Robert Kuo Tables
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
Corner Nesting Table, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Set of 2, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Corner nesting table
Red lacquer
Wood base
Limited edition
Inner table: 25 1/2" W x 16" D x 20" D x 21" H
Inner table: 34" W x 22" D x 26" D x 24...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Oval Dong Shan Table, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dong Shan table
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Metal base
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang d...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Fish Scale Design Low Drumstool in Brass by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fish scale design low drumstool
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The tech...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
Dong Shan Table Red Bean Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dong Shan table
Red bean lacquer
Hand repousse
Metal base
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made wit...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Black Lacquer Faceted Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faceted drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, cir...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Rounded Square Stool, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rounded square stool
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is handcrafted individually and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dyna...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone
Contemporary Tian Chiu Table in Antique Copper w/ Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tian Chiu table w/ black lacquer top
Antique copper
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional ar...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Lobed Le Verre Table - Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lobed Le Verre table
Cream lacquer top
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 Tables
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Toad Skin Barrel Storage Drum Stool, Copper and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Toad skin barrel storage drum stool
Antique copper
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
R...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
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 Tables
Materials
Copper
Ji Guan Half Round Table, Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ji Guan half round table
Brass
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Repoussé High Empire Drumstool in Copper and Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High Empire Drumstool
Antique copper
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering d...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
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 Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Hammer Marks Chalice Side Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hammer marks chalice side table
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammerin...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Set of Waterfall Red Lacquer Nesting Table by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of waterfall red lacquer nesting tables
red lacquer over wood base.
A technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Repoussé Copper Twig Table by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twig table
Black copper finish
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative reli...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Quilt Square Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quilt square drumstool
Hand repousse
Antique copper
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Black Lacquer Coral Cocktail Table w/ Glass Top by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coral cocktail table w/ glass top
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Glass top
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates ba...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Low Round Table - Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low Round Table
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
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 ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 Tables
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Oblong Cocktail Table with Brass Trim by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oblong cocktail table with brass side trim
Cream lacquer
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Lacquer wood bases
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, cir...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
Cream Lacquer Entry Table Top by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer. Each layer of lacquer is applied with a curing period of 24 hours in between so that it can dry. Table top only...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Grey Lacquer Short Pillow Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Short pillow drumstool
Grey Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Drum Table with Toad Skin Design, Copper and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drum table with toad skin design
Antique copper
Black copper
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Side Table with Kuai Design Trim by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side table with Kuai Design Trim
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These p...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Zun Drumstool, Red Bean Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zun Drumstool
Red bean lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 160...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Cylindrical Storage Drumstool, Antique Copper and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cylindrical storage Drumstool
Antique copper
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Woodgrain Design Copper Console with Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woodgrain design console
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand Repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back t...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Pleats Storage Drumstool, Antique Copper and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pleats storage drumstool
Antique copper
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of han...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Deco Design Console by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco design console
Brown lacquer
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquer Entry Table Top by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer. Each layer of lacquer is applied with a curing period of 24 hours in between so that it can dry.
Tabletop only. Base in images not included.
Measures: 45" diameter black lacquer entry...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Metal
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Oval Coffee Table, Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval coffee table
Dark antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Barrel Storage Drumstool, Antique Copper and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel storage drumstool
Antique copper
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Diva Half Round Table, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diva half round table
Cream lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Square Seat with Woodgrain Design, Black Lacquer, Copper, Set of 2 by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square seat with woodgrain design
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional ar...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Qi Seat, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qi seat
Cream lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Low Square Table in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low square table
Grey lacquer
80 coats of lacquer
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with a...
Category
2010s Asian Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Le Verre Table with Cream Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Verre table with cream lacquer top
Antique copper
Cream lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditiona...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Nesting Tables with Flange Corners, Set of Two, by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nesting table with flange corners
Red lacquer
Handmade
Set of two
Limited edition
Measures: Large table: 23" W x 16 1/4" D x 23 3/4" H
Small table: 17 1/4" W x 16 1/4" D x 20 1/2" H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Copper Sphere Table with Square Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sphere table
antique copper
black lacquer
hand repoussé
limited edition side table.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Dong Shan Table - Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, In Stock
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dong Shan Table
Grey Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
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 c...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Helix Side Table, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Helix side table
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional ar...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Ming Coffee Table, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ming coffee table
Red lacquer
Handmade
Wood base
Lacquered
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dyn...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Za Xian Dining Table Base ‘Pair’, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Za Xian dining table base
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Lacquer top on image is not included.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Cascade Design Low Drum Stool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cascade Design low drum stool.
Antique copper.
Hand repoussé.
Limited edition.
Customizable.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Robert Kuo Tables
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 Tables
Materials
Copper, Brass
19th Century, China Burl Wood Top with Contemporary Repoussé Brass Base Table
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind table consisting of an antique burl wood top from the 19th century circa late Ching dynasty and a contemporary Robert Kuo hand repo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Robert Kuo tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Robert Kuo tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 109 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by ClassiCon, Jaime Hayon, and Konstantin Grcic. Prices for Robert Kuo tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,700.
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