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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Kioku Small Ceramic Urn, Half Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
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
Ai Ceramic Mini Urn - Half Copper Matte - Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
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
Raaquu Urn Set - Half Copper Matte - Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
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
Pre-Order Tamashii Pet, F.C. Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
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
Trio of STACKED Fluted Vessels, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Listing is for the Grouping of Three STACKED Fluted Vessels. All three vessels are 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...
Murano Scavo Glass Footed Center Bowl, Italy, 1980s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Great sized center bowl. Hand blown in Italy with distinctive scavo finish on exterior. Highly polished interior. The contrast of rough and smooth is particularly pleasing. Very fine...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Urns
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Ttemic Chair in Velvet with Metal Applications 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 Wanda Vase in Marble and 3D Printed ABS by Richard Yasmine
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Wanda 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..."
Wanda Sex toy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ceramic Giraffe Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Giraffe Urn Pair from Wiseman Ceramics is a masterpiece of African artistry. Hand-sculpted by George and Thabo Mbhele and hand-painted by Wiseman Ndlovu, each urn stands ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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...
STACKED Triple-Fluted Maple Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Triple-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 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
Love Art Ceramic Elephant Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant urn, crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, stands at 20 inches high, 11 inches long, and 11 inches wide. Painted by Jabu Nene and sculpted by Sabelo & Son...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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
Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
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
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
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
Floral Cast Iron Centerpiece
Located in Countryside, IL
Floral cast iron centerpiece
This centerpiece measures: 25 wide x 14 deep x 18 inches high and is in Excellent Vintage Condition
About Photos: We take ou...
Category
2010s American Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Urn Pots, Pair
Located in Countryside, 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
Ceramic Monkey Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Monkey urns by Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa exemplify a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and cultural significance. Hand-sculpted by Senzo Duma himself, each urn ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African 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
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith XX1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 16 × 10.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
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
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
Volume 4 Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 4 vase by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: D 19 x H 52 cm
Materials: Glaze, Porcelain
Hand-made in the Czech Republic.
Also Available: different colors ...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
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
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Hippo Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a unique ceramic Hippo Waterlily Urn, meticulously crafted by artisans Wiseman Ndlovu, George, and Thabo Mbhele in South Africa. Standing 19 inches tall wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Volume 2 Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
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
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: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
SILVER CUP Naples- Italy early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SILVER CUP Naples- Italy early 20th Century
in 800 thousandths silver, with openwork decoration of Gallo-Roman inspired centaurs from the Berthouville Treasury.
With Italian contras...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Silver
Souvenir De Pompéi Unique Piece by Frederic Mulatier
Located in Geneve, CH
Souvenir de Pompéi unique piece by Frederic Mulatier.
2020
Unique
Dimensions: D 48 x H 30
Materials: Terracotta wicker
A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta, Wicker
Blue Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Fugit vase by Mason Editions
Design: Matteo Fiorini
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron and Pirex glass
Fugit vase consists of a metal sheet that seems to turn and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
Volume 5 Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 5 vase by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: D 32 x H 48 cm
Materials: Glaze, Porcelain
Hand-made in the Czech Republic.
Also available: different colors and patterns
Establi...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Volume 3 Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
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
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
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
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith EEE1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 6 × 17.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed b...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
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
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
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
Mirrored Brass "Bicaudata" Vase, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Mirrored brass "Bicaudata" vase - Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: H 40 x W 29 x D 5 cm
Materials: Brass
The vase is hand-sculpted in mirrored brass, Lik...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
Comes in a simple and compact spherical shape topped by a stout cylindrical neck. Made ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith GGG1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 13 × 16 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone
This new series of objects developed by...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
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
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
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
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
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
Tall Vase by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall vase by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: D11 x H36 cm
Materials: Glaze, porcelain
Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also available: different colors and patterns
Established ow...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
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.