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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
$742 / 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
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 ...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / 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
Walk with Me by Mathieu Frossard
Located in Geneve, CH
Walk with me by Mathieu Frossard
Dated and signed by the artist
Dimensions: 37 x 24 x 24 cm
Materials: Earthenware, glaze, gold Luster
Unique piece
Mathieu Frossard makes thin...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Earthenware
$6,566 / item
Set of 2 Matte Bronze Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Matte bronze Fugit vases by Mason Editions
Design: Matteo Fiorini
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron, Pirex glass
Fugit vase consists of a metal sheet that se...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
Petrol Green Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green 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 tur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
$615 / item
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
$1,902 / 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
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
Vase in Louis XVI Style by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase in Louis XVI style by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: D x H 98 cm
Materials: Red porcelain slip, crystal glaze, stoneware
Hand-made in the Czech Republic.
Established own studi...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$4,872 / item
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
$469 / item
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
$1,726 / item
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: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
$1,726 / item
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
$651 / 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
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
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
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
$6,200 / set
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 36 x D 36 x H 185 cm
Materials: fiberglass
Available in different dimensions.
Imperfetto lab
W...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Fiberglass
$7,106 / item
Dark Brown Tribu Vases by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark brown Tribu vases by Imperfettolab
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 210 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Available in different dimensions.
Imperfetto lab
W...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Fiberglass
$7,106 / 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
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
$742 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith GG1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 10.2 × 13.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone.
This new series of objects developed by t...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$742 / item
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith GG1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 10.2 × 13.5 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone.
This new series of objects developed by t...
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
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
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio
Monolith BBB1
Materials: Cobarbalita stone
Dimensions: Ø 16.5 × 2 cm
Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone.
This new series of objects developed by the...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Materials
Stone
$442 / 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
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
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 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
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
Meh by Mathieu Frossard
Located in Geneve, CH
Meh by Mathieu Frossard
Dated and Signed by the Artist
Dimensions: 34 x 22 x 22 cm
Materials: Earthenware, Glaze, Gold Luster
Unique Piece
Mathieu Frossard makes things, mainl...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Earthenware
$7,816 / item
Augite, Big by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Augite, Big by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, hand painted)
Dimensions: 65x36 cm
Materials: Terracotta
All pieces are made in terracotta from Mont...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$2,996 / item
Light Grey Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Light grey 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 turn ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
$615 / item
Polished White Nickel Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished white nickel 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 see...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
Black Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Black 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 turn and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
$615 / item
Set of 2 Petrol Green Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 petrol green fugit vases by Mason Editions.
Design: Matteo Fiorini
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron, Pirex glass.
Fugit vase consists of a metal sheet that ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 fugit vases 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 turn a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Iron
$1,835 / set
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 & woods / golden, white or black.
include glass ball jar
Dimensions: H 70 x W 30 c...
Category
2010s Panamanian Modern Urns
Materials
Metal
$2,475 / item
Set of 3 Aurea Plant Stand by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Aurea Plant Stand by Sofia Alvarado
Limited edition 1 of 10 (one in stock)
Materials: Metal and woods / golden, white or black.
include glass ball jar
Dimensions: H 70 x W 3...
Category
2010s Panamanian Modern Urns
Materials
Metal
$7,165 / set
Set of Peel Vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of peel vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes.
Dimensions: H 4.2'' x W 3.7'' x D 3.7".
Materials: slip casting, glazing, and single firing process.
Platalea studio was born out of ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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
$508 / 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
$5,886 / item
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
$2,439 / item
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
$2,001 / 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
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
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
$722 / item
Orange Ochre, Big by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange Ochre, Big by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted)
Dimensions: D26 x H46 cm
Materials: Terracotta
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
$1,433 / item
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
$521 / item
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
$521 / item
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
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
$1,693 / 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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