Robert Kuo Side 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
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 Side Tables
Materials
Copper
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 Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone
Contemporary Fang Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fang 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, circa ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Ji Guan Side Table in Cream Lacquer and Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ji Guan Side Table w/ Cream Lacquer
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Cream Lacquer
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet me...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Facet Side Table in Brass with Octagon Smoke Crystal Top by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Facet Side Table
Brass Base
Hand Repoussé
Smoke Crystal Top
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and unique. Smoke crystal top inclusions will vary.
Repo...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Contemporary Fang Bei Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fang Bei Drumstool
Black Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Metal Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Han Bai Yu White Marble "O" Side Table by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"O" Side Table
Han Bai Yu (Chinese White Marble)
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Warm white marble side table with natural brown and gray streak inclusions. This side table...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Black Lacquer Drumstool w/ Waist by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool w/ waist
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, c...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Faceted Drumstool in Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faceted drumstool
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, circ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Shang Scroll Table in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Hand Repoussé
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shang Scroll table
Dark antique copper finish
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative rel...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Copper
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 Side 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 Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Ebonized Table with Cloisonné Top by Robert Kuo for McGuire
By Robert Kuo
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a very handsome, well-made accent or side table by Robert Kuo for McGuire Furniture. Although quite simple, contouring adds character and interest to the otherwise simple Par...
Category
Early 2000s American Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sphere Table w/ Square Top in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sphere table w/ Square Top
Black Lacquer
Hand repoussé
Metal base
Limited edition
Contemporary
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Octagonal Side Table with Brass, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Octagonal side table with brass
Antique copper
Brass
Hand repoussé
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The te...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Qi Seat, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qi seat
Black 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 Side Tables
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Toad Skin Block Drumstool, Black Lacquer and Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Toad skin block drumstool
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative reli...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side 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 Side Tables
Materials
Copper
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 ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Copper Crescent Side Table w/ Red Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Side Table w/ Red Top
Antiqued Copper
Red Lacquer Top
Copper Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-ha...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Copper
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 Side 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 Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Hexagonal Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hexagonal drumstool
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Wood Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Spool Side Table in Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spool Side Table
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the tradition...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Glacier Side Table in Smoke Crystal and Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glacier Brass Side Table
Smoke Crystal
Hand Carved
Brass Base
Limited Edition Contemporary
Top: 24"L x 20.75"D x 4 1/4"Thick
Base: 21"L x 17"D x 20 1/4"H
SMOKE CRYSTAL INCLUSIONS A...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Le Verre Table with Black Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Verre table with black lacquer top
Antique copper
Black lacquer
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Pillow Drumstool in White Bronze by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pillow Drumstool
White Bronze
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique or...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
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 Side Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Dong Shan Table in Red Lacquer and Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dong Shan Table w/ Brass
Red Lacquer Top
Hand Repoussé Brass
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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 Side 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 Side Tables
Materials
Copper, Brass
Robert Kuo side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Robert Kuo side 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 side tables, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side tables by Robert Kuo were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side tables by Jaime Hayon, Costantini, and Matteo Zorzenoni. Prices for Robert Kuo side 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 $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,575.
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