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20th Century Italian Pair of Terra Cotta Gimignano Jars - Vintage Tuscan Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of rustic vintage Tuscan garden urns topped with a heavy rolled rim, decorated with rosettes and wide bands around the bodices of the planters, in good condition. These urns a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar on Iron Stand
Located in New York, NY
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar, of very grand scale and mounted within its original iron stand. The jar has moss and beautifully aged patina with two handles and horizon...
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19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Two Large Reclaimed Carved Limestone Pots
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare pair of impressive large scale reclaimed carved limestone planters detailed with Regency style anthemion motifs and scrolls. With a Mediterranean look, these magnificent planters will sit in pride of place in any garden, the limestone a soft golden colour with an aged patina from light weathering that can only be achieved by exposure to the elements over many years. These spectacular antique stone pots...
Category

Early 20th Century Urns

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Marble Bacchanalian Garden Urns, 19th C or Older
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique Italian Marble Bacchanalian Garden Urns 19th Century or Older After the Roman Antiquity, influences of the Medici and Borghese Vases We are pleased to offer this remarkable pair of Antique (19th Century or Older) Italian Marble Bacchanalian Garden Urns, These stunning examples bear the unmistakable influence of Roman Antiquity, referencing design attributes of the renowned Medici and Borghese Vases. Hand carved with with subtle detail, these large-scale, bell-shaped marble kraters boast a beautiful captivating weathered patina. Each urn features an everted gadrooned rim and is adorned with a continuous frieze of Bacchanalian standing figures, their forms in a naturalistic landscape with grapes and leaves. These figurative elements are masterfully hand-carved. Resting on ribbed bottoms and featuring different carved medallion portrait handles, the urns are supported by a spreading fluted stem, which in turn is elevated on either a larger or smaller square marble plinth. The urns are set upon different-sized marble plinths. One stands regally on a larger 19-inch square x 6-inch base plinth, elevating the pictured height to a majestic 42.5 inches. The other urn is gracefully displayed on a 6-inch square x 3-inch high marble plinth, creating an enchanting 40.5-inch height in the overall composition, adding an element of versatility to your interior or outdoor space. The urns without the added marble plinths have dimensions of 37.5 inches in height and 25 inches in width (including the handles) on an 11-inch circular base, these garden urns make a bold statement. Furthermore, the interior measurements of the urns are 12.5 inches deep with a 13-inch diameter. Fresh from a Palm Beach Estate. Further Notes: Each urn weighs in excess of 500 pounds, retaining a beautiful well worn weather patina. Due to the age and size, there are old cosmetic...
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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of 29" French Cast Iron Urn Black Planters
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant and substantial — this tall, heavy duty, cast iron urn features a beautiful patina, making it a captivating choice for both indoor and outdoor display. Measurements: 29" h x...
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19th Century French Organic Modern Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 21"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina. These planters are unique and rare. Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designe...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 12.5"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina. These planters are unique and rare. Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designer...
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19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Urns

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing original patina. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 16.5"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina. Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designer renowned for his groundbreaking con...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 17"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina. Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designer renowned for his groundbreaking con...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted large white and brown marble urns with patinated bronze mounts. The lids with artichoke finials, palmettes and acanthus leaves, attached to the necks decorated with le...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique early 20th-century French neoclassical style cast iron urn or planter. This fine jardiniere is solid and heavy with a lovely patina, and would be lovely displayed i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Spanish Olive Storage Jar
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is a large size terracotta Biot type olive jar from central Spain. It has a wonderful aged patina with chalky painted finish. It makes a great statement as a sculpture in a room...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Limestone Bowl Mortar Planter 7 Lbs
Located in Somis, CA
From Northern China a piece of great antiquity. The 18th century bowl of limestone, hand cut and carved, in conical form with a round base. Of white grey sto...
Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Urns

Materials

Limestone

Cast Iron Low and Wide Round French Style Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron low and wide 34" round French style outdoor garden planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique low and wide form, deco...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Thick walls with years of patina in a soft blue color. Delicate and classic lines that start with a thin tapered base and rise to a billowed ou...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Urns

Materials

Cement

Vintage Pair of Reclaimed Weathered Composition Garden Urns 20th C
Located in London, GB
A decorative Vintage pair of reclaimed weathered composition garden urns dating from the mid 20th Century. Condition: In good condition. As vintage items, the pieces show signs of u...
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1950s Vintage Urns

Materials

Stone

Scottish Buff Terracotta Antique Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome buff terracotta antique planter originating from Scotland. This 150-year-old antique terracotta pot dates from the mid 19th century....
Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
This is a terracotta olive jar from central Spain. It has a wonderful aged patina with chalky painted finish. It makes a great statement as a sculpture in a room on a pedestal, alone...
Category

16th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Small Copper Coal Bucket with Brass Embellishments
Located in London, GB
A 19th century (c. 1860) copper coal bucket with shaped brass legs and ring handles. Measures: 12.75" (325mm) diameter x 12" (308mm) high.  
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Urns

Materials

Copper

Georgian Limestone Urn From Wall Hall, Hertfordshire
Located in Essex, MA
Acquired direct from the heirs of JP Morgan Jr. Wall Hall originally known as Aldenham Abbey. The property was purchased by Morgan in 1910. This urn was brought back to America when ...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Limestone

Japanese Riverside Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Urns

Materials

Stone

Handmade Wicker Urns with Rectangular Base and Iron Structure
Located in Marbella, ES
Handmade Wicker Urns with Rectangular Base and Iron Structure
Category

2010s European Urns

Materials

Iron

Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originatin...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

3 cast iron urns Sweden circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull set of 3 cast iron urns Sweden circa 1900 High quality heavy
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Early 1900s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron French Classical Style Round Urn Design Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Classical Style 15" Round Urn Design Outdoor Garden Planter Pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique round form,...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Stone Urn on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Category

19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Stone

Pair Of Classical Style Silvered Metal Garden Urns
Located in Essex, MA
Each baluster form with lions heads and cherub handles.
Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urns by Willy Guhl. Three available with varying degrees of patina and lichen. Rare model. Urns have a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest pa...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Concrete

Large Antique Buff Terracotta Garden Campana Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale antique buff terracotta garden campana urn attributed to Blashfield (unsigned). This urn is believed to have originally been situated in the grounds of Nash House, Tenb...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Huge Pickrull Zanesville Stoneware Jar Urn Pottery Blue Arts & Crafts Floor Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge, old, hand turned 3 handled Zanesville pottery floor vase in sky blue glaze, circa 1920's. Unsigned, attributed to Hank Pickrull, master Zanesville turner. Approximately 24" hig...
Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large Pair Of Polished Steel English Urns On Stands
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of elegant English Polished Steel Urns on stands. Urns have stunning details and are formed of polished steel, sitting on tall steel stands. ...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Steel

Large Mid Century Brass Urn or Champagne Bucket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large mid century brass urn or vase with an oxidised finish circa 1950. This large brass urn makes a striking centrepiece on a plinth or sideboard, as impressive styled alone as it...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Mantle Urns
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of French Paris Porcelain mantle urns is decorated with hand painted flowers. Crafting these urns circa 1840, the artist used enamels and gilt on white porcelain. We see pi...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Kitchen French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Betschdorf Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France. Betschdorf Pots. The datation is 20th century. Diam...
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20th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Sandstone

Small MCM Copper and Brass Watering Can
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming mid-century modern copper and brass watering can, circa 1960s. The small can is in good vintage condition and measures 3.75"D x 8.5"W x 5"H, holds abot 14oz of water. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Italian Palatial Garden Urns/Medici Vases with Carved Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful bell-shaped palatial garden urns carved with fine white marble depicting classical imagery of female figures and grapevines. Inspired...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French gray-painted cast iron garden urns circa 1910. They feature an unusual, whimsical shape, beautifully decorative rims and a rich patina. Sold together and priced $4,400...
Category

1910s French French Provincial Vintage Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of large neoclassical 19th century iron garden urns painted white.
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Steel Hand-Painted Flamingo Watering Can
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming vintage steel hand-painted flamingo watering can, circa 1970s. The can is in good vintage and functional condition (no leaks) and measures 6"D x 11"W x 16.5"H. Great whim...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Urns

Materials

Steel

18th Century Blue Granite Bowl Mortar Planter 5 Lbs
Located in Somis, CA
From Northern China a piece of great antiquity. The 18th century bowl of blue granite, hand cut and carved, in conical form with spiral cuts ending on a roun...
Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Urns

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Vintage Swag Motif with Grape Vine Stone Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large natural stone vintage garden planters with swag design. In great overall shape showing signs of age/patina.
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Category

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Handmade Wicker Urns with Rectangular Bases and Iron Structure
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Handmade Wicker Urns with Rectangular Bases and Iron Structure
Category

2010s European Urns

Materials

Iron

Set of Three 19th Century Painted Greek Earthenware Olive Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Three 19th Century Painted Greek Earthenware Olive Jars are perfect for adding a timeless touch to your garden, outdoor entertainment area, or even in a casual interior decor!...
Category

Late 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of American Classical Figural & Foliage Campana Form Garden Urns Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Classical figural and foliage painted campana form garden urns with flanking foliage side handles and resting on circular fluted squared plinths, Mid 19th Century Pa...
Category

1850s American American Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Blashfield Large Antique Buff Terracotta Centrepiece Garden Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique buff terracotta garden urn by J. M. Blashfield (unsigned) circa 1860. This huge urn is of impressive scale, standing out as the centrepiece of a garden or courtyard! This antique terracotta urn...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th C White Terracotta Tazza Urn and Plinth
Located in Hastings, GB
Late 19th-early 20th century terracotta tazza urn and plinth This urn is in buff terracotta with weathered white paint and natural green tones from age and outdoor living The urn is ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns still show the aged forest green painted finish that was popular during the era, along with a century and a half of pati...
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Spaniard Terracotta Amphora
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Spaniard small terracotta amphora. It depicts a brick color wide amphora adorned with ruffles like in its upper border. The amphoras are used to store and carr...
Category

19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of American Monumental Campana Lead Garden Urns on Plinths, Phil. C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American Monumental Campana Form Lead Garden Urns on Squared Plinths, Philadelphia, PA , Early 19th Century. Pair of Urns are 59.25" Tall / 27" Diameter @ Top / 17.5" Squared...
Category

1820s American American Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Lead

Vintage Pair Hollywood Regency Classical Garden Urns 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A decorative vintage pair of late 20th century Hollywood Regency classical garden urns / planters of fiberglass construction. Each having an urn top supported by Roman style column b...
Category

Late 20th Century Urns

Materials

Fiberglass

Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French Classical style urn form 17" outdoor garden planter with faces. Item features heavy cast iron construction, double handles, drapes and faces to sides, shapely urn fo...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Marble Guilt Bronze Mounted Decorative Classical Urns, early to mid 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Early to mid 19th century classical marble and guilt bronze mounted urns.
Category

19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful washed out patina from layers of finishes worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Concrete

Large Planter Urns, 19th Century Bronze Medici Style, Pair
Located in Summerland, CA
Medici style, Fantastic pair of decorative Italian urns. Permanent original Pewter finish on solid bronze. Wonderful relief procession of drama, music, and dance. Handles on each sid...
Category

1890s Italian Classical Greek Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grey English Pair of Antique Neoclassical Lead Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique English pair of oval Neoclassical lidded lead urns decorated with half relief, Acanthus leaves, pinecones, and lions heads on both sides, in good condition. Wear consisten...
Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Lead

Black French Cast Iron Urn with Decorative Handles, 19th C
Located in Hastings, GB
A very beautiful 19th century French classical Urn, with highly decorative handles and detailed shape to the cast iron body. Dating to circa 1870 fi...
Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage, New and Antique Urns

When people think of antique and vintage urns — a type of vase with a round body, narrow neck and integrated pedestal — they tend to imagine funerary urns. But all manner of urns have been made over the years, and these vessels can be used as decorative accents either inside your home or in your garden.

Garden urns became popular in early Greek and Roman gardens, where they complemented classical statues and other garden ornaments. Over the years, people have used urns as planters, fountain basins and stylish decorative elements in interiors as well as outdoors in gardens, patios and firepit areas.

Urns are typically made of stone, ceramics or metal. Stone urns are highly durable; while an antique stone urn will show wear with age, it can be used in any climate, and a neoclassical-style cast stone urn with natural world motifs carved in relief is guaranteed to make a statement in your garden. Position two stone urns with vibrant hibiscus bulbs or tulips at the bottom of an outdoor stairway to set it off from other exterior features. Elsewhere, place your urn in the middle of a garden bed to draw attention to your dazzling landscape design. A good concrete urn can easily make a good home for small trees or shrubs, but it will be very heavy to move around.

A ceramic urn is likely going to have thick, robust walls. A glazed terracotta urn, for example, is going to be ideal for potting plants. As glazing is part of the potter’s process for creating a terracotta urn, the urn itself can provide a pop of color to contrast with any low-maintenance plants such as moss or succulents that you have in mind for it.

Metal urns are best used as decor in 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. If you’re planning to use a metal urn as a planter, add a plant liner first. Metal may overheat and damage a plant’s roots if they are not protected, and urns made of certain metals may rust if they’re left outdoors.

But you don’t necessarily need to turn your urn into a planter.

A large urn can hold its own as an accent in any space and create a strong focal point. Browse the collection of decorative antique and vintage urns on 1stDibs today.

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