Wooden Abacus classic-black while the seat itself is

while the seat itself is also subtly curved for extra comfort

size and overall shape of each one varies slightly as each wheel is individual

the chest features a traditional half board lid which can be removed to access the inside

the chest also works well as an unusual coffee table

Each drawer includes metal poles to fit standard A4 suspension files and the cabinet can be secured using the metal bar and padlock provided

Wooden Abacus classic-black while the seat itself isBeijing, 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.