Besa Nimbus 16 Opal Glass LED Flush Mount

A 3-inch-deep halo of hand-blown opal glass with a 2995-lumen dimmable LED inside: bright light, almost no depth.

• ✓ Only 3" deep
• ✓ Hand-blown opal glass
• ✓ 2995 lm LED included
• ✓ Dimmable
• ✓ 3000K, CRI 90+
• ✓ Ceiling or ADA wall

Nimbus is a modern flush mount from Besa Lighting built around a low-profile, toroid-shaped shade of hand-blown opal glass whose outer layer is etched to a smooth satin finish, so it glows with a calm, even light. A small metal cap in Satin Nickel, Black or Bronze finishes the center. Nimbus 16 is the larger size, bright enough to be the main light in a bedroom, kitchen or living room.

The integrated 34W LED is included: 2995 lumens at 3000K with CRI 90+, rated 25,000 hours, and dimmable. At 16.5" diameter x 3" H it sits close to the ceiling, and Besa also specifies it as an ADA-compliant wall sconce. Besa photographs Nimbus with the Satin Nickel cap; Black and Bronze change only the cap.

Specifications

• Brand: Besa Lighting
• Collection: Nimbus
• Type: Low-profile LED flush mount with a toroid-shaped opal glass shade
• Size: Nimbus 16
• Glass: Opal Matte hand-blown glass, satin-etched
• Finishes: Satin Nickel, Black or Bronze center cap; white fitter
• Dimensions: 16.5" diameter x 3" H; handcrafted glass varies slightly
• Mounting: Installs directly to a 4" octagonal outlet box, centered on the fixture; hardwired
• Lamping: Integrated 34W LED, included
• LED performance: 2995 lumens, 3000K warm white, CRI 90+, rated 25,000 hours
• Dimming: Dimmable
• Voltage: 120V
• Also usable as: An ADA-compliant wall sconce, per Besa’s spec sheet
• Rating: Damp location, interior use only (bathrooms, laundry rooms and other humid rooms; not for outdoors); UL or ETL listed
• Materials: Hand-blown glass; fabricated aluminum fitter, powder-coated white
• Item numbers (MPN): NIMBUS1607C-LED-SN (Satin Nickel), -BK (Black), -BR (Bronze)

Features

• Hand-blown Opal Matte toroid shade, satin-etched
• 16.5" diameter x 3" H, very low profile
• Integrated 34W LED included: 2995 lumens, 3000K, CRI 90+
• Dimmable; rated 25,000 hours
• Satin Nickel, Black or Bronze center cap
• Ceiling or ADA-compliant wall mounting
• Damp rated, interior use; UL or ETL listed

Spec sheet & installation

• Nimbus 10 / 16 specification sheet (PDF, from Besa Lighting)

Best for

Low ceilings, hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms, and matching wall sconces along a corridor. Pair the Nimbus 16 with the 9.75-inch Nimbus 10 in larger rooms of the same home. Related: Nimbus 10 (smaller), Tuca 19 foil ring flush mount, Tango 15 double glass flush mount.

Who this is not for

• Outdoor ceilings or walls: it is rated for damp interior locations only.
• Anyone who wants to choose their own bulbs: the LED is integrated.
• Rooms that call for a decorative statement piece: Nimbus is designed to be calm and minimal.

Why we carry it

We have been curating design-led lighting since 2009, and Nimbus packs a lot of soft, even light into very little depth, with real hand-blown opal glass where most slim fixtures use plastic. Besa Lighting pairs American design with European glass artisanship: its shades are hand-blown by skilled artisans using techniques passed down for generations, then hand-inspected at Besa’s factory in Ohio for color, pattern, thickness and size before they ship.

Buy once: durability and care

Switch off and let it cool, then wipe the glass with a soft cloth lightly dampened with mild soapy water and dry it; dust the cap with a dry microfiber cloth (our advice). The LED is integrated and rated for 25,000 hours. Installation by a licensed electrician is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

How deep is the Besa Nimbus 16?

Only 3 inches, with a 16.5-inch diameter, per Besa’s spec sheet.

How bright is the Besa Nimbus 16?

Its integrated 34W LED is rated at 2995 lumens, 3000K, with CRI 90+, and it is dimmable.

Can the Besa Nimbus 16 be mounted on a wall?

Yes. Besa’s spec sheet lists ceiling, flush mount and wall configurations, and the wall version works as an ADA-compliant sconce.

Can the Besa Nimbus 16 go in a bathroom?

Yes. Besa rates it for damp locations, interior use only, so it suits bathroom, laundry and powder-room ceilings. It is not rated for outdoor ceilings or for direct water spray.

How is the Besa Nimbus 16 installed?

It is hardwired and mounts directly to a standard 4" octagonal outlet box, centered on the fixture, so plan on a licensed electrician.

What changes between the Nimbus 16 finishes?

Only the small center cap: Satin Nickel, Black or Bronze. The opal glass and the white fitter are the same on all three.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, contractors and hospitality buyers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on Besa Lighting and the rest of our catalog, plus a dedicated trade support line. Lighting a whole kitchen, restaurant or hotel floor? Contact us with quantities and finishes and we will confirm stock before you order.

Shipping & returns

In-stock finishes ship in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size, finish, glass and lamping above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.