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Robert Kuo Candlesticks

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 Crystal Zong Candlestand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Crystal Zong Candlestand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Crystal Zong Candlestand by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

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Zong Candlestand Crystal Hand Carved Inclusions Vary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.

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2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Candlesticks

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Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Serpentine Candlestand Copper White Bronze Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorati...

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Contemporary Hand Repoussé Tang Candlestand in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Tang Candlestand in Black Copper by Robert Kuo

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Tang Candlestand in Black Copper by Robert Kuo

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Robert Kuo candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.

Robert Kuo candlesticks 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 candlesticks, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candlesticks by Lukas Friedrich, VG-VGnewtrend, and Margit Wittig. Prices for Robert Kuo candlesticks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $1,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $975.