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Antique Pair of English Terracotta Urns Adorn in Winged Griffins & Foliage Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of terracotta urns from the early 20th century. This antique pair of terracotta urns from England are adorn in a motif of winged griffins and a foliage motif, with reeded elements. A solid handle piece flanks either side of the urns, which are raised upon octagonal shaped platform bases. The round shaped top has a nice lip which overhangs the urn below. These pieces have a lovely old patina throughout. These antique English urns...
Category

Early 20th Century English Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Very Good 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
A finely cast and patinated bronze urn decorated in high relief with classical figures and reeded handles attached with bearded mask.
Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Acanthus Leaf Planter
Located in South Salem, NY
Beautifully designed cast stone acanthus leaf planters on stands. Some patina and in good condition.
Category

19th Century British Antique Urns

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Large Solid Mahogany Turned Wood Floor Vase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This example is made from one solid piece of mahogany. Hand turned. It has been re-finished and has some natural checking of the wood. Stands 23 1/4" tall by 10" in diameter and 6 1/...
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Early 20th Century American Urns

Materials

Mahogany

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Thick walls with years of patina in a soft blue color. Delicate and classic lines that start with a thin tapered base and rise to a billowed ou...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Urns

Materials

Cement

Pair of Antique Galloway Terracotta Ceramic Art Deco Pottery Garden Urn Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of fluted garden urns by the Galloway Terracotta Company of Philadelphia in classical form with great bone white wax matte glaze. Measur...
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1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Urns

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Carved Lotus Form Marble Jardinieres, Planters
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A pair of carved marble jardinieres each of rounded form. The marble carved with overlapping petal designs. Middle to late 20th century. Measures: Height - 26cm Diameter -59cm.
Category

20th Century Indian Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Victorian Iron Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian iron urns with festoon design and side handles resting on matching pedestal bases with decorative square panel. (PRICED AS Pair) Wear and corrosion consist...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Brown with Raised Horizontal Details Terracotta Olive Pot, Spain, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Spanish terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain. Brown in color with raised horizontal decorative d...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

A "Grand Tour" Cast Iron Etruscan Vase/Urn
Located in Sheffield, MA
A “Grand Tour” Cast Iron Etruscan Vase 19th Century Depicting classical Greek figures, with ring handles with a leaf motif on each side. Height 20 in. Vas INV. 9
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19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

1970s Pair of Handmade Ceramic Flowerpots in Classic Style
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of handmade Ceramic flowerpots in Classic style.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Terracotta Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful urn originates from Greece. Item features ribbed design all around. Circa 1820s.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar
Located in Napa, CA
19th century Mediterranean clay olive jar with raised bands. Weathered, patinated surface with areas of lichen. Please see pictures for details.
Category

19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Clay

Two 18th Century English Carved Limestone Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of 240-year-old late 18th century English carved limestone garden urns from Aske Hall, North Yorkshire UK dispersed as part of a three day auction ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Limestone, Stone

A Pair of Black Cast-Iron Urns by J.W. Fiske
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of cast-iron “Poplar” urns on pedestals by J.W. Fiske Iron Works, the urns with arabesque handles with rosette flourishes and pointed scalloped rims, the bodies of the urns wi...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas
Located in Benington, Herts
A Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Tazzas of Particularly High Quality and Large Size French Circa 1820 These tazzas are incredibly finely detailed and of the fi...
Category

1820s French Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 19th Century cast iron urns with ornate scroll handles, egg and dart pattern to rim and pedestal bases.
Category

19th Century European Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

1790s English George III Antique Urns

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

The Lotus Urn
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved wood and distressed gesso urn with bespoke brass liner. These urns are commonly used as planters or large wine buckets. Bespoke finishing available.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Urns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage French Bronze Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage French Bonze Urns, Beautiful Bronze Green Patina with Flame Top and Square Bases, circa: 1920s
Category

Early 20th Century French Urns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair Of Small Reclaimed Weathered Composition Urns Planters 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful Vintage pair of small reclaimed weathered composition urns, dating from the mid 20th Century. Condition: In good condition. As vintage items, the pieces show si...
Category

1950s Vintage Urns

Materials

Stone

Pair of English Neo-Classical Style White-Washed Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of English Neo-Classical Style terra cotta White-Washed Urns that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or outdoor space. Perfect for adding a classic and sophisticat...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Zinc Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pair of antique French zinc vases originates from the heart of Paris, France. Crafted in the style of the Directoire period (1770–1790), these urns showcase the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. These timeless antiques are a testament to both functional design and aesthetic appeal from a celebrated period in European history. The Rich Heritage of Antique Urns Throughout history, antique urns and vases have been cherished across Europe for their exquisite craftsmanship and multifaceted functionality. Often serving as symbols of status and artistry, they were used to adorn gardens, courtyards, and stately homes. Made by skilled artisans, these pieces combined durability with intricate design, ensuring they could withstand the elements while remaining visually captivating. Today, their historical value and timeless appeal make them sought-after garden antiques. Transforming Spaces with Antique Urns These antique garden planters...
Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Urns

Materials

Zinc

Zinc Urns
Zinc Urns
$2,880 / set
The Versaille Urn
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved wood and distressed gesso urn with bespoke brass liner. These urns are commonly used as planters or large wine buckets. Bespoke finishing available.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Urns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Decorative Antique Bronze Medici Style Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A matching pair of decorative antique bronze Medici style urns, sat upon black marble bases with scroll decoration to the front. Inspired by the design of the monumental 1st century ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Urns

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Terracotta Urn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Italian terracotta urn/vase decorated with a grape vine design. Urn comes off the base.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Andrew Handyside Cast Iron Campana Urn
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 Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed French Stone Trough
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed French stone trough carved with a makers mark across to the bottom left of the front: ‘Evrard A Fourmies’. Previously built into a wel...
Category

Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Stone

Regency Style Brass Coal Bucket
Located in London, GB
A 19th century brass coal bucket in the Regency manner. The decorative feet surmounted by urn shaped body with flutes, beading, lion's masks, ring ha...
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Brass

3 cast iron urns Sweden circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull set of 3 cast iron urns Sweden circa 1900 High quality heavy
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Early 1900s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Napoleon cast iron urns.
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

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 Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

English 19th Century Terracotta Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful unglazed terracotta urn from England, circa 1860. It has gained a great patina from years of exposure, giving it a unique texture and fleck of color. A pair of shaped han...
Category

19th Century English Rustic Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Big RRP Co Robinson Ransbottom Roseville Garden Urn Pottery Porch Floor Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge and rare RRPCO Dedonatis vase, circa early 20th century. Measures: 23" high, 16" diameter. Excellent condition.
Category

1940s American American Craftsman Vintage Urns

Materials

Pottery

A Italian 19th century Terra Cotta urn/planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Italian 19th century Terra Cotta urn/planter. The large scale Roman planter is raised by a fine square base below the lightly curved socle shaped pedes...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Decorative Lid Vase in the Style of Classicism
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative lid vase in the style of classicism Natural marble in black with gray-white grain. Rounded round base on square plinth and ovoid body with curved neck. The entire vase...
Category

20th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Terracotta Urn
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
French 19th Century terracotta urn. Great shape with a wonderful patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

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

19th Century Small Terracotta Water Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
This small teracotta vessel dates back to the 1850s and originates from Greece. This item is perfect for outdoor garden space. Sold as single item.
Category

Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

4 Terracotta Garden Urns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
4 Terracotta Garden Urns These are a attractive weathered pots, they are made in terracotta and are in well weathered condition with some minor...
Category

Late 19th Century Adam Style Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Chinese bronze urns on columns, suitable for interior use. The foo dog handles are engraved with detailed patterns complim...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Verdigris and Metal Garden Urns
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of painted verdigris cast iron garden urns with bearded face and garland motif.
Category

Early 20th Century Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Dove Grey Marble Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of French dove grey marble urns dating to circa 1890. Beautifully weathered, these large urns are crafted in an unusual dark marble with an impress...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

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

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns still show the aged forest green painted finish that was popular during the era, along with a century and a half of pati...
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Adam Style Blue Cast Iron Urn attributed to the Carron Iron Works
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 1800’s cast iron urn after the design by Robert Adam, believed to have been forged at the Carron Iron Works, Falkirk. The lidded urn of neocla...
Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

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.  
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Urns

Materials

Copper

The Keller Urn
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved wood and distressed gesso urn with bespoke brass liner. These urns are commonly used as planters or large wine buckets. Bespoke finishing available.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Urns

Materials

Wood

Vintage Copper Watering Can
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming mid-century copper watering can by Brookstone, circa 1990s. The can is in good vintage condition with a removable spout and measures 5.5"D ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Copper

Pair of Tall Classical Styled Fluted Metal Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Nashville, TN
Metal with fired finish (in distress). Tall (just shy of 5 feet) and of Classical Design with ribbed fluting and on attached square bases. The bases decorated with laurels on all fou...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Metal

Large Glazed Stoneware Urn by Zsolnay
Located in Pembroke, MA
Sculpted two-handled urn with glazed painted ribbons, fruit and other neoclassical ornamentation. Two-pieces, marked "Zsolnay."
Category

19th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

Small Hankerchief Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this fantastic Willy Guhl hankerchief palnter ..... TWO available SOLD individually As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Urns

Materials

Cement

Pot a Feu French Urn with Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
Large urn with lid made of limestone, originating from the South of France.
Category

2010s Urns

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Bronze Garden Urns, French Architectural Empire Vases, 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning pair of French Empire style garden urns in bronze, 20th century. Amazing architectural pair, can you imagine these in your garden overflowing with flowers. Stand in at nea...
Category

20th Century European Empire Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century English Medici Urn Planters on Petite Square Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English iron Medici urn planters from the 19th century, with flaring lips and gadroon motifs. Created in England during the 19th century, eac...
Category

19th Century English Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Large Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully detailed garden urn with swallow and large floral motif. Base measures: 10" x 10". One side has opening for easy watering.
Category

19th Century American Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century Granite Stone Bowl Mortar Planter 9 lb
Located in Somis, CA
From Northern China comes a piece of great antiquity. The exceptionally large 18th century bowl of natural granite, hand cut and carved, in conical form with a round base. Of warm sa...
Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Urns

Materials

Granite

French 19th century Neo-Classical st Rose Vif des Pyrenées marble and Ormolu urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rose Vif des Pyrenées marble and Ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by five handsome Ormolu scrolled paw support...
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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.

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