Urns
19th Century European Antique Urns
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Urns
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1890s Antique Urns
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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Urns
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Bronze
1910s Vintage Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
20th Century French Urns
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Urns
Teak
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Urns
Porcelain
1860s Antique Urns
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Porcelain
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass
19th Century Antique Urns
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Urns
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Pewter
1860s Antique Urns
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
1880s Antique Urns
Bronze
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass
1920s British Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Gold, Enamel
1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Metal
1820s Dutch Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Japonisme Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Urns
Sterling Silver
1950s European Vintage Urns
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Zinc
Early 19th Century Omani Antique Urns
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Urns
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Urns
Majolica
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Porcelain
1920s European Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Other
1890s Empire Antique Urns
Marble
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Urns
Brass, Enamel
19th Century European Regency Antique Urns
Chestnut, Paint
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Urns
Rock Crystal
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Urns
Marble
Early 20th Century French High Victorian Urns
Mercury Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Urns
Ceramic
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Urns
Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Urns
Iron
1820s French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Plaster
Antique and Vintage Urns for Sale
Decorative vases and antique and vintage urns are statement objects for the home that can date back centuries. Ranging from pieces with intricate, hand-painted details to more minimal forms with abstract shapes, decorative vases and urns come in a range of styles and sizes.
An urn is a type of vase that typically has a cover, a narrow neck and a round body, sometimes with a footed pedestal. However, when a vessel is called an urn, this often denotes its purpose rather than its origin or shape. One of the urn’s most crucial roles was and remains to be to hold the ashes of people for funerary rites. Another type of urn is adorned with figures that tell a story or show a scene.
Some of the earliest vases were formed from clay or metal-like bronze. Mesopotamians used them not only for decoration but also for storage. In ancient Greece, vases and urns frequently depicted stories from mythology, showing images of the gods and heroes. In ancient Egypt, vases such as the amphora had ceremonial purposes.
Over time, vases grew in popularity among artists as a different kind of canvas for expression. Unlike many of the ancient examples, these vases were not always functional but instead made for a striking addition to one’s decor. Even a plain, solid-colored vase can add color or style to a room. Metal urns are elegant additions to your living room or foyer rather than outside, unless you’re partial to the alluring weathered patina that is expected to characterize an antique cast-iron garden urn.
Every interior designer will tell you that decorative objects are what make a house a home. Decorative objects trumpet the homeowner’s personality while bringing a room to life. For designers, they present an opportunity to express their creative vision.
When looking for a decorative vase, it’s important to note the design and also the size and shape. Decorative vases vary from those with a wide base to those with long slender necks. Browse decorative vases and an extensive ceramic urn collection on 1stDibs.