Contemporary Short Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Ten Facet Peking Glass Vase in Red Bean by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Grey Peking Glass Cylindrical Carved Wave Design Vase by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Hand Carved Tall Faceted Raspberry Peking Glass Vase by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
Cascade Design Grey Peking Glass Disc on Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Brass
Contemporary Tall Gourd Vase in Grey Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
Bell Shape Lamp, Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Stainless Steel
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.
Copper
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 method which originated in China.
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Bamboo Shaven Peking Glass Vase in Raspberry by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Lotus Bud Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
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H 10.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Gourd Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Grand Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
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H 14.5 in Dm 7.25 in
Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Urn Shape Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
Mila Peking Glass Tall Ginger Jar with Lid by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall ginger jar with lid Mila Peking glass Hand carved Limited edition Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, fro...
Blown Glass, Glass
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H 12.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Contemporary Large Lotus Bud Shape Vase in Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Glass, Blown Glass
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 and ball executed by Robert Kuo around 2005.
Glass
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 method which originated in China.
Glass, Art Glass
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.
Art Glass
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 made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from lay...
Glass, Blown Glass
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.
Glass
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H 10.75 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Bamboo Shaven Vase, Persimmon Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
Gu Vase, Yellow Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
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H 16 in Dm 7.5 in
Hoof Vase, Yellow Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
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H 7.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.75 in
12 Facet Jarlet, Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
Contemporary Bowl in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
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H 18 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Rota Vase, Amber Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of forming hollow glass, from layers upon layers of glass, by either free blowing or mold-blowing and the...
Blown Glass
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H 63 in W 21 in D 19 in
Horn Copper Floor Lamp with Raspberry Peking Glass Center by Robert Kuo Handmade
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn copper floor lamp with raspberry Peking glass center Black copper Repousse Raspberry Peking glass Hand carved Limited Edition Silk shade (19" x 21" x 14 1/2") Each piece...
Copper
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H 10.5 in Dm 7.75 in
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.
Glass
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 glass, this Robert Kuo vase is masterfully mouth-blown from layer upon layer of glass, ...
Blown Glass
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.
Blown Glass
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 upon layer of molten glass. Its color is that of Bai Jade, a cloudy white hue with so...
Jade
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-year-old technique of Peking glass, this Robert Kuo vase is masterfully mouth-blow...
Blown Glass
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 upon layer of molten glass. Its color is that of Bai Jade, a cloudy white hue with so...
Jade
Peking Gourd Vase, Translucent Red by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Peking gourd vase, translucent red by Robert Kuo
Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,950 / item
H 10 in W 7 in D 9 in
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 art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated ...
Copper
$16,739 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Shallow Bowl in Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shallow Bowl cream Exterior Copper exterior Cream Lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorat...
Copper
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 individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decor...
Copper
$1,125 / item
H 8 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
Contemporary Rocco Egg Box in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rocco design egg box Antique copper Hand repoussé Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative re...
Copper
$3,600 / item
H 18 in W 14 in D 16 in
Hand Carved Crystal Ta Shape Ice Carved w/ Brass Center Lamp by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ta shape ice carved w/ brass center Crystal Hand carved Brass Hand repoussé White pongee silk shade (14" x 16" x 11 1/2"H) Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Cr...
Crystal, Brass
$8,100
H 16.25 in W 48 in D 14 in
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 and is unique Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief o...
Copper
Hand Repoussé Swirl Vase in Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Contemporary
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swirl Vase Black Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decora...
Copper
$4,500 / item
H 64 in W 6.75 in D 5.75 in
Pillow Floor Lamp, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pillow floor lamp Black lacquer Hand repousse Silk shade (26" diameter) Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates ba...
Lacquer
Baluster Jar and Lid in Azure Colors by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baluster jar and lid Cloisonne Azure enamel Hand repousse Copper base The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal technique that dates back to the Byzantine Empire. The ...
Enamel
$2,400 / item
H 5 in Dm 12.5 in
Round Leaf Design Box - Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round leaf design box Cream lacquer Hand-carved Wood base Limited edition In stock Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are...
Lacquer
Persimmon Box in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persimmon Box Black Lacquer Hand Repousse Copper Base Limited Edition Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the trees, lacquer needs to b...
Copper
$2,400 / item
H 5 in Dm 12.5 in
Round Leaf Design Box, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round leaf design box Black lacquer Hand-carved Wood base Limited edition In stock. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces ar...
Lacquer
$1,800 / item
H 19 in Dm 10 in
Antique Copper Barrel Vase by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel vase Antique copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated circa 80...
Copper
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.
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.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.