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Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials
By Elizabeth Coade
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully preserved pair of George III English coade stone urn finials marked ‘Coade Lambeth 1794’. The design for these urns appears in Coade’s 1778 trade catalogue under No. 94...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Coade Stone

Used Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials
Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials
$53,440
H 25.79 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu, patinated Bronze & Granite urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Granite urns. Each urn is raised by a square Granite base with a foliate wrap around patinated Bronz...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Garden Urns

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

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...
Category

19th Century French Classical Greek Used Garden Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Urns White Marble
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of white Marble Urns. there unique being that there 2 piece and stand on a base.
Category

1910s Swedish Baroque Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble

Used Urns White Marble
Urns White Marble
$3,980 / set
H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
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.
Category

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
$3,619 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Urn Ornaments
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of three dimensional detailed 18th century giltwood urn ornaments. Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1750.
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XIV Used Garden Urns

Materials

Giltwood

Used Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Urn Ornaments
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Urn Ornaments
$3,850 / set
H 17.25 in W 15.25 in D 4.75 in
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...
Category

19th Century Italian Classical Roman Used Garden Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Vintage Weathered Iron Basket Form Urns from France, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
These tall, cylindrical basket-form urns are comprised of iron that has a fantastic, weathered appearance. From France, dating to the 1900s, the entire urns are slatted, offering a u...
Category

20th Century French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th c. Pair of Scottish Buff Terracotta Urns with Classic Plinths
Located in Wichita, KS
Original buff terracotta urns with original terracotta plinths from the gardens of a private Scottish estate. Elegant gadrooned stems raised on stepped bases adorned with delicate ...
Category

19th Century Scottish Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th c. Pair of Scottish Buff Terracotta Urns with Classic Plinths
19th c. Pair of Scottish Buff Terracotta Urns with Classic Plinths
$14,800 / set
H 39.38 in W 18.13 in D 18.5 in
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Iron Urns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of late 19th century French cast iron urns that have retained their original French Robin's Egg blue surface. The original surface has acquired a deep natura...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Iron Urns
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Iron Urns
$2,500 / set
H 13.75 in Dm 9.75 in
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...
Category

Early 20th Century French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Cement

VICTORIAN PAINTED CAST IRON URN FLARED BEADED RIMS ABOVE SCROLLiNG ACANTHUS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This stunning antique cast iron garden urn is a timeless statement piece, ideal for enhancing traditional gardens, courtyards, or entranceways. Finished in an...
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20th Century British Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Michael Taylor Stone Classical Urn
By Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Taylor stone urn in classical form. Gorgeous carving details. Add some chic Michaela Taylor style to your home.
Category

1990s American Other Used Garden Urns

Materials

Stone

Michael Taylor Stone Classical Urn
Michael Taylor Stone Classical Urn
$1,500
H 28 in W 26 in D 22 in
Small Vintage Copper Watering Can
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming mid-century small copper watering can, circa 1970s. The can is in good vintage condition with great lines and measures 12"W x 3.75"D x 5.25"H. The copper has a great vinta...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Garden Urns

Materials

Copper

Small Vintage Copper Watering Can
Small Vintage Copper Watering Can
$250
H 5.25 in W 12 in D 3.75 in
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Saint Pons Marble and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Saint Pons Marble and Ormolu urns. Each exceptional lidded urn is raised on a square Ormolu base with concave co...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

An Italian 19th century Rosso Levanto marble urn/planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale Italian 19th century Rosso Levanto marble urn/planter. This palatially scaled urn is raised on a circular marble base with a bull nose and mottled edge ...
Category

19th Century Italian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

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...
Category

1980s Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble

Small Vintage Copper Watering Can
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming mid-century style small copper watering can, circa 1980s. The can is in good vintage condition with and measures 10.5"W x 4"D x 5"H. The copper has a great vintage patina ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Used Garden Urns

Materials

Copper

Small Vintage Copper Watering Can
Small Vintage Copper Watering Can
$200
H 5 in W 10.5 in D 4 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 ...
Category

19th Century Greco Roman Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Antique Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair Of Antique Cast Iron Garden Urns
$2,850 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 12.5 in
A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Royale marble and Ormolu urn/planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Royale marble and Ormolu urn/planter. This exceptional urn is raised on a solid Rouge Royale marble plinth b...
Category

19th Century French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing original patina. Th...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Large 19th c. Victorian Cast Iron Urn on Pedestal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial, cast iron, Victorian garden urn on pedestal. Complete and original. Classical Tazza form. From the. last quarter of the 19th century. Base measures 22" x 22" and the...
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19th Century English Victorian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

A pair French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns. Each stunning vase is raised on a handsome square Ormolu base with concave and ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Garden Urns

Materials

Ormolu

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

A pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. Terra Cotta urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and finely detailed pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. Terra Cotta urns. Each attractive urn from Tuscany is raised on a circular socle shaped base with mot...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 21"
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage willy guhl white urn with distinct weathered patina. These planters are unique and rare. Willy guhl (1915-2004) was a swiss industrial designer renowned for his groundbreak...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Garden Urns

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 21"
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 21"
$3,250
H 21 in Dm 23 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...
Category

Late 19th Century English Country Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century English Terracotta Urn on Pedestal
19th Century English Terracotta Urn on Pedestal
$4,524
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Late 19th Century Farmer Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely vessel originating from Greece. Item dates back to the 1880s. Sold as single item.
Category

Late 19th Century Greek Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Aleph Hammer Monumental Studio Pottery Terracotta Urn Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Aleph Hammer Monumental Studio Pottery Terracotta Urn Vase Offered for sale is a monumental and striking studio pottery urn by Aleph Lynn Hammer from Germany. The ceramist is know...
Category

1970s German Art Deco Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

French Large Faux Bois Planter
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scale French Faux Bois Planter with side handles, solid condition. France, circa 1970. Height - 51.5 cm Width ( Handle to Handle ) - 67 cm Please message if any further inf...
Category

20th Century French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Concrete

French Large Faux Bois Planter
French Large Faux Bois Planter
$1,028
H 20.28 in Dm 26.38 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...
Category

1950s Unknown Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Large French Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Italian iron urns exudes a classical charm with their ornate scrolled handles and fluted bodies, all perched atop sturdy square bases. The rustic patina accentuates the ...
Category

19th Century Italian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Large French Iron Urns
Pair of 19th Century Large French Iron Urns
$8,500
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 16 in
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, ...
Category

1910s Italian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

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...
Category

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
$2,248
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Large pair of early 20th Century Mediterranean Olive Jars, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large pair of Greek or Turkish painted terracotta olive jars / urns on metal stands from the first half of the 20th century. Perfect to use in the garden as a planter or just as deco...
Category

Early 20th Century Greek Rustic Used Garden Urns

Materials

Metal

Contemporary French Reconstituted Stone Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France from reconstituted stone, this lidded urn offers the timeless elegance of classical design with the durability of contemporary craftsmanship. Designed with draped s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Composition

Contemporary French Reconstituted Stone Urn
Contemporary French Reconstituted Stone Urn
$2,900 / item
H 32 in Dm 10 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.
Category

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...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Garden Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

Materials

Sandstone

Magnificent Pair of Vases on Pedestals
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover a touch of elegance and history with our stunning Pair of Stone Vases on Pedestals from the 20th Century. These exquisite pieces are not only in excellent condition but also...
Category

1950s Used Garden Urns

Materials

Stone

Magnificent Pair of Vases on Pedestals
Magnificent Pair of Vases on Pedestals
$10,229
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
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...
Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Georgian Used Garden Urns

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
$8,878
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
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...
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Large Scale Faux Bronze Chinese Style Urn / Garden Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an interesting large scale faux bronze dual handled urn. It has Chinese or even Tibetan styling. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It works well indoors or in a gard...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Used Garden Urns

Materials

Resin

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. It also features original patina...
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Other Used Garden Urns

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Antique Tuscan Terracotta Vases – 170 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Introduce timeless elegance to your space with this impressive pair of Tuscan terracotta vases, crafted in Italy around the 1930s. Standing at an impressive 170 cm in height, these v...
Category

Early 20th Century Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Set Of 4 Large Cast Iron Garden Vases On Terracotta Bases, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare set of 4 large vases identical to the model, in cast iron, on their original terracotta bases, from the 19th century They have a beautiful old patina, and thanks to a recess th...
Category

19th Century European Louis XVI Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

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
$5,621 / set
H 36.62 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
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...
Category

Early 20th Century American Used Garden Urns

Materials

Pottery

Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Paper Bin
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
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...
Category

1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Garden Urns

Materials

Rosewood

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)
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine, French Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine and antique French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted table lamps. The porcelain is finely hand engraved with intricate dragon and cloud motifs Chinese, c...
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Used Garden Urns

Materials

Ormolu

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...
Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

Materials

Terracotta

French 1860 Pair of White Painted Cast Iron Urns
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of French 1860s white painted cast iron urns. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Used Garden Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases w/ Neoclassical Motifs in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief. Standing tall at an impressive height of 30 inches, these vases are a testament to the ...
Category

1870s Italian Neoclassical Used Garden Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

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...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Garden Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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...
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Used Garden Urns

Materials

Limestone

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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.