Nova Tambo Flush Mount

Tambo Flush Mount brings Nova of California design to the room as a flush mount ceiling light that sits right up against the ceiling, which is why it suits low rooms.

The light is 1500 lumens of 3500K-6500K warm light. It dims from a dimmer ready on the wall. Two finishes let you tune it to the palette you already have.

The Design Story

The house behind this lamp is one of the oldest names in American lighting. Nova began in Brooklyn in 1923, moved its design voice west to California, and still builds around woodworking and craft.

Why You’ll Love It

It reads as furniture, not hardware. Built from wood and wood, lucite, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. It measures 4 in tall, 13.8 in wide, and 13.8 in deep, so the scale is easy to plan around. The light is warm and even: 1500 lumens of 3500K-6500K warm light, CRI 90+, so wood, fabric and skin tones look right. Choose your finish: shade in dark walnut and natural wood.

Made for Real Life

Day to day it is easy. It attaches to a standard ceiling junction box; a licensed electrician can hang it if you prefer. 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.

LED vs. Incandescent

A bulb’s brightness is its lumen count, and its wattage is only the electricity it uses. Here that means 1500 lumens from a 18W LED, the same punch as an old 150W incandescent, without the heat. Incandescents read a touch warmer and softer, but they run hot and burn out faster. Switching later is easy: keep the same base, and choose a dimmable, flicker-free LED rated 3500K-6500K. Want a quick reference? Our bulb guide maps wattages to LED replacements.

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 in a hallway, in a bedroom or closet, or in a room with low headroom. It is not the right pick for anyone who wants a dramatic hanging fixture, since a flush mount hugs the ceiling by design.

Questions We Hear Most

What size is the Tambo Flush Mount, really?

Overall size is about 4 in high, 13.8 in across, and 13.8 in deep.

What kind of light does the Tambo Flush Mount give off?

It puts out 1500 lumens of 3500K-6500K warm light with CRI 90+. It takes a 18W/LED bulb, not included.

How does the dimming work on the Tambo Flush Mount?

It dims from a dimmer ready on the wall. For the smoothest result use a dimmable, flicker-free LED, as Nova recommends.

How hard is setup for the Tambo Flush Mount?

It attaches to a standard ceiling junction box; a licensed electrician can hang it if you prefer. No assembly is required.

How should I clean the Tambo Flush Mount?

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 Tambo Flush Mount?

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 Tambo Flush Mount 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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