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Robert Kuo Peking Glass

Contemporary Bamboo Shaven Peking Glass Vase in Raspberry by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Bamboo Shaven Peking Glass Vase in Raspberry by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Bamboo Shaven Peking Glass Vase in Raspberry by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking

Category

2010s Minimalist Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Short Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Short Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Short Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking

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2010s Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow

Category

2010s Minimalist Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Ten Facet Peking Glass Vase in Red Bean by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Ten Facet Peking Glass Vase in Red Bean by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Ten Facet Peking Glass Vase in Red Bean by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of

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2010s Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Dai Gu Coral Peking Glass Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Dai Gu Coral Peking Glass Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Dai Gu Coral Peking Glass Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional

Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Cascade Design Grey Peking Glass Disc on Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Cascade Design Grey Peking Glass Disc on Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Cascade Design Grey Peking Glass Disc on Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow

Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bell Shape Lamp, Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited
Bell Shape Lamp, Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited

Bell Shape Lamp, Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Robert Kuo , contemporary Turquoise color , Peking glass vase/ vessel  , signed
Robert Kuo , contemporary Turquoise color , Peking glass vase/ vessel  , signed

Robert Kuo , contemporary Turquoise color , Peking glass vase/ vessel , signed

By Robert Kuo, John McGuire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful turquoise color Peking glass vase designed by Robert Kuo. signed R Kuo in bottom.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Recent Sales

La Lune Table Lamp in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
La Lune Table Lamp in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

La Lune Table Lamp in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

La Lune table lamp in Bai Jade Peking glass with a black copper base and black shade by Robert Kuo.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Robert Kuo Peking Glass Hoof Vase
Robert Kuo Peking Glass Hoof Vase

Robert Kuo Peking Glass Hoof Vase

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H 15.75 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in

Robert Kuo Peking Glass Hoof Vase

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand blown glass vase by Robert Kuo, c.2000s, USA. The vase was produced using the peking glass

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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Contemporary Grand Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Grand Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Grand Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking

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2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Lotus Bud Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Lotus Bud Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Lotus Bud Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Gourd Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Gourd Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Gourd Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of

Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Urn Shape Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Urn Shape Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Urn Shape Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

technique of glass making. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of

Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Large Lotus Bud Shape Vase in Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Large Lotus Bud Shape Vase in Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Large Lotus Bud Shape Vase in Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Robert Kuo Signed Faceted Imperial Yellow Peking Glass Vase and Ball, ca 2000s
Robert Kuo Signed Faceted Imperial Yellow Peking Glass Vase and Ball, ca 2000s

Robert Kuo Signed Faceted Imperial Yellow Peking Glass Vase and Ball, ca 2000s

By Robert Kuo

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Robert Kuo Faceted Imperial Yellow Peking Glass Vase and Ball, ca 2000s This is a beautiful vase

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Robert Kuo Green Peking Glass Vase
Robert Kuo Green Peking Glass Vase

Robert Kuo Green Peking Glass Vase

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H 9.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Robert Kuo Green Peking Glass Vase

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand blown glass vase by Robert Kuo, c.2000s, USA. The vase was produced using the peking glass

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Robert Kuo Imperial Yellow Peking Art Glass Vase
Robert Kuo Imperial Yellow Peking Art Glass Vase

Robert Kuo Imperial Yellow Peking Art Glass Vase

By Robert Kuo

Located in Dallas, TX

Robert Kuo Imperial Yellow "Peking" art studio glass vase with faceted sides. Artist signed on

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mila Peking Glass Hoof Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Mila Peking Glass Hoof Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Mila Peking Glass Hoof Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hoof vase Mila peking glass Hand blown Hand carved Limited edition Robert Kuo glass pieces are

Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Gray Peking Art Glass Cylinder Vase Signed by Robert Kuo
Gray Peking Art Glass Cylinder Vase Signed by Robert Kuo

Gray Peking Art Glass Cylinder Vase Signed by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Dallas, TX

Tall gray Peking Glass cylinder studio art glass vase. Signed by Robert Kuo on bottom.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Vases

Materials

Glass

Bamboo Shaven Vase, Persimmon Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass
Bamboo Shaven Vase, Persimmon Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass

Bamboo Shaven Vase, Persimmon Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Bowl in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass
Contemporary Bowl in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass

Contemporary Bowl in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of

Category

2010s Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

12 Facet Jarlet, Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, Limited
12 Facet Jarlet, Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, Limited

12 Facet Jarlet, Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, Limited

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo

Category

2010s Vases

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Blown Glass

Peking Glass Vase - Robert Kuo for McGuire
Peking Glass Vase - Robert Kuo for McGuire

Peking Glass Vase - Robert Kuo for McGuire

By Robert Kuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful Peking glass vase by Robert KuoHandcrafted in the 400-year-old technique of Peking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Ruby Color Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo
Ruby Color Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo

Ruby Color Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo

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H 18.6 in Dm 5.9 in L 18.6 in

Ruby Color Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unusual ruby color Peking glass vase by Robert Kuo, 18.6" height x 5.9" diameter. The glassblower

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Bai Jade Traditional Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo
Bai Jade Traditional Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo

Bai Jade Traditional Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand-blown with meticulous care in the peking glass tradition, hollow glass is formed from layer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Jade

Hand-Blown Bright Orange Peking Glass Vase - Robert Kuo
Hand-Blown Bright Orange Peking Glass Vase - Robert Kuo

Hand-Blown Bright Orange Peking Glass Vase - Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful bright orange Peking glass vase by Robert Kuo, 13.7"Hx8.5"x5.9", Handcrafted in the 400

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Bai Jade Hand-Blown Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo
Bai Jade Hand-Blown Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo

Bai Jade Hand-Blown Peking Glass Vase, Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand-blown with meticulous care in the peking glass tradition, hollow glass is formed from layer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Jade

Peking Gourd Vase, Translucent Red by Robert Kuo
Peking Gourd Vase, Translucent Red by Robert Kuo

Peking Gourd Vase, Translucent Red by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Peking gourd vase, translucent red by Robert Kuo

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21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Glass

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Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Root Vase with Copper Trim by Robert Kuo

Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Root Vase with Copper Trim by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Robert Kuo

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By Robert Kuo

Located in Houston, TX

Signed Robert Kuo carved rock crystal table lamp with a gold-plated bronze base and ivory shade.

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By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Robert Kuo Peking Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of robert kuo peking glass on 1stDibs. A piece of robert kuo peking glass — often made from glass, blown glass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of robert kuo peking glass, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of robert kuo peking glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of robert kuo peking glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Robert Kuo Peking Glass?

Prices for a piece of robert kuo peking glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.

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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Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic. 

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

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