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
Contemporary Repoussé Hexagonal Table in Antiqued Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hexagonal Table
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Copper
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative r...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Repoussé Copper Woodgrain Design Console by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woodgrain Design Console
Antiqued Copper
Hand Repoussé
Copper
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
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 Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Six Petal Tray in Cream Lacquer and Antiqued Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six Petal Tray
Antiqued Copper
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This te...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
Sectional Coffee Table, Black Lacquer and Brass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sectional coffee table (Set of three)
Black lacquer
Brass
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Section 1: 28" x 20" x 18" H
Section 2: 28" x 28" x 18" H - brass
Section 3: 48" x 20" x 18" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Square Corner Nesting Tables by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square Corner nesting tables
Cream Lacquer
Wood base
Hand made
Limited edition
Contemporary
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to t...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary White Bronze Oval Dong Shan Table by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Dong Shan Table
White Bronze
Hand Repoussé
Bronze Metal
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of han...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Parsons Console in Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Parsons Console
Red 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 1...
Category
2010s Minimalist Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Leaf Design Cocktail Table in Smoke Crystal and Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leaf Design Cocktail Table
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Smoke Crystal
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
NOTE: Smoke Crystal Inclusions and Shape Vary
Each piece is individually crafted and is uniq...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
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
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 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
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 Tables
Materials
Copper
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
Brass Root Design Cocktail Table Base with Cream Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass root cocktail table base set w/ cream lacquer top.
Hand Repoussé
Brass
Cream lacquer
Hand made
Limited edition
Contemporary
Repoussé...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Corner Nesting Side Table by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Corner nesting tables - Set of 2
Cream Lacquer
Wood base
Hand made
Limited edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dyn...
Category
2010s Minimalist 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
Contemporary Leaf Design Cocktail Table in Cream Lacquer w/ Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leaf Design Cocktail Table w/ Brass
Cream Lacquer
Brass
Hand Repousse
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hamm...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
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
Low "T" Table, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low "T" 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 co...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Brass Rimmed Curved Table w/ Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass rimmed curve table w/ cream lacquer.
Hand Repoussé
Antiqued Brass
Hand Made Lacquer
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditiona...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
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
Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Leaf Shape Table Base in Brass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus Leaf Table Base
**BASE ONLY**
Antiqued Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Brass
Cream Lacquer or Black Lacquer Table Top available
Each piece i...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Contemporary Rounded Square Drumstool in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rounded square drumstool
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
21 1/4"SQ x 15 3/4"H
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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
Low Round Table, Woodgrain Design, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low round table - woodgrain design
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
Copper Coral Design Base w/ Cream Lacquer Top Cocktail Table by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coral Design Base w/ Cream Lacquer Top
Antique Copper Base
Hand Repoussé
Cream Lacquer
One of a Kind
3-Piece Set
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the ...
Category
2010s Modern Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Copper
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
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
Tree Trunk Half Round Table, Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tree trunk half round table
Brass
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammeri...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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 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 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
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
Half Round Table, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Half round table
Red lacquer
Handmade
Wood base
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that ...
Category
2010s Robert Kuo Tables
Materials
Elm
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
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
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
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 Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
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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