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Pair of Neoclassical Composition Limestone Urns on Pedestals, Southern Italy
Pair of Neoclassical Composition Limestone Urns on Pedestals, Southern Italy

Pair of Neoclassical Composition Limestone Urns on Pedestals, Southern Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of composition limestone urns on pedestals from Southern Italy Stand at six feet tall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand
French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Jar on Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This large antique olive jar on stand is from Provincial France, circa 1850s, and would be the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Classical Gilt Bronze Urns
Pair of Classical Gilt Bronze Urns

Pair of Classical Gilt Bronze Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of classical gilt bronze urns with heavily decorated bodies on stands, oak leaves and acorns

Category

Unknown Urns

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Carved Oak Black Forest Caddy on Stand
19th Century Carved Oak Black Forest Caddy on Stand

19th Century Carved Oak Black Forest Caddy on Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved oak Black Forest caddy on stand, circa 1870. We can't quite put our finger

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Urns

Materials

Oak

Pottery Urns by Muller & Bases by Edgar Brandt
Pottery Urns by Muller & Bases by Edgar Brandt

Pottery Urns by Muller & Bases by Edgar Brandt

By Muller

Located in New York, NY

Edgar Brandt Pair of Urn/Vases on Stand Brandt signature on base

Category

20th Century French Urns

Materials

Steel

Pair Antique Bronze Campana Urns, French Empire Medici
Pair Antique Bronze Campana Urns, French Empire Medici

Pair Antique Bronze Campana Urns, French Empire Medici

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Medici urns - Stand on the pedestal base with the laurel reef - Great patina to the bronze and we date

Category

Vintage 1930s Urns

Materials

Bronze

Harlequin Lamp
Harlequin Lamp

Harlequin Lamp

Sold|$1,875

Harlequin Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking Italian 1950's white porcelain double-handled urn on stand with gilded striped

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Grand Tour Urns Italian Sienna Marble Campana 1820
Pair Grand Tour Urns Italian Sienna Marble Campana 1820

Pair Grand Tour Urns Italian Sienna Marble Campana 1820

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Glorious pair of Grand Tour gilt and bronze urns on marble pedestal stands Circa 1820 on these

Category

Antique 1820s Urns

Materials

Marble

Italian Pair Gilt Mounted Bronze Neo-Classical Grand Tour Urns
Italian Pair Gilt Mounted Bronze Neo-Classical Grand Tour Urns

Italian Pair Gilt Mounted Bronze Neo-Classical Grand Tour Urns

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning pair antique Italian Neo-Classical gilt mounted bronze handled urns with classical

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Circa 1880 Scalloped Japanese Imari Plate
Circa 1880 Scalloped Japanese Imari Plate

Circa 1880 Scalloped Japanese Imari Plate

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880 scalloped Imari plate, Japanese. Hexagonal shape. Floral urn on stand central reserve

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century, French, Two-Tone Painted Iron Campana Form Urns, Set of 2
Mid-19th Century, French, Two-Tone Painted Iron Campana Form Urns, Set of 2

Mid-19th Century, French, Two-Tone Painted Iron Campana Form Urns, Set of 2

Located in Dallas, TX

Campana form urns stand on a square base with a wide mouth at the top, and feature the original painted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes Vases
Pair of 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes Vases

Pair of 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

. Created in France, circa 1870, the round carved marble urns with bronze handles stand on square bases

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Covered Cassolettes
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Covered Cassolettes

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Covered Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

France, circa 1870, each urn made of marble stand on a square base decorated with acanthus and laurel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Covered Cassolettes
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Covered Cassolettes

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Covered Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

France, circa 1870, each urn made of marble stand on a square bronze base with cut corners decorated with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Green Marble and Bronze Cassolettes
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Green Marble and Bronze Cassolettes

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Green Marble and Bronze Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

, circa 1890, these urns stand on square marble bases with recessed corners. Each vessel built of marble

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in France, circa 1890, these urns stand on square marble bases with recessed corners. Each vessel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Vessels
Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Vessels

Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Vessels

Located in Dallas, TX

/urn on stand with floral carving relief A small mottled red vessel with carved monkey’s on relief (by

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

French Iron Garden Topiary Urn or Jardinaire on Stand
French Iron Garden Topiary Urn or Jardinaire on Stand

French Iron Garden Topiary Urn or Jardinaire on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large French garden topiary urn or jardiniere mounted to a matching pedestal stand. Beautifully

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn or Planter on Stand
19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn or Planter on Stand

19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn or Planter on Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A 19th century cast iron garden urn or planter on stand.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Large-Scale Asian Brass and Copper Urn Planter on Stand
Large-Scale Asian Brass and Copper Urn Planter on Stand

Large-Scale Asian Brass and Copper Urn Planter on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large-scale Asian brass and copper urn planter on stand, circa 1950s. Retains warm original patina

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period
French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period

French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period

Located in London, GB

hourly bell striking movements, itself stamped by the maker, Japy Freres de Paris; atop, a baluster urn

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Iron Garden Urn Planter on Stand
19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Iron Garden Urn Planter on Stand

19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Iron Garden Urn Planter on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

pedestal stand decorated with foliage motifs. The "Chambord" vase features a square base over a circular

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Swedish Brazier Shaped Opaline Glass Urn on a Carved Giltwood Stand, circa 1805
Swedish Brazier Shaped Opaline Glass Urn on a Carved Giltwood Stand, circa 1805

Swedish Brazier Shaped Opaline Glass Urn on a Carved Giltwood Stand, circa 1805

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare Swedish early 19th century brazier shaped opaline glass urn on a carved giltwood stand

Category

Antique Early 1800s Swedish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Marble Urns with Dore Bronze Stands and Handles
Pair of Marble Urns with Dore Bronze Stands and Handles

Pair of Marble Urns with Dore Bronze Stands and Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of super stylish marble urns with Dore Bronze stands on mounts. Snake handles with lots of

Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Pair of Neoclassical Painted Green/ Blue Urns and Stands with Faux Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Green/ Blue Urns and Stands with Faux Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Painted Green/ Blue Urns and Stands with Faux Marble

Located in Essex, MA

A decorative and useful pair of classical urns composition planters on stands. The urns are of

Category

20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Giltwood

English Brass Fire Tools on Stand
English Brass Fire Tools on Stand

English Brass Fire Tools on Stand

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass fluted urn top fire tools on stand with decorative filigree, ribbon, and laurel

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

The Dundas Urn. An outstanding George III Tea/Water Urn
The Dundas Urn. An outstanding George III Tea/Water Urn

The Dundas Urn. An outstanding George III Tea/Water Urn

Located in London, GB

The Urn stands on a square pedestal platform base with four fluted scroll feet. The base displays a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

English Garden Planter Pot or Urn on Plinth of Terracotta by Doulton Lambeth
English Garden Planter Pot or Urn on Plinth of Terracotta by Doulton Lambeth

English Garden Planter Pot or Urn on Plinth of Terracotta by Doulton Lambeth

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English garden urn or planter pot on stand of buff terracotta in the Classical style, from

Category

Antique 19th Century English Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Gilt Metal Urns
Pair of Gilt Metal Urns

Pair of Gilt Metal Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Gilt Metal Basket-Form Urns on Columnar Stands

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects

A rare George III "Urn" Mustard Pot
A rare George III "Urn" Mustard Pot

A rare George III "Urn" Mustard Pot

Located in London, GB

The Mustard Pot is unusually modelled as a Neo-Classical Urn and stands on a circular pedestal foot

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Serving Pieces

Steve Chase Modern Design of Antique Urn Lamps
Steve Chase Modern Design of Antique Urn Lamps

Steve Chase Modern Design of Antique Urn Lamps

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

These amazing custom made living room lamps are made out of antique urns on patina iron stands. and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tall Weathered Cast Iron Urns, Garden Planters
Pair of Tall Weathered Cast Iron Urns, Garden Planters

Pair of Tall Weathered Cast Iron Urns, Garden Planters

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The urns and stands are in very good weathered condition These are heavy pieces needless to say

Category

Mid-20th Century Adam Style Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Old English Silver Plated Neo-Classical Samovar / Tea Urn
Old English Silver Plated Neo-Classical Samovar / Tea Urn

Old English Silver Plated Neo-Classical Samovar / Tea Urn

By Martin Hall & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

termini. The engraved spout has a hand carved ivory faucet. The urn stands on a round fluted pedestal

Category

Antique 1860s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, EPNS

Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Wooden Half Urns from England
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Wooden Half Urns from England

Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Wooden Half Urns from England

Located in Dallas, TX

area of the house, the natural wood half urns can stand on their own or be hung directly on a wall

Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Urn / Samovar, 1808
Antique George III Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Urn / Samovar, 1808

Antique George III Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Urn / Samovar, 1808

By James Smith I, Benjamin Smith

Located in London, GB

four impressive claw feet with shell capitals. The tea urn stands on a shaped base supported by four

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair Italian Neoclassic Bronze Patinated Urns Now as Lamps
A Pair Italian Neoclassic Bronze Patinated Urns Now as Lamps

A Pair Italian Neoclassic Bronze Patinated Urns Now as Lamps

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Fine Pair Italian Neoclassic Bronze Patinated Urns on Black Marble Stands Now

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Urns Jars with Lids
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Urns Jars with Lids

Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Urns Jars with Lids

Located in Dallas, TX

, each urn stands on a round base and features a removable dome shape lid. The colorful vessels are hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Jars

Materials

Ceramic

French 1822C Metal Finial

French 1822C Metal Finial

Located in New York, NY

This tin urn has a date stamped 1822C on the front as well as other writings. The urn sits

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Georgian Style Tea Service
Georgian Style Tea Service

Georgian Style Tea Service

Located in Stamford, CT

urn swiveling to service the green or black tea urns, all on silver plate stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Georgian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Antique Irish George III Fireplace Mantel
Antique Irish George III Fireplace Mantel

Antique Irish George III Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

mouldings; the overscale campana urns dropping below the black marble typical of this Irish style. The

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique George III Irish Fireplace Mantle
Antique George III Irish Fireplace Mantle

Antique George III Irish Fireplace Mantle

Located in London, GB

undecorated tine mouldings; the overscale campana urns dropping below the black marble typical of this Irish

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Bijouterie Cabinet
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Bijouterie Cabinet

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Bijouterie Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

lift up top with a glazed inset above four glazed panels and inlaid satinwood urns. It stands on four

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Other

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock Set
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock Set

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock Set

Located in London, GB

is flanked by two flaming malachite urns, which stand on a pierced gilt bronze gallery. Six Doric

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Extremely Rare George III Neoclassical Vase Shaped Nutmeg Grate
Extremely Rare George III Neoclassical Vase Shaped Nutmeg Grate

Extremely Rare George III Neoclassical Vase Shaped Nutmeg Grate

Located in London, GB

The Nutmeg Grater is beautifully modelled in the very rare vase or urn form and stands on a square

Category

Antique 1770s English More Dining and Entertaining

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Matched Clock Set
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Matched Clock Set

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Matched Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

-nude reclining woman in a landscape setting. This urn stands on a waisted, plinth-like case with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Italian Carved and Silver Leaf Two-Light Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Carved and Silver Leaf Two-Light Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Carved and Silver Leaf Two-Light Table Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

antique urns Stand on a sturdy, square base, and are embellished with carved garland swag and tassel

Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Leaf

An exceptionally fine set of four George III Classical Salt Cellars
An exceptionally fine set of four George III Classical Salt Cellars

An exceptionally fine set of four George III Classical Salt Cellars

Located in London, GB

Wakelin & Garrard. The four Salt Cellars are modelled as Neo-Classical urns and stand on stepped

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

Pair of Vintage French Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of Vintage French Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage French Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamps

Located in London, GB

have a gorgeous urn shaped design and stand on solid brass bases. The condition is superb, they have

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Standard Lamp Late 19th C
Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Standard Lamp Late 19th C

Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Standard Lamp Late 19th C

Located in London, GB

distinguished cylindrical reeded column rising from a beautiful urn-shaped sconce. It stands on a

Category

Antique 1890s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Antique French Renaissance Style, Carved Walnut Sideboard!
Early 1900s Antique French Renaissance Style, Carved Walnut Sideboard!

Early 1900s Antique French Renaissance Style, Carved Walnut Sideboard!

Located in Austin, TX

, fruit, urns, foliate scrolls, on stand with three drawers, paneled back, turned and carved column

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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There is a range of urns on stands for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique urns on stands was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and iron. There are all kinds of urns on stands available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Urns on stands bearing Neoclassical or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many urns on stands are appealing in their simplicity, but Clement Massier, Doulton Lambeth and Hung Chong & Co. produced popular urns on stands that are worth a look.

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    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.
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    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.
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    The best urn for ashes is a matter of preference. There are urns available in different designs, sizes and metals. However, A carved white marble George III Period Funerary Urn, circa 1800, is said to be among the best urns for ashes. Shop a variety of antique and vintage urns on 1stDibs.
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