Urns
19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Stoneware
19th Century French Antique Urns
Creamware
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic
1990s French Art Nouveau Urns
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns
Wood, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Urns
Bronze
20th Century Greek Rustic Urns
Terracotta
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Urns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Urns
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Marble
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Marble
1820s British Regency Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Urns
Bronze, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary British Urns
Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain, Stoneware
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Paper
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1960s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Urns
Wood
2010s French Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Urns
Bronze
1940s Vintage Urns
Copper
1940s Vintage Urns
Copper
19th Century Baroque Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Italian Urns
Terracotta
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Ceramic
20th Century Urns
Art Glass
1880s Antique Urns
Marble
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Urns
Wood, Cane
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1920s European Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns
Bronze, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Urns
Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta, Paint
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Porcelain
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Urns
Ormolu
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Urns
Brass, Copper
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Antique Urns
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
1920s British Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Urns
Porcelain
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.