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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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, Half 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

Richard Haining STACKED Carpel Vessel, salvaged Cherry Oxidized Finish AVAILABLE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vessel is made of salvaged Cherry, with an oxidized finish. Richard’s work is driven by the concept of renewal—transforming salvaged materials into functional & decorative art...
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Cherry, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Ceramic

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

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000050 Art Series, Malaysia
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

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...

Pre-Order Tamashii Pet Urn, Carbon Copper, 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 Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000106 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

Pre-Order Tamashii Pet , Smoked Raku, 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

Les Lawrence New Vision Mona Lisa Porcelain Decanter
By Les Lawrence
Located in Houston, TX
Les Lawrence mastered silk screening onto thin porcelain slabs which he used to produce an ongoing series of work, the "New Vision Series." Images on vessel to include Mona Lisa art,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

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

Lorin Marsh Marble & Cut Crystal 24K Gold Painted Trophy Urn Vase Cassolette 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional marble, cut crystal 24 karet gold painted urn or vase by Lorin Marsh. Features a removable lid and white marble body with acanthus and fluted designs. A nice statement...
Category

20th Century Modern Urns

Materials

Marble

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000073 Art Series, Malaysia
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

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

Heiwa Ceramic Urn - Half Copper Matte - 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 se...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

21st Century Herma Vase in Marble and 3D Printed ABS by Richard Yasmine
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Herma small container comes with the idea of overcoming the horrifying reality of war through irony. The rocket thus becomes a humorous, yet functional, home accessory. An object that exorcizes fear, proposing a new vision of reality. When opened, the vase reveals a surprise and the bang effect of a bomb causes an explosion of joy and pleasure..." Herma Sex toy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Marble, Brass

Kioku Small Ceramic Urn - Obvara - 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 remembra...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000088 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

Heiwa Ceramic Urn - Carbon Copper - 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 seal...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Modernist Urn Form White Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it...
Category

20th Century American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000114 Art Series, Malaysia
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

Heiwa Ceramic Urn, Obvara, 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 se...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

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

Raaquu Urn Set - Carbon Copper - 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

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000081 Art Series, Malaysia
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

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N80000080 Art Series, Malaysia
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 170 Cubic Inches, Full 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

Heiwa Ceramic Urn - Full Copper Matte - 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 se...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Modernist Tall Urn Form White Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it recedes meeting the neck that once again flares to a circular mouth. The neck of the piece is adorned with sculptural rectilinear embellishment that cantilever from the conical body of the piece, imbuing the piece with an undeniably graphic sensibility. The piece is finished with a stunning white glaze that highlights the stunning formal aspects of the vessel. With its clean modernist lines and impeccable craftsmanship, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...
Category

20th Century American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Streamlined Detailing and Platinum Glaze
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Pre-Order Omoide Urn 170 Cubic Inches, Carbon Copper, 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

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

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

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

21st Century Glome X 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

21st Century Glome Z 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

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

One of a Kind Vessel, Full Bodied, Handcrafted with Smooth and Textured Contrast
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

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...

Urn Form White and Transparent Clear Art Glass Vase after Vittorio Zecchin
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful clear/transparent and white urn form art glass vase, circa mid to late-20th century. Attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Piece is transparent with very thin white spiral line...
Category

20th Century European Modern Urns

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass

Extra Large "Garden" Design Hand Carved Porcelain Art Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Extra large "Garden" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase. Slip cast from a pottery mold, the smooth pearlescent surface is the background for it...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Red Italian Murano Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of red Italian Murano urns made in the 20th Century. Dimensions: 24"H x 12"D.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Murano Glass

STACKED Double-Fluted Maple Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Double-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...

Proto Bauhaus Hammered Silver & Copper Vase or Wine Cooler by Hutscheneruther
Located in New York, NY
Elegant early German modern (Proto Bauhaus) handcrafted vase or wine & champagne cooler in hammered silver with an under-layer of copper / bronze by Hutscheneruther Stamped on rea...
Category

Early 20th Century German Modern Urns

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Copper

Modernist Urn Form Ceramic Vase w/ Rectilinear Detailing & Platinum Glaze
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where i...
Category

20th Century American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000029 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 art piece that offers a focal p...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Ceramic Tiger Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent "Tiger Urn," a breathtaking piece of ceramic decorative art crafted with exceptional skill by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000113 Art Series, Malaysia
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

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000032 Art Series, Malaysia
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

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000095 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

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000091 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

STACKED Material Sample
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is specifically limited to STACKED Material Samples. As with all of Richard's STACKED work, the samples are made from reclaimed wood. Due to the natural qualities inhe...
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Ash, Mahogany, W...

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N80000130 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

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000126 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

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000084 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

Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

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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