Urns
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s American Modern Urns
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Ash, Mahogany, W...
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns
Metal
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Iron
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Urns
Pottery
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Zinc, Metal
1890s French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Urns
Silver Plate, Copper
Early 20th Century French Victorian Urns
Gold
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Aluminum
19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Urns
Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century European Antique Urns
Bronze
1940s Vintage Urns
Copper
19th Century European Antique Urns
Porcelain, Paint
2010s French Modern Urns
Glass
Late 20th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Bronze
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Crystal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Tin
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Vintage Urns
Brass
1870s French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1880s Turkish Primitive Antique Urns
Clay, Terracotta
19th Century Moroccan Other Antique Urns
Pottery
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Urns
Porcelain
1880s French Louis XV Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Gold
Late 20th Century Baroque Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Urns
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Urns
Bronze
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Granite, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Stoneware
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Urns
Gold
18th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Terracotta
19th Century French Industrial Antique Urns
Ceramic, Pottery
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Urns
Gold
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Iron
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Porcelain
1940s Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Empire Urns
Opaline Glass
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Stoneware
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns
Stone, Granite
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Urns
Pewter
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Breccia Marble, Bronze
20th Century Belle Époque Urns
Art Glass
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Urns
Terracotta
20th Century American American Classical Urns
Concrete
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.