Early 19th Century Grecian Marble Urn
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large scale early 19th Century serpentine marble urn, of classical Grecian form. The flared rim with sweeping bottle neck flanked with angular handles. Above a rotund body leading...
Marble
Van Briggle Turquoise Ming Glaze Grecian Urn or Vase Signed D.R.
By Van Briggle
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1980s Van Briggle Grecian urn with turquoise ming glaze signed by the potter Dorothy Ruff (D.R.) The urn has a high shoulder with loop handles, figures in low relief at the cir...
Clay
Pair Bronze Classical Urns Grecian Amphora Barbedienne
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wow - these would certainly take centre stage in any room You are viewing a classic pair of gilt and bronze urns of amphora form In the Grecian style, these would add classical elega...
Bronze
19th Century Grecian-Style Majolica Urn, Neoclassical Italian Design
Located in Elkhart, IN
An exceptional monumental Grecian-style majolica floor urn. This piece features busts of the ram-horned God Jupiter Ammon; with foliate banded accents; bulbous center; a large fluted...
Majolica, Terracotta
$2,913 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality pair of French Empire classical twin handled urns is very stylish and cast in very heavy solid bronze with alternate sections highlighted with original ormolu whi...
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 16 in Dm 22 in
Green, Gold & Black Earthenware Grecian/Roman Themed Greek Key Vases/Urns, Pair
By Felix Edward Pratt & Richard Pratt
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of signed F & R Pratt Earthenware Grecian or Roman themed Greek key vases or urns. This pair of urns or vases are in impeccable condition and the modern clean Greek...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Silver Plated Grecian Urns with Mask Handles of Pan the Greek God
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of silver plated Grecian urns with mask handles of pan the Greek god. In ancient Greek religion and mythology, pan is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, na...
Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Fine Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Vases Urns Grecian Faces-circa1850 Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 1850 Rare Very Finely Detailed Pair French bronze Dore vases urns with delicately etched glass inserts and green onyx bases.
Bronze
Sold
H 17.75 in W 8 in D 9.5 in
Antique Neoclassical English Black & Gold Grecian Painted Mantel Urn Vase, Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two black porcelain mantel vases in the shape of Grecian urns with Greek key handles, acanthus leaves, gold accents and idyllic scenes of figures, signed Lesoir.
Porcelain
Italian Mid-Century Grecian Etruscan Style Earthenware Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Grecian Etruscan style (Italian 1940s) glazed earthenware handled large vase with animal & geometric decoration in various shades of brown.
Earthenware, Terracotta
19th Century, Italian Terracotta Figural Carved Grecian Neoclassical Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 19th century. This impressive 19th-century Italian terracotta urn is a masterful example of Grecian Neoclassical design, combining classical elegance with intricate craftsm...
Terracotta
Sold
H 13.63 in Dm 10.38 in
French Old Pairs Gilt Porcelain Classical Urns with Grecian Masks, circa 1880
By Old Paris
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Old Pairs classical urns offer porcelain construction with double handles having Grecian faces, gilt highlights throughout with scrolled insignia on front possible "LA...
Ceramic, Porcelain
2 Antique Porcelain Cameo Mantel Vases Urns Grecian Scene Shell Inlay
Located in Dayton, OH
2 antique porcelain cameo mantel vases urns Grecian scene shell inlay 16" Two antique black satin finished mantel vases.
Shell, Porcelain
Pair of Large French Glazed Ceramic Grecian Style Urns
Located in Pembroke, MA
Impressive pair of late 19th century French neoclassical style ceramic urns with a deep blue-green iridescent glaze, in the form of a Grecian Volute Kraters. The sides are decorated...
Sold
H 41.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in
Pair Cast Iron Handled Grecian Urns on Floral Embossed Plinths 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Grecian cast iron garden urns offer foliate embossed bowls with flanking scroll form handles having central mask, raised on floral embossed plinths, 20th century Measures-...
Iron
Early 20th Century Pair of Covered Lead Vases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Upon which Keats mused and also sketched, going on to write, ‘Ode on a Grecian urn’. The vases having swan neck handles with the main body embellished with Bacchic procession includi...
Grecian Urn in Dark Bronze by Thomas Phesant
By Thomas Pheasant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Grecian style urn in dark bronze by Thomas Pheasant.
Bronze
$7,800
H 11.6 in W 12.2 in D 3.9 in
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of an Archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924), France.
Located in New York, NY
Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...
Bronze
Neoclassical Gueridon
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical Gueridon foundry in zinc Origin France circa 1900 perfect condition.
Zinc
$395,000
H 89 in W 22 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...
Bronze
$9,500 / set
H 14 in Dm 8 in
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases
By Satsuma
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Painted scenes of men, women and children in landscape scenes and at leisure surrounded by ...
Bronze
$1,995 / set
H 12 in Dm 6.75 in
Pair of French Neoclassical 19th Century Baluster Urns with Low-Relief Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century with low-relief décor. This pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century captivates wit...
Zinc
$17,160
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...
Limestone
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
$56,202Sale Price|20% Off
H 84.65 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Majestic Cabinet after Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Majestic Music/Cabinet cabinet after Francois Linke, Paris, Solid wood marquetry with precious woods. Cambered and multi-passed curved body. An absolutely prestigious m...
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Moonlit Vase c1910
By Émile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Rare Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo botanical vase, depicting flowers, in purple over blue and yellow. The flowers are set mostly against a dark blue background giving the illusion of...
Art Glass
Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of large English stone garden urns of amphora form Stand on the square pedestal bases Overall height is eight feet tall - 243 CM - so good size The urns come in three ...
Stone
Pair Large English Terracotta Garden Urns Architectural Antiques
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of massive English terracotta garden urns If you are looking for that classic English garden look - then here it is Impressive pair of an important architectural qualit...
Terracotta
1940s Van Briggle Dog Lamp With Serena & Lily Shade
By Van Briggle
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and wonderful Van Briggle Pottery lamp in blue with a sweet puppy dog. Lamp has been professionally rewired. Pottery is in MINT CONDITION. New Serena and Lily shade. Shade i...
Metal
$44,665 / set
H 102.37 in Dm 35.44 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
Limestone
$10,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in Dm 8 in
A Pair of Large French Chinoiserie Style White Porcelain Figures
Located in New York, NY
A superb pair of large French Chinoiserie-style white porcelain figures. Each figure is modeled standing on an ornate square base with elephant-head supports at the corners and scrol...
Porcelain
$13,950 / item
H 30 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Palatial Large Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urns
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of palatial large antique Italian neoclassical carved alabaster urns. Each urn is constructed in a tall baluster form rising from square plinth bases. The urns feat...
Alabaster
$64,500 / set
H 25.75 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Rosso Levanto marble and ormolu lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a square base wit...
Marble, Ormolu
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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