Carved Ice Cube Table Lamp
View Similar Items
Carved Ice Cube Table Lamp
About the Item
- Creator:Robert Kuo (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:21st Century
- Condition:Shade Diameter: 13 inch.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU107602094012
Robert Kuo
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.
- Peill & Putzler Ice Cube Table Lamp, Vintage GermanBy Peill & PutzlerLocated in Nuernberg, DEA beautiful petite table lamp by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The Fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs, up to 40 watts. Loo...Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsGlass
- Hand Carved Crystal Ta Shape Ice Carved w/ Brass Center Lamp by Robert KuoBy Robert KuoLocated in Los Angeles, CATa shape ice carved w/ brass center Crystal Hand carved Brass Hand repoussé White pongee silk shade (14" x 16" x 11 1/2"H) Each piece is individuall...Category
2010s Table Lamps
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
- Ice Glass Cube Table Lamps, Peill & Puzzler , 1970Located in Schellebelle, BESet of 2 transparant ice glass cube table lamps by Peill & Puzzler, 1970 fully functional, marked with original brand label.Category
Late 20th Century German Table Lamps
MaterialsGlass
- 1970s Post Modern Italian Cubed Iced Lucite Table LampLocated in Pasadena, CAPost Modern Italian cubed iced lucite table Lamp. One side that is very well done, opens to show the interior lighting for an easy light bulb switch. The purple glow is due to the yellow lighting...Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsMetal
- Peill and Putzler frosted ice cubes table lamps 1960 -set-Located in The Hague, NLAmazing Peill & Putzler cubes of frosted and clear glass. The shape of these little ones, gives such a playful 3-dimensional effect. From different angles it's like miniature archite...Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsGlass
- Midcentury Ice Glass Cube Table Lamp IVIKEN, Ikea, Sweden, 1980sBy IKEALocated in Praha, CZ- very nice style of lighting - marked by labelCategory
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsSmoked Glass