Large and Rare French Faience Chinoiserie Covered Temple Jar, Nevers, circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
With underglaze blue and red decoration.
1740s French Antique Urns
Faience
Large and Rare French Faience Chinoiserie Covered Temple Jar, Nevers, circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
With underglaze blue and red decoration.
Faience
pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Campan Vert marble and Ormolu urns. Each most striking urn is raised by a square Campan Vert marble bas...
Marble, Ormolu
Large Painted Italian Majolica Urn, circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
From Italy, this large, hand-painted Majolica urn dates to the late 1800s. At the top are two putti seated upon the lid and two more putti lying upon their stomachs on the curled aca...
Majolica
White and Gold 'Carrara' Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Good original conditi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Superb and Unusual Art Deco Style Cut Rock Crystal Urns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of superb and unusual Art Deco-style cut rock crystal urns. Each urn is crafted from a single piece of rock crystal, carefully cut and polished to reveal the natural inclusion...
Rock Crystal
19th Century Tall Gilt Porcelain Decorative Vase / Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century very tall gilt porcelain decorative vase / piece with exterior floral design details . The vase / piece is in good condition . Minor wear appropriate with age / use . Nu...
Gold
Large Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, Arabic Calligraphy, Fez, 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy w...
Ceramic
Impressive 19th Century Bronze Ormolu Mounted Cut Glass Covered Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This important pair of Empire period vases, crafted in France during the first half of the 19th century, showcases exceptional artistry and refined elegance. The vases, made from exq...
Bronze
French 19th Century Tôle Painted and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Amphora
Located in Sunshine, LA
Inspired by the archaeological treasures unearthed at Pompeii, this incredible tôle-painted urn recalls a tradition when Grand Tour travelers returned from Italy captivated by the be...
Metal, Bronze
Set of Three Vintage Indian Silver-Plated Embossed Baluster Vessels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted with exceptional detail, this set of three vintage Indian silver-plated vessels showcases a classical baluster form layered with ornate architectural and floral ornamentation...
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn, Blue Floral Design, Early 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) porcelain urn decorated with a blue geometric floral pattern surrounding a centered emblem with dark blue characters, a Greek key band around the...
Porcelain
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XVI style bronze mounted cut crystal urns
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century French confit pot features a classic glazed stoneware body with traditional dual handles, both decorative and functional. This handcrafted piece reflects the rustic...
Stoneware
19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this set of exquisite cassolettes from the Napoleon III period. Crafted from Pyrenean marble, specifically the Bénou Breccia kind, and enhanced with gilded bronze...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Pair Gilt Porcelain Decorative Urns / Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century pair gilt porcelain decorative urns / vases with gilt gold handles and exterior painted scene details. Each vase / urn is in great antique condition. Minor wear co...
Gold
1940s Hand Hammered Studded Patinated Copper Pot With Handles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Hand Hammered Studded Copper Pot With Handles Beautiful patina and hammered finish
Copper
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Lidded Urn with Fluted Body and Paw Feet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This impressive vintage Neoclassical-style brass urn embodies elegance and timeless decorative form. Expertly crafted from solid brass, it features a vertically fluted body set on a ...
Brass
Large Midcentury West German Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning large midcentury West German matte glazed ceramic vase. This handsome vase has the most interesting geometric design in black over a b...
Ceramic
$18,000 / set
Pair Of Large Charles X Gilt Bronze Urns
Located in Essex, MA
Large size campagna form of the Medici vase with a mythological scene. Two handles. Square plinth base.
Bronze
Regency Tole Chestnut Urn
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an early 19th c. Regency Tole Chestnut Urn . The black urn is finely decorated in Chinese motifs with lion head and ring si...
Brass, Tin
Pair of Antique Roman Porphyry, Grand Tour Period Hand-Carved Lidded Vases
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of antique roman porphyry, Grand Tour period hand carved lidded vases. These are a fabulous and quite decorative pair of porphyry lidde...
Porphyry
Large Middle Eastern Arabesque Style Etched Brass Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large middle Eastern Arabesque style etched brass urn. Stunning huge middle Eastern Arabesque style hand etched brass urn, vessel or vase. This gorgeous heavy weight Moorish style b...
Brass
Set of Black Lava, Cinnabar and Prussian Blue by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of Black Lava (M), Cinnabar (M), and Prussian Blue (M) by Daniele Giannetti (Handmade, Hand-Painted) Dimensions: D22 x H26 Black Lava (M), D22 x H37 Cinnabar (M), D20 x H36 Pr...
Terracotta
Vintage Art Deco Yellow Glazed Ceramic Urn Vase, Ribbed Base, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Art Deco style urn-shaped yellow glazed ceramic vase with handles and a ribbed base
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Lidded Urn by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware lidded urn with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. First sorting. There is a chip from...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant “Chamotte” stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a stately form. Made in a technique where crushed earthenware is mixed into the stoneware. Rörstrand introduced Gunnar Nylund’...
Stoneware
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Urns with Lilies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of Chinese blue and white urns crafted in porcelain in a classic form with removable lids and hand decorated with lilies and flowers.
Porcelain
Fine Pair of 19th Century Cobalt-Blue and Parcel-Gilt Majolica Figural Vases
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of 19th century cobalt-blue and parcel-gilt majolica figural vases, with figures of satyrs and gilt decorations of flowers and butterflies. Probably English, circa 1...
Ceramic
Rare Empire French Fire Gilded Center Piece Tazza Warrior Horses Harp
By Thomire & Cie., Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
More than 200 years old showpiece for on the table. Made from glass, fire-gilt bronze and green veined marble. Beautiful horses with a warrior and mythological figures with harp and ...
Marble, Bronze
$1,200 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Tole Urns
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Beautiful pair of red and gold tole urns
Metal
Antique Porcelain Urn in pale green glaze, by Sevres, France 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a celadon-colored porcelain urn or vase with a lid. It has a beautiful, pale green glaze, making it look very delicate and elegant. The vase has a Sevre...
Porcelain
Clyde Burt Ceramic Vessel
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt stylized face vase in matte gray glazed stoneware with manipulated and applied facial details. Signed to underside: [CB]. American, circa 1965.
Ceramic
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century French confit pot features a classic glazed stoneware body with traditional dual handles, both decorative and functional. This handcrafted piece reflects the rustic...
Stoneware
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
Terracotta
Group of 19th Century English Green Tole Tea Tins by Parnall & Sons LTD, Bristol
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three 19th century English tole tea tins with large numbers in cream and gilt on a green ground. Each of ovoid form with a domed shoulder below a...
Metal
Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This blue and white baluster jar was made in the Jiangxi region of China. The landscape scenes hand painted by feathery brushstrokes are richly evocative and bring to mind ancient Ch...
Porcelain
19th Century French Glazed Terra Cotta Extra Large Urn
Located in Brecht, BE
Very decorative item this darkgreen glazed terracotta urn.
Terracotta
19th Century Ormolu Mounted Art Glass Vases with Bronze Handles
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century pair of ormolu mounted two handled sevres style decorative vase . Each one featuring an ovoid baluster shape with handle formed of maidens with a foliate scroll mot...
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Urn with Beast Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking 19th century Chinese cloisonné urn, circa 1870, featuring richly enameled surfaces and bold bronze beast form handles. The body is beautifully decorated in traditional clo...
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Ruby Ground French Porcelain Covered Vases, Samson, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Famille rose style covered vases on bronze mounts.
Porcelain
$4,000
Neolithic Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Northern China has a settled history that goes back more than 5,000 years. All along the western reaches of the Yellow River settlements sprung up and some of the first evidence we h...
Terracotta
Regency Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Urns with Pineapple Reversible Tops
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pair of Regency Bronze and Ormolu Reversible Urn Candlesticks, circa 1820 This elegant pair of bronze and ormolu urns exemplifies the luxurious taste and Neoclassical design princip...
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with European elegance through this traditional Italian-style glazed ceramic lidded urn. This piece features a classic bulbous silhouette, finished in a lustrous cr...
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Blue Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) off-white porcelain urn decorated with blue foo dogs playing amid the clouds and accented in two pale blue scrolled ...
Porcelain
Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn
Located in New York, NY
Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn. Italian neoclassical sterling silver urn form zucchiera. Handles with foliate terminals and lid with a...
Sterling Silver
Pair Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars Chinese Urns
Located in Potters Bar, GB
These are a handsome pair of large blue and white lidded ceramic ginger jars, decorated in a traditional floral pattern inspired by Chinese export porcelain The generously proportion...
Porcelain
Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of vases in the shape of a cantharus. From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards t...
Carrara Marble
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight. These pots ...
Terracotta
$2,450 / item
Marco Wicker Pedestal with Urn by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Wicker (Rattan) pedestal with Urn. Measures: 19.5" x 27.75" x 65.75" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collect...
Wicker, Rattan
Dore' Bronze Mounted French Empire Verdi Marble Cassolettes with Serpents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Dore' bronze mounted French Empire verdi marble cassolettes, dating to the early 19th century, represents the pinnacle of French Empire style and craftsmanship. The luxu...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Midcentury Horn Shaped Church Vase in Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual sculptural horn shaped flower vase made from solid partially hammered brass. This vase came out of a church in Thorstup located in the southern part Denmark. It was used for ...
Brass
Pair Napoleon III Egyptian Imperial Porphyry Urns and Covers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair Napoleon III Egyptian imperial porphyry urns and covers, each with a shaped cover and baluster body on a concave support and square b...
Ormolu
Pair of Large Chinoiserie Style Urns or Vases on Pedestals of Glazed Terracotta
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large chinoiserie style urns or vases on pedestals of glazed terracotta Measurements: Item A: Pedestal: H 31.29 in, D 12.99 in, W 13.38 in Total height with vase 45.66 ...
Terracotta
Vintage Monumental Patinated Terra Cotta Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage terra cotta urn is a striking example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship, characterized by its substantial scale and classic horizontal ribbing. Hand-forme...
Clay
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
Terrazzo
Vintage Brass Pineapple Box, Bronze Patina, 1960s Hollywood Regency
Located in Den Haag, NL
This beautiful vintage style pineapple is made of brass, comes with a Bronze color patine .Perfect for a mid-century modern decor. The top part opens up and will be perfect for stori...
Bronze
A Pair of 1800s Ormolu-Mounted French Sevres Style Drum-Shaped Vases and Covers
Located in Skien, NO
A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Sevres-Style Drum-Shaped Vases and Covers. With Sevres Marks, from Late 19th Century These elegant vases each feature domed covers, beautifully painted with...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazza Urns
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century finely cast bronze tazza urns of exceptional quality and grand proportions. The urns of circular form with decorative sphere motif detail to the eve...
Siena Marble, Bronze
$1,883 / set
Pair of Porcelain Urns, KPM Berlin, 1990s
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lidded urns in white-glazed porcelain by KPM Berlin, with ribbon handles and draped festoons on the body. The conical, slightly bulbous vessels feature a central cartouche. T...
Porcelain
Paint Decorated Lidded Urn by Krautheim China
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A wonderful lidded urn with blue and green floral decoration and finished with gilt gold accents by Krautheim China. After researching it appears this ...
Porcelain
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.