Vintage Chinese Abacus

The two Chinese brass-mounted hardwood abacuses, from the beginning of the 20th century, form a beautiful and tactile table lamp.

Vintage decorative abacus made into a table lamp with cloth shade. The shade shows areas of wear.

Also called a Suanpan. This large abacus makes a wonderful decorative piece. Yellow, white and black.

Standing 31.5 inches high including the original bark covered shade this lamp consists of an antique Chinese abacus incorporated in solid brass framing and resting on a rectangular f...

The abacus was ancient China's essential instrument in commerce.

Vintage table lamp made from an antique abacus. Beautiful handcrafted hardwood base, nice workmanship throughout. Makes a nice conversation piece and if you misplace your calculator ...

This was designed to be seen in the back of the classroom to teach the students how to use the abacus called the Suan-Pan in Chinese was first chronicled circa 1200 C.E. in China.

A vintage pair of chinoiserie abacus table lamps circa 1965. Double sided ebonized and lacquered wood suanpan body with Chinese character carved panel sides and gold metal accents.

It measures 42"H x 14"W. 2) Chinese brass abacus lamp. It measures 33"H x 12"W. 3) Asian influenced brass vase lamp.

Vintage Chinese Abacus lamps, China, circa 1960s. They have been rewired and are ready to use.

This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century.

This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the 20th century.

Two lovely abacus table lamps. Manufactured by Red Lion, China, 1960s.

Mid Century Chinese wood abacus lamp with brass frame, lamp shade shown not included.

This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century.

This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored Chinese Hardwood Abacus Suanpan Table Lamps with Brass fittings A wonde...

Miniature Abacus with brass accents mounted on green marble. Mid-twentieth century. Measures: 3 3/8" x 2 1/4" 3/4" high.

The earliest documented use of the abacus was China, circa 1200 C.E, but versions of the abacus were also thought to have been used in Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia.

Vintage Chinese abacus with brass hardware and wooden beads and base is adorned with a beautiful silk drumshade and features two light sockets.

Old vintage Chinese abacus / Suanpan / chinese calculator from the 50s/60s, mounted as a lamp.

Offered is a gorgeous, pair of Chinese abacus lamps with brass detail. The abacus are from the early 20th century, though were not converted into lamps until 1960-1970s.

A pair of 1950s table lamps, creating using 19th century. Chinese rosewood abacus set into brass framework.

Beautiful Chinese abacus is made with various shades of green jade.

Beautiful Chinese abacus is made with white and green jade.

Pair of jade type abacus Lamps. Modern.

Pair of soap stone abacus lamps. Modern. Shades are not included in the price of our lamps. We do have a competitively priced range of shades for all of our lamps. Please ask for de...

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18th C Style Burton-Ching Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror

Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.

A striking example of Italian Mid-Century inspired surrealism, this rare "Kisses" table lamp was designed by the iconic Piero Fornasetti and produced by Antonangeli Illuminazione in ...

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An impressive sculptural desk made in America circa 1910s. This desk features solid oak construction and is in restored condition.

A pair of tall stoneware table lamps by Jane & Gordon Martz. The teak turned wood light fitting is affixed to the matte light green stoneware base. Both lamps include the harp. Etche...

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A generously proportioned lounge armchair featuring an enveloping, organically contoured silhouette characteristic of Italian design in the 1970s. Upholstered in supple black leather...