Urns
1890s Antique Urns
Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns
Porcelain
1870s Grand Tour Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1830s French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Bohemian Antique Urns
Paint
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Stoneware
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Urns
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Spanish Urns
Silver
20th Century Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Malachite
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Colonial Urns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Bohemian Urns
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Other Urns
Terracotta
19th Century Antique Urns
Marble
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Metal
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Urns
Coral
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Urns
Fiberglass, Plaster
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 2000s Dutch Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Urns
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver
19th Century French Antique Urns
Iron
19th Century Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century Belgian Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Porcelain
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Marble
19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns
Porcelain
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Urns
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Baroque Urns
Marble, Bronze
18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Breccia Marble, Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Marble
Late 20th Century Baroque Urns
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Modern Urns
Natural Fiber
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Stoneware
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Iron
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Urns
Crystal
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
Late 19th Century Spanish Napoleon III Antique Urns
Terracotta
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-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.