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
$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
$1,200 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Contemporary Hand Carved Tall Faceted Raspberry Peking Glass Vase 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
Blown Glass
$1,800
H 17 in Dm 5 in
Contemporary Grey Peking Glass Cylindrical Carved Wave Design Vase by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cylindrical Carved Wave Design Vase Grey Peking Glass Hand Carved Peking Glass Hand Blown Limited
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
technique of glass making. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of
Glass, Blown 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
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
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
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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
technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass pieces are made from the traditional Peking glass technique of
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
Rota vase Amber (Translucent) color Peking Glass Hand Blown Each piece is individually crafted
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
. 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
$3,283 / item
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Emerald Green
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural ...
Murano Glass
$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 Glendale, 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
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$5,099Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$5,400 / item
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
E Side Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E side table Antique copper Hand repousse Wood base Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decora...
Copper
Cloud Barrel Drumstool, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cloud barrel drumstool Antique copper Hand repousse Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decora...
Copper
$3,000 / item
H 36 in Dm 6.5 in
Contemporary Cloisonné Conical Table Lamp in Azure Design by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conical table lamp Azure design Turquoise and blue Cloisonné Hand made Silk shade Limited edition The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal technique that dates back ...
Enamel
$3,000 / item
H 18 in W 14 in D 14 in
Contemporary Niu Drumstool in Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niu drumstool Mila lacquer Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Lacquer
$2,850 / item
H 14.13 in W 9 in D 6 in
Cuadra Light by Robert Kuo, Smoke Crystal and Brass, Limited Edition, in Stock
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuadra light Smoke crystal Hand-carved Brass base Hand repoussé Limited edition Inclusions and shape slightly vary.
Crystal
$5,500 / item
H 82.5 in Dm 22 in
Modern Floor Lamp Natural Parota Wood Hand-Forged Brass Black Fiberglass Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
APOLO floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. The obelisk is named after the famous Greek deity with a bow and arrow. The tip of this lam...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 12 in Dm 5.5 in
Jie Light in Crystal and Copper by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jie light in crystal and copper Hand repousse copper Copper base Hand carved crystal Limited Edition Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto ...
Crystal
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
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.