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Pair French Limestone Cornucopia Garden Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely pair of French Rococo style limestone urns with cornucopia of fruits and vegetables. Weathering from years of outdoor exposure give these urns a genuine time worn appeal. An e...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Used Garden Urns

Materials

Limestone

Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French gray-painted cast iron garden urns circa 1910. They feature an unusual, whimsical shape, beautifully decorative rims and a rich patina. Sold together and priced $4,400...
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1910s French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

French Garden Urn or Planter Pot of Cast Iron in the Classical Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French campana urn or garden planter pot of cast iron in the Classical style, with everted dentil rim, quarter-lobed body, and flared masked handles on reeded round foot. Pe...
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19th Century French Classical Greek Used Garden Urns

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Metal, Iron

Pair of Tall 20th Century French Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of elegant tall, early 20th Century French, reconstituted stone urns. Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Country Used Garden Urns

Materials

Stone

Used Pair of Tall 20th Century French Reconstituted Stone Urns
Pair of Tall 20th Century French Reconstituted Stone Urns
$3,652 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
19th Century English Terracotta Urn on Pedestal
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine rare late 19th Century English Country House terracotta centrepiece garden urn on pedestal. In the style of by Doulton of Lambeth. Of campana form, glazed, rope detail and cr...
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Late 19th Century English Country Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Used 19th Century English Terracotta Urn on Pedestal
19th Century English Terracotta Urn on Pedestal
$4,566
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair Of Antique Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Antique Cast Iron Garden Urns. Offered is a lovely pair of 19th century cast iron Grecian style garden urns, possibly English in origin. These beautiful Medici style urns or ...
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19th Century Greco Roman Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Used Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair Of Antique Cast Iron Garden Urns
$2,850 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Vintage Cast Iron Urn With Fluted Detail
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Heavily cast iron urn with a wide flared rim, lobed midsection, and square base. The aged surface shows subtle weathering consistent with vintage ironwork. Classic form with decorati...
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1950s Unknown Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
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1910s Italian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Early 20th Century Classic French Cement Urn Planters
Located in Mckinney, TX
A classic pair of French urns that lends timeless form and texture to the garden or patio. Crafted from a cement composite with visible aggregate, they feature a gently weathered sur...
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Early 20th Century French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Cement

Large Andrew Handyside Cast Iron Campana Urn
By Handyside Foundry
Located in Hastings, GB
A substantial 19th century cast iron urn by the Handyside company of Deby, circa 1870, time worn patina, a century of paint and some very minor lost areas of the outer decorative swa...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Large Andrew Handyside Cast Iron Campana Urn
Large Andrew Handyside Cast Iron Campana Urn
$2,269
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Antique Doulton of Lambeth Stoneware Urns on Stands
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique ‘Doulton ‘stoneware urns and pedestals, stamped 'DOULTON LAMBETH', of squat form with gadrooned body, the fielded plinths with egg and dart and guilloche bands.
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Early 20th Century English Used Garden Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

French 19th century Carrara marble urns signed D. Epinay Carls Adrien Prosper
By D'epinay, Charles Adrien Prosper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and monumentally scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. White Carrara Marble urns, signed D. Epinay, Charles Adrien Prosper. Each stunning lidded urn is rais...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Garden Urns

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Carrara Marble

Monumental French Cast Stone Campana Urn Planter on Fluted Pedestal Base
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your garden, courtyard, or entryway with this monumental French cast stone Campana urn planter, a timeless two-piece composition that captures the elegance of classical garde...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns. Each stunning cobalt blue Porcelain urn is raised on four handsome scrolled...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking pair of carved antique sandstone garden urns in the Adam style circa 1850. This beautiful pair are just two of various 19th century urns we are selling sourced from a coun...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Georgian Used Garden Urns

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Stone, Sandstone

Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
$8,959
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Paper Bin
By P.S. Heggen, Einar Barnes
Located in Countryside, IL
Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Paper Bin This paper bin measures: 15.25 wide x 8.75 deep x 17.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Garden Urns

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Rosewood

Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif, Six Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif, Six Available, 3 pairs ,Sold in Pairs Only. Offered is a pair of strikingly sculptural Italian carved marble urns,...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Planters A striking pair of 19th century Italian urn-form planters, masterfully hand-carved from solid Carrara marble. Each planter f...
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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Used Garden Urns

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Carrara Marble

Large Rare Galloway Garden Urn In Green Glaze Circa 1900’s
By Galloway Pottery
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful large antique Galloway (Philadelphia) urn, circa 1900s-1920’s in a green glaze. 35" high, 26" diameter in center, weight about 150 pounds. Excellent vintage condition, chip...
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Early 20th Century American Used Garden Urns

Materials

Pottery

Vintage French Neoclassical Marble & Bronze Rams Head Urn Cassolettes - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Marble & Bronze Rams Head Urn Form Cassolettes - a Pair, Approx. 20bs each. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 9" W x 8" D. (Location: Section 1)
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 10.25"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with light yellow ochre glaze with some green drips.. Minor chips. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once u...
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Early 20th Century Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
$5,673 / set
H 36.62 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
19th Century French La Madeleine Glazed Anduze Planter Urn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall La Madeleine Planter from Anduze, France featuring graceful floral garlands and two badges. Horizontal reeding adds texture, while the flared rim and pedestal base give it a sta...
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19th Century French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of antique bronze garden vases, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
"PAIR OF ANTIQUE BRONZE GARDEN VASES – 19TH CENTURY" An imposing pair of palatial bronze garden vases, mounted on solid carved stoneware bases. These pieces are distinguished by thei...
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19th Century European Romantic Used Garden Urns

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Bronze

Pair of antique bronze garden vases, 19th century
Pair of antique bronze garden vases, 19th century
$8,936 / item
H 45.28 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
24" Huge Royal Crown North Carolina Vase Pottery Aqua Urn Signed Floor Porch
By Royal Crown Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge old marked Royal Crown North Carolina pottery floor vase in aqua turquoise glaze, circa early/mid 20th century. Round Royal Crown stamp with "New York" printed at the bottom. Pl...
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1940s American Folk Art Used Garden Urns

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Pottery

Pair of Large Terracotta Garden Vases – Tuscany, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Large Terracotta Garden Vases – Tuscany, Italy, 1950s Period: 1950s Origin: Tuscany, Italy Material: Terracotta Dimensions (each): 170 cm high x 75 cm diameter A superb pair...
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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Antique Pair of Renaissance Style Terra Cotta Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Renaissance style very ornate antique Italian terra cotta vases decorated with Caryatides and garlands, in good condition. The bodice of the urns is set on a square base. T...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Used Garden Urns

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Terracotta

Outstanding Large-Scale Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Garden Urn Feature
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An imposing large-scale Cast Iron Urn, standing a majestic 4 feet tall. The casting boasts excellent definition, the urn features a striking pineapple-topped lid and grand Rams Horn ...
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Early 20th Century British Baroque Revival Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Large Reclaimed Cast Iron Garden Campana Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive set of 8 large and substantial reclaimed cast iron garden campana urns sourced from the gardens of a Grade II listed estate in Hampshire. Dating from the Victorian pe...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Unusually Large 17th Century Marble Mortar
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusually large 17th century beautifully veined Italian marble mortar in great proportions with a complementing carved base. Dated 1690 in the rim.
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17th Century Italian Baroque Used Garden Urns

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Marble

Unusually Large 17th Century Marble Mortar
Unusually Large 17th Century Marble Mortar
$4,900
H 14 in W 23 in D 19.75 in
Monumental Italian Marble Garden Vases – 1980s 160 CM
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Italian Marble Garden Vases – 1980s Spectacular monumental garden vases carved from Italian marble, dating from the 1980s. Each vase is richly decorated in high relief ar...
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1980s Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble

Monumental Italian Marble Garden Vases – 1980s 160 CM
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Italian Marble Garden Vases – 1980s Spectacular monumental garden vases carved from Italian marble, dating from the 1980s. Each vase is richly decorated in high relief ar...
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1980s Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble

Monumental Italian Marble Garden Vases – 1980s 160 CM
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Italian Marble Garden Vases – 1980s Spectacular monumental garden vases carved from Italian marble, dating from the 1980s. Each vase is richly decorated in high relief ar...
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1980s Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble

A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A very large substantial and organically well weathered Classical recon stone urn and pedestal. The egg and dart rim with gadrooned urn sitting on a tapering socle. The urn is stood ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

Impressive 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Lidded Urn by A Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century Bronze Urn. Impressive 19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Urn Standing in a Marble plinth with a socle comprising of four finely detailed lion face masks. Profusely a...
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1890s French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Alabaster Large Urn Table Lamp with Foliage Carved Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster tall urn lamp Spain with leaves motifs, Spain, 1930-1940. This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with foliage c...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Used Garden Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of unusual early 20th century antique French cast iron half round demilune wall mounted urn form wall planters. Having traces of blue paint, egg and dart pattern with classical ...
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1920s French Grand Tour Used Garden Urns

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Georgian Weathered Cast Iron Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Georgian cast iron urn dating to circa 1800, sourced from a period property in Warwickshire. Displaying a beautiful shaped body with a desirable weathered finish, ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Antique Georgian Weathered Cast Iron Urn
Large Antique Georgian Weathered Cast Iron Urn
$3,839
H 22.84 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alabaster urn lamp with neoclassical design. Spain, 1930s-1940s This turned alabaster urn lamp with classical design has carved details on the bottom part. It has a nice color and pa...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Used Garden Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp
Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp
$2,829
H 14.38 in Dm 10.04 in
Large Magnificent Antique Pair of Carved Mahogany Urns
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large magnificent antique pair of carved mahogany urns having profusely carved lift off lids with a pineapple shaped finial to the top, carved handles to the bases which boasts fabul...
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19th Century English Used Garden Urns

Materials

Other

Large Magnificent Antique Pair of Carved Mahogany Urns
Large Magnificent Antique Pair of Carved Mahogany Urns
$11,463 / set
H 33.86 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Used Garden Urns

Materials

Brass

Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century
Antique pair Italian brass urn 20th century
$1,072
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Indian Brass Lidded Urn
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming vintage Indian brass lidded urn with etched detailing, circa 1970s. The urn is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures 7"W x 7"D x 12.5"H. Hea...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Used Garden Urns

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Brass

Vintage Indian Brass Lidded Urn
Vintage Indian Brass Lidded Urn
$300
H 12.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
19th Century Glazed Terracotta Tall Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th-century glazed terracotta tall pot with two handles made in Turkey, circa 1880. Our pots are nice decorative elements to add character to any room! Especially when several size...
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19th Century Turkish Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Glazed Terracotta Tall Pot
19th Century Glazed Terracotta Tall Pot
$500 / item
H 14 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of 19th/20th c Black Painted Cast Iron Classical Handled Urns w/ Pedestals
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of black painted cast iron classical form urns with handles, each on square matching pedestals, with scrollwork and foliate raised decoration. The pair date to the late 1...
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Late 19th Century American Classical Roman Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

18th Century Granite Stone Bowl Mortar Planter 9 lb
Located in Somis, CA
From Northern China comes a piece of great antiquity. The exceptionally large 18th century bowl of natural granite, hand cut and carved, in conical form with a round base. Of gray wh...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Used Garden Urns

Materials

Granite

Pair of Antique Industrial Iron Planters
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fabulous patina…. this rare and hard to find pair of antique industrial iron buckets will make wonderful planters or urns to show off your the entrance to your house or garden. Use t...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Used Garden Urns

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Iron

Pair of 20th Century Black Painted Bronze and Slate Urns Mantlepieces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century renaissance style Black Painted patinated Bronze and Slate Urns / mantlepieces Measures 7" in width, 6" in depth x 10" Height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Used Garden Urns

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Slate, Bronze

Antique Cast Stone Urn Planter – Victorian English Jardiniere
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique cast stone garden urn, inspired by Victorian-era English jardinieres, is a stunning example of classical garden design and timeless craftsmanship. Dating back ...
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1870s English Victorian Used Garden Urns

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Concrete

Spanish Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical Urn Jar Carved Albaster Lamp with Fish Single Handle Spanish Neoclassical Albaster Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1930s-1940s Rare find. This unique urn table lamps features Jar de...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Used Garden Urns

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
$3,336
H 14.18 in Dm 11.82 in
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster urn lamp Spain, 1930-1940. This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with carved details at the bottom part and r...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Used Garden Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
$3,515
H 16.93 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of French Dove Grey Marble Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of French dove grey marble urns dating to circa 1890. Beautifully weathered, these large urns are crafted in an unusual dark marble with an impressive unique shape offering a...
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Used Garden Urns

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Marble

Pair of French Dove Grey Marble Urns
Pair of French Dove Grey Marble Urns
$2,732
H 12.6 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Large 18th Century Granite Stone Bowl Mortar Planter 9 lb
Located in Somis, CA
From Northern China comes a piece of great antiquity. The exceptionally large 18th century bowl of natural granite, hand cut and carved, in conical form with a round base. Of warm sa...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Used Garden Urns

Materials

Granite

Antique Grand Tour Marble Campagna Pedestal Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique early 19th century marble campagna pedestal urn in the Grand Tour manner. This urns gadrooned body is topped with a striking flared rim supported on a beautifully smooth ...
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Early 19th Century English Grand Tour Used Garden Urns

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Marble, Serpentine

Antique Grand Tour Marble Campagna Pedestal Urn
Antique Grand Tour Marble Campagna Pedestal Urn
$1,764
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 3.35 in
Pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns / planter s
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Nice decorative pair of late 19th cast iron planters French circa 1870’s 12 inches high 16 inches diameter
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1870s French Rococo Revival Used Garden Urns

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Iron

Large 19th Century French Biot Pottery Jar or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large early 19th century French terracotta pottery Biot jar in classic shape with aged patina and a few large drips of ochre glaze. Interior and rim have pale yellow glaze with min...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Concrete Neoclassical Style Garden Urns, England early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A striking pair of early 20th-century English concrete stone urns reminiscent of the style of Andrew Handyside. The wide lips feature a timeless egg-and-dart motif, while a series of...
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Early 20th Century English Used Garden Urns

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Concrete

French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeles...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

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Iron

French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
$1,295
H 17 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
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Used Garden Urns For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used garden urns available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and stone, all used garden urns available were constructed with great care. Used garden urns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Neoclassical, Victorian and Art Deco used garden urns are consistently popular styles. Willy Guhl, Galloway Pottery and Biot each produced beautiful used garden urns that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Garden Urns?

Prices for used garden urns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used garden urns begin at $1 and can go as high as $256,868, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Urns for You

When people think of antique and vintage urns — a type of vase with a round body, narrow neck and integrated pedestal — they tend to imagine funerary urns. But all manner of urns have been made over the years, and these vessels can be used as decorative accents either inside your home or in your garden.

Garden urns became popular in early Greek and Roman gardens, where they complemented classical statues and other garden ornaments. Over the years, people have used urns as planters, fountain basins and stylish decorative elements in interiors as well as outdoors in gardens, patios and firepit areas.

Urns are typically made of stone, ceramics or metal. Stone urns are highly durable; while an antique stone urn will show wear with age, it can be used in any climate, and a neoclassical-style cast stone urn with natural world motifs carved in relief is guaranteed to make a statement in your garden. Position two stone urns with vibrant hibiscus bulbs or tulips at the bottom of an outdoor stairway to set it off from other exterior features. Elsewhere, place your urn in the middle of a garden bed to draw attention to your dazzling landscape design. A good concrete urn can easily make a good home for small trees or shrubs, but it will be very heavy to move around.

A ceramic urn is likely going to have thick, robust walls. A glazed terracotta urn, for example, is going to be ideal for potting plants. As glazing is part of the potter’s process for creating a terracotta urn, the urn itself can provide a pop of color to contrast with any low-maintenance plants such as moss or succulents that you have in mind for it.

Metal urns are best used as decor in 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. If you’re planning to use a metal urn as a planter, add a plant liner first. Metal may overheat and damage a plant’s roots if they are not protected, and urns made of certain metals may rust if they’re left outdoors.

But you don’t necessarily need to turn your urn into a planter.

A large urn can hold its own as an accent in any space and create a strong focal point. Browse the collection of decorative antique and vintage urns on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Used Garden Urns
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An urn, also known as a funerary urn, is used for crematory purposes. After death, the ashes of a loved one are collected and kept in the urn for the family. You can find a collection of urns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many types of urns, each with its own purpose. Funerary urns store the ashes of a deceased person, while garden urns hold plants or are used for purely decorative purposes. There are also tea urns meant for brewing tea for large groups of people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary urns from some of the world’s top sellers.