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Vintage Chinese Abacus

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.
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1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

Wood

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. Used for
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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

Brass

Chinese Abacus Solid Brass Set of Two
Located in Somis, CA
counters, each counter of shiny, polished globular form. The abacus was ancient China's essential
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20th Century Chinese Ming Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Abacus Solid Brass Set of Two
Chinese Abacus Solid Brass Set of Two
H 1.75 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Antique Chinese Abacus in Mahogany with Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
Original antique solid mahogany , with patinated brass accents in great condition.
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

Brass

Vintage Midcentury Chinese Hardwood Abacus Lamp Fully Stamped Original Fittings
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Abacus

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Hardwood

14k Gold Vintage Abacus Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
The earliest documented use of the abacus was China, circa 1200 C.E, but versions of the abacus
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Vintage Abacus Charm or Pendant
14k Gold Vintage Abacus Charm or Pendant
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H 1.5 in W 0.5 in
Large Vintage Mongolian Wooden Math Abacus with Painted Wooden Balls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Mongolian Wooden Math Abacus with Painted Wooden Balls. Item features Painted wooden
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

Wood

Selection of Asian Influenced Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 1) Guan Yin lamp. It measures 42"H x 14"W. 2) Chinese brass abacus lamp. It measures 33"H x 12"W. 3
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Abacus

Materials

Brass, Tin

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Oakland, CA
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Located in Somis, CA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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1950s American Vintage Chinese Abacus

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in VÉZELAY, FR
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of jade type abacus Lamps. Modern.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Abacus

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Pair of Jade Type Abacus Lamps
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Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Abacus

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Vintage Chinese Abacus For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage Chinese abacus you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every vintage Chinese abacus was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage Chinese abacus, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage Chinese abacus made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular.

How Much is a Vintage Chinese Abacus?

Prices for a vintage Chinese abacus can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $750.