Robert Kuo Sculptures
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
Set of Mushroom Sculptures in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom Sculpture (Set of 2)
Cream 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 Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Lacquer
Scholar Rock, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock
Smoke crystal
Hand carved
Limited edition.
Crystal inclusions vary. Each item is unique, please see images for references of different variations.
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Contemporary Rabbit Sculpture in Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit Sculpture
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative rel...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Double Ring Link Sculpture in Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Ring Link Sculpture
Smoke Crystal
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Crystal Inclusions vary
Carved using jade carving techniques. Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Cherries Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherries Sculpture
Dark Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Lima Bean Sculpture in Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lima bean sculpture
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Copper Apple Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple Sculpture
Antique Copper
Dark Antique Copper
Hand Repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Green Apple Lacquer Sculpture w/ Copper Stem by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple Sculpture
Green Lacquer
Antique Copper Stem
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Can be placed outdoors but copper stem would patina over time.
Repoussé is the traditional art of han...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Pig Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pig Sculpture
Dark Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the trad...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repousse Tomato Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomato sculpture
Dark Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the tradition...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Sitting Rabbit Sculpture in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit (Sitting)
tabletop sculpture
Dark antique copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
R...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Persimmon Sculpture, Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persimmon sculpture
Antique copper
Black copper
Hand Repousse
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The techniq...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Small Apple Sculpture in White Bronze by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple sculpture
White bronze
Hand Repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Standing Gourd Sculpture, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Standing gourd
Cream lacquer
Copper
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 lea...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Nephrite Jade Double Ring Link Sculpture III by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Ring Link Sculpture
Nephrite Jade
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Contemporary
JADE LINK LABELED: JL12
Please note: Each individual jade vary in shapes and color please ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Contemporary Nephrite Jade Double Ring Link Sculpture by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Ring Link Sculpture
Nephrite Jade
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Contemporary
JADE LINK LABELED: JL01
Please note: Each individual jade vary in shapes and color please ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Bell Pepper, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bell pepper
Red lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B....
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Cherries, White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherries
White bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rabbit, Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit
Crystal
Hand carved
Crystal inclusions vary
Limited Edition.
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Nephrite Jade Double Ring Link Sculpture II by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Ring Link Sculpture
Nephrite Jade
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Contemporary
JADE LINK LABELED: JL09
Please note: Each individual jade vary in shapes and color please ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Frog Seat, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frog seat
Mila lacquer
Hand repoussé
Copper base
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These piec...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Elephant, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant sculpture
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated a...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Ice Carved Bi Disc in Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ice carved Bi disc
Steel stand
Smoke crystal
Hand carved
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Penguin Sculpture in Copper and White Bronze by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Penguin sculpture
Black copper
White bronze
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique i...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Long Han Gourd Sculpture in Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Han Gourd Sculpture
Cream Lacquer
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
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 Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Hand Carved Jade Lima Bean Sculpture by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lima bean sculpture
Nephrite Jade
Hand carved
Limited edition
Known as the “Stone of Heaven,” Nephrite Jade is prized for both its aesthetic beaut...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Contemporary Black Lacquer Sea Lion Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sea lion sculpture
Black Lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet met...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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 Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Repoussé Brass Pear Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear sculpture
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto she...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Hand Carved Crystal Bi Sculpture w/ Steel Stand by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bi Sculpture on steel stand (medium)
Crystal
Hand carved
Steel
Contemporary sculpture
Limited edition
Crystal shapes and inclusions vary.
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
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 Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repoussé White Bronze Pear Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear sculpture
White bronze
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Black & Cream Lacquer Penguin w/ Head Down Sculpture by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Penguin w/ head down
Black lacquer
Crean lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional ar...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock
Nephrite jade
Hand carved
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Jade color, size, shape and inclusions all vary.
Known as the “Stone o...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Elephant, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant sculpture
Black Lacquer
Hand repoussé
Copperbase
Limited edition
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique origina...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Hand Repoussé White Bronze Mushroom Sculptures by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom sculpture (Set of 2)
White bronze
Hand repoussé
Measures: S: 29 1/2" W x 30 1/2" D x 28" H
L: 38" W x 37" D x 32 1/2" H
Limited edition
Contemporary
Each piece is ind...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
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 tech...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Rounded Zong Sculpture, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rounded zong sculpture
Nephrite jade
Hand carved
Stainless steel
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each individual jade vary in shapes and color
Known as the “Stone of Heaven,” ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Gerber Daisy Flower Sculpture, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerber daisy flower
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Banana Leaf, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Banana leaf
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Catfish, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Catfish
Black Lacquer
Hand Repousse
Copper Base
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at l...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Zong Bi Sculpture in Han Bai Yu Stone on Steel Stand by Robert Kuo, Limited Ed
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zong Bi sculpture on steel stand
Han Bai Yu stone
Hand carved
Limited edition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Apple Sculpture, White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple
white bronze
hand repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto she...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Robert Kuo sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Robert Kuo sculptures 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 sculptures, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Robert Kuo were created in the modern style in east asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by BD Barcelona Design, Orfeo Quagliata, and Alessandro Mendini. Prices for Robert Kuo sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $16,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,250.
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