Robert Kuo Furniture
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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Creator: Robert Kuo
Contemporary Black Lacquer Banana Leaf Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Banana Leaf Sculpture/ Tray
Black Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Huang Chair, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huang chair
Cream lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coat...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Furniture
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 piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates ba...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Cylindrical Alabaster Lamp W/ Copper Kuai Base by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cylindrical Alabaster copper trim lamp w/ Kuai base
Alabaster
Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique
Repoussé is the traditiona...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Copper
Cascade Design Grey Peking Glass Disc on Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Cascade design disc on stand.
Grey Peking glass
hand carved
brass base
hand made
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and
commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rhinoceros Sculpture, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, One of a Kind
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rhinoceros sculpture
Antique copper
Hand repousse
One of a kind
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Twisted Arch Table Lamp by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twisted arch table lamp
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Natural silk pongee
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the tradit...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Apple w/ Worm Sculpture in Antique Copper and Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple with worm sculpture
Antique copper
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammer...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Drumstool with Waist, Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drum stool with waist
Mila lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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.
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Arm Rest Chair in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arm Rest Chair
Grey Lacquer
Hand Repousse
Hand Made
Metal Base
37"W x 26"D x 24 3/4"H
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Dong Shan Table, Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dong Shan table
Brass
Hand Repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Half Round Table, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
34" half round table
Black lacquer
Elm wood
handmade
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique th...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Nuage Side Table in Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nuage side table
Brass
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Red Lacquer 4 Petal Pot by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 petal pot
Red lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Copper base
Contemporary
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Woodgrain Scroll Stand, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woodgrain scroll stand
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique origin...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Bao Seat in Brass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bao Seat
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Persimmon Box in Cream 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Low Round Table, Woodgrain Design, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low round table - woodgrain design
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hamme...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Ripple Bowl in Red and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ripple bowl
Red Lacquer
Black Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vertical Stone Lamp with Shade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vertical stone lamp with shade
Han Bai Yu stone
Wood base
Hand carved
Limited Edition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool
Dark antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditio...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Black Lacquer Obelisk Table Lamp w/ White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Obelisk table lamp
Black lacquer and white bronze
Hand repoussé
Natural silk shade
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
These pieces are made with at least 60 coat...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Root Shape Oblong Low Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root shape oblong low cachepot
Antique copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Red Bean Lacquer Low Empire Drumstool by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low Empire drumstool
Red Bean Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dyna...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Tang Candlestand in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tang candlestand
Black copper
Hand repoussé
Contemporary
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Antique Copper Li Design Tripod Drumstool by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Li Design Tripod drumstool
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
The Tree Trunk Pot Large, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tree Trunk pot large
Cream lacquer
Hand repoussé
Steel base
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-110...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Steel
Three-Tier Faceted Lamp with Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tier faceted lamp with stand.
Hand-carved bai jade peking glass.
Hand repoussé copper with antique finish.
Natural silk shade.
Shade dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Copper Square Fluted Table with Black Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square fluted table
Antique copper
Black lacquer top
Hand Repoussé
Lacquered
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hamm...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Repoussé Black Lacquer Sheep Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep sculpture (Male)
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This techniqu...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
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 Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall cocoon table lamp
Red lacquer
Hand repousse
Copper base
Silk shade
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to t...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Water Ox Sculpture in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Water Ox sculpture
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the tr...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Coronet Lamp, Tang Grass Design, Cloisonné by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coronet lamp
Tang grass design
Cloisonné
Glass enamel
Handmade
Limited edition
The cloisonné´ technique is an enamelling on metal technique that d...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Half Round Table, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Half round table
Red lacquer
Handmade
Wood base
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Da Hu Copper Jar, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Da Hu copper jar
Antique copper
Hand Repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative r...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
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 bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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 that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. T...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Diagonal Cascade Side Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diagonal Cascade design side table
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hamm...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Block Vase w/ Pleats Design in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Block vase w/ pleats design
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. Th...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Square Crown Drumstool, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square crown drumstool
Cream lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These piece...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Smoke Crystal Ice Sculpture by Rober Kuo, Hand Carved, in Stock
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smoke crystal ice sculpture
Smoke crystal
Hand carved
In stock.
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Robert Kuo Persimmon Facet Vase
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand blown glass faceted vase by Robert Kuo, c.2000s, USA. The vase was produced using the peking glass method which originated in China. The persimmon colored glass is blown into it...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Ji Guan Hua Vase in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ji Guan Hua Vase
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Copper
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering d...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Round Plates, Set of 3, Green Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round plates (set of 3)
Green lacquer
Handmade
Limited edition
Measures: Small 6" diameter x 1 1/2" height
Medium: 8 1/2" diameter x 1 1/2" height
Large: 10" diameter x 2" heig...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Indented Seat, Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indented seat
Cream lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This technique involve...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Copper Wood Grain Top with Brass Base Side Table by Rober Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood grain design copper top.
Brass base.
Antique copper finish.
Hand repoussé.
Limited Edition.
Customizable.
Repoussé is the traditional art o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Robert Kuo Furniture
Materials
Copper, Brass
Robert Kuo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Robert Kuo furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Robert Kuo furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 5 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 351 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Robert Kuo were created in the modern style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by VG-VGnewtrend, Sebastian Scherer, and Sebastian Herkner. Prices for Robert Kuo furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $24,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,200.