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
Blown Glass
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
Glass, Blown Glass
$2,100
H 10.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
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
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,350 / item
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
technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Lotus Bud Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus Bud Shape Vase Raspberry Peking Glass Hand Carved Hand Blown Glass Limited Edition
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,800 / item
H 16 in Dm 7.5 in
Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoof vase Raspberry peking glass finish Hand blown glass Hand carved Contemporary Limited
Glass, Blown Glass
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
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,950 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 8 in
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
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,500
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
technique of glass making. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of
Glass, Blown Glass
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
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,650 / item
H 13 in Dm 8 in
Contemporary Tall Gourd Vase in Grey Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking
Blown Glass
$1,400
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
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
Glass, Art Glass
Sold
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
Lotus Bud Shape Vase (Large) Mila Peking Glass Hand Blown Hand Carved Limited Edition
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
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
Blown Glass, 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
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. Artist signed on
Art 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
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
Glass, Blown 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
the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking
Blown Glass
Sold
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
technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of
Blown Glass
Gu Vase, Yellow Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Hand Blown Glass, 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
Blown Glass
Sold
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
Rota vase Amber (Translucent) color Peking Glass Hand Blown Each piece is individually crafted
Blown Glass
Sold
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
. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo
Blown 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
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. The glassblower
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
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
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
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
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$17,151 / 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
$6,541Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$9,280 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
Fluted Art Deco Bronze Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, SVM Handarbete 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, fluted Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. In the form of a column. Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s. Great original conditio...
Bronze
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...
Cement
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 traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique or...
Copper
Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Sculptural, handcrafted, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering eithe...
Hardwood
$340 / item
H 13 in Dm 5 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #800 in Burgundy Glaze with Burgundy Cotton Fringe Detail
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #800 by Karen Gayle Tinney Hand formed stoneware with burgundy glaze. Burgundy cotton braided details. Inside is glazed, the vessel will hold water. 13”H x 5”W Karen Gayle Ti...
Ceramic, Cotton
Ted Muheling Nymphenburg Porcelain Volute Bowl
By Ted Muehling, Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
Ted Muehling for Nymphenburg porcelain volute bowl. The bowl features a white bisque exterior & glazed interior. It measures approximately 7 1/2? x 4? & 2 1/2" in height. Nymphe...
Porcelain
Kyohei Fujita 'Dream' Blown Glass Box
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in New York, NY
Kyohei Fujita exquisite molded hexagonal Liuli blown glass box with gold and silver leaf inclusions, Japan, 1995. Etched signature 'Kyohei Fujita' to underside. Literature: Fin Lyn...
Glass
$2,400 / item
H 1 in W 25.25 in D 16.25 in
Rectangular Tray, Mediterranean Design by Robert Kuo, Handmade Cloisonne
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular tray Mediterranean design Shades of blue Glass enamel Gold plated copper Cloisonné Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. The cloison...
Copper, Enamel
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Budding Vase, model 20708, 1st quality
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Axel Salto, Budding Vase, circa 1968 for Royal Copenhagen Stoneware with green/brown Solfatara glaze, incised signature, painted with model number 20708 and manufacturer's mark [Den...
Stoneware
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.