Urns
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s South African Modern Urns
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Urns
Granite, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
2010s English Modern Urns
Blown Glass
2010s Moroccan Urns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns
Porcelain
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Urns
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Metal
2010s American Urns
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Urns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Urns
Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns
Marble, Granite, Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
2010s American Modern Urns
Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Wood, Ceramic, Po...
2010s Moroccan Urns
Bronze
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Urns
Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble, Bronze
2010s Moroccan Urns
Bronze
2010s American Modern Urns
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Pottery, Ce...
2010s Belgian Other Urns
Art Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Moroccan Urns
Bronze
2010s American Modern Urns
Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Wood, Ceramic, Po...
2010s Moroccan Urns
Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Urns
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Urns
Hardwood, Maple, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Wood, Ceramic
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.