamp that moves the light to the middle of the room from a floor base, with no electrician and no ceiling work.

It switches on and off. Two finishes let you tune it to the palette you already have.

The Design Story

Nova opened in a Brooklyn factory in 1923 and now draws from Venice Beach, California. The line is what Nova calls California Modern: furniture-grade wood, metal and glass shaped into lamps meant to be lived with.

Why You’ll Love It

It reads as furniture, not hardware. Built from steel/wood, plastic, and steel, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. It measures 84 in tall, so the scale is easy to plan around. The light is soft and warm, built for living rooms rather than offices. Choose your finish: body finish in walnut & weathered brass and satin nickel & matte black.

Made for Real Life

Day to day it is easy. Plug it into a regular outlet and shift it whenever the room changes; no electrician involved. Dust it with a dry cloth, keep harsh cleaners away, and use a dimmable, flicker-free LED if you dim it, as Nova recommends.

Curious how the finishes and materials compare? Finishes explained and what your lamp is made of cover it.

Putting It Together

It needs no assembly. Nova has a printable guide for this model: assembly instructions (PDF). It is worth a quick read before the box shows up.

Details and Dimensions

Where It Shines

It looks best across a sofa or sectional, over a dining table, or in a room without a ceiling fixture. It is not the right pick for tight corners, because the base and the arc both want open floor and head room.

Questions We Hear Most

What size is the Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp, really?

It rises 84 in high, set on a base of 26"x19.5"x7. Nova sorts full-size arcs at 80 to 95 in, high enough to reach over a sofa or sectional.

What kind of light does the Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp give off?

It gives a soft, warm light.

How does the dimming work on the Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp?

See the switch line in the product details.

How hard is setup for the Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp?

Plug it into a regular outlet and shift it whenever the room changes; no electrician involved.

How should I clean the Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp?

Use a dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners. A damp cloth is fine on clear or mirror glass, and Nova suggests a touch-up pen for small scratches on wood or gold leaf.

Is there a warranty on the Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp?

Yes, a 1-year limited warranty. Nova covers defects in material or workmanship under normal use for 1 year when a lamp is bought through a retailer like us (its own website sells with 3 years). Nova decides whether to repair, replace or refund. Damage from pets, modification, use outside the U.S. and incandescent bulbs are excluded. Write to us first if anything arrives wrong.

Is there a guide for putting the Original 1961 Morelli Arc Floor Lamp together?

There is: Nova provides a PDF of the assembly steps for this model, linked under Putting It Together, and a printed copy ships in the box.

Why We Love It

We keep coming back to Nova because the shapes are confident and the proportions are right for a modern room. It is a lamp with a point of view that still lets the furniture speak.

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