Nova Tambo Wall Sconce

Tambo Wall Sconce is a wall sconce that clears the table and the floor by putting the light on the wall.

The light is 400 lumens, and the bulb is in the box. 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 hardware, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. The light is warm and even: 400 lumens, CRI 90+, so wood, fabric and skin tones look right. Choose your finish: shade in dark walnut and natural ash.

Made for Real Life

Day to day it is easy. Follow the included hardware; have a licensed electrician wire it if you are not comfortable doing so. 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 400 lumens from a 5W LED, 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 in a warm white. 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 beside a bed, along a hallway, or on either side of a mirror or sofa. It is not the right pick for anyone who wants a lamp to carry around, since a wall light stays where it is mounted.

Questions We Hear Most

What size is the Tambo Wall Sconce, really?

Nova does not publish overall dimensions for this item, so confirm the size with us before you plan around it.

What kind of light does the Tambo Wall Sconce give off?

It puts out 400 lumens with CRI 90+. The GU10 5.5W GU10 bulb is included.

How does the dimming work on the Tambo Wall Sconce?

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 Wall Sconce?

Follow the included hardware; have a licensed electrician wire it if you are not comfortable doing so. Nova lists final assembly as required.

How should I clean the Tambo Wall Sconce?

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 Wall Sconce?

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 Wall Sconce 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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