Urns
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Urns
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Marble
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Breccia Marble, Bronze
18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Marble
Late 19th Century Spanish Napoleon III Antique Urns
Terracotta
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
2010s American Modern Urns
Natural Fiber
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
1920s English Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
1990s English Urns
Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
19th Century English Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Urns
Stone, Slate, Bronze
2010s British Organic Modern Urns
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Urns
Sterling Silver
1990s English Urns
Iron
Early 20th Century Israeli Urns
Gold, Silver
20th Century Chinese Urns
Brass
1820s English Regency Antique Urns
Oak
19th Century Antique Urns
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns
Bamboo, Lacquer
1980s Victorian Vintage Urns
Iron
1880s Antique Urns
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Porcelain
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Urns
Bronze
1880s Italian Antique Urns
Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Urns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century English Urns
Stone, Limestone
19th Century British Regency Antique Urns
Brass
1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Brass
19th Century Antique Urns
Gold, Bronze
1920s English Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Urns
Bronze
19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Urns
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
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.