Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is an urn?
1 Answer
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
Related Questions
View All QuestionsShop for Large Ceramic Urn Vase on 1stDibs
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, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
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 white glaze with vivid green detailing. The bold architectural form features a gener...
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 inspiration from his travels with imaginative design featuring jungle decorations with to...
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 studio pottery urn or vase finished in a matte glaze in faint and graded colors of...
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Italian Hand-Painted Black Ceramic Urn with Handles, Decorative Art
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking large Italian hand-painted black ceramic urn with handles is a sophisticated example of traditional Italian decorative pottery, combining bold color with classic Europe...
Category
1990s Italian Other Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Moroccan Green Chiseled Ceramic Urns with Lids, Fez, Circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Large Moroccan Green Chiseled Ceramic Urns with Lids, Fez, circa 1950
An impressive pair of vintage Moroccan ceramic urns, masterfully handcrafted in Fez and richly decorated...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Materials
Ceramic
