Nova Melmar Chairside Arc Floor Lamp

Melmar Chairside Arc Floor Lamp brings Nova of California design to the room as an arc floor lamp that sends a soft, dimmable arc of reading light out from the floor, no ceiling work involved.

The light is 1500 lumens of 2700K warm light. It dims from a dimmer on the floor.

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/steel, lucite, and steel, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. It measures 60 in tall, 16 in wide, and 34 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. The single finish is chosen to sit with most palettes.

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 23W 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 by a reading chair, at the arm of a sofa, or over a bed or a desk. 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 Melmar Chairside Arc Floor Lamp, really?

It rises 60 in high and reaches 34 in out, set on a base of 15"DIA. X 2"H. Nova sorts chairside arcs at 60 to 75 in, a good fit for one chair, a bed or a desk.

What kind of light does the Melmar Chairside Arc Floor Lamp give off?

It puts out 1500 lumens of 2700K warm light with CRI 95+. It takes a 14W A19 E26 bulb, not included.

How does the dimming work on the Melmar Chairside Arc Floor Lamp?

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

How hard is setup for the Melmar Chairside Arc Floor 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 Melmar Chairside Arc Floor 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 Melmar Chairside Arc Floor 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 Melmar Chairside Arc Floor 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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