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Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Full moon jar Cream lacquer (60 coats) Copper base Hand repousse Each piece is individually

Category

2010s Unknown Minimalist Jars

Materials

Copper

Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert kuo, Limited Edition
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert kuo, Limited Edition

Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Full moon jar Black lacquer (60 coats) Copper base Hand repousse Lacquer is a laborious and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Jars

Materials

Copper

Tree Trunk Lamp in Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Tree Trunk Lamp in Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Tree Trunk Lamp in Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tree trunk design table lamp Red lacquer Copper base Hand repoussé Silk shade Limited edition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Jie Jarlet Lamp, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
Jie Jarlet Lamp, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

Jie Jarlet Lamp, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jie Jarlet lamp Cream lacquer Hand repousse Copper base Silk shade Limited Edition Each piece is

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo

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

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Cream Lacquer Square Seat w/ Woodgrain Design by Robert Kuo, Set of 2
Cream Lacquer Square Seat w/ Woodgrain Design by Robert Kuo, Set of 2

Cream Lacquer Square Seat w/ Woodgrain Design by Robert Kuo, Set of 2

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lacquer is applied with a curing period of 24 hours in between so that it can dry. Robert Kuo lacquer

Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Copper

Three-Tier Faceted Lamp with Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Three-Tier Faceted Lamp with Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Three-Tier Faceted Lamp with Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three-tier faceted lamp with stand. Hand-carved bai jade peking glass. Hand repoussé copper with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Block Vase w/ Pleats Design in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Block Vase w/ Pleats Design in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Block Vase w/ Pleats Design in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Block vase w/ pleats design Black lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Copper

Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited

Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall cocoon table lamp Red lacquer Hand repousse Copper base Silk shade Limited edition Each piece

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

2-Panel Black Lacquer Screen with Cream Pear by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited
2-Panel Black Lacquer Screen with Cream Pear by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited

2-Panel Black Lacquer Screen with Cream Pear by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2-panel screen Black lacquer Cream lacquer Hand repousse Copper base Limited edition  Each piece is

Category

2010s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Silver Plated Rocco Cube Table Lamp by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Silver Plated Rocco Cube Table Lamp by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Silver Plated Rocco Cube Table Lamp by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rocco cube table lamp Silver plated Copper base Hand repoussé Limited edition Natural linen

Category

2010s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Contemporary 24K Gold Plated Oval Fei Tian Wen Lamp by Robert Kuo
Contemporary 24K Gold Plated Oval Fei Tian Wen Lamp by Robert Kuo

Contemporary 24K Gold Plated Oval Fei Tian Wen Lamp by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oval Fei Tian Wen lamp 24K gold plated Hand Repoussé Copper base Natural linen shade Limited

Category

2010s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited

Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall cocoon table lamp Mila lacquer Hand repousse Limited edition Measures: Natural silk pongee shade (19" diameter x 12" height) Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the...

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Ji Guan Hua Vase in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Ji Guan Hua Vase in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Ji Guan Hua Vase in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ji Guan Hua Vase Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Copper Each piece is individually crafted and is

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Copper

Nesting Tables w/ Pleats Design in Red Lacquer (Set of 2) by Robert Kuo
Nesting Tables w/ Pleats Design in Red Lacquer (Set of 2) by Robert Kuo

Nesting Tables w/ Pleats Design in Red Lacquer (Set of 2) by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nesting Tables with Pleats Design Red Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé One of a Kind Each piece

Category

2010s Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Copper

Contemporary "O" Table Lamp in 24K Gold Plate by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé
Contemporary "O" Table Lamp in 24K Gold Plate by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé

Contemporary "O" Table Lamp in 24K Gold Plate by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"O" Table Lamp 24K Gold Plated Hand Repoussé Copper Base Limited Edition Natural Silk Pongee Shade

Category

2010s Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Copper

Contemporary Ripple Bowl in Red and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Ripple Bowl in Red and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Ripple Bowl in Red and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ripple bowl Red Lacquer Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This technique invol...

Category

2010s Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Copper Wood Grain Top with Brass Base Side Table by Rober Kuo, Limited Edition
Copper Wood Grain Top with Brass Base Side Table by Rober Kuo, Limited Edition

Copper Wood Grain Top with Brass Base Side Table by Rober Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wood grain design copper top. Brass base. Antique copper finish. Hand repoussé. Limited Edition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper, Brass

Temple Bell Pot with Copper Band and Black Lacquer
Temple Bell Pot with Copper Band and Black Lacquer

Temple Bell Pot with Copper Band and Black Lacquer

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique copper finish on copper band Hand repousse´ Black lacquer Contemporary Limited Edition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

1980s Limited Edition Black Lacquer and Copper Table by Robert Kuo
1980s Limited Edition Black Lacquer and Copper Table by Robert Kuo

1980s Limited Edition Black Lacquer and Copper Table by Robert Kuo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Limited edition lacquer and repousse' table/ bench by Robert Kuo for Maguire.

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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.