Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
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 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
Contemporary Vase
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Ten Facet Peking Glass Vase in Red Bean by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten Facet Vase
Red Bean
Peking Glass
Hand Blown
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshops in B...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
Contemporary
18
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial an...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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 Edition.
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...
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2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Rock Bud Vase, Short, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock bud vase (Short)
Black lacquer
Copper base
handmade / Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynas...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Lacquer
High Tang Vase, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High tang design vase with white bronze rim
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Bronze base
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dat...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Four Petal Cream Lacquer Pot by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four petal design
Cream lacquer
Copper base
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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 meta...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repoussé Hexagonal Short Jar in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hexagonal Short Jar
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative r...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Robert Kuo Dark Green Round Facet 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. The dark green colored glass is blown into its form ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Urn Shape Vase
Bai Jade Peking Glass
Hand Blown Glass
Hand Carved
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 Minimalist Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Gold Tang Design Pot, 24-Karat Gold Plate by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold tang design pot
24-karat gold plate
Hand repousse
Copper base
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Plate, Copper
Robert Kuo Facet 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. The soft glowing green colored glass is blown into i...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Ola Vase, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ola vase
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated circa 800 ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Baluster Jar & Lid, Fish Scale Design by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition Cloisonné
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baluster Jar & Lid
Fish Scale Design
Cloisonne
Amber, Brown, and Black
Hand Made
Limited Edition
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Root Vase with Copper Trim by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root vase with copper trim
Cream lacquer
Hand repousse
Copper base
Limited edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
R...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full moon jar
Black lacquer (60 coats)
Copper base
Hand repousse
Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the
trees, lacquer needs to be boil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Ye Zhi Ping Vase, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ye Zhi Ping vase
Antique copper
Dark antique copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorati...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Gourd Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gourd Vase
Mila
Peking Glass
Hand Blown Glass
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshops in Beij...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Repoussé Large Tree Trunk Pot in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large tree trunk design pot
Dark antique copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the t...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Mila Peking Glass Urn Shape Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Urn Shape Vase
Mila
Peking Glass
Hand Carved
Hand Blown Glass
Limited Edition
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshops in...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Robert Kuo Gray 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 gray colored glass is blown into its for...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Tear Drop Cloisonné Vase in Verde Grass Design by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tear Drop Vase (Short)
Verde Color
Grass Design
Cloisonné
Glass Enamel
Copper
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal t...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dai Gu Coral Peking Glass Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dai Gu Vase
Coral Peking Glass
Hand Carved
Hand Blown
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshop...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Za Xian Pot in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Za Xian Pot
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ont...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Tear Drop Verde Grass Design Cloisonné Vase by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tear Drop Vase
Verde Grass Design
Glass Enamel
Cloisonné
Limited Edition
Contemporary
The cloisonné technique is an enameling on metal technique that dates back to the Byzantine Emp...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Contemporary Bamboo Shaven Peking Glass Vase in Raspberry by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo Shaven Vase
Raspberry
Peking Glass
Hand Carved
Hand Blown Glass
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and co...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full moon jar
Cream lacquer (60 coats)
Copper base
Hand repousse
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it...
Category
2010s Unknown Minimalist Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Kuai Block Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuai Design Block vase
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
This vase needs a liner.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repousse Fan Design Vase in Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fan Design vase
Black Copper Finish
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hamm...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repousse Ju Wen Jarlet in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ju Wen Jarlet
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering d...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Weave Design Vase in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weave design vase
Antique copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Use liner for floral arrangement
Repoussé is the traditional a...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Jie Vase in Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jie Vase
Black Copper
Hand Repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Kuai Block Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuai design block vase
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Contemporary
This vase requires a liner
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Black Lacquer and Copper Jar by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jar
Black Lacquer
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This techni...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Robert Kuo Copper Hammered Willow Vase Retailed by Steve Chase
By Robert Kuo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Robert Kuo copper hammered willow vase, retailed by Steve Chase for $1580.00 in the 1990s. It bears the Steve Chase inventory label and the retail ...
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20th Century American Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Hand Finished Repousse Copper Pair of vases, by Robert Kuo.
By Robert Kuo
Located in Canterbury, England
A unique pair of large, handmade, hand finished repousse copper vases, by Robert Kuo.
Robert Kuo decorative objects are world famous, and exhibit...
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2010s Other Robert Kuo Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Robert Kuo vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Robert Kuo vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 60 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases and vessels by Robert Kuo were created in the modern style in north america during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Bari Ziperstein, Lukas Friedrich, and Alessandro Mendini. Prices for Robert Kuo vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $780 and can go as high as $13,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,950.
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