Urns
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic
1870s French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Marble
19th Century French Revival Antique Urns
Onyx, Bronze
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Porcelain, Paint
Early 1900s English Antique Urns
Ceramic
19th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Urns
Marble
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Urns
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Urns
Metal
1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Urns
Bronze
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century European Antique Urns
Gold
Early 2000s American Classical Greek Urns
Clay, Laminate, Wood
19th Century French Antique Urns
Earthenware, Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century European Urns
Terracotta
1970s Chinese Vintage Urns
Brass, Enamel
1860s French Egyptian Revival Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Tôle
Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Urns
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French Urns
Crystal
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s French Empire Revival Antique Urns
Slate, Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Urns
Metal
2010s Italian Urns
Crystal, Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Grand Tour Urns
Plaster
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Onyx, Ormolu
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Metal
1940s British Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1930s French Brutalist Vintage Urns
Rope, Walnut
1890s English Baroque Revival Antique Urns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Crystal
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Pewter
1990s Italian Rococo Urns
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Urns
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Urns
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Urns
Terracotta
19th Century French Antique Urns
Bronze
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Siena Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
1860s Japanese Antique Urns
Porcelain
1960s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
1870s Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Mid-18th Century French Antique Urns
Brass, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic, Pottery
1920s Vintage Urns
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Bronze
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.