Nova Tambo Adjustable Arc Lamp

Tambo Adjustable Arc 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.

The light is 1500 lumens of 2700K warm light, and the bulb is in the box. It dims from a foot slide dimmer on the floor. 35 finish combinations 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 steel, linen, and wood, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. It measures 92 in tall, 18 in wide, and 68 in reach, so the scale is easy to plan around. The light is warm and even: 1500 lumens of 2700K warm light, CRI 95+, so wood, fabric and skin tones look right. Choose your finish: shade in burlap, white, avocado, black, crimson red, cashmere gray, mustard, and turquoise; body finish in black nickel, weathered brass, and satin nickel; base finish in dark walnut, natural ash, and black oak.

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.

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 14W LED, the same punch as an old 100W 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 2700K. Want a quick reference? Our bulb guide maps wattages to LED replacements.

Putting It Together

Expect to do a little final assembly when it arrives. 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 Tambo Adjustable Arc Lamp, really?

It rises 92 in high and reaches 68 in out, set on a base of 16"D X 13"H. 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 Tambo Adjustable Arc Lamp give off?

It puts out 1500 lumens of 2700K warm light with CRI 95+. The 14W A19 E26 bulb is included.

How does the dimming work on the Tambo Adjustable Arc Lamp?

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

How hard is setup for the Tambo Adjustable Arc Lamp?

Plug it into a regular outlet and shift it whenever the room changes; no electrician involved. Nova lists final assembly as required.

How should I clean the Tambo Adjustable Arc 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 Tambo Adjustable Arc 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 Tambo Adjustable Arc 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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