Chinese Abacus

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...

A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts.

A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts.

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

Pair of 1940s Chinese abacus mounted as lamps with bronze details.

Large wooden Abacus. Reinforsed with original iron on the corners. All beads and counters are there. Looks good hung on the wall.

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 is a set of 2 antique bamboo trader's abacus. A Chinese, oak and bamboo counting apparatus, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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.

However, there are still stores today in China that will use the abacus. Our English 19th century Victorian abacus is made of the ten traditional horizontal rods holding ten woode...

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.

The complex diamond shape (referred to as koma) is inspired by the “counting beads” of the Japanese abacus. Introduced from China in the 14th century, the abacus quickly became commo...

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

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two red wooden beads.

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two red wooden beads.

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two red wooden beads.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Pair of circa 1930s’ antique Chinese abacuses mounted as lamps with bronze details.

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Qing-dynasty China.

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.

An exquisite all serpentine gemstone (Xiu Yu jade) handmade abacus. This wonderful piece has all serpentine beads, frame and bars. Handcut and polished beads move smoothly on elegant...

An exquisite all serpentine gemstone (Xiu Yu jade) handmade abacus. This wonderful piece has all-serpentine beads, frame and bars. Hand cut and polished beads move smoothly on elegan...

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

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

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.

Lamp made from a vintage Chinese abacus

Unusually long contemporary chinese abacus on metal stand.

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...