Urns
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Urns
Ceramic
20th Century American American Classical Urns
Concrete
1820s Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Urns
Earthenware, Pottery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Urns
Blown Glass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Urns
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Urns
Limestone
1990s French Art Nouveau Urns
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Urns
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Regency Urns
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century French Edwardian Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Urns
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Brass
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Urns
Siena Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Urns
Marble
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Urns
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
1980s Chinese Qing Vintage Urns
Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Asian Urns
Porcelain, Pottery
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Silver
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble, Bronze
2010s South African Modern Urns
Ceramic
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver Plate
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
1980s Chinese Ming Vintage Urns
Enamel
Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s French Modern Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Urns
Sterling Silver
20th Century Urns
Concrete
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Antique Urns
Cork
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver Plate
1920s British Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Enamel
20th Century Italian Urns
Rock Crystal
18th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Marble
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Urns
Enamel
1990s Swedish Urns
Stoneware
1980s American Modern Vintage Urns
Pottery
1870s French Classical Greek Antique Urns
Bronze
1780s English Adam Style Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns
Pottery
18th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Urns
Giltwood
20th Century German Neoclassical Urns
Porcelain
1820s Antique Urns
Cut Glass
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.