FAQs

Yes, a stand up lamp or floor lamp can provide plenty of light and can brighten up your space. Additionally, floor lamps can add to the overall aestetic of a room. Nova of California’s modern, mid century floor lamps are designed in California and utilize new technology to create bright, clean light. Floor lamps are especially great when you do not have the windows or natural light sources available in your room.

It depends on the specific light. Some lights are fixed to retain the natural aesthetic of the design but others can be made taller, longer or pivoted to direct the light. Check the details on each item’s product page to better understand the specific capabilities of each arc lamp.

Arc lamps can be placed anywhere in a room where overhead lighting is needed. While arcs were traditionally made to curve over sectionals and sofas, they can be placed over chairs or other furnishings based on the light needed. Due to the beauty of the linear lines of an arc lamp, place your lamp in a position where it can stand alone so that the eye can travel from the base and along the gently sloping arms to the shade. Arc lamps can make a room look taller when set apart.

Arc lamps are always a creative choice when overhead lighting is needed. These lights allow for overhead light without the need to call an electrician. They can also easily be moved to any location easily. Arc lamps deliver a touch of modern styling and are easy to position or reposition as lighting needs change.

Arc lamps come in different heights based on the user’s specific need. Chairside arc lamps are generally shorter, with a height around 60”-75” and are more frequently used in smaller places or over a chair. Full size arc lamps are intended to be used over sofas and sectionals and can range from 80”-95” depending on the style. If you have the ceiling height, a taller arc lamp will help make the room feel taller and make the space feel more pulled together.

Arc floor lamps can be used in a variety of locations. Most larger arcs are popular for use over a sofa, section or other large scale furnishings. Smaller arcs can be used over chairs, desks or sometimes beds depending on your room set up.

The best arc for you is the one that works best for your needs. There are several things to consider. How much light do you need? What size space are you interested in filling light with? What is your design style? If you need a variable amount of light you need an arc with a dimmer switch which can be located on the column or on the floor. Dimmer switches allow you to change the amount of light easily to accommodate any lighting need or event. Arcs with dimmers are the best choice overall because you never know when your lighting needs might change.
If you have a smaller space, better to go with a chairside or petite arc. These are generally very similar designs to the full sized arcs but are shorter or smaller overall to accommodate smaller spaces or more petite furniture. Arcs can be found in many styles with the most popular being transitional or mid-century modern. Arcs are available in a variety of metal finishes with mixed materials including wood, metal, lucite and crystal to ensure a style to enhance every design aesthetic.

NOVA’s marble bases are actual marble bases and are not engineered out of resin or polymers. Types and formation of marble veins are part of a marble’s identity–it is a remarkable stone with wide color variation and unique vein movement. Natural vein formation can be unpredictable and differ even in slabs derived from the same marble block.

That being said, there is variation in our natural marble bases. Typically, our marble bases are going underneath sofas and sectionals. Our products are handmade by craftsmen. Variation is expected due to the handcrafted nature of the construction and finishing. Especially where natural materials like mineral mica and marble are utilized, we can expect more variation. Each item is beautifully unique, with variations showing the hand of the maker and the imprint of mother earth.

Natural Mineral Mica
Organic micas are naturally formed minerals. There are numerous variations and types of micas that are found across the world. Each lamp shade has its own unique patterns, colorations and sheens.