Pair of Robert Kuo Palais Cloisonne Table Lamps
By Robert Kuo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Robert Kuo designed cloisonné table lamps with interlocking leaf design comprised of five spheres
Metal
$2,400 / item
H 1 in W 25.25 in D 16.25 in
Rectangular Tray, Mediterranean Design by Robert Kuo, Handmade Cloisonne
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné and introduced flowing
Copper, Enamel
$450 / item
H 0.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Charger - Black Woodgrain Design Cloisonné by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné´ and introduced flowing
Copper, Enamel
$1,917Sale Price|35% Off
H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in
Ebonized Table with Cloisonné Top by Robert Kuo for McGuire
By Robert Kuo
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a very handsome, well-made accent or side table by Robert Kuo for McGuire Furniture
Wood
$3,000 / item
H 31.75 in Dm 9 in
Contemporary Cloisonné Baluster Lamp in Moss by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
China around the 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné and
Gold Plate, Copper, Enamel
$1,800 / item
H 20.75 in Dm 7 in
Contemporary Tear Drop Verde Grass Design Cloisonné Vase by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
technique reached China around the 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with
Copper, Enamel
$3,000 / item
H 36 in Dm 6.5 in
Contemporary Cloisonné Conical Table Lamp in Azure Design by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire. The technique reached China around the 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his
Enamel
Contemporary Hua Design Low Cloisonné Drumstool in Moss by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Byzantine Empire. The technique reached China around the 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began
Copper, Enamel
$2,700 / item
H 33 in Dm 15 in
Coronet Lamp, Tang Grass Design, Cloisonné by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
technique reached China circa 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with
Enamel
$10,500
H 26.5 in W 64.75 in D 20 in
Low Cabinet with Amber Shargreen Cloisonné Panel by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné and introduced flowing designs without
Enamel
$3,900 / item
H 64 in Dm 21 in
Baluster Floor Lamp, Moss/Webb Design Cloisonné by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
technique reached China around the 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with
Enamel
$1,500 / item
H 12 in Dm 7.25 in
Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné and introduced flowing designs without compromising on the
Copper, Enamel
$2,400 / item
H 18 in Dm 9.25 in
Baluster Jar & Lid, Fish Scale Design by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition Cloisonné
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baluster Jar & Lid Fish Scale Design Cloisonne Amber, Brown, and Black Hand Made Limited Edition
Enamel
Baluster Jar and Lid in Azure Colors by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
China circa 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné and
Enamel
Tall Block Web Table Lamp in Fig Color by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné and introduced flowing designs without compromising on the
Enamel
Robert Kuo Modern Cloisonne Lidded Baluster Jar
By Robert Kuo
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern cloisonne baluster jar with lid designed by Robert Kuo in an Art Deco Revival style. The
Enamel
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H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Contemporary Pair of Robert Kuo Metal Cloisonné Monkey Table Sculptures Blue
By Robert Kuo
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
chinoiserie vests, by Robert Kuo. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 11" diameter x 15" height and 11
Metal
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H 15.25 in W 11 in D 6 in
Snuff Vase, Shan Design, Amber by Robert Kuo, Cloisonné, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonne´ and introduced flowing designs without compromising on
Enamel
1970s Robert Kuo Brown Floral Enameled Chinese Cloisonne Bud Vase & Stand
By Robert Kuo
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage 1970s to early 1980s cloisonne vase by Robert Kuo. Features a predominantly brown, green
Metal, Enamel
Buche Amber Woodgrain Design Cloisonné Table Lamp
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The technique reached China around the 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his
Copper, Enamel, Gold Plate
Tear Drop Vase, Verde Mi Shi Wen, Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Atlanta, GA
cloisonné limited design innovation and experimentation. In the 1980's, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with
Copper
$750
H 3 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Han Bai Yu Stone Elevated Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone elevated tray Han Bai Yu stone (White Marble) Hand carved Limited edition Each individual stone vary in inclusions and color. Each piece is individually crafted and is uniq...
Stone
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,988 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$1,895 / set
H 18 in W 19.5 in D 9.75 in
Pair Early 20th C Spanish Half Round Oak Side Tables on Iron Bases
Located in Troy, MI
We found these tables in France but believe they are of Spanish origin and date from the 1930s. This pair of small demilune tables tops show honest wear - see detail photos - and fe...
Iron
$600 / item
H 4.75 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in
Contemporary Black Copper Bai He Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bai He tray Black copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief o...
Copper
$2,850 / item
H 16 in Dm 18 in
Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool Dark antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorativ...
Copper
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Chinese artist and designer Robert Kuo is known worldwide for his modern furniture and objets d’art that merge ancient tradition and popular decorative styles such as Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Born in Beijing, Kuo moved with his family to Taiwan in 1947. While he never received a formal art education, Kuo gained technical expertise working as an apprentice at his father’s cloisonné workshop from the age of 15.
In 1973, Kuo emigrated to the U.S. and opened his own cloisonné studio in Beverly Hills, California. There, he utilized the time-honored skills he learned with his father for a wide range of uniquely striking vases, sculptures and bowls. His Goldfish bowl — a technical masterpiece of vibrant colors and cloisonné designs that appear to float against a black enamel background — was acquired by the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery for its permanent collection.
In 1984, Kuo opened a showroom in West Hollywood, where it became a favorite among interior designers for the sculptural and often whimsical coffee tables, stools and table lamps on offer. A year later, Kuo shifted his attention toward repoussé — a technique that sees decorative reliefs hammered onto the surface of metals. Examples of Kuo’s repoussé pieces include his black lacquer Cloud chair and Oval coffee table in antique copper.
In 2014, a retrospective exhibition celebrating Kuo’s 30th anniversary as a designer was held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles and his New York studio. In 2016, he also hosted an exhibition in his New York studio titled “Robert Kuo Selects: Los Angeles Studio Made, Found and Represented Artists,” showcasing his works as well as pieces by prominent L.A. designers Blackman Cruz, Dana John and JF Chen. In 2019, Italian artist Mattia Biagi’s L.A. exhibition “Metropolitan Sets” included Kuo’s Back Rest chair and brass Facet Seat.
Today, Kuo’s works can be seen at the National History Museum in Taipei, Singapore Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco’s Hotel Palomar, the Las Vegas MGM Grand and the Four Seasons in New York.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Robert Kuo decorative objects, seating, lighting and more.