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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set/8 Ceramic Vases, White & Peach, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Ceramic Jars, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes eight waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displaye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese 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
AI Ceramic Mini Urn, Smoked Raku, 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 can be sealed permanently.
Height : 1.8in ( 4.5cm )
Width : 2.4in ( 6.1cm )
Capacity : 3.4 Oz / 100 ml
Available in 5 different finishes: Smoked Raku...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
Lorin Marsh Marble & Cut Crystal 24K Gold Painted Trophy Urn Vase Cassolette 22"
By Lorin Marsh
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
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
African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ardmore Ceramics Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn, a stunning piece of art that seamlessly blends craftsmanship and creativity. This magnificent urn, standing at an impressiv...
Category
2010s South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Urn by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 37 kg
available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish.
Rick Owens is a California-born f...
Category
2010s French Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Custom Made Large Urn 1980s Purple, Lavender & Teal Glaze Gold Trim
By Steve Chase, Jaru
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Not only is it the largest Urn/Vessel we have ever offered, it is the most beautiful. The estate we purchased it from had amazing artwork as well and the urn was prominently displaye...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Urns
Materials
Pottery
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 Leopard Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Ceramic Leopard Urn, a masterpiece born from the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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
Colorful Ceramic Giraffe Urns, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Giraffe Urns by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a breathtaking testament to African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Tall STACKED Ebonized Oak Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this wooden vessel with its elongated neck is made from reclaimed oak. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Br...
Category
2010s American Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Oak
Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000029 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000073 Art Series, Malaysia
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
Ronan Bouroullec Monofiore Vase in Matte White Polycarbonate for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Evocative of futuristic atmospheres, the perfect juxtaposition to Classic furnishings, the Monofiore vase by Ronan Bouroullec is made of white polycarbonate.
Material: Polycarbona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Plastic
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
Modern Two Handled Footed Ceramic Urn
Located in New York, NY
Modern Two Handled Footed Ceramic Urn in blue glaze with applied abstract shapes to bowl, apparently unsigned.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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...
19" Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn
Located in Germantown, MD
Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn or vase. Use it just as ornament or as candy or just as storage. Measures 18.5" tall, 11.5" tall without cover, 8" in diameter. Opening is 3....
Category
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Modern Urns
Materials
Crystal
Decorative Rattan Urn
Located in New York, NY
A classic handwoven rattan decorative vase. Non-coated finish. For Artificial Flower or Dry Flower use only.
Dimensions:
- 3.25" top diameter x 4" bottom diameter x 8.25"H
- Approx....
Category
2010s American Modern Urns
Materials
Natural Fiber
Raaquu Urn Set - Obvara - 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
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000050 Art Series, Malaysia
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
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000113 Art Series, Malaysia
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
Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000018 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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/N8000114 Art Series, Malaysia
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
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000032 Art Series, Malaysia
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
Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000091 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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/N8000095 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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
Hand-made Ceramic Owl Tureen, made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Owl Tureen from Ardmore Ceramics is a stunning work of art, hand-sculpted and painted with impressive attention to detail. This exquisite piece takes the form of an owl with its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N80000080 Art Series, Malaysia
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
Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N80000109 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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/N80000130 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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
Beat Tall Vessel in Brass by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
The beat tall vessel is part of a group of floor vessels made in three unique shapes. Made from brass, the beat vessels are spun and welded in separate pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000088 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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/N8000129 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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
By RAAQUU
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/N8000081 Art Series, Malaysia
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
Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000087 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
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
By RAAQUU
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
By RAAQUU
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
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
Raaquu Urn Set - Smoked Raku - 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
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
Kioku Small Ceramic Urn - Carbon Copper - 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 remembr...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
Ai Ceramic Mini Urn - Carbon Copper - 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
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
AI Ceramic Mini Urn, Obvara, 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 ur...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
Heiwa Ceramic Urn - Carbon Copper - Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
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
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
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
AI Ceramic Mini Urn, Full 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
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
Kioku Small Ceramic Urn - Obvara - 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 remembra...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
Kioku Small Ceramic Urn, Full 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
Raaquu Urn Set, Full 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
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
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
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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