Urns
19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Urns
Bronze
17th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Urns
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Copper
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Urns
Porcelain
1940s German Vintage Urns
Porcelain
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Terracotta
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Urns
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
19th Century Moroccan Spanish Colonial Antique Urns
Iron
20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Pottery, Stoneware
1970s Mexican Country Vintage Urns
Stone
1980s Chinese Ming Vintage Urns
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Urns
Glass
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Urns
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Egyptian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Alabaster
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Crystal, Bronze
1870s French Antique Urns
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Urns
Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns
Copper
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
1960s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Urns
Metal
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Urns
Blown Glass
17th Century French Antique Urns
Stone, Marble
17th Century French Antique Urns
Stone, Granite
19th Century European Primitive Antique Urns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns
Bamboo, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Copper, Zinc
1880s American Victorian Antique Urns
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Urns
Paper, Lacquer
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1940s British Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Urns
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Urns
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Urns
Stone, Slate, Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Modern Urns
Porcelain
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Urns
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Mid-19th Century Spanish Biedermeier Antique Urns
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Marble
1990s Portuguese Chinese Export Urns
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Italian Other Antique Urns
Pottery
1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Urns
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Urns
Ceramic
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
1880s Antique Urns
Porcelain
1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Urns
Onyx, Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1820s French Antique Urns
Gold
Antique and Vintage Urns for Sale
Decorative vases and antique and vintage urns are statement objects for the home that can date back centuries. Ranging from pieces with intricate, hand-painted details to more minimal forms with abstract shapes, decorative vases and urns come in a range of styles and sizes.
An urn is a type of vase that typically has a cover, a narrow neck and a round body, sometimes with a footed pedestal. However, when a vessel is called an urn, this often denotes its purpose rather than its origin or shape. One of the urn’s most crucial roles was and remains to be to hold the ashes of people for funerary rites. Another type of urn is adorned with figures that tell a story or show a scene.
Some of the earliest vases were formed from clay or metal-like bronze. Mesopotamians used them not only for decoration but also for storage. In ancient Greece, vases and urns frequently depicted stories from mythology, showing images of the gods and heroes. In ancient Egypt, vases such as the amphora had ceremonial purposes.
Over time, vases grew in popularity among artists as a different kind of canvas for expression. Unlike many of the ancient examples, these vases were not always functional but instead made for a striking addition to one’s decor. Even a plain, solid-colored vase can add color or style to a room. Metal urns are elegant additions to your living room or foyer rather than outside, unless you’re partial to the alluring weathered patina that is expected to characterize an antique cast-iron garden urn.
Every interior designer will tell you that decorative objects are what make a house a home. Decorative objects trumpet the homeowner’s personality while bringing a room to life. For designers, they present an opportunity to express their creative vision.
When looking for a decorative vase, it’s important to note the design and also the size and shape. Decorative vases vary from those with a wide base to those with long slender necks. Browse decorative vases and an extensive ceramic urn collection on 1stDibs.










