Urns
Early 20th Century English Urns
Porcelain
19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Rosewood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Urns
Majolica
Early 20th Century Indian Urns
Tin
19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Urns
Gold
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Urns
Metal
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns
Giltwood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Clay, Pottery
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Urns
Metal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns
Terracotta
1950s Italian Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns
Ceramic
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Copper
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Ormolu
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.