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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Medium
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home.
The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category
2010s South African Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Small
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home.
The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...
Category
2010s South African Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Extra Small
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home.
The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category
2010s South African Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wood and Heavy Plastic Urns
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a modern pair of unique looking urns.
The urns are made of a heavy plastic and have solid wood lids and bases.
The urns inset into the wood bases.
The lids are acorn shaped.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Urns
Materials
Plastic, Wood
$900 / set
Black Lava, Medium by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Black lava, medium by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D 22 x H 26 cm
Materials: terracotta
Also available: big and small sizes
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$651 / item
Rene Lalique Charmilles Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rene Lalique Charmilles Vase
This vase measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 14 inches high
This Vase is in Excellent Vintage Condition.
We take our ph...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Glass
$12,995
One of a Kind Vessel, Full Bodied, Handcrafted with Smooth and Textured Contrast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
This handcrafted sculptural vessel sculpture , part of the 'Volcanic Vessels' series, is a solid, full-bodied piece. Though it echoes the form of a vessel, it is entirely closed, se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Urns
Materials
Jute, Resin, Fiberglass, Scagliola
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
Ceramic Monkey Urn , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Monkey Urn
Hand-Painted by Jabh, Sculpted by Sfiso & Motsamay
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2023
The Monkey Urn is a captivating piece of ceramic art that celebrates the playful s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Prussian Blue, Small by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Prussian Blue, Small by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D13 x H15 cm
Materials: Terracotta
Also Available: Big and medium sizes
All pieces are made in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$260 / item
Vintage Cast Iron Urn Pots, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vintage cast iron urn pots - pair.
Each urn measures: 11 wide x 11 deep x 11.5 inches high.
This set is in great Vintage condition with som...
Category
2010s American Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
$2,595 / set
Black Lava, Small by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Black lava, small by Daniele Giannetti (handmade, hand-painted)
Dimensions: D 9 x H 8 cm
Materials: terracotta
Also available: big and medium sizes.
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$195 / item
Set of 3 Element Vases, Short by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 3 element vases - Short by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: D16 x H21 cm
Materials: Glaze, porcelain
Hand crafted in the Czech Republic.
Also available: Different colors and...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$1,341 / set
Medium Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium vase by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: D12 x H22 cm
Materials: Glaze, porcelain
Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also available: Different colors a...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$414 / item
Olive Umber, Small by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive umber, small by Daniele Giannetti (handmade, hand-painted)
Dimensions: D 11 x H 12 cm
Materials: Terracotta
Also available: Big and medium sizes
All pieces are made in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$201 / item
Serizzo "Rovinette" Vase, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Serizzo "Rovinette" vase, Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 40 x 8 x 8 cm
Materials: Serizzo (Italian stone)
Rovinette, the new desk object collection designed...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Granite
$911 / item
Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Silver Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Three urns, two trays, one gourd.
Turned solid cedar wood; maque and lacquer carving; silver leaf; oil painting.
Commemoration, ceremony, and veneration of the ancestral are acts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Urns
Materials
Silver Leaf
Bird Jug Vase by Faissal El-Malak
Located in Geneve, CH
Bird jug vase by Faissal El-Malak
Dimensions: 28 x 15 x 33 cm
Materials: ceramic
Faissal El-Malak is a Palestinian designer who was brought up between Mo...
Category
2010s Emirian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$468 / item
Travertine Scalinata "Rovinette" Vase, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Scalinata "Rovinette" vase - Ilaria Bianchi.
Dimensions: 12 x 16 x 16 cm.
Materials: Travertine marble.
Rovinette, the new desk object collec...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Travertine
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith FFF1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 6 × 15 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by ...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Remains Urn in Contemporary Blackened Steel with Marble, Satin Brass, Granite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from a collection of bold geometric shapes in bronze, blackened steel and marble, the Remains Urn emanates strength and balance. Like a figure in cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns
Materials
Granite, Marble, Brass, Steel
Spool Vase by Faissal El-Malak
Located in Geneve, CH
Spool vase by Faissal El-Malak
Dimensions: 35 x 15 x 30 cm
Materials: Ceramic
Faissal El-Malak is a Palestinian designer who was brought up between Montreal Canada and Doha Qata...
Category
2010s Emirian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$468 / item
OKO Face Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
OKO face ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: ø 19 x 42 cm
It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tokyo Designers Week and has since had numerous ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$937 / item
Round Vase in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Vase in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 35.5 x D 15 x H 41 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
$5,885 / item
Sculptural Blown Glass "Toy" Vase, Guillaume Delvigne
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural blown glass "Toy" vase - Guillaume Delvigne
Dimensions: 24 diameter x 52 height cm
Materials: Hand blown glass
Different colors available
Toy is a sculptural vase i...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Trumpet Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Trumpet vase by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: d x h 10 cm
Materials: Matt Barium Blue Glaze with Nickel Oxide, Porcelain
handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also Available: different ...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$195 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith Z3
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: 6 × 6 x 15.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Dark Brown Tribu Vases by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark brown Tribu vases by Imperfettolab
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 220 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Available in different dimensions.
Imperfetto lab
W...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Fiberglass
$7,104 / item
Le Sang De La Terre by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Sang de la Terre by Frederic Mulatier
2019
Unique
Dimensions: D 54 x H 48 cm
Materials: Terracotta wicker
A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the first pott...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta, Wicker
$4,558 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith BBB2
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 16.5 × 9 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Set of Black Lava, Cinnabar and Prussian Blue by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of Black Lava (M), Cinnabar (M), and Prussian Blue (M) by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D22 x H26 Black Lava (M), D22 x H37 Cinnabar (M), D20 x H36 Pr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Stein 3 by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stein 3 by Lina Rincon
Dimensions: 20 x 30 x 30 cm
Materials: Glass, Stone
Colors and dimensions may slightly vary, each piece is unique and made by hand. Made to order creation...
Category
2010s English Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$1,953 / item
Corniche Vase by Faissal El-Malak
Located in Geneve, CH
Corniche vase by Faissal El-Malak
Dimensions: 33 x 33 x 40 cm
Materials: ceramic
Faissal El-Malak is a Palestinian designer who was brought up between Montreal Canada and Doha Q...
Category
2010s Emirian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$507 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith BBB1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 7.5 × 20 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
$1,669 / item
Pewter Handmade Vase by Georges Capon
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Pewter vase hand hewn by Georges Capon. Signed and dated " G. Capon 1922".
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Urns
Materials
Pewter
Dark Brown Tribu Vases by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark brown Tribu vases by Imperfettolab
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 210 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Available in different dimensions.
Imperfetto lab
W...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Fiberglass
$7,104 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith XX3
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: 10 × 10 x 22 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone.
This new series of objects developed by th...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Set of Mezcal Vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of mezcal vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes.
Dimensions: H 5.2'' x W 3.6'' x D 3.6"
Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process.
Pla...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$284 / item
OKO Black Gold Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
OKO black gold ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: ø 19 x 42 cm
It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tok...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Prussian Blue, Medium by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Prussian blue, medium by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D 20 x H 36 cm
Materials: Terracotta
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$911 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith M5
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø16 × 21 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by th...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Pressée Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Pressée unique piece by Frederic Mulatier
2020
Unique
Dimensions: D 42 x H 28 cm
Materials: Terracotta wicker
A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the first pot...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta, Wicker
$3,647 / item
Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 34 x D 8 x H 17.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
$2,297 / item
Matte Bronze Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Matte bronze fugit vase by Mason Editions.
Design: Matteo Fiorini
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron, Pirex glass.
Fugit vase consists of a metal sheet that seems to t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
$734 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith Y4
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 11.5 × 17 cm
Small version available: Ø 10 × 14.6 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Not the One by Mathieu Frossard
Located in Geneve, CH
Not the one by Mathieu Frossard
Dated and signed by the Artist
Dimensions: 29 x 21 x 21 cm
Materials: Earthenware, glaze, gold luster
Unique piece
Mathieu Frossard makes thing...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Earthenware
$6,564 / item
Black and White Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
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
$5,158 / item
Cup Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cup vase by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: D x H23 cm
Materials: Matt barium blue glaze with nickel oxide, porcelain
Hand-made in the Czech Republic.
Also available: different colo...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$473 / item
Set of Augite, Olive Umber, Orange Ochre & Prussian Blue by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of augite (M), olive umber (M), orange ochre (M) & Prussian blue (S) by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D24 x H33 augite (M), D20 x H30 Olive Umber (M),...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Cinnabar, Medium by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinnabar, Medium by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D22 x H37 cm
Materials: Terracotta
All pieces are made in terracotta ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$1,042 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith CCC1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 17 × 4 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by ...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Cinnabar, Small by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinnabar, small by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, hand painted)
Dimensions: D19 x H25 cm
Materials: Terracotta
Also available: Big and medium sizes,
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$722 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith FF1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø12.5 × 2.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$442 / item
Monolith CC by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith CC by Bravo Studio
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 11.2 × 14.4 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by the Chi...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Monolith CC by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith CC by Bravo Studio
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 11.2 × 14.4 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by the Chi...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Aurea Plant Stand 5 by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Aurea plant stand 5 by Sofia Alvarado
Limited edition 1 of 10 (one in stock)
Materials: Metal and woods or golden, white or black.
include glass ball jar
Dimensions: H 70 x W 3...
Category
2010s Panamanian Modern Urns
Materials
Metal
$2,474 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith XX2
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 16 × 20.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith Z3
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: 6 × 6 x 15.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith XX2
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø16 × 20.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
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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