Nova Tambo Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass

Tambo Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass is a table lamp that is scaled for a tabletop and gives the room a warm, finished look.

The light is 800 lumens of 3000K warm light. It dims from a dimmer on the inline/ cord. 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 fabric lamp, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. It measures 30 in tall, 15.9 in wide, and 15.9 in deep, so the scale is easy to plan around. The light is warm and even: 800 lumens of 3000K warm light, CRI 90+, so wood, fabric and skin tones look right. Choose your finish: shade in natural ash and dark walnut.

Made for Real Life

Day to day it is easy. Plug it into a regular outlet. Dust it with a dry cloth, keep harsh cleaners away, and use a dimmable, flicker-free LED if you dim it, as Nova recommends.

California Proposition 65: this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

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 800 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 3000K. 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 on a nightstand, on a console or sideboard, or on a desk or end table. It is not the right pick for anyone who wants floor-level or overhead light, because a table lamp lights its own corner and not the whole room.

Questions We Hear Most

What size is the Tambo Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass, really?

Standing height is about 30 in high, 15.9 in across, and 15.9 in deep.

What kind of light does the Tambo Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass give off?

It puts out 800 lumens of 3000K warm light with CRI 90+. It takes a 14W A19 E26 bulb, not included.

How does the dimming work on the Tambo Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass?

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

How hard is setup for the Tambo Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass?

Plug it into a regular outlet. Nova lists final assembly as required.

How should I clean the Tambo Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass?

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 Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass?

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 Table Lamp, Walnut and Brass 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

Our take: Nova makes lighting that behaves like a design piece. It has a clear silhouette, it dims, and it will not look dated in a few years.

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