Rock Bud Vase, Short, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock bud vase (Short) Black lacquer Copper base handmade / Hand repousse Limited Edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. Thes...
Lacquer
Contemporary Lotus Bud Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Kuo expands the tradition by designing pieces that compliment the classic shapes while presenting a clearly contemporary attitude.
Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 12.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Contemporary Large Lotus Bud Shape Vase in Mila Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus Bud Shape Vase (Large) Mila Peking Glass Hand Blown Hand Carved Limited Edition Contemporary Vase Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial...
Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Robert Kuo Brown Floral Enameled Chinese Cloisonne Bud Vase & Stand
By Robert Kuo
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage 1970s to early 1980s cloisonne vase by Robert Kuo. Features a predominantly brown, green and blue floral design and a snugly fitting wooden base. Marked in gold on the base....
Metal, Enamel
Two Rock Bud Vases, Tall and Short, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two rock bud vases, tall and short, f_16944582 and f_16944662 Black lacquer Copper base Handmade or hand repousse Limited edition Measurements for tall vase. Short vase measur...
Copper
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H 9.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Rock Bud Vase, Tall , Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock bud vase (Tall) Black lacquer Copper base handmade / Hand repousse Limited Edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These piece...
Lacquer
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H 9.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Rock Bud Vase, Tall, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock bud vase (Tall) Black lacquer Copper base Handmade / Hand repousse Limited Edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These...
Copper
Bon Bud Crystal Vase, Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal vase Crystal Hand carved Limited edition Inclusions and varies.
Crystal
$1,382 / item
H 6.01 in Dm 12.01 in
Organic Sculptural Modern Minimalist Black Ceramic Medium Vase by Maku Ceramic
Located in Geneve, CH
Organic Sculptural Modern Minimalist Black Ceramic Medium Vase by Maku Ceramic Dimensions: Ø 30.4 x H 15.2 cm Materials: Ceramic, stoneware Waterproof insert is required when using ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Orrefors Ebon Black Vase Large
By Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Ebon from Orrefors is a mouth-blown vase made in Sweden. The shape begins from a basic template, to which the glassblower adds the finishing touch. Each vase is, therefore, individua...
Crystal
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full moon jar Black lacquer (60 coats) Copper base Hand repousse Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the trees, lacquer needs to be boil...
Copper
Contemporary Black Lacquer "Bo" Pot with Copper Rim by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bo pot Black lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorat...
Copper
Vintage Asymmetrical Black Pottery Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charmingly mid-century or post modern asymmetrical pottery vase with shades of a flying V guitar. Glossy black glaze with no maker’s mark. In very good vintage condition. 7.5" ...
Ceramic
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full moon jar Cream lacquer (60 coats) Copper base Hand repousse Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it...
Copper
High Tang Vase, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High tang design vase with white bronze rim Black lacquer Hand repousse Bronze base Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dat...
Bronze
Irena Ceramic Black Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Irena ceramic black vase by Malwina Konopacka Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Ø 20 x 25 cm Waterproof insert is required when using with water or fresh flowers. Comes in a simple an...
Ceramic
$1,028
H 9.45 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
1990s Minimalist Black Porcelain Tasca Huge Vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A sophisticated and striking Minimalist White Porcelain Tasca Vase designed by the celebrated Italian designer Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany. This sculptural pie...
Porcelain
$1,800 / item
H 17 in Dm 8 in
Contemporary Jie Vase in Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jie Vase Black Copper Hand Repousse Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet...
Copper
$1,176 / item
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in
Contemporary Black Sculpted Black Ceramic Vase - Kumanec One Leg Vase by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Black Ceramic Vase - Kumanec Two Leg Vase by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: material: clay / ceramics Dimensions: 10.7 x 24 x 33 cm (“kuman...
Ceramic
Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The La Feme Vase by R&Y Augousti is an exquisite embodiment of modern sculptural elegance, handcrafted from luxurious black pen shell. Its bold, organic form is meticulously shap...
Shell, Shagreen Stingray
"Black 3 Flower Vase" glazed ceramic vase by Laure Klenow, 2024, flower vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Black 3 Flower Vase" by Lauren Klenow 2024 6.5" dia. x 12" H Sculptural black ceramic flower vase hand made by the artist. Three separate openings at the top allow for unique flora...
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
$1,005 / item
H 10.01 in Dm 5.01 in
Organic Sculptural Modern Minimalist Black Ceramic Small Vase by Maku Ceramic
Located in Geneve, CH
Organic Sculptural Modern Minimalist Black Ceramic Small Vase by Maku Ceramic Dimensions: Ø 12.7 x H 25.4 cm Materials: Ceramic, stoneware Waterproof insert is required when using w...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,495
H 6.3 in Dm 5.12 in L 6.3 in
Black Stoneware Chamotte Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or cra...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Henry Stalhane, Round Black Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Carl-Henry Stalhane for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Ceramic
$8,500 / set
H 26 in Dm 8.5 in
Custom Pair of French Plaster Lamps in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of plaster lamps in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. The lamp shades are not included. One pair is currently available. Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks. NOTE: W...
Plaster
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$300 / item
H 0.6 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Handmade Cast Bronze Rounded Decorative Wabi-Sabi Irregular Trinket Tray
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...
Bronze
$3,027 / item
H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Observer Nightstand Natural Birch designed by Yaniv Chen made in Portugal
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Product Inspiration The shape of the Observer nightstand is inspired by a fond childhood memory of designer Yaniv Chen. In his grandmother’s bedroom, her nightstand was a small but...
Birch
Contemporary "Plopp" Stool by Zieta, Standard Size, Black Version
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Plopp" stool by Zieta, black version Model standard Measure: 50 cm high, 35 cm diameter Halfway between design and engineering Zieta Prozessdesign does not only wants to fo...
Steel
$1,545 / set
H 8.78 in W 15.74 in D 6.89 in
Pair of Modern Abstract Sculptures in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Birds Eye" sculptures by Patrick Coard Paris are an embodiment of modern abstract elegance. Expertly crafted from a luxurious black oak veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core, these...
Oak, Fiberglass
White Onyx Vase
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Onyx
"Matt" Side Table in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The maat side table is indicated for indoor usability. Its base of thin, intertwined carbon steel rods translates the delicate shape and harmony it sustains through two points. The ...
Metal
Sold|$5,329
H 9.85 in W 28.35 in D 7.09 in
Andrea Branzi ‘Golden Gate’ centerpiece for DG Milano - Italy, 2004
By Andrea Branzi
Located in London, GB
Decorative vase or centerpiece for flowers and leaves, with separate 4 fine blown glass vases designed by Andrea Branzi. In good vintage condition. Signed and numbered [Branzi 7/20]
Blown Glass
Custom Pair of Modern Sculptural Plaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of modern sculptural plaster lamps. These lamps are customizable. Please inquire. Lead Time is 8-10 weeks. We currently have one pair in stock. The lamp shades are not i...
Plaster
Workstead Bole Table Lamp
Located in Floyd, VA
BOLE TABLE LAMP brings the sturdy globe of the BOLE collection down to eye level. With its confident proportions this table lamp sits comfortably as the center of attention or tucks ...
Metal
Opaline & Cane Glass Pitcher by Jacob Eiler Bang, 1957, Kastrup
By Kastrup, Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in Utrecht, NL
Opaline and cane Pitcher, designed in 1957 by Danish designer Jacob Eiler Bang for Kastrup Glasværk Denmark. The pitcher is part of a series of opaline glass utensils object series t...
Blown Glass, Cane
$2,513
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
Splendid Italian 1940s Gold Etched Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Beautifully manufactured Italian 1940s Gold Etched Glass and Brass Picture Frame. Very Sturdy and Full Brass Picture inner size 11.8 x 17 cm
Brass
Seguso Corroso Murano Glass Water Jug, Italy 1930s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Seguso Corroso Murano Glass Water Jug, Italy 1930s
Murano Glass
$2,855
H 9.45 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Maria Pergay Glass Decanter with Bord Flammes Decoration in Silvered Brass, 1960
By Maria Pergay
Located in Milan, IT
Maria Pergay Pressed Glass Decanter with "Bord Flammes" Decoration in Silvered Brass, France 1960s
Brass
Lawless Vase by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless Vase by Evan Fay Dimensions: 92 W 23 D x 54 H cm Materials: Steel, Brass, Glass Lawless Vase is composed of 5 separate vases each having a different number of “glass sleeves...
Brass, Steel
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.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.