Wooden Abacus classic-black available in a choice of

available in a choice of either red or cream

while the seat itself is also subtly curved for extra comfort

with the tapered profile and extended top that distinguishes our Asian Contemporary furniture range

were used throughout the colder Northern and Western Chinese provinces where they would be placed on the heated 'kang' - the raised platform which formed the main living space in a Chinese home

This striking cabinet is from the central province of Shaanxi and made from elm

Wooden Abacus classic-black available in a choice ofBeijing, circa 1940 Once used by company employees, these old abacuses are from Beijing and and date from the mid twentieth century. Many of them include a metal plaque on the top giving details of the company. The columns of beads were used to represent multiples of ten, with the right hand columns denoting decimals. Today they make unusual desk ornaments. Note that sizes and styles can vary slightly from the examples shown.