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Modern Urns

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Pre-Order Tamashii Pet, Full Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul) The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

AI Ceramic Mini Urn, Obvara, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Ai ~ Love Our Ai Mini Urn is our smallest design in this range. It is a half-palm sized piece that is best used to keep visual representation of the memory of a loved one. This ur...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Handblown Glass Hurricane Lamps or Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Pair of hand Crafted, Hand Blown Hurricane lamps - simple and yet speak to the artistic with a irregular band of glass around the base of each vessel. A compliment to any ...
Category

20th Century Modern Urns

Materials

Blown Glass

Pre-Order Omoide Urn 170 Cubic Inches, Obvara, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Kaiser - K. Nossek, Vintage Porcelain Urn and Cover, Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
KAISER (manufacturer) - K. Nossek (designer) - Desiree (product line) - vintage fine porcelain urn and cover - featuring shaded enamels and flor...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Demijohn Style Dark Green Blown Glass Wine Bottle, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A large pair of vintage dark green blown glass Demijohn style bottles of wines. The bottles are sturdy and very decorative. Embellish you r...
Category

20th Century Modern Urns

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Marble

Dora Maar Urn
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Reverie. Our Dora Maar Urn gives good face from every angle, an unglazed finish highlighting the muse's flawless features in fabulously delicate detail. Inspired by Dora Ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Dora Maar Urn
Dora Maar Urn
$415 / item
21st Century Selen Vase in Natural Selenite by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"A crystal extracted from underground caves of frozen planets becomes a vessel of other life forms. Essential in its nature and function, the piece is composed of a solid block of Se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Stone

Kioku Small Ceramic Urn - Carbon Copper - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kioku - Remembrance The Kioku urn is a small palm sized urn that is formed with an organic spherical shape. This urn is very suitable for the remains of pets, or for shared remembr...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 1 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D11 x H15 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: Different colors and patterns Established own st...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19" Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn
Located in Germantown, MD
Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn or vase. Use it just as ornament or as candy or just as storage. Measures 18.5" tall, 11.5" tall without cover, 8" in diameter. Opening is 3....
Category

Late 20th Century Northern Irish Modern Urns

Materials

Crystal

Heiwa Ceramic Urn, Smoked Raku, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Heiwa - Peace Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where the lid goes into the body of the vase. This urn has a rounded knob cover holder and can be sealed permanently. Height : 5 in ( 12.5cm ) Width : 5.3 in ( 13.5cm ) Capacity : 18.6 oz / 550 ml This Urn can be PERMANENTLY sealed using epoxy glue (not included). Note that trying to reopen the Urn will cause damage. Material: Clay, Grogged earthenware Available in 5 different finishes: Smoked Raku...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Ice Bucket
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern ice bucket is part of the egg designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar, or simply as a place t...
Category

2010s South African Modern Urns

Materials

Brass

Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 1 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D11 x H15 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: Different colors and patterns Established own studio August 2009 – Focus mainly on porcelain, developing own glazes. Mould makings, and Slip casting. Milan Pekar is an award-winning product designer. Assistant professor at Studio of Ceramics and Porcelain...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Ceramic Oribe Sculptural Vessel by Shigemasa Higashida
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic lidded vessel with striking sculptural form by contemporary Japanese potter Shigemasa Higashida (1955-). Hand-built and with drasti...
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Tall STACKED Urn-shaped Vessel, Oxidized Oak, by Richard Haining, AVAILABLE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this wooden vessel is made from reclaimed oak. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Brooklyn wood shops, as we...
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood...

Kioku Small Ceramic Urn, Full Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kioku - Remembrance The Kioku urn is a small palm sized urn that is formed with an organic spherical shape. This urn is very suitable for the remains of pets, or for shared remem...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Kioku Small Ceramic Urn, Smoked Raku, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kioku - Remembrance The Kioku urn is a small palm sized urn that is formed with an organic spherical shape. This urn is very suitable for the remains of pets, or for shared remembrance among family members. Height : 3.3 in ( 8.5cm ) Width : 4 in ( 10.2cm ) Capacity : 12 oz / 350 ml Material: Clay, Grogged earthenware Available in 5 different finishes: Smoked Raku...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Urn by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 37 kg available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. Rick Owens is a California-born f...
Category

2010s French Modern Urns

Materials

Bronze

Urn by Rick Owens
Urn by Rick Owens
$19,948 / item
Stein 2 by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stein 2 by Lina Rincon Dimensions: 20 x 30 x 30 cm Materials: Glass, stone, metal Colors and dimensions may slightly vary, each piece is unique and ma...
Category

2010s English Modern Urns

Materials

Stone, Metal

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000099 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

AI Ceramic Mini Urn, Full Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Ai ~ Love Our Ai Mini Urn is our smallest design in this range. It is a half-palm sized piece that is best used to keep visual representation of the memory of a loved one. This urn ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Large Copan Hand Carved Porcelain Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large urn form "Copan" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase with midnight blue glazed feaather pattern from a Mayan ruler's cape all around. Handcrafted and signed by the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Glome Y Vase in Mouth-Blown Murano Glass by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Mouth-blown in the island of Murano, this unique glass piece is suspended in a simple metal wireframe base that completes the object in a balance of elementary forms and light. Glom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Metal

Large STACKED Sphere-shaped Vessel, Oxidized Oak, by Richard Haining, AVAILABLE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this wooden vessel is made from reclaimed oak. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Brooklyn wood shops, as we...
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Reclaimed W...

AI Ceramic Mini Urn, Smoked Raku, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Ai ~ Love Our Ai Mini Urn is our smallest design in this range. It is a half-palm sized piece that is best used to keep visual representation of the memory of a loved one. This urn can be sealed permanently. Height : 1.8in ( 4.5cm ) Width : 2.4in ( 6.1cm ) Capacity : 3.4 Oz / 100 ml Available in 5 different finishes: Smoked Raku...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Urn Set - Obvara - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces : *Heiwa - Peace* Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Italian Marble Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of carved and polished Italian marble vases from the 1980s. The larger one has is light gray with a little blush. The smaller on...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Urns

Materials

Marble

Pre-Order Tamashii Pet , H.C Matte , Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul) The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Omoide Urn, Smoked Raku, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Urn Set - Smoked Raku - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces : *Heiwa - Peace* Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

21st Century Ttemic Chair with Arms in Lavender Velvet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Ttemic: a wonder-object that revolutionizes the concept of the dining room with its unconventional look. A totemic element dressing home with irony and extravagance, becoming a cult...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Haining STACKED Pronghorn Vessel, Alaskan Cedar, Yakisugi, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Richard’s work is driven by the concept of renewal—transforming salvaged materials into functional & decorative art that embodies beauty, craftsmanship, & environmental mindfulness. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Cedar, Fir,...

Impressive Pair of Artisan Neoclassical Malachite Urns 20th-Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully crafted Neoclassical style urns in polished malachite, Italian from the second half of the 20th century. These are absolutely magnificent and would be showstopper...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Malachite

21st Century Esker Small Vase in Biscuit Porcelain by POL
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"The unworldly beauty of ceramic in a sculpture by POL, realized exclusively for JCP Universe. Esker is a line of biscuit porcelain vases built with the rubble of ceramic factories. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Glacoja Vase in hand-sculpted methacrylate by Analogia Project
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Glacoja is a unique vase with a vivid colored heart, sculpted through technology and craftsmanship from a block of plexiglass. Excavated from the heart of a glacier, formed through ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Acrylic

Décolletée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Décolletée unique piece by Frederic Mulatier 2020 Unique Dimensions: H 35 x P 40 x l 42 Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the fi...
Category

2010s French Modern Urns

Materials

Terracotta, Wicker

Ruby "English Rose" Hand Carved Porcelain Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
"English Rose" hand carved porcelain modern Arts & Crafts pottery vase with ruby glaze. Vase is slip cast into plaster mold. Handcrafted and signed by the artist Christopher Brody. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Leopard Urns The Pair of Leopard Urns is an extraordinary ceramic decorative art piece that captures the fierce beauty and elegance of South Africa's wildlife. Crafted by Lov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Chameleon Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Chameleon Vase by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of South African Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and meticulously hand-painted by Winnie Ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Set/8 Ceramic Vases, White & Peach, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Ceramic Jars, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes eight waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displaye...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Raku Urn with Lid from Steve Chase Estate by Gary McCloy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is one if the best Raku pottery pieces deigned for a iconic estate by the late Steve Chase. A post-modern 1980s graphics on a bronze metallic raku glaze also has shades of midni...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Love Art Ceramic Zebra Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Zebra Urn by Love Art Ceramic is a stunning embodiment of African craftsmanship and culture. Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene in South Afric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus
Located in Tulsa, OK
Neo Vessel Nero Kinitra by Apparatus Made of Italian marble with a brass inset bowl, this vessel distills the visual language of ceremonial objects to i...
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Marble

Elephants in the forest urn, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Elephants’ Embrace in the Forest Vase This extraordinary one-of-a-kind ceramic vase, Elephants’ Embrace in the Forest, celebrates the majesty and gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Elephant Urn , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Urn Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo & Sondy This exquisite ceramic elephant urn, standing at 20 inches high and measuring 11 inches in length and width, is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Volume 3 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 3 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D 27 x H 27 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain Hand-made in the Czech Republic. Also available: different colors and patterns Establi...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

STACKED Single-Fluted Maple Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Single-Fluted Vessel is one part of a trio of vessels. The three vessels are all identical in their overall shape, but vary in the number of flutes; Single-Flute, Double-Flute, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap...

Ceramic Flamingo Urn , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Flamingo Urn: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Introducing the stunning Flamingo Urn, a striking ceramic decorative art piece born from the creative collabo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Black and White Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and white vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D 35 x H 85 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also availabl...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Leopard Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Ceramic Leopard Urn, a masterpiece born from the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Bowl by Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A modernist bowl by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum colored in earth tones. Signed underneath Burchiellaro.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Urns

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum

Love Art Ceramic Monkey Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Monkey urn pair, meticulously crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, epitomizes the fusion of artistry and cultural symbolism. Hand-sculpted by the skilled hands of Zimhle,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

La Urna Urn by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
La Urna Urn by Acoocooro Dimensions: ø 27 x H 35 cm. Materials: Stackable urns and vessels (3) and tray (1) produced in turned white cedar wood; natural gourd ("guaje"); maque and la...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Urns

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pre-Order Omoide Urn 170 Cubic Inches - Half Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - memories. The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Volume 2 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 2 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d 15 x h 24 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: different colors and patterns Establis...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

ROYAL WORCESTER - Small Bone China Urn & Cover - United Kingdom - Circa 1990's
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL WORCESTER - Model No. 3863 - Bone china urn and cover - featuring hand painted flowers with gold gilt stems and leaves on three sides of both the urn and lid - finished with a ...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pierre Culot Off White Ceramic 'Citroën' Vase, Belgium, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierre Culot, (1938-2011), Belgium 'Citroën' earthenware ceramic vase, 1970, signed
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Urns

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic

La Urna Azul Urn by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
La Urna Azul urn by Acoocooro Dimensions: ø 27 x H 35 cm. Materials: Stackable urns and vessels (3) and tray (1) produced in turned white cedar wood; natural gourd ("guaje"); maque a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Urns

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern urns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern urns made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original urns, popular names associated with this style include RAAQUU, Greenapple, Cappellini, and Milan Pekar. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $82 and tops out at $21,281 while the average work can sell for $909.

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