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Pair of Vintage 1979 Chapman Brass Marble Chippendale Argand Offset Banquet/Buffet Lamps 31" Tall
Authentic solid brass, dated and signed 1979 on the sockets. Classic Chippendale/neoclassical styling with an Argand-style offset urn design the asymmetrical swing-arm form was originally inspired by 19th-century oil lamps, adapted here into elegant electrified banquet/buffet lamps.
Details:
• Height: 30.5” without bulb or shade.
• Solid brass construction with a warm, aged patina
• Square black/gray marble bases with brass bun feet
• Urn-form finial tops with decorative acanthus leaf detailing on the base plinths
• Fluted column standards
• Offset swing-arm design - classic "banquet" or "buffet" lamp silhouette
• Original UL-listed sockets, stamped "© 1979 Chapman, All Rights Reserved"
Condition:
• Tested and fully working
• 3-way switches: off/low/high on each lamp
• No shades included — ready for you to pair with the shade style of your choice
• Minor surface scuffs/hairline scratches consistent with age.
• A few small bits of verdigris/oxidation.
A true pair from the golden era of Chapman Manufacturing, known for high-quality brass lighting in the 1970s–80s. Excellent for a traditional, transitional, or eclectic-maximalist interior — these have real weight and presence as a statement pair for a console table, sideboard, or entry.
Will be packed carefully and shipped promptly. 👍🏼 Ships UPS with signature required.
