Urns
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Urns
Bronze
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Urns
Ceramic, Paint
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Urns
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Iron
20th Century Organic Modern Urns
Wood
1840s French Antique Urns
Gold
1930s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Urns
Ceramic, Clay
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1910s Italian Vintage Urns
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Spanish Urns
Ceramic
16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Marble
Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Urns
Porcelain, Paint
1910s Italian Vintage Urns
Terrazzo
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns
Metal
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Urns
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Other Antique Urns
Porcelain
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Porcelain
20th Century American Modern Urns
Ceramic
1870s French Classical Greek Antique Urns
Bronze
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Urns
Porcelain
1880s English Victorian Antique Urns
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Urns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Urns
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1800s British Neoclassical Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
1910s Italian Vintage Urns
Terracotta
1870s European Napoleon III Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
1870s Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns
Bronze
1850s French Antique Urns
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Modern Urns
Marble
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Iron
1920s Moorish Vintage Urns
Brass
18th Century English Antique Urns
Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Urns
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Urns
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Renaissance Urns
Metal, Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
1970s Unknown Vintage Urns
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Urns
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Urns
Metal
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.