$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
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...
Metal, Iron
Pair English Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Campana Garden Urns on Plinths 1880's
Located in Darien, CT
A substantial pair of English cast iron garden urns on their original square plinths, dating to circa 1880. Of classic Campana form, the urns have strong neoclassical proportions an...
Cast Iron
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
Impressive Antique Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive true pair of large Victorian cast iron campana urns dating to circa 1870, designed in the manner of Coalbrookdale and retaining their substantial original stepped plint...
Cast Iron
Pair of Italian Terracotta Orangerie Stoves, 19th Century
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
A pair of terracotta orangerie stoves, Italy, 19th century. Each stands on a round foot and a turned stem. The body carries a band of pierced scallops under a beaded rim, shell ornam...
Terracotta
Vintage Sculptural Metal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage sculptural metal urn brings a strong architectural accent to a garden, entry, or interior setting. Crafted from wrought iron, it has a graceful open cage-like form with ...
Iron
Pair of Italian Iron Urns, Ornate Handles, Fluted Design, Circa 1840
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 ...
Iron
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu urns. This exceptional pair of lidded Pot Pourri urns is raised by a solid square Or...
Crystal, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Oval Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century cast iron French planter with original white paint. Weathered metal finish with incredible old world patina featuring a single drain hole at the bottom. Certainly would ...
Iron
Oversized Antique Classical Cast Iron Garden Urn C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
This oversized antique classical garden urn is crafted from cast iron, dating to approximately 1900. The urn features a robust, traditional form with a wide, fluted rim and a body ad...
Cast Iron
Pair of Large Reclaimed Handcarved Limestone Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A weathered pair of large reclaimed handcarved limestone garden urns; one of two similar sets we have available, sold separately. Though made in the 20th century, these impressive, ...
Limestone
$3,345 / set
Pair of Weathered Composition Stone Tulip Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful pair of large reclaimed 20th century weathered composition stone tulip urns made in the earlier Georgian and Victorian styles. These weather-worn stone urns will look st...
Stone, Composition
Pair of English Cast Iron and Powered Coated Campana-Form Garden Urns, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English cast iron and powered coated campana-form garden urns with an exterior intertwined grape vine frieze, flanking figural lion side handles, and resting on gadrooned cir...
Iron
Pair of Vintage Tuscan Terracotta Lidded Garden Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of elegant urns that are made of terra cotta clay with an antiqued patina. These type of lidded garden urns were used in the Renaissance period to maintain the temperature in ...
Terracotta
Pair of Late 19th Century English Cast Iron Tulip Shaped Garden Urns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 19th Century English cast iron tulip shaped garden urns. Circa 1880. Expertly cast and detailed with a petal shaped rim and stylised leaves rising from the square base ...
Cast Iron
Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete vases by Willy Guhl. Thick walls with years of patina both hand painted in a matte white paint. Delicate and classic lines that start with a thin tapered base and ...
Cement
Weathered Bluestone Garden Urn, Campana Form, Antique, 1929, Gray
Located in High Point, NC
This weighty, weathered bluestone garden urn takes a classic campana form, its wide, flaring bowl set atop a turned pedestal and square plinth base. The stone carries a soft gray ton...
Concrete
Pair of Antique French Rococo Style Black Iron Urns Adorned with Brass Figures
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This extraordinary pair of monumental 19th Century French Rococo style urns possesses a rare ability to transform a landscape into a formal estate, merging mythology, ornament, and a...
Brass, Tin, Cast Iron
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...
Carrara Marble
Pair of Round Cast Stone Garden Urns Attributed to Willy Guhl, C. 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning pair of hard-to-find models, these French cast stone round planters are attributed to Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the Swiss modernist designer whose work was widely produced a...
Cast Stone
Pair of Reclaimed Composition Stone Lidded Urn Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of reclaimed composition stone lidded urn finials from Sir Roy Strong’s Laskett Garden, Herefordshire. These stone finials take inspiration from earlier Georgian and Victoria...
Stone, Composition
Pair of Round Cast Stone Garden Urns Attributed to Willy Guhl, C. 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning pair of hard-to-find models, these French cast stone round planters are attributed to Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the Swiss modernist designer whose work was widely produced a...
Cast Stone
Pair of Round Cast Stone Garden Urns Attributed to Willy Guhl, C. 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning pair of hard-to-find models, these French cast stone round planters are attributed to Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the Swiss modernist designer whose work was widely produced a...
Cast Stone
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn, Distressed Patina, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional antique garden urn, a true relic of a French chateau garden, embodying a century of weather, history, and soul. The urn presents the classic and highly coveted Tulip...
Cast 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 17th Century Italian Carved Limestone Urns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 17th Century Italian carved limestone urns. Circa 1680.
Stone
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
Pair of White Granite Urns on Faux Marble Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of carved white granite classical urns with floral decoration on the bodies. Custom-made marbleized wood pedestals. Measure: urns are 26.5 tall 14 diameter pedestals 29...
Granite
Antique French Provincial Marble Urn with Brass Accents, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
This pedestal makes its impression through pink/tan marble with brass ring accents. Originating in France during 1900s, it shows the construction techniques typical of the time. Buil...
Marble, Brass
"Medici" Vase In White Marble, Late 18th To Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
A significant white marble vase in the Medici style, baluster-shaped, with a wide flared opening and a molded rim. The slightly curved body is decorated at the bottom with a frieze ...
Marble
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
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
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
Pair of Classical British Cast Stone Fluted Garden Urns – Large Architectural
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant and highly decorative pair of classical cast stone garden urns, traditionally styled with deeply fluted bodies and substantial proportions. Each urn features a broad cir...
Stone
Period French Iron Art Deco Urn Of Impressive Scale. Great Patina.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Period French Iron Art Deco Urn Of Impressive Scale. Great Patina.
Iron
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
Pair of Grand Tour Inspired Bacchus Classical Reconstituted Stone Garden Urns
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive pair of large classical Bacchus garden urns, hand-cast in Great Britain in reconstituted stone and finished in a weathered grey tone. Inspired by classical garden orna...
Stone
Pair of English Cast Stone Garden Urns with Maker's Mark
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome pair of English cast stone garden urns of classical inspiration, each featuring a broad circular bowl enriched with a crisply modelled egg-and-dart border. The bowls are s...
Stone
Early 20th Century "Favorite" Butter Churn by Dobson
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s; Dobson Manufacturing Co. - Rockford, IL Early 20th-century "Favorite" barrel-style butter churn. Manufactured by Dobson in Illinois, this hand-cranked churn features a st...
Wood
A Pair of Classical Figural & Foliage Decorated late 19th C. Garden Urns
Located in Nashua, NH
A Pair of American Classical figural and foliage decorated dark green painted garden urns having egg decorated perimeter border above handsome urn shaped bodies that are garland drap...
Cast Iron
$4,542 / set
Pair of Late 18th Century French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of late 18th Century French cast iron urns. Retaining the original patina. Circa 1790.
Cast Iron
Pair of Monumental Cylinder Planters - Brutalist Bullet Form - Dark Slate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly architectural pair of monumental tall cylinder planters, embodying pure, modern minimalism and quiet power. The form is iconic and clean:, columnar cylinder wi...
Concrete
Pair of Monumental Tall Cylinder Planters - Dark Slate Gray pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly architectural pair of monumental tall cylinder planters, embodying pure modern minimalism and quiet monumentality. The form is iconic and perfectly edited: a t...
Concrete
A Pair of Dark Green Late 19th C, Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Nashua, NH
A Pair of beautiful American Classical styled figural garden urns with a round simple flared scolloped decorated tops with flared foliate edging which leads down to a simple urn shap...
Cast Iron
Pair of Monumental Low Bowl Terra Cotta Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and highly coveted pair of monumental low bowl planters, in the revered style of Atelier Vierkant, Belgium. The most sought-after form for contemporary Organic Modern d...
Terracotta
Pair of Large Atelier Vierkant Style Planters - Ocean Blue Patina Barrel Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtaking and highly coveted pair of monumental barrel-form planters in the manner of Atelier Vierkant, exhibiting one of the most beautiful patinas we have ever encountered. T...
Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Crucible Planters - Atelier Vierkant Style Egg Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and highly coveted pair of monumental crucible planters, in the manner of Atelier Vierkant, Belgium - the most sought-after atelier pottery in California Organic Modern...
Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Antique Water Jars - Large with Original Turquoise Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and highly atmospheric pair of monumental antique water jars, or pithos, embodying the very essence of Wabi-Sabi — beauty found in imperfection, erosion, and time. The...
Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Antique Water Jars - Tall Crucible Form Olive Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and highly atmospheric pair of monumental water jar or olive jar planters, embodying the true soul of Wabi-Sabi — beauty born from erosion, time, and the elements. The...
Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Atelier Vierkant Style Planters - Ocean Blue Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly coveted pair of monumental bullet-form planters in the revered manner of Atelier Vierkant, Belgium. The form is pure modern sculpture: a tall, elegant ovoid, ...
Terracotta
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
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
French Antique Copper & Brass Champagne Cooler or Planter
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French 1920s footed planter or champagne cooler features a hand-hammered copper body accented with stepped ridges and contrasting brass handles and base. Great old world charm with l...
Brass
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Earthenware Olive Oil Storage Vessel
Located in Round Top, TX
These Spanish Terracotta early jars were to store wine, olive oil, grains and more. This one has the best characteristics because of its repairs with old staples. I actually love sou...
Earthenware, Terracotta
Antique Garden Urn, Vintage Terracotta, Elegant Design, Good Condition
Located in Faversham, GB
A proud 19th century neoclassical urn which features a traditional gadrooned body with egg and dart detailing to the rim. This beautiful glazed stoneware urn is of excellent proport...
Stoneware
$3,250 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of 19th-century French cast iron urns, exuding classical elegance and fine craftsmanship. These decorative urns feature intricately designed scalloped rims that creat...
Iron
Pair of Large Scale 19th Century English Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine pair of large-scale 19th Century English cast iron garden urns, Circa 1870. Each urn is generously proportioned, with bold gadrooned decoration to the body, acanthus leaf sc...
Cast Iron
Small Copper Coal Bucket with Brass Embellishments
Located in London, GB
A 19th century (c. 1860) copper coal bucket with shaped brass legs and ring handles. Measures: 12.75" (325mm) diameter x 12" (308mm) high.
Copper
Antique Pair of Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns, Black Finish, Circa 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Pair of Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns, Circa 1890. This sophisticated set of late 19th-century garden urns captures the timeless elegance of Neoclassical design. Each ur...
Cast Iron
Pair of Stone Basket Weave Planters on Lions Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid 20th century cast and patinated stone urns with a basket weave design sitting on a clawfoot base.
Cast Stone
Unavailable
H 21 in W 9 in D 7 in
Marble Guilt Bronze Mounted Decorative Classical Urns, early to mid 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Early to mid 19th century classical marble and guilt bronze mounted urns.
Marble
Large Antique Bronze Planter Urns, Medici Style, Pair
Located in Summerland, CA
Medici style, Fantastic pair of decorative Italian urns. Permanent original Pewter finish on solid bronze. Wonderful relief procession of drama, music, and dance. Handles on each sid...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 31.5 in D 21.26 in
A Large pair of French Urns with beautifully scrolled handles
Located in London, GB
A Large pair of French Urns with beautifully scrolled handles Lovely urns, very rare to find these urns in this size Four available, priced for two In crusty old gold paint Heig...
Iron
Late 19th Century French Bronze Urn, Christie's 2011 Auction
Located in Vaughan, ON
A very fine French gilt and patinated bronze urn, late 19th century The foliate scroll handles above the spiral gadrooned body, on a shaped rouge griotte marble base Auction re...
Bronze
Pair Chinese Bronze Temple Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of imposing bronze Chinese temple urns with Foo Dog Handles.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 21 in Dm 11.5 in
Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Porcelain Twin Handled Urn, Othello circa 1900
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Porcelain Twin Handled Urn, Othello, circa 1900. A cobalt blue ground with gilt foliate scroll accents. The central area depicts a hand painted s...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 20.56 in D 15.95 in
French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn with Dragon Handles
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A 19th century heavy cast iron tazza shaped French garden urn. It has a fluted body that is placed upon a square pedestal base. The rim is decorated in an egg and dart pattern and wi...
Iron
Antique Spanish Large Terracotta Vessel from the Late 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
An antique Spanish large terracotta vessel from the late 19th century. This bulb-shaped vessel has thick round lips at the top opening followed by ribbed trimming around the perimete...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 21 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Sevres France Porcelain Hand Painted Decorative Urn, Late 19th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Sevres France porcelain hand painted decorative urn, late 19th century A white and green ground and the central areas depict a hand painted scene of a beauty and cherub sitting in...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 7.25 in Dm 11.25 in
Rare Pair of Small French 19th C Cast Iron Urns with Lion Heads and Ruffled Rims
Located in Woodbury, CT
This style of urn is hardly ever found and they are just wonderful! With their heavily-ruffled rims, semi-lobed bodies, and lion-head ring handles, they are perfect for a stunning fl...
Iron
Pair of Chinese Style Lidded Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of glazed earthen ware lidded urns in the Chinese style. Applied chinoiserie decoration on ribbed body. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Earthenware
Rare Pair of French "Loterie Nationale" Urns Dated 1878
Located in Woodbury, CT
We have never come across this model of urn before and they are simply wonderful! Featuring winged griffin handles riveted to the squat bodies of the urns, the bowls have central med...
Iron
Rare Pair of 19th C Handled Urns by Fauve a Revin
Located in Woodbury, CT
Urns by the obscure 19th C French Alps Foundry “Faure a Revin” are quite rare, as the foundry was most famous for producing stoves. This fabulous pair of semi-lobed urns with impress...
Iron
Pair French 19th C Cast Iron Lobed Urns Signed Alfred Corneau
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Woodbury, CT
Urns by the famed French Alfred Corneau foundry are iconic but are getting harder and harder to find. This is a fabulous pair of semi-lobed urns with a crusty white painted patina an...
Iron
19th Century Large French Cast Iron Urn
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century large French cast iron urn with fluted lower body and everted rim A truly lovely item, the old layers of paint look fantastic together with great proportions of thi...
Iron
Large 19th Century French Cast Iron Urn
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French cast iron urn with fluted lower body and everted rim, this urn has great proportions, a fantastic aged look to the old layers of paint A truly lovely urn with ...
Iron
Unavailable
H 37 in W 33 in D 33 in
20th C Grand Tour Mediterranean Coastal Monumental Terracotta Garden Urns, Pair
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Elloree, SC
A uniquely patinated pair of monumental terracotta garden urns. Both pieces, at 33 inches in diameter x 37 inches high, really are huge! Both have aged to see their natural terracott...
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 67.41 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Tall Cast Iron Medici Urns on Pedestals with French Republic Medallions
Located in Woodbury, CT
We found these urns and pedestals in different parts of France, and have made, what we think is, a very successful marriage of them. The urns, which are made of cast iron, with evert...
Iron
Pair of Ornate Cast Iron Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Black cast iron urns with beautiful mermaid handles and garland decor on the body.
Iron
Large French Cast Iron Urn with Griffin Handles, Signed Alfred Corneau
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Woodbury, CT
We are great fans of Alfred Corneau urns and this is a stunner! In luscious original and faded blue/green paint and with prominent griffin handles, a demi-lobed body and decorated ri...
Iron
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Decorative Fruit Filled Garden Urns in Reconstituted Stone from France
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Pair of decorative Fruit filled garden Urns in reconstituted stone from France. The urns are beautifully carved representing a basket full of fruits. It is in good antique condition ...
Stone
Antique Large Pair of 19th Century English Cast Iron Tazza Urns
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
A stunning pair of large cast iron tazza urns. Raised on a square base with a fluted body and the rim decorated with and egg and dart moulding. With a lovely weathered patina and ret...
Iron
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Very Large Willy Guhl Midcentury Indoor/ Outdoor Handkerchief Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Roubaix, FR
Large midcentury Willy Guhl sculptural planter designed by Swiss neo-functionalist designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) for Eternit during the 1950s, Switzerland. outdoors resistant any c...
Cement
Pair of English Urns
Located in London, GB
There’s a lovely patination on this pair of English cast iron urns. Made in the late 19th century. Measurements: The base diameter is 21cm and the diameter at the top is 47cm.
Iron
Cement Planter by Willy Guhl, circa 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in Roubaix, FR
Cement planter by Willy Guhl, circa 1950, measures: 3 feet. Weight 14 kg.
Cement
20th Century Large Pair of Hand Carved Marble Planters
Located in London, GB
A stunning 20th century large pair of hand carved marble planters. Decorated with cherubs and swags of foliage with egg-and-dart moulding to the rim. Sat on circular bases this pair ...
Marble
Carved White Marble George III Period Funerary Urn, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The fine and large and heavy solid white marble funerary monument carved in the round in the form of a classical urn carved with fluid flowing drapery, with one loop handle visible t...
Marble
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.
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