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An urn is a kind of vase — it’s typically a container with a lid, a narrowing neck that sits atop a spherical body, and a footed bottom. Some urns are enormous vases that are used in gardens or as house decor. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage urns.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Pair of Large Vintage Display Vases, Italian, Ceramic, Baluster Urn, Circa 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of vintage display vases. An Italian, ceramic and gilt finished baluster urn
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Rococo Revival Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Neoclassical Style Ceramic Urn and Base
Located in Bruton, GB
A striking large-scale ceramic urn on an integral but separate pedestal base, designed in a crisp
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Exotic Fabienne Jouvin Ceramic Covered Urn
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in Norwood, NJ
Jarre De Temple "Toucans". Temple jar, covered urn by noted designer Fabienne Jouvin. Exotic
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase
Offered for sale is a large post-modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Delft Urn, Glazed Ceramic, Dutch Colonial, Circa 1750
By Delft
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Large Delft Urn / Vase , with beast decorated handles,
painted in blue with river
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Urns
Materials
Delft
Large Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Urn with Pierced Lid, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
Elevate your collection with this striking early 20th-century Moroccan ceramic urn, distinguished
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Urns
Materials
Ceramic
