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Robert Kuo Copper Hammered Willow Vase Retailed by Steve Chase
Robert Kuo Copper Hammered Willow Vase Retailed by Steve Chase

Robert Kuo Copper Hammered Willow Vase Retailed by Steve Chase

By Robert Kuo

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Robert Kuo copper hammered willow vase, retailed by Steve Chase for $1580.00 in the 1990s. It

Category

20th Century American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Contemporary Brancusi Table in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Brancusi Table in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Brancusi Table in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brancusi Table Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition 22"Dia x 24"H Each piece is

Category

2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Copper

Isola Design Armoire, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Isola Design Armoire, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Isola Design Armoire, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isola Design Armoire Antique copper Hand repoussé Elmwood Limited edition Repousse´ is the

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Gua Cachepot by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Gua Cachepot by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Gua Cachepot by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gua Cachepot Black Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Copper Finish Varies Each piece is

Category

2010s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Repoussé Copper Grape Sprig Sculpture by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Repoussé Copper Grape Sprig Sculpture by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Repoussé Copper Grape Sprig Sculpture by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grape Sprig Sculpture Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Contemporary Each piece is individually

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2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

1980s Vintage Pair of Copper Spheres Sculptures by Robert Kuo
1980s Vintage Pair of Copper Spheres Sculptures by Robert Kuo

1980s Vintage Pair of Copper Spheres Sculptures by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular pair of spheres made of Copper and designed by Robert Kuo in the 1980s. They are in

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Root Cocktail Table by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Root Cocktail Table by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Root Cocktail Table by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Root Cocktail Table Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece

Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Hand Finished Repousse Copper Pair of vases, by Robert Kuo.
Hand Finished Repousse Copper Pair of vases, by Robert Kuo.

Hand Finished Repousse Copper Pair of vases, by Robert Kuo.

By Robert Kuo

Located in Canterbury, England

A unique pair of large, handmade, hand finished repousse copper vases, by Robert Kuo. Robert Kuo

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2010s Other Vases

Materials

Copper

Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Long woodgrain bench Antique copper Hand repoussé Wood base Limited edition Repousse´ is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Benches

Materials

Copper

Quilt Square Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
Quilt Square Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse

Quilt Square Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Quilt square drumstool Hand repousse Antique copper Contemporary Repoussé is the traditional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Copper

Helix Floor Lamp, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Helix Floor Lamp, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Helix Floor Lamp, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Helix floor lamp Black copper Hand repoussé Linen shade Limited edition Repousse´ is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Cherries Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Cherries Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Cherries Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cherries Sculpture Dark Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually

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2010s Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Cloud Design Brushpot in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Cloud Design Brushpot in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Cloud Design Brushpot in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cloud design brushpot Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Repoussé is the traditional

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Serpentine Candlestand Copper White Bronze Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually

Category

2010s Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Copper Sui Ola Mirror by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
Antique Copper Sui Ola Mirror by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse

Antique Copper Sui Ola Mirror by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sui Ola design. Antique copper. Hand repoussé. Copper base. Limited edition. Customizable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper

Ji Guan Sconce, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Ji Guan Sconce, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Ji Guan Sconce, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ji Guan Sconce Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Repousse´ is the traditional art

Category

2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Repoussé Round Jarlet in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Repoussé Round Jarlet in Black Copper by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Repoussé Round Jarlet in Black Copper by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round Jarlet Black Copper Hand Repoussé Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is

Category

2010s Minimalist Vases

Materials

Copper

Pino Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Pino Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Pino Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pino vase Antique copper finish Hand repousse Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Crystal Falaise Light with Copper Base by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Crystal Falaise Light with Copper Base by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Crystal Falaise Light with Copper Base by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Falaise Light with Repoussé Base Crystal Hand Carved Antiqued Copper Repoussé Limited Edition Each

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Contemporary Black Lacquer Fish Seat w/ Copper Eye by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Black Lacquer Fish Seat w/ Copper Eye by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Black Lacquer Fish Seat w/ Copper Eye by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fish Seat w/ Copper Eye Black Lacquer Antique Copper Limited Edition Hand Repousse Contemporary

Category

2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Copper

Bamboo Design Low Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Bamboo Design Low Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Bamboo Design Low Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bamboo design low cachepot Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Repousse´ is the

Category

2010s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Low Tree Trunk Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Low Tree Trunk Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Low Tree Trunk Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low tree trunk cachepot Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition. Repoussé is the

Category

2010s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Rhinoceros Sculpture, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, One of a Kind
Rhinoceros Sculpture, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, One of a Kind

Rhinoceros Sculpture, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, One of a Kind

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rhinoceros sculpture Antique copper Hand repousse One of a kind Repousse´ is the traditional

Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Tessa Bench, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Hand Repousse
Tessa Bench, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Hand Repousse

Tessa Bench, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Hand Repousse

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tessa bench Antiqued copper Hand repousse Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Benches

Materials

Copper

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Robert Kuo Copper For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the robert kuo copper you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of copper, metal and lacquer, every robert kuo copper was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a robert kuo copper, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 168 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer robert kuo copper, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right robert kuo copper, those designed in Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Robert Kuo Copper?

A robert kuo copper can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

Robert Kuo for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Materials: Copper Furniture

From cupolas to cookware and fine art to filaments, copper metal has been used in so many ways since prehistoric times. Today, antique, new and vintage copper coffee tables, mirrors, lamps and other furniture and decor can bring a warm metallic flourish to interiors of any kind.

In years spanning 8,700 BC (the time of the first-known copper pendant) until roughly 3,700 BC, it may have been the only metal people knew how to manipulate.

Valuable deposits of copper were first extracted on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus around 4,000 BC — well before Europe’s actual Bronze Age (copper + tin = bronze). Tiny Cyprus is even credited with supplying all of Egypt and the Near East with copper for the production of sophisticated currency, weaponry, jewelry and decorative items.

In the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, master painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, El Greco, Rembrandt and Jan Brueghel created fine works on copper. (Back then, copper-based pigments, too, were all the rage.) By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, decorative items like bas-relief plaques, trays and jewelry produced during the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods espoused copper. These became highly valuable and collectible pieces and remain so today.

Copper’s beauty, malleability, conductivity and versatility make it perhaps the most coveted nonprecious metal in existence. In interiors, polished copper begets an understated luxuriousness, and its reflectivity casts bright, golden and earthy warmth seldom realized in brass or bronze. (Just ask Tom Dixon.)

Outdoors, its most celebrated attribute — the verdigris patina it slowly develops from exposure to oxygen and other elements — isn’t the only hue it takes. Architects often refer to shades of copper as russet, ebony, plum and even chocolate brown. And Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano and Michael Graves have each used copper in their building projects.

Find antique, new and vintage copper furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.