Pair of Large Distressed Mediterranean Style Terracotta Olive Jars with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of oversized Mediterranean-style terracotta olive jars featuring a beautifully aged distressed finish and classic amphora-inspired silhouette. These decorative vessel...
Terracotta
Antique Limestone Trough 5726B
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Antique Limestone Trough 5526D
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Antique Limestone Trough 52926A 31.5" Dia
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Antique Limestone Trough 5526E
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Antique Limestone Trough 5926B
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and subs...
Limestone
Monumental Ribbed Terracotta Planter with Heavily Distressed Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A commanding and sculptural large-scale barrel-form planter in the timeless tradition of the Mediterranean olive jar. The vessel presents a generous, rounded barrel silhouette with ...
Terracotta
$1,800 / set
Atelier Vierkant Style Terra Cotta Planters-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and highly sought-after pair of monumental crucible-form planters in the revered manner of Atelier Vierkant, Belgium. The silhouette is pure, primitive modernism: a t...
Terracotta
English Garden Stone Planter Pot or Urn with Acanthus Relief - Three Available
Located in Austin, TX
A finely modeled and weathered English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone featuring a beautiful acanthus leaf relief to the bowl and base. Perfect for a garden, patio, o...
Stone, Cast Stone
Antique Limestone Trough 5726C
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Pair of Monumental Terracotta Olive Jars with Weathered Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of monumental terracotta olive jars, celebrated for their generous scale and beautifully worn surfaces. These vessels feature a classic elongated ovoid form with s...
Terracotta
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...
Alabaster
Monumental Pair of Antique Classical Cast Iron Garden Urns on Pedestals
Located in Nottingham, GB
An extraordinary and exceptionally imposing pair of monumental antique cast iron garden urns on associated pedestal bases, remarkable for their enormous scale and wonderfully weather...
Cast Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Green Cast Iron Garden Urns by Alfred Corneau
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding and highly decorative pair of French 19th-century cast iron garden urns, meticulously crafted by the renowned Alfred Corneau Foundry in Charleville, France. This scarc...
Cast Iron
Classic 19th Century French Enamelled Rouen Urn by E. Paris & Cie
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Enamelled 19th Century French cast iron Rouen urn. Decorated in blue and white with fine red oxide line detail. Classic 19th Century enamelled urn by E. Paris & Cie. Patina is exqu...
Cast Iron
English Garden Stone Urn or Planter Pot with Garland Motif
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone in the Country House style, featuring a beautiful garland and medallion emblem relief to the bowl and resting on a raise...
Stone, Cast Stone
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Draped Urn with Floral Garland
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian carved white marble urn from the 19th century, featuring a beautifully sculpted draped cloth gathered by a finely carved floral garland. The graceful classical form...
Marble
Original Haws Elliott Ltd. Copper "Long Reach" Watering Can with Mark on Bottom
By Haws
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Haws Elliott Ltd. copper "long reach" watering can with maker's mark on the underside, circa 1920.s A superb early 20th-century example of the world’s most famous watering...
Copper
Large Antique Terracotta Jar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An antique terracotta jar in grand scale ,with beautiful aged patina two side handles, the third one is missing. Good condition even though the ...
Terracotta
19th Century French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urn in Deep Green
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...
Iron
Antique Limestone Trough 516260 31"W
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Vintage Pair Hollywood Regency Classical Garden Urns 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A decorative vintage pair of late 20th century Hollywood Regency classical garden urns / planters of fiberglass construction. Each having an urn top supported by Roman style column bases. Condition: In good condition. As vintage items, the urns show signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, they display beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 125 x Width 48 x Depth 48 Dimensions in inches: Height 4 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches Made of fibre glass as they are light and easy to move around on film sets. Hollywood Regency is an American interior design style born within the cinema industry in the 1930s when the silver screen depicted luxurious spaces filled with drama and gilded glamour...
Fiberglass
Antique Limestone Trough 51226L
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Huge Pickrull Zanesville Norwalk Pot Shop Urn Pottery Arts & Crafts Floor Vase
By Zanesville Stoneware Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge, old, hand-turned and signed Hank Pickrull 3 handled Zanesville pottery floor vase for the Old Pot Shop in Norwalk, CT. Stands straight and has a terrific...
Pottery
$14,200 / set
A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult
By Olof Hult
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult and produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Circa 1920th. Cast iron. Signed OF. Shown at the Paris Exhibition 1925. Featured in Christian Björk...
Iron
Decorative Cast Iron Garden Urn / Jardinière, French Neoclassical Design, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic cast iron garden urn with an elegant flared rim and decorative detailing, raised on a pedestal and square base. The balanced proportions and timeless design give the piece ...
Iron
Large Decorative Bronze Urn with Verdigris Patina and Classical Relief Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large bronze urn displays a commanding presence with its classical profile and richly textured surface. The piece is characterized by a flared lip above a bulbous body, raised o...
Bronze
A Large Two-Piece Cast Stone Planter / Urn, attributed to Willy Guhl, C. 1970.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of two available. Sculptural two-piece cast stone planter comprising a shallow bowl-form vessel raised on a tapered pedestal base. The restrained, architectural silhouette and em...
Cast Stone
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Galvanized Steel Watering Can by Schneiderkanne
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming vintage galvanized steel watering can by Schneiderkanne of Germany, circa 1940s. The can is in good vintage condition and measures 31" D ...
Steel
$7,200 / set
Grand Pair Of 19th Century French Garden Urns
By Corneau Freres, Alfred Corneau
Located in Houston, TX
Grand Pair Of 19th Century French Garden Urns. Offered is an extra large pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns with large exaggerated handles. Our French Napoleon III iro...
Iron
Rare & Spectacular Pair of Neoclassical Antique Garden Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular set of 4 antique slate grey cast iron garden urns, beautiful indoors or outside, having lovely acanthus leaves and other embellishments on lion paw feet. Priced at $4800/...
Iron
Pair of Large English Classical Stone Garden Urns with Cherub
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive pair of large English stone garden urns on matching pedestal bases, beautifully modelled in the Classical tradition and offering exceptional architectural presence. E...
Stone
Poterie de la Madeleine, Set of Four Green Jardiniere Vases, Ceramic
Located in New York, NY
Established in 1987 in the Cevennes, Poterie de la Madeleine is noted for its richly glazed terracotta planters. Signed near top: "Poterie La Madeleine, Anduze" While best known for...
Paint, Paper
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Cast Bronze Vessel Planter Sink with Handles & Original Patina
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Large cast bronze vessel originally used as a ceremonial cooking urn. This specific piece was beautifully cast with turned rings and moulded handles...
Bronze
Pair of Monumental Terracotta Urns with Garlands and Atlantes, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent pair of monumental terracotta urns dating from the 1950s, richly decorated with sculpted garlands and atlantes, inspired by the grand architectural ornaments of the Renai...
Terracotta
Set of 4 Early 20th Century Classic French Cement Urn Planters
Located in Mckinney, TX
Two pairs of classic French urns that lend timeless form and texture to the garden or patio. Crafted from a cement composite with visible aggregate, they feature a gently weathered s...
Cement
Pair of Mid-Century French Weathered Cast Lead Garden Urn Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
This substantial pair of antique-style French garden urns was crafted circa 1950 and cast in heavy lead. Each classical planter features a wide flared rim decorated with relief grape...
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20". The datation is 20th century.
Sandstone
Antique Limestone Trough 5726D
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
$935Sale Price|59% Off
Rare French Medici Style White Marble Garden Urn, Circa 1850-1880
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare white marble vase garden vase/urn in Medici style. Beautiful decorative centerpiece. France, circa 1850-1880. Weathered, small loss.
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 ...
Cast Stone
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930
By Bassano
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vessel or Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930.
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Campagna Form Cast Iron Garden Urns, U.S., Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique pair of Campagna form cast iron garden urns - three separate cast pieces in each urn - unsigned - United States - late 19th century. The over-all condition of this pair of...
Iron
Hand-Carved Antique Limestone Trough by Bloom Home Inc, 20th Century
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Terra Cotta Pot with Distressed Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted small terra cotta pot featuring a rustic distressed finish that adds character and charm to any space. Each piece showcases unique variations in color and texture, making...
Terracotta
Louis XVI Style Cast Iron Oval Planter, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century cast iron oval planter with original patina. Weathered cast iron metal finish with incredible old world patina. Lovely Louis Seize garland and urn details on the sides. ...
Cast Iron
Antique Limestone Trough 51626k 22" Dia
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...
Limestone
Large Early 19th Century French Walnut Oil Jar
Located in Ongar, GB
A large and rare early 19th century French Walnut oil storage jar. With a beautiful green glaze which makes it quite rare as they are normally just b...
Terracotta
Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Handmade Unglazed Terracota Olive Jar or Vessel, Spain, 19th century- 1930s This eye-catching dark terracota jar or urn was designed to contain water and to keep it fresh. I...
Terracotta, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
Pair of Late 19th Century Cast Iron Tazza Urns, England, Circa 1890
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century Cast Iron Tazza Urns. Multiple layers of cream and white paint. Excellent casting, gadrooned bowl with egg and dart decoration. Weathered paint giving the colour of...
Iron
Antique Hand-Crafted Painted Earthenware Jar, Spain, Circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Adorable Circa 1900s Spanish jar originating from the Tarragona region. This brightly colored terracotta piece would have been the perfect color for a beach house. The turquoise col...
Other
19th C Large French White Cast Iron Jardiniere
Located in Hastings, GB
Dove Grey large scale Jardiniere, dating to circa 1890-1900, deep and heavy, decorative cast iron construction, historically overpainted in an aged dove grey paint which has resulted...
Iron
Antique French Porcelain & Brass Mounted Pair of Jardinière Urns
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent pair of large antique French porcelain jardinière urns dating to circa 1880, lavishly decorated with hand-painted panels and elaborate brass mounts. Their impressive sc...
Brass
Pair of American Monumental Campana Lead Garden Urns on Plinths, Phil. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Monumental Campana Form Lead Garden Urns on Squared Plinths, Philadelphia, PA , Early 19th Century. Pair of Urns are 59.25" Tall / 27" Diameter @ Top / 17.5" Squared...
Lead
$2,800 / item
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urns by Willy Guhl. Three available with varying degrees of patina and lichen. Rare model. Urns have a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as around the widest pa...
Concrete
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful washed out patina from layers of finishes worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as...
Concrete
Antique Limestone Trough or Fountain 5126B
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally durab...
Limestone
$727Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Garden Vase, English, Terracotta, Planter, Victorian, Outdoor Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique garden vase. An English, terracotta outdoor planter for vines or bushes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Charming Victorian garden planter with a...
Terracotta
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...
Alabaster
Pair of Cast Iron Garden Urn Planters with Weathered Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful pair of cast iron garden urn planters with a naturally weathered patina. Originally painted white, they retain traces of old paint alongside areas of exposed iron and rus...
Cast Iron
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.
