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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
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pleats Armoire by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Customizable
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Deco Design Console by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lacquer.
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquer Entry Table Top by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer. Each layer of lacquer is applied wi...
Category
2010s Tables
Materials
Metal
2 Robert Kuo Chinese Cloisonne Copper Enameled Mantel Urns Vases 9"
By Robert Kuo
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Robert Kuo's cloisonne enameled vases or urns featuring a floral motif and flared top
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Drum Table, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drum table
Cream lacquer
handmade
Hand repousse
Metal base
Limited edition
Lacquer is a
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Cube Lamp by Robert Kuo, Moss Cloisonné, 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 cloisonne´ and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Drum Table, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drum table
Black lacquer
handmade
Hand repousse
Metal base
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a
Category
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
2010s Tableware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 1 in W 25.25 in D 16.25 in
Hand Finished Repousse Copper Pair of vases, by Robert Kuo.
By Robert Kuo
Located in Canterbury, GB
A unique pair of large, handmade, hand finished repousse copper vases, by Robert Kuo.
Robert Kuo
Category
2010s Other Vases
Materials
Copper
Arm Rest Chair, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm rest chair
Black lacquer
Handmade
Metal base
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Isola Design Armoire, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
2010s Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Repoussé Brass Pear Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Chair, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chair
Black lacquer
Hand Repousse
Metal base
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Brancusi Table in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Copper
Large Mallet Drumstool, Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal. The technique originated circa 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Chair, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chair
Cream lacquer
Hand Repousse
Metal base
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually
Category
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tableware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Contemporary Mila Lacquer Dong Shan Table by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dong shan table
Mila Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa ...
Category
2010s Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Red Lacquer Saddle Seat Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saddle seat drumstool
Red lacquer
Hand repoussé
Metal base
Limited Edition
Each piece is
Category
2010s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
H 15 in W 24.25 in D 18.25 in
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Cloud Design Tray by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cloud design tray
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, c...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 22.25 in D 18.25 in
Contemporary Hand Repousse Antique Copper Willow Vase by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique involves using a hammer
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Antique Copper Sui Ola Mirror by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper
Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Materials
Copper
Helix Floor Lamp, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper
Ji Guan Sconce, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between
Category
2010s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Cloud Design Brushpot in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
2010s Vases
Materials
Copper
Cloud Barrel Drumstool, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context
Category
2010s Stools
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context
Category
2010s Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Contemporary Sitting Rabbit Sculpture in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Antique Copper Li Design Tripod Drumstool by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Quilt Square Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated circa 800 BC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Materials
Copper
Lobed Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Vases
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Trumpet Alabaster Lamp w/ Fluted Base by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Copper
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Twisted Arch Table Lamp by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sheet metal. This technique involves using a hammer and various shaping tools. The lacquer part is made
Category
2010s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lacquer
Elephant, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repoussé Copper Twig Table by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Small Apple Sculpture in White Bronze by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Drumstool
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Metal Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Black Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Drumstool
Black Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Metal Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Copper Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Contemporary
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
H 16.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Elephant, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repoussé Round Jarlet in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical
Category
2010s Minimalist Vases
Materials
Copper
Saddle Seat Drumstool, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC
Category
2010s Stools
Materials
Copper
Repoussé Black Lacquer Sheep Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This technique involves
Category
2010s Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Persimmon Sculpture, Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Pino Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet
metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Vases
Materials
Copper
Cherries, White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Hand Repoussé White Bronze Mushroom Sculptures by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Antique Copper Cloud Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Stainless Steel Cloud Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical
Category
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Red Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Drumstool
Red Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Metal Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Saddle Seat Drumstool, Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saddle seat drum stool
Grey lacquer
Hand repoussé
Metal base
Limited edition
Lacquer is a
Category
2010s Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Cherries Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context
Category
2010s Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Copper Apple Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Arm Rest Chair in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm rest chair
Cream Lacquer
Metal base
Contemporary
Hand made
Lacquer is a technique that
Category
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 24.75 in W 37 in D 26 in
Contemporary 6 Lobed Petal Stand Table in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Lobed petal stand
Cream Lacquer
Hand Made
Metal Base
Repoussé
Each piece is individually
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
2010s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Copper, Enamel
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
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
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
Category
2010s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
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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.
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