Robert Kuo
Chinese
Robert Kuo is a Chinese-American designer and artist known for his work in the fields of furniture, lighting, and home decor. Born in Taiwan in 1949, Kuo grew up in a family of metalworkers and studied traditional Chinese design and art at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
In the 1970s, Kuo moved to the United States and began working as a designer and craftsman, drawing on his background in traditional Chinese design and combining it with contemporary techniques and materials. His work is characterized by a fusion of Eastern and Western design elements, with a focus on natural materials, organic forms, and intricate details.
Kuo's furniture, lighting, and home decor pieces are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts around the world. His work has been featured in museums and galleries, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades.
In addition to his work as a designer, Kuo is also a philanthropist and has supported a variety of charitable causes related to the arts, education, and social justice. He is a founding board member of the China Institute in America, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture in the United States.
In the 1970s, Kuo moved to the United States and began working as a designer and craftsman, drawing on his background in traditional Chinese design and combining it with contemporary techniques and materials. His work is characterized by a fusion of Eastern and Western design elements, with a focus on natural materials, organic forms, and intricate details.
Kuo's furniture, lighting, and home decor pieces are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts around the world. His work has been featured in museums and galleries, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades.
In addition to his work as a designer, Kuo is also a philanthropist and has supported a variety of charitable causes related to the arts, education, and social justice. He is a founding board member of the China Institute in America, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture in the United States.
Robert Kuo
Root Shape Oblong Low Cachepot, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
H 5 in W 25 in D 15 in
$ 2,100
Robert Kuo
Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
H 12 in W 6 in D 14 in
$ 1,650
Robert Kuo
Gerber Daisy Flower Sculpture, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
H 31 in DIA 10 in
$ 900
Robert Kuo
Scholar Rock, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
H 16 in W 9 in D 7 in
$ 2,100
Robert Kuo
Elephant, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited Edition
H 16 in W 26 in D 8 in
$ 1,950
Robert Kuo
Rounded Zong Sculpture, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited
H 17 in DIA 10 in
$ 1,440
Robert Kuo
Round Leaf Design Box - Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock
H 5 in DIA 12 in
$ 2,400
Robert Kuo
Long Woodgrain Bench - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
H 16 in W 72 in D 13 in
$ 11,400
Robert Kuo
Pong Leg Seat, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, In Stock
H 17 in W 30 in D 18 in
$ 6,750
Robert Kuo
Isola Design Armoire, Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
H 66 in W 42 in D 17 in
$ 24,000
Robert Kuo
Cascade Design Low Drum Stool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable
H 15 in DIA 21 in
$ 3,450
Robert Kuo
Cuadra Light by Robert Kuo, Smoke Crystal and Brass, Limited Edition, in Stock
H 14 in W 9 in D 6 in
$ 2,850
Robert Kuo
Dong Shan Table - Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, In Stock
H 18 in DIA 27 in
$ 6,900
Robert Kuo
Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
H 22 in W 23 in D 14 in
$ 3,000
Robert Kuo
Nesting Tables with Flange Corners, Set of Two, by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
H 23 in W 23 in D 16 in
$ 6,300
Robert Kuo
Da Tree Trunk Cabinet - Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock
H 68 in W 44 in D 17 in
$ 15,000
Robert Kuo
Indented Seat, Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
H 16 in W 27 in D 18 in
$ 4,500
Robert Kuo
Pleats Armoire by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable
H 66 in W 42 in D 17 in
$ 24,000
Robert Kuo
Contemporary Copper Crescent Side Table w/ Red Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo
H 20 in W 25 in D 19 in
$ 7,200
Robert Kuo
Contemporary Lotus Pod Torchiere in Repoussé Brass by Robert Kuo, Limited
H 65 in W 15 in D 13 in
$ 4,800
