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Set of Four Late 19th Century Giallo Siena Marble Garden Urns, Italy
Set of Four Late 19th Century Giallo Siena Marble Garden Urns, Italy

Set of Four Late 19th Century Giallo Siena Marble Garden Urns, Italy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare set of four late 19th-century garden urns carved from richly veined Giallo Siena marble in the Lazio region of Italy. Celebrated for its warm golden tones and luminous natural...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Original Haws Elliott Ltd. Copper "Long Reach" Watering Can with Mark on Bottom
Original Haws Elliott Ltd. Copper "Long Reach" Watering Can with Mark on Bottom

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...

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Early 20th Century English Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps, Spain 1940s
Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps, Spain 1940s

Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps, Spain 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant pair of alabaster urn table lamps with neoclassical design. Spain, 1940s This stunning pair of turned alabaster urn lamps with classical design have carved details on the bottom part. They have a nice color and patina providing a charming light when lit. These 'uplighter' urn lamps will be a nice addition placed at both sides of a mirror on a console table or on side tables. You can create a terrific lighting atmosphere placing them as a part of a collection with other alabaster lamps Newly wired with 1 E27 bulb holder each On sale as a pair. Overall Measures: 36,5 cm H x 25,5 cm H // 14,17 in H x 10,03 in diameter We are specialists in lighting. More alabaster lamps are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to check "more from this seller and all from this seller " to enjoy the whole collection. Pair of Alabaster Urn Lamps // Set of Two Alabaster Table Lamps // Spanish Alabaster...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Pair Hollywood Regency Classical Garden Urns 20th Century
Vintage Pair Hollywood Regency Classical Garden Urns 20th Century

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...

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Late 20th Century Urns

Materials

Fiberglass

19th Century Antique Italian Marble Bacchanalian Urns Pair
19th Century Antique Italian Marble Bacchanalian Urns Pair

19th Century Antique Italian Marble Bacchanalian Urns Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Antique Italian Marble Bacchanalian Garden Urns: 19th Century or Older After the Roman Antiquity, influences of the Medici and Borghese Vases A superb and architecturally sc...

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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Large Antique Terracotta Jar
Large Antique Terracotta Jar

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 ...

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19th Century European Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Monumental Italian White Marble Copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century.
Monumental Italian White Marble Copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century.

Monumental Italian White Marble Copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Monumental Italian white marble copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century Impressive palatial model of the historic Medici urn. It is masterfully carved in white Carrara marble. ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn

French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn

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...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair

Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel
Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel

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...

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19th Century Spanish Country Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau

By Alfred Corneau

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th century French cast iron Garden urns attributed to Alfred Corneau. This rare pair of Mid-19th Century French cast iron garden urns are adorned with well detailed griffin handles are heavy weight and in very good condition. Our outstanding pair of 19th century French cast iron urns is attributed to Corneau Charleville...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter
Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter

Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional urn form planter in poured stone with great patina and surface. The urn features a big deep bowl with foliate decoration, two handles each with a face. The urn planter ha...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Cement

Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair
Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair

Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A monumental pair of neoclassical style concrete garden planters or urns. The edges of each are in a trompe l'oeil style and give the illusion of ruffled fabric. The sides of the bod...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Concrete

Rare French Medici Style White Marble Garden Urn, Circa 1850-1880
Rare French Medici Style White Marble Garden Urn, Circa 1850-1880

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.

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Small Vintage Copper Watering Can
Small Vintage Copper Watering Can

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 Urns

Materials

Copper

French Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Twisted Design, 1940s
French Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Twisted Design, 1940s

French Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Twisted Design, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding carved alabaster urn lamp with swirls twisted design. France, 1940-1950. This alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with swirl twisting carved details on the...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Grand Pair Of 19th Century French Garden Urns
Grand Pair Of 19th Century French Garden Urns

Grand Pair Of 19th Century French Garden Urns

By Alfred Corneau, Corneau Freres

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...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Glazed Terracotta Vaso di Olio Extra Large
Glazed Terracotta Vaso di Olio Extra Large

Glazed Terracotta Vaso di Olio Extra Large

Located in Hanover, MA

Italian glazed terracotta olive oil vase. 33” high. 25” diameter 6” opening

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Planter, Texas Star, 20th Century
Terracotta Planter, Texas Star, 20th Century

Terracotta Planter, Texas Star, 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a double molded top edge and three stars symbolizing the great state of Texas.

Category

20th Century Urns

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp

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...

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp
Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp

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...

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Deco Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Cast Iron Urn, France, circa 1900
Cast Iron Urn, France, circa 1900

Cast Iron Urn, France, circa 1900

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Cast iron urn, France, circa 1900. Classic Art Nouveau design with scrolled handles. Dark bronze patinated finish.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Extra Large Vintage Concrete Planter
Extra Large Vintage Concrete Planter

Extra Large Vintage Concrete Planter

Located in San Francisco, CA

The extra large concrete planter has endured the test of time and remains solid. Beautiful aging that appears to be more of an antiquity than a ...

Category

20th Century French Organic Modern Urns

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Huge Primitive 18Th C. Spanish Marble Mortar
Huge Primitive 18Th C. Spanish Marble Mortar

Huge Primitive 18Th C. Spanish Marble Mortar

Located in London, GB

A huge simple 18th C. Carved white marble mortar from Lleida. Nicely worn with light patination. Rare to find on this scale.

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian Terracotta Floral Urns on Raised Plinths, Circa 1840
Pair of Italian Terracotta Floral Urns on Raised Plinths, Circa 1840

Pair of Italian Terracotta Floral Urns on Raised Plinths, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian terracotta urns with egg and dart molded edge, scrolled acanthus floral motif, molded side handles with figures of Bacchus and terminating on reeded and fluted circul...

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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century
Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century

Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century

Located in South Salem, NY

This pair of early 20th-century French cast iron garden urns exude timeless elegance and a rich history. Their aged, rusted patina shows decades of weathering, adding authenticity to...

Category

Early 20th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Pair of Petite Louis XVI Cast Iron Garden Urns
19th Century Pair of Petite Louis XVI Cast Iron Garden Urns

19th Century Pair of Petite Louis XVI Cast Iron Garden Urns

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pair of petite, antique cast iron garden planters, dating from the 19th century and wonderfully aged from decades of outdoor exposure and weathering. These scaled-down versions of ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of George III Mahogany Cutlery-Urns
Pair of George III Mahogany Cutlery-Urns

Pair of George III Mahogany Cutlery-Urns

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A refined and decorative pair of Sheraton period cutlery urns, dating to the late 18th century, showcasing the balance and precision of English neoclassicism. Each urn features a dom...

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1790s English George III Antique Urns

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal
A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Large Antique Terracotta Urns with Weathered Blue Patina
Pair of Large Antique Terracotta Urns with Weathered Blue Patina

Pair of Large Antique Terracotta Urns with Weathered Blue Patina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An impressive pair of oversized terracotta urns showcasing a richly weathered surface with traces of blue mineral patina. These vessels embody the timeless character of Mediterranean...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century English Regency Polished Steel Warwick Vase
19th Century English Regency Polished Steel Warwick Vase

19th Century English Regency Polished Steel Warwick Vase

Located in Stamford, CT

English Regency Warwick Vase in polished steel. A handsome rendition of the famous Roman original. After it's excavation from Hadrian's Villa in the late 18th century it caused a sen...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Steel

English Garden Stone Planter or Urn with Acanthus Leaf Relief
English Garden Stone Planter or Urn with Acanthus Leaf Relief

English Garden Stone Planter or Urn with Acanthus Leaf Relief

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone featuring a beautiful acanthus leaf relief to the bowl and base. Removable bowl from the base Perfect for a garden pat...

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20th Century British Urns

Materials

Cast Stone, Metal

Grand Tour Amphora Vase Decorated with Classical Figures
Grand Tour Amphora Vase Decorated with Classical Figures

Grand Tour Amphora Vase Decorated with Classical Figures

Located in Milford, NH

18th/19th century Grand Tour Amphora vase on hand wrought iron tripod base. Very good overall condition, with expected losses, great surface patina...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Watering Can Made for Neiman Marcus
Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Watering Can Made for Neiman Marcus

Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Watering Can Made for Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Watering Can Made for Neiman Marcus, circa 1960s. A charming example of mid-century Italian artistry, this vintage hand-painted ceramic watering ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

English Garden Urns or Planters of Burnished Cast Iron 'Priced Individually'
English Garden Urns or Planters of Burnished Cast Iron 'Priced Individually'

English Garden Urns or Planters of Burnished Cast Iron 'Priced Individually'

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of English garden urns or planter pots of burnished cast iron in the Classical or Medici style - each planter urn featuring a campana or bell shape with flared top edge o...

Category

20th Century English Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Weathered Marble Garden Urn
Large Weathered Marble Garden Urn

Large Weathered Marble Garden Urn

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large Marble Urn with fine traditional form. The upper section of the Urn has weathered to an attractive darker Gray while the protected lower section has retained the original lig...

Category

20th Century Country Urns

Materials

Marble

Spanish Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1940
Spanish Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1940

Spanish Albaster Large Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Neoclassical Urn Jar Carved Albaster Lamp with Fish Single Handle Spanish Neoclassical Albaster Urn Jar Table Lamp, 1930s-1940s Rare find. This unique urn table lamps features Jar de...

Category

20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases

Located in Rome, IT

Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Marble Urns
Pair of Marble Urns

Pair of Marble Urns

$12,000 / set

Pair of Marble Urns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940s Italian carved marble urns on pedestal bases. Measurements: Height 24.5" Diameter 15.75" Base (square) 9"

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Marble

Signed Marble-Inspired Handled Vintage Brown Urn Vase with Twin Handles
Signed Marble-Inspired Handled Vintage Brown Urn Vase with Twin Handles

Signed Marble-Inspired Handled Vintage Brown Urn Vase with Twin Handles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking vintage urn vase features a richly textured, marble-inspired surface in warm brown, amber, and black tones, creating the appearance of natural stone. The vessel has a c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Figural Cast Iron and Painted Campana-Form Urns, Circa 1880
Pair of English Figural Cast Iron and Painted Campana-Form Urns, Circa 1880

Pair of English Figural Cast Iron and Painted Campana-Form Urns, Circa 1880

By Handyside Foundry

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English figural cast iron and painted campana-form urns with an intertwined floral and medallion frieze, flanking figural double side handles, gadrooned motif, and terminating on circular fluted squared plinths, late 19th century. Pair have been powder coated Charleston green.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Marble Tazza Urns
Pair of 19th Century Italian Marble Tazza Urns

Pair of 19th Century Italian Marble Tazza Urns

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A grand pair of early 19th Century ‘Grand Tour’ carved Carrara marble tazza in the Neo-Classical manner. The flared rims with moulded edges above gadrooned waists and raised on swept...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns / planter s
Pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns / planter s

Pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns / planter s

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Nice decorative pair of late 19th cast iron planters French circa 1870’s 12 inches high 16 inches diameter

Category

1870s French Rococo Revival Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Handcrafted Tuscan Terracotta Medici Urns from Impruneta, Italy
Pair of Large Handcrafted Tuscan Terracotta Medici Urns from Impruneta, Italy

Pair of Large Handcrafted Tuscan Terracotta Medici Urns from Impruneta, Italy

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant pair of large Medici-style urns, handcrafted in Impruneta terracotta, a traditional and highly durable clay from Tuscany, Italy. These urns feature classic fluted forms with ...

Category

1960s Vintage Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Rare Galloway Garden Urn In Green Glaze Circa 1900’s
Large Rare Galloway Garden Urn In Green Glaze Circa 1900’s

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 Urns

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Small Copper Watering Can
Vintage Small Copper Watering Can

Vintage Small 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 3.5"D x 8"W x 8.5"H. The c...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Concrete Neoclassical Style Garden Urns, England early 20th C.
Pair of Concrete Neoclassical Style Garden Urns, England early 20th C.

Pair of Concrete Neoclassical Style Garden Urns, England early 20th C.

Located in South Salem, NY

A striking pair of early 20th-century English concrete stone urns reminiscent of the style of Andrew Handyside. The wide lips feature a timeless egg-and-dart motif, while a series of...

Category

Early 20th Century English Urns

Materials

Concrete

Monumental Vintage Italian Neoclassical Marble Garden Urn Planter Jardinière 42"
Monumental Vintage Italian Neoclassical Marble Garden Urn Planter Jardinière 42"

Monumental Vintage Italian Neoclassical Marble Garden Urn Planter Jardinière 42"

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive Italian Neoclassical garden Urn. Features a massive stature with a lovely foliate motif. The urn showcases gadrooning at the bottom of the base and fluting over the p...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Marble

Swedish Vintage Pair of Tole Urns
Swedish Vintage Pair of Tole Urns

Swedish Vintage Pair of Tole Urns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Swedish pair of tole urns, circa 1900 (very early 20th century) made of a lightweight metal that has been transformed by an ochre-orange paint. The proportions have the familiarity o...

Category

20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Campagna Form Cast Iron Garden Urns, U.S., Late 19th Century
Antique Pair of Campagna Form Cast Iron Garden Urns, U.S., Late 19th Century

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...

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carved and White-Washed Wooden Urns
19th Century Carved and White-Washed Wooden Urns

19th Century Carved and White-Washed Wooden Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful large-scale pair of 19th century carved and white-washed wooden urns. Makes an impressive statement. Circa 1890. 39h x 17w

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Wood

French 1860 Pair of White Painted Cast Iron Urns
French 1860 Pair of White Painted Cast Iron Urns

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 Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750
Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750

Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Large Delft Garden Urn, of octagonal form with mask handles painted in blue with river landscapes within foliate and leaf borders. A good e...

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinese Export Antique Urns

Materials

Delft

A cast iron Garden Urn Attributed to Val d'Osne
A cast iron Garden Urn Attributed to Val d'Osne

A cast iron Garden Urn Attributed to Val d'Osne

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional Val d’Osne cast iron garden dating to the late 19th Century. Adorned with intricately detailed horned satyr heads, this urn exemplifies the elegance and artistry of th...

Category

1880s French Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Urn with Gilt Bronze Mounts
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Urn with Gilt Bronze Mounts

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Urn with Gilt Bronze Mounts

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A superb and finely executed 19th century Sèvres porcelain urn, richly decorated and mounted with exceptional gilt bronze (ormolu) fittings, exemplifying the highest level of French ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage, New and Antique Urns

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.