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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Cup Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cup vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 16 x D 16 x H 35.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
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
Long Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 19 x D 12 x H 41.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Porcelain Vases by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 porcelain vases by Monika Patuszynska
TransForms Plus (2018, Dunes Tales)
Dimensions: Vase 1 H. 43 cm, vase 2 H. 48 cm
Materials: Porcela...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Vase by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain vase by Monika Patuszynska
from the series TransForms Plus (2018, Dunes Tales)
Dimensions: H. 48 cm
Materials: Porcelain
Monika Patuszynska Bio
Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Porcelain Vases by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 porcelain vases by Monika Patuszynska
from the series TransForms Plus (2018, Dunes Tales)
Dimensions: Vase 1 H. 37 cm, Vase 2 H. 47 cm
Materials: Porcelain
Born: 1973, Wa...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Matteo Zorzenoni Crystal Ball Single Vase in Ash and Green Glass for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The magical rubber bubbles that became a cult game of the 1990s were the inspiration behind Matteo Zorzenoni’s crystal ball vases, these decorative elements made of delicate spheres ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Glass, Ash
Tomoko Mizu Acrilic Vase in Blue and Violet for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Acrilic vase by Tomoko Mizu is made of plexiglass and is available in three different sizes, in set color pairings. The transparent finish is matched with colorful inserts, to create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Plexiglass
Tomoko Mizu Acrylic Vase in Red and Orange for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic vase by Tomoko Mizu is made of plexiglass and is available in three different sizes, in set color pairings. The transparent finish is matched with colorful inserts, to create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Plexiglass
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
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
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
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
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
Silver Bronze Bowl by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver bronze bowl by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Glazed terracotta.
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, then colored...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Matteo Zorzenoni Crystal Ball Double Vase in Ash and Glass for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The magical rubber bubbles that became a cult game of the 1990s were the inspiration behind Matteo Zorzenoni’s crystal ball vases; these decorative elements made of delicate spheres ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Glass, Ash
Rene Lalique Charmilles Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, 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
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
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
Pair of Contemporary 21st Century French Christian Astuguevieille Jute Rope Co
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of contemporary 21st Century French Christian Astuguevieille natural jute rope covered urns. These are decorative sculptures which are hand-made.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Urns
Materials
Hemp, Rope
Daniel Eltner & Alessandro Mendini Diavoletti Family Vase in Yellow, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Diavoletti Family by Daniel Eltner is a collection of three different vases, each with a distinct color. Red Diavoletto, pink Diavoletta and yellow Diavoletto form an enigmatic c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 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
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
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
Pair of Sky Blue Ceramic Vases Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique Piece
Located in London, GB
Violante Lodolo D'Oria, pair of sky blue squarish vases with niches, 2022, glazed stoneware, multiple glazes, measures W 17cm x H 28cm.
New stunning pieces created by ceramic artist Violante Lodolo d' Oria. The layering of different glazes creates shimmering and ever-changing effects under different lights. The handmade original sculptural shapes of these beautiful objects make them distinctively unique.
Violante Lodolo D’Oria (Genoa, Italy, 1971) is a London based Italian artist. She studied in Paris and New York, where she graduated in Fine Arts. Before returning to the ceramic medium in 2010, Violante has worked as a painter for a decade, developing a peculiarly refined sense of colour: her painting background is remarkable in her glazing technique and use of colour combination. Violante creates one-off sculptural ceramics inspired by the great Italian baroque architecture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 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
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Ice Bucket
By Egg Designs
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
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
STACKED Sculpture no.4 Made of Salvaged Mahogany, Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is Richard's third free-form exploration using his signature STACKED style. As with all of his work, this sculpture was built, sculpted, and finished entirely by hand. To the confusion of many, there is no lathe work involved. The desired profile is defined during the building process. Imagine coil pottery...
Category
2010s American Modern Urns
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Pottery
Matteo Zorzeno Crystal Ball Single Vase in Ash & Transparent Glass by Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The magical rubber bubbles that became a cult game of the 1990s were the inspiration behind Matteo Zorzenoni’s Crystal Ball vases; these decorative elements made of delicate spheres ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Glass, Ash
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
Stein 1 by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stein 1 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
Daniel Eltner & Alessandro Mendini Diavoletti Family Vase in Pink for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Diavoletti Family by Daniel Eltner is a collection of three different vases, each with a distinct color. Red Diavoletto, pink Diavoletta and yellow Diavoletto form an enigmatic c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Rock Crystal Decorative Small Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of rock crystal decorative small urns, from Brazil hand carved.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Rock Crystal
Daniel Eltner & Alessandro Mendini Diavoletti Family Vase in Red for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Diavoletti Family by Daniel Eltner is a collection of three different vases, each with a distinct color. Red Diavoletto, pink Diavoletta and yellow Diavoletto form an enigmatic c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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
Italian Scavo Black Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large 1980’s Italian scavo black Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte.
The vase is hand signed.
Out of a Steve Chase design estate.
Measurements: 17.5”...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Urns
Materials
Murano Glass
Antonio Forteleoni Large Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Denoted by clean lines and handcrafted, the Jana vases are a collection that was designed for Cappellini by Antonio Forteleoni. These vases are made of black earth, forged by hand on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Clay
Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Gold Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Three urns, two trays, one gourd.
Turned solid tzalam (wild tamarind) wood; maque and lacquer carving; gold leaf; oil painting.
Commemoration, ceremony, and veneration of the anc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Urns
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
Miro Vase by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Tear vase by Lina Rincon
Dimensions: H50 x 30 x 30 cm
Materials: Glass
Colors and dimensions may slightly vary, each piece is unique and made b...
Category
2010s English Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass
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
2 Murano Studio Art Glass Ruffled Satin Mantel Vase Pair Yellow Brown Striped 12
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of yellow and brown vintage striped satin glass, Murano studio made vases with ruffled top edge.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Urns
Materials
Art Glass
Dariel Studio off the Moon Tray in Brass with Pink Copper Finish for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Like the moon reflecting in a pool of water, the off the moon tray by Thomas Dariel encompasses the magnetic charm of the universe through simple lines that exalt the decorative sphe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
Antonio Forteleoni Small Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Denoted by clean lines and handcrafted, the Jana vases are a collection that was designed for Cappellini by Antonio Forteleoni. These vases are made of black earth, forged by hand on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Clay
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
Olive Umber, Big by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Umber, Big by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D21 x H57 cm
Materials: Terracotta
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus
By 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
Olive Umber, Medium by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Umber, Medium by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D20 x H30 cm
Materials: Terracotta
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired onc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Orange Ochre, Medium by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange Ochre, Medium by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D22 x H22 cm
Materials: Terracotta
Also Available: Big and small sizes
All pieces are made in t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Augite, Small by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Augite, medium/small by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D22 x H22 cm
Materials: Terracotta
Also available: Big and medium...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
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
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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