Nova Tambo Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18"

Tambo Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18" 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, and the bulb is in the box. It dims from a dimmer on the inline/ cord. Three finish combinations let you tune it to the palette you already have.

The Design Story

Nova has been making lamps since 1923. In the 1950s and 60s its designer Peter Morelli turned the arc lamp into an American living-room staple, and the brand still works from that same idea: good light, honest materials, a shape you notice.

Why You’ll Love It

It reads as furniture, not hardware. Built from wood and acrylic, it has the weight a thin fixture lacks. It measures 18 in tall, 4.8 in wide, and 4.8 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 black oak, dark walnut, and natural ash.

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.

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 10W 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 Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18", really?

Standing height is about 18 in high, 4.8 in across, and 4.8 in deep.

What kind of light does the Tambo Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18" give off?

It puts out 800 lumens of 3000K warm light with CRI 90+. The 10W P20 E26 bulb is included.

How does the dimming work on the Tambo Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18"?

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 Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18"?

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

How should I clean the Tambo Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18"?

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 Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18"?

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 Cylindro Petite Accent Table Lamp, 18" 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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