$950 / set
Vintage Pair of Chinese Abacus Lamps
By ABCO
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of mid century Chinese Abacus Lamps made in Honk Kong.
Wood
Mid Century Mahogany Abacus Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid century mahogany Abacus lamp from the 1960's-1970's. All wood beads are moveable.
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Abacus Lamp with Brass Frame
By Tony Duquette
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Chinese wood abacus lamp with brass frame, shown with original lamp shade and finial.
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Chinese Hardwood Abacus Lamp Fully Stamped Original Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinese abacus rosewood table lamp A good looking and decorative piece which has been fully ...
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Rembrandt Restored Nickel Silver Lamps, Abacus Design, 1950's
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
The abacus leaves that flare in elegant sculptural form add to the dimension.
Brass, Nickel
Abacus Table Lamp by Warren Kessler
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Real abacus turned into a lamp. Pieces slide back and forth.
Brass
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Chinese Abacus Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Chinese abacus table lamp in hardwood with an ebonized counting frame and brass accents.
Brass
Table Lamp, Abacus in Lacquered Wood and Metal, 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp, abacus in lacquered wood and metal, 1960.
Metal
Chinoiserie Abacus Table Lamps, Ebonized Wood & Gold Accents, 1960s
Located in Raymondville, TX
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.
Metal
lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
CHINESE, HARDWOOD, ABACUS OR SUANPAN WITH 13 RODS, TWO HEAVEN BEADS & FIVE EARTH BEADS UPCYCLED INTO A TABLE LAMP, 16½“ HIGH Fun and engaging, interactive table lamp that can also b...
Hardwood, Beads
$1,295 / set
Pair Of Asian Wooden Abacus Form Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Each lamp is constructed of two fine wood abacuses attached in T shapes with brass mounts and repurposed as table lamps.
Metal
Chinese Abacus Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The two Chinese brass-mounted hardwood abacuses, from the beginning of the 20th century, form a beautiful and tactile table lamp.
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Abacus Lamp with Vintage Shade
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage decorative abacus made into a table lamp with cloth shade. The shade shows areas of wear.
Wood
Abacus Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Interesting table lamp made from an antique abacus. Beautiful handcrafted hardwood base, nice workmanship throughout.
Metal
Midcentury Abacus lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Brass and wood midcentury abacus lamp with original shade
Brass
1940's Abacus lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Abacus lamp in ebonized wood with vintage shade.
Wood
Pair of Abacus Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1930s abacus’ there where turned into custom made lamps.
Wood
Modernist 1940's Abacus Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This very special lamp has antique brass fittings,hand carved wood detailing and is truly a sculpture/work of art as well as being a very functional lamp. Its a great conversation p...
Selection of Asian Influenced Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are: 1) Guan Yin lamp. It measures 42"H x 14"W. 2) Chinese brass abacus lamp.
Brass, Tin
Abacus Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Vintage table lamp made from an antique abacus. Beautiful handcrafted hardwood base, nice workmanship throughout.
Brass
Pair of Antique Abacus Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Chinese abacus mounted as lamps with bronze details. Measures: Height of body 20" Height to shade rest 29.5" Width 12".
Brass
Abacus Table Lamp with Brass Accents, 1940s
By Warren Kessler
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Abacus table lamp with brass accents by Warren Kessler Lighting, American, 1940s.
Mid-Century Chinese Abacus / Suanpan Lamp, circa 1950
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Old vintage Chinese abacus / Suanpan / chinese calculator from the 50s/60s, mounted as a lamp.
Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp with Antique Chinese Abacus in a Brass Frame Work
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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...
Brass
Monumental Pair of Nickel Silvered Rembrandt Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of nickel silvered Rembrandt lamps with great abacus leaf ornamentation. Four leaves in the center of each lamp fanning upward creating a dramatic and elegant effect.
Abacus Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abacus Lamps, American, circa 1950's, using an abacus which is probably Chinese and much older.
Brass
Vintage Chinese Abacus Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Chinese Abacus lamps, China, circa 1960s. They have been rewired and are ready to use.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Asian Abacus Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Abacus Lamps, circa 1950's. The bases have been refinished in black lacquer and they are rewired and ready to use.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Abacus Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Mid-Century abacus lamps of wood with a black painted finish and brass details, designed in the period of Hollywood Regency.
Brass
Mid Century Mahogany Abacus Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid century mahogany Abacus lamp from the 1960's-1970's. All wood beads are moveable.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Chinese Abacus Lamp with Brass Frame
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid Century Chinese wood abacus lamp with brass frame, lamp shade shown not included.
Brass
Midcentury Abacus Lamp With Hermes Lamp Shade
By Hermès
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury brass and wood lamp, original shade remade with Hermes Cravache fabric in terracotta, original finial
Brass
Two Chinese Abacus Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two lovely abacus table lamps. Manufactured by Red Lion, China, 1960s.
Walnut
Pair of Antique Abacus Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s’ antique Chinese abacuses mounted as lamps with bronze details. Measurements: Height of Body: 20″ Height to Shade Rest: 29.5″ Width: 12″ Depth: 4"
Brass
Abacus Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
50's abacus lamps
Brass
Abacus Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp made from a vintage Chinese abacus
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Abacus Lamps with Brass Detailing, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
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.
Large Abacus Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Lamp mounted with large vintage abacus. Brass mounts patinated over time.
Brass
Large Size Abacus Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Old Abacus Mounted as a Lamp. Old Patina Nice Heavy Quality
Brass
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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