Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gold urn vase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A gold urn vase — often made from
metal,
bronze and
ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 1516 variations of the antique or vintage gold urn vase you’re looking for, while we also have 49 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a gold urn vase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gold urn vase made by
neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one gold urn vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres,
Ferdinand Barbedienne and
Meissen Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a gold urn vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $83 and can go as high as $1,250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,064.
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.