Black Urn With Lid
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Urns
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century Indian Urns
Iron
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
Vintage 1940s Urns
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century European Urns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s Spanish Urns
Copper
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Urns
Porcelain, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Urns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Urns
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Modern Urns
Ceramic
Antique 1790s Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Ceramic
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vases
Faience
1990s American Urns
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Dutch Urns
Copper
Antique 1820s English Pottery
Pottery
Antique 19th Century American Vases
Glass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Statues
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Ceramic
2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries
Cotton, Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Straw
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art
Cowhide
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Plaster
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Console Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Fountains
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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Finding the Right Urns for You
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.
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