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Urns For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Napoleon III
Pair of French Ormolu and Marble Urns Signed Sanglan, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite 19th century pair of French Napoleon III ormolu-mounted green marble urns, signed “SANGLAN.” The foliage decorated ormolu lid is topped by resting bee above an ovoid-shaped marble, flanked by vine and foliate handles, centred by lovebirds, all resting on an octagonal marble and gilt bronze base. Ernest Sanglan...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Ormolu and Marble Urns Signed Sanglan, 19th Century
Pair of French Ormolu and Marble Urns Signed Sanglan, 19th Century

Pair of French Ormolu and Marble Urns Signed Sanglan, 19th Century

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.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

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

Cast Iron Urn, France, circa 1900

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...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns

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. This 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

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

19th Century Green French Urn with Handles
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French cast iron urn with decorative twin handles Bottle green with orangey colored undertones, stunning shape, 58cm width, 39cm depth, 32cm height.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Green French Urn with Handles
19th Century Green French Urn with Handles

19th Century Green French Urn with Handles

Pair of Art Nouveau Limoges Porcelain Vases, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Nouveau blue enameled porcelain planters. Each vase presents on two sides, a painting of four young dreamy women, sitting on an outdoor balcony. This scene inserted in two medallions plunges the spectator in a light atmosphere characteristic of the end of the 19th century where one lets oneself go to the dreams. A decoration of rose buds, foliage and gold frieze, enamelled and painted by hand, covers the whole of the two cache-pot vases. This pair of Art Nouveau vases is signed by the Manufacture "Royal Limoges...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Urns

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Art Nouveau Limoges Porcelain Vases, 19th Century
Pair of Art Nouveau Limoges Porcelain Vases, 19th Century

Pair of Art Nouveau Limoges Porcelain Vases, 19th Century

Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Napoleon cast iron urns.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns
Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns

Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns

19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Silver Grey Cast Iron Urn
By Corneau Freres
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to circa 1860 this stunning heavy cast iron urn by the Corneau Charleville Foundry is in superb condition. This piece is in it's raw iron...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Silver Grey Cast Iron Urn
19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Silver Grey Cast Iron Urn

19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Silver Grey Cast Iron Urn

Large 19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Grey Cast Iron Urn
By Corneau Freres
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to circa 1860 this stunning heavy cast iron urn of large proportions by the Corneau Charleville Foundry is in superb condition. Measures:...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Large 19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Grey Cast Iron Urn
Large 19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Grey Cast Iron Urn

Large 19th C Corneau Frères Charleville Grey Cast Iron Urn

Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Urn
Located in New York, NY
Japanese late Meiji period Art Nouveau large bronze urn. The piece showcases secessionist elements of a voluptuous nature and was likely used as an architectural element. Handmade in...
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Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Urn
Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Urn

Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Urn

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.
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Terracotta Urn
Large 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Terracotta Urn

Large 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Terracotta Urn

Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design
Located in Washington, DC
Napoleon III Urn, Design, Charleville Design Cast Iron
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design
Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design

Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design

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Excellent Quality Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Granite Vases
Located in New York, NY
An excellent quality pair of large late 19th century gilt bronze mounted granite vases Each vase surrounded by bronze rope and tassels with large climbing putto handles, centered ...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns

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Granite, Bronze

Excellent Quality Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Granite Vases
Excellent Quality Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Granite Vases

Excellent Quality Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Granite Vases

H 42 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
By Ferdinand Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain

H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted large white and brown marble urns with patinated bronze mounts. The lids with artichoke finials, palmettes and acanthus leaves, attached to the necks decorated with le...
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20th Century Neoclassical Urns

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns
Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns

Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns

H 26 in W 12 in D 10.75 in
19th Century Large Cast Iron Garden Urn Aesthetic Movement
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular cast iron Victorian Aesthetic Movement Garden Urn. In excellent antique condition with tons of patina, and no breaks or bad repairs. Amazing pair of handles all original ...
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1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Large Cast Iron Garden Urn Aesthetic Movement
19th Century Large Cast Iron Garden Urn Aesthetic Movement

19th Century Large Cast Iron Garden Urn Aesthetic Movement

H 32 in W 51.5 in D 32 in
Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French gray-painted cast iron garden urns circa 1910. They feature an unusual, whimsical shape, beautifully decorative rims and a rich patina. Sold together and priced $4,400...
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1910s French French Provincial Vintage Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns

Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns

H 22 in Dm 18 in
Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of unusual early 20th century antique French cast iron half round demilune wall mounted urn form wall planters. Having traces of blue paint, e...
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1920s French Grand Tour Vintage Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters
Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters

Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters

H 29.88 in W 22.5 in D 11.25 in
Mid-20th Century Small Pair of Cast Iron Fluted Urns with Decorative Handles
Located in Stamford, CT
A great pair of Mid-20th century cast iron handle urns fluted with a square base. This small pair of urns came from an estate in Greenwich Ct. and are...
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Mid-20th Century Urns

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Small Pair of Cast Iron Fluted Urns with Decorative Handles
Mid-20th Century Small Pair of Cast Iron Fluted Urns with Decorative Handles

Mid-20th Century Small Pair of Cast Iron Fluted Urns with Decorative Handles

H 12 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-19th Century Water Vesssel
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful water vessel originating from Greece. Item is sold as a single item. Circa 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century Greek Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-19th Century Water Vesssel
Mid-19th Century Water Vesssel

Mid-19th Century Water Vesssel

H 20.5 in Dm 14 in
Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique early 20th-century French neoclassical style cast iron urn or planter. This fine jardiniere is solid and heavy with a lovely patina, and would be lovely displayed i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter
Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter

Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter

H 11 in Dm 8.5 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...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn with Dragon Handles
French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn with Dragon Handles

French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn with Dragon Handles

H 20.87 in W 20.56 in D 15.95 in
Pair of 19th Century Val d'Osne Cast Iron French Garden Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular 19th century Val d'Osne cast iron French garden urns from the 1880s.
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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Val d'Osne Cast Iron French Garden Urns
Pair of 19th Century Val d'Osne Cast Iron French Garden Urns

Pair of 19th Century Val d'Osne Cast Iron French Garden Urns

H 20 in Dm 23 in
Pair of Early 20th Century White Cast Iron Urns
Located in Bagshot, GB
A very nice pair of early 20th century cast iron urns painted white. These will make a nice addition to any garden or any outside space.  
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Early 20th Century European Other Urns

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Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century White Cast Iron Urns
Pair of Early 20th Century White Cast Iron Urns

Pair of Early 20th Century White Cast Iron Urns

H 15.75 in Dm 24.41 in
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Dragon Handled French Green Cast Iron Tazza Urns
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Hastings, GB
Finely cast pair of Dragon handled French cast iron Tazza Urns. Dating to circa 1860, France. Exceptionally well cast heavy iron urns, dragons adorn either side, each with wings ou...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Dragon Handled French Green Cast Iron Tazza Urns
Dragon Handled French Green Cast Iron Tazza Urns

Dragon Handled French Green Cast Iron Tazza Urns

H 22.84 in Dm 32.29 in
19th Century Corneau Frères Charleville Cast Iron Urn
By Corneau Freres
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to circa 1860 this stunning heavy cast iron urn by the Corneau Charleville Foundry is in superb condition. Height 40.5 cm x Width 47cm (h...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Iron

19th Century Corneau Frères Charleville Cast Iron Urn
19th Century Corneau Frères Charleville Cast Iron Urn

19th Century Corneau Frères Charleville Cast Iron Urn

H 15.95 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Large French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter
Located in Hastings, GB
19th C large French cast iron jardiniere / planter. This large size antique jardiniere is stunning highly decorative in design with a flut...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Large French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter
19th Century Large French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter

19th Century Large French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter

H 17.52 in W 30.71 in D 15.16 in
Planter in Gilt Bronze and Copper Patina Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Planter in gilt bronze and copper patina bronze, the Napoleon III period, 19th century. Measures: H 22 cm, W 42.5 cm, D 20 cm.
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1970s European Napoleon III Vintage Urns

Materials

Bronze

Planter in Gilt Bronze and Copper Patina Bronze
Planter in Gilt Bronze and Copper Patina Bronze

Planter in Gilt Bronze and Copper Patina Bronze

H 8.67 in W 16.74 in L 8.67 in
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns or Jardinieres
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of cast iron jardinieres, so-called 'Vases Chambord' on shallow fluted feet, with gadrooning at the lower body, a leave rim and scrolled foliate handles. Remains of gr...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns or Jardinieres
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns or Jardinieres

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns or Jardinieres

H 14.18 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Pair of French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Winter Park, FL
Pair of French Art Nouveau cast iron garden urns with dark green painted patina. Weight: 90lbs. each More photos available upon request. We have a large selection of French antiques at Olivier Fleury...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Urns

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Iron

Pair of French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair of French Cast Iron Garden Urns

Pair of French Cast Iron Garden Urns

H 31 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Large French 19th Century Terracotta Vases
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of great vases, Napoleon III era, made in terracotta with decoration of vegetable motifs. The vases can be disassembled into three parts.    
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Terracotta

Pair of Large French 19th Century Terracotta Vases
Pair of Large French 19th Century Terracotta Vases

Pair of Large French 19th Century Terracotta Vases

H 64.97 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Mid-19th Century antique Pair of French Zinc Urn Finials on plinths
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid 19th Century, Impressive pair of zinc finials decorated with swags, leaves and topped with a pomme de pin. The draped urn finials originate from a chateau located in the Loire re...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Zinc

Mid-19th Century antique Pair of French Zinc Urn Finials on plinths
Mid-19th Century antique Pair of French Zinc Urn Finials on plinths

Mid-19th Century antique Pair of French Zinc Urn Finials on plinths

H 84 in W 25 in D 25 in
Art Nouveau Pair of French Bronze Vases by Auguste Delaherche
By Auguste Delaherche
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau pair of French bronze double handled vases by Auguste Delaherche, circa 1900. Signed on the base. Good condition with age appropriate wear and patina.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Urns

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Pair of French Bronze Vases by Auguste Delaherche
Art Nouveau Pair of French Bronze Vases by Auguste Delaherche

Art Nouveau Pair of French Bronze Vases by Auguste Delaherche

H 20 in Dm 12 in
Pair of French Napoleon III Cast Iron Jardinieres
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful pair of French Napoleon III period cast iron Jardinieres. The pair retains the original black painted finish. A lovely addition to any interior or exterior setting.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Napoleon III Cast Iron Jardinieres
Pair of French Napoleon III Cast Iron Jardinieres

Pair of French Napoleon III Cast Iron Jardinieres

H 12.25 in W 26 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Cassolettes N3 Green Marble and Bronze Snakes
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of pots covered in green veined marble and gilded bronze snake decor , good condition , circa 1880
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Cassolettes N3 Green Marble and Bronze Snakes
Pair of Cassolettes N3 Green Marble and Bronze Snakes

Pair of Cassolettes N3 Green Marble and Bronze Snakes

H 22.45 in Dm 12.6 in
Napoleon III Pair of Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Cassolettes
Located in Encino, CA
Very fine pair of Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu bronze and white alabaster cassolettes of ovoid form. A pine cone finial crowns the top. The pine cone finial lifts the alabas...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Alabaster, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Pair of Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Cassolettes
Napoleon III Pair of Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Cassolettes

Napoleon III Pair of Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Cassolettes

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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