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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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Antique Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets
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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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Abacus Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage pair of chinoiserie abacus table lamps circa 1965. Double sided ebonized and lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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 Games
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 Table Lamps
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Hardwood
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Antique Gold/Opium Bamboo Scale with Built-In Abacus, Chinese, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique gold/opium bamboo scale with built-in abacus, Chinese, 19th century
Fitted into a bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
H 1 in W 3.75 in D 13.75 in
Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus
Located in 景德镇市, CN
in Chinese culture.
The abacus is a timeless tool for calculation, and this exquisite piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
H 16.54 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Recent Sales
Chinese Abacus Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The two Chinese brass-mounted hardwood abacuses, from the beginning of the 20th century, form a
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
All Natural Jade Abacus
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful Chinese abacus is made with white and green jade. In comparison to most jade abacus that
Category
2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Jade
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
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
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Oversized Chinese Abacus
Located in Garnerville, NY
Also called a Suanpan. This large abacus makes a wonderful decorative piece. Yellow, white and
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Table Lamp with Antique Chinese Abacus in a Brass Frame Work
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
antique Chinese abacus incorporated in solid brass framing and resting on a rectangular footed brass base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Abacus
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts.
Pagoda Red Collection #: P186A
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Abacus on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese rosewood abacus with white brass mounts.
Pagoda Red Collection #: P186A
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rosewood
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 Metalwork
Materials
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
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Abacus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large wooden Abacus. Reinforsed with original iron on the corners. All beads and counters are
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Iron
Abacus Table Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Vintage table lamp made from an antique abacus. Beautiful handcrafted hardwood base, nice
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 antique bamboo trader's abacus. A Chinese, oak and bamboo counting apparatus
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 3.15 in W 13.59 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Large Oversized Class Room Teaching Aid Abacus
Located in Oakland, CA
teach the students how to use the abacus called the Suan-Pan in Chinese was first chronicled circa 1200
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Industrial Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Victorian Abacus with Horizontal Rods and Wooden Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
diminish and eventually disappear. However, there are still stores today in China that will use the abacus
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
H 4 in W 1.25 in D 4.75 in
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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Tin
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese abacus. Introduced from China in the 14th century, the abacus quickly became commonplace in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Abacus Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Chinese Abacus lamps, China, circa 1960s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Abacus Made by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century. The
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Abacus, Authentic, Original Tag
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
Category
20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chinese Abacus, Authentic Original, Extra Large
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the 20th century. The Abacus being an
Category
20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chinese Abacus Solid Wood Hand Made
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus with Original Metal Tag
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Two Chinese Abacus Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two lovely abacus table lamps. Manufactured by Red Lion, China, 1960s. And very rare still with
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
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. Takes large
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinese Hardwood Suanpan Abacus, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
average shop-keeper in Qing-dynasty China. Known as a suanpan or "reckoning tray," the Chinese abacus
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Abacus, Authentic, Original Tag
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
Category
20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Abacus, Authentic, Solid Wood
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an
Category
20th Century Chinese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Serpentine Gemstone Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite all serpentine gemstone (Xiu Yu jade) handmade abacus. This wonderful piece has all
Category
2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Serpentine
Serpentine Gemstone Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite all serpentine gemstone (Xiu Yu jade) handmade abacus. This wonderful piece has all
Category
2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Serpentine
Miniature Abacus-Green Marble and Brass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature Abacus with brass accents mounted on green marble.
Mid-twentieth century.
Measures: 3 3
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Games
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Chinese Abacus Table Lamp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The abacus may be considered obsolete in its modern-day functionality, but given its profound
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Silk
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
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s Table Lamps Incorporating Antique Chinese Abacus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1950s table lamps, creating using 19th century. Chinese rosewood abacus set into brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Abacus Lamp
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp made from a vintage Chinese abacus
Category
Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Abacus Console Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusually long contemporary chinese abacus on metal stand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Tables
Materials
Wood
Green Jade Abacus
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful Chinese abacus is made with various shades of green jade. Unlike most jade abacus that
Category
20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Jade
All Jade Abacus
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful Chinese abacus is made with white and green jade. In comparison to most jade abacus that
Category
20th Century More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Pair of Jade Type Abacus Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of jade type abacus Lamps. Modern.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade
Pair of 20th century Soap Stone Abacus Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of soap stone abacus lamps. Modern.
Shades are not included in the price of our lamps. We do
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
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Abacus Table Lamp by Warren Kessler
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Real abacus turned into a lamp. Pieces slide back and forth.
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Chinese Abacus For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese abacus you’re looking for. Each Chinese abacus for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese abacus you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese abacus — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Chinese abacus bearing Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Abacus?
A Chinese abacus can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $725, while the lowest priced sells for $255 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.