Nova Culver Tree Lamp

Culver Tree Lamp is a floor lamp that puts a pool of light at seating height without needing a side table.

The light is 2400 lumens of 2700K warm light, and the bulb is in the box. It uses a rotary on the wall. Three finish combinations 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, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. It measures 59 in tall, 11 in wide, and 11 in deep, so the scale is easy to plan around. The light is warm and even: 2400 lumens of 2700K warm light, CRI 90+, so wood, fabric and skin tones look right. Choose your finish: shade in matte black, turquoise, and crimson red.

Made for Real Life

Day to day it is easy. Plug it into a regular outlet; setup is quick. 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 2400 lumens from a 42W LED, the same punch as an old 300W 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 by a sofa or armchair, in a living room corner, or near a bed. It is not the right pick for anyone who wants light up high or a lamp that reaches over a seating group.

Questions We Hear Most

What size is the Culver Tree Lamp, really?

Standing height is about 59 in high, 11 in across, and 11 in deep.

What kind of light does the Culver Tree Lamp give off?

It puts out 2400 lumens of 2700K warm light with CRI 90+. The 6W G45 E12 bulb is included.

How does the dimming work on the Culver Tree Lamp?

It is not dimmable; it uses a rotary.

How hard is setup for the Culver Tree Lamp?

Plug it into a regular outlet; setup is quick. Nova lists final assembly as required.

How should I clean the Culver Tree 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 Culver Tree 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 Culver Tree 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

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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