Urns
Mid-19th Century Antique Urns
Silver Plate
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Onyx, Bronze
1970s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage Urns
Fir
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Stoneware
19th Century European Antique Urns
Stone
2010s American Modern Urns
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century British Antique Urns
Metal
18th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Renaissance Urns
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1890s Antique Urns
Marble
19th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Terracotta
20th Century French Urns
Bronze
1910s Vintage Urns
Porcelain
20th Century French Urns
Iron
1860s Antique Urns
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Urns
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Urns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Brass
1860s Antique Urns
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone
1880s Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
19th Century Antique Urns
Copper
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Metal
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Urns
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Zinc
1950s European Vintage Urns
Bronze
1820s Dutch Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Urns
Brass
Early 19th Century Omani Antique Urns
Hardwood
1920s European Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Urns
Majolica
1890s Empire Antique Urns
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Japonisme Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Other
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Porcelain
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Porcelain
1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Gold
Early 20th Century American Urns
Iron
19th Century European Regency Antique Urns
Chestnut, Paint
19th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Urns
Marble
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Antique Urns
Iron
1830s French Antique Urns
Siena Marble, Bronze
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.