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West German Glazed Pottery Vase
West German Glazed Pottery Vase

West German Glazed Pottery Vase

Located in Houston, TX

West German glazed pottery vase. Stunning Mid-Century Modern West German glazed pottery vase with a great abstract decoration. Great as a stand alo...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Pottery

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Set
Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Set

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Set

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...

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2010s South African Modern Urns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Urns With Gilt Decoration
Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Urns With Gilt Decoration

Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Urns With Gilt Decoration

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of 19th century Old Paris porcelain urns featuring classical forms with double scroll handles and square bases. Finished in a deep cobalt ground with gilt neoclassical figures...

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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Turned Wood Lidded Urn
Vintage Turned Wood Lidded Urn

Vintage Turned Wood Lidded Urn

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome vintage lidded urn handcrafted in turned mahogany in a timeless classical form.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair

Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Urns

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Urns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined early 20th pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain urns featuring elegant baluster forms with flared necks and richly hand-painted decoration. Each urn is adorned with int...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Urns with Lilies
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Urns with Lilies

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large 19th Century English Cast Iron Urns
Pair of Large 19th Century English Cast Iron Urns

Pair of Large 19th Century English Cast Iron Urns

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large pair of late 19th Century English impressive cast iron urns, retaining the original paint. This size is not often seen definite statement pieces for the garden. Circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century English Country Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century
XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century

XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century

Located in Trensacq, FR

Extra large French earthenware pot early 20th century XL earthenware preserving confit 'gres' pot. Early 20th century handcrafted and glazed. Great d...

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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s
Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s

Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s

Located in London, GB

This decorative amphora, produced in Italy in the early 20th century, draws inspiration from the celebrated traditions of ancient Greek pottery. Crafted in terracotta and finished wi...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Ceramic

19th c Faux Bronze Painted Black Basalt Campagne Shaped Medici Vase
19th c Faux Bronze Painted Black Basalt Campagne Shaped Medici Vase

19th c Faux Bronze Painted Black Basalt Campagne Shaped Medici Vase

Located in valatie, NY

19th c Faux Bronze Painted Black Basalt Campagne Shaped Medici Vase. Two-Handled Urn. Pair of reeded loop handles terminating on bearded masks. The sides with raised Greek figures i...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urns with Original Patina
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urns with Original Patina

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Medici Urns with Original Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a patio, garden, or sunroom with this elegant pair of antique urns. Crafted in France circa 1850, each classical vase stands on a square base supporting a baluster-shaped pe...

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Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Single Alabaster Urn Lamp

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved Alabaster Table Lamp with Urn Form and Light Inside, Italy, 1930s Alabaster Urn Lamp. Outstanding Neoclassical carved alabaster urn lamp with handles.Italy, 1930s Elegant neoc...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn, Neoclassical Style, Hand-Painted, Austria
Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn, Neoclassical Style, Hand-Painted, Austria

Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn, Neoclassical Style, Hand-Painted, Austria

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn. Highly decorated Royal Vienna Gilt Porcelain urn. This circular urn with double-scrolled handles stands as two pieces on its original ...

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Queen Victoria Pattern Herend Porcelain Lidded Urn
Queen Victoria Pattern Herend Porcelain Lidded Urn

Queen Victoria Pattern Herend Porcelain Lidded Urn

By Herend

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Queen Victoria Pattern Herend Porcelain Urn. It depicts a hand painted porcelain lidded urn decorated with colorful flowers and butterflies with gilt green scalloped border...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Victorian Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Decorative Urn with Hand-Painted Puce Landscapes, Germany
19th Century Porcelain Decorative Urn with Hand-Painted Puce Landscapes, Germany

19th Century Porcelain Decorative Urn with Hand-Painted Puce Landscapes, Germany

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A refined Late 19th century German decorative porcelain urn by Höchst Porcelain, produced in Germany during the mid to late 19th century. This elegant tableware-form urn features an ...

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1880s German Antique Urns

Materials

Gold

Cenedese Large Green Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase
Cenedese Large Green Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase

Cenedese Large Green Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful tall green vase or urn by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold colour / color to your interior - imagine glass like this on o...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Late 19th-century Bronze Lidded Urns
Pair of Late 19th-century Bronze Lidded Urns

Pair of Late 19th-century Bronze Lidded Urns

Located in San Francisco, CA

Imagine lightly clad maidens dancing together in the sun amid the spring grasses. Some scenes never lose their allure, even after 2600 years. Nineteenth-century Europeans were inspir...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař
Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař

Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař

By Milan Pekar

Located in Geneve, CH

Volume 1 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D11 x H15 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: Different colors and patterns Established own st...

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2010s Czech Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Primitive Sandstone Urn
Primitive Sandstone Urn

Primitive Sandstone Urn

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

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Late 20th Century Urns

Materials

Sandstone

Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle
Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle

Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare vintage cobalt blue venetian glass apothecary jars. Set of 5. Each jar has a lid with glass fruit or flower as handle. Perfect for vanity or bathroom storage. Very good conditio...

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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Urns

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century English Cut Glass Decanters with an Elongated Neck
19th Century English Cut Glass Decanters with an Elongated Neck

19th Century English Cut Glass Decanters with an Elongated Neck

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English cut glass decanter. Attributed to F. & C. Osler. With an elongated neck, diamond cut facets, bulbous bodies, and star cut bases. Monogrammed to the bo...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Cut Glass

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Foo Dog Design Porcelain Urn

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 ...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase

Located in Hastings, GB

A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a flat back, so would have ...

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1890s German Baroque Antique Urns

Materials

Wood

Italian White Ceramic Urns Neoclassical Style, Pair
Italian White Ceramic Urns Neoclassical Style, Pair

Italian White Ceramic Urns Neoclassical Style, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian white ceramic urns vases, Neoclassical style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Great as standalone pieces or as vases with flowers,...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn
Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn

Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a classical garden bird bath made from reconstituted stone Can function as a bird bath, font or planter Can you imagine how this would look with our feathered friends...

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1980s American Classical Vintage Urns

Materials

Stone

An Antique French 19th Century Bronze Warwick Urn
An Antique French 19th Century Bronze Warwick Urn

An Antique French 19th Century Bronze Warwick Urn

Located in London, GB

The vase is made of bronze and features a large, bell-shaped body adorned with intricate reliefs. Its design includes classical motifs such as Bacchic (related to Bacchus, the god o...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Leopard Urns The Pair of Leopard Urns is an extraordinary ceramic decorative art piece that captures the fierce beauty and elegance of South Africa's wildlife. Crafted by Lov...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Neoclassical Brass Lidded Urn with Fluted Body and Paw Feet
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Lidded Urn with Fluted Body and Paw Feet

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 ...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Brass

Circa 1900 Pair French Sevres Porcelain Urns with Bronze Mounts
Circa 1900 Pair French Sevres Porcelain Urns with Bronze Mounts

Circa 1900 Pair French Sevres Porcelain Urns with Bronze Mounts

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Circa 1900 Pair French Sevres Porcelain Urns with Bronze Mounts Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Famille Verte Temple Jar, Hand-Painted Porcelain, China, 1970s
Vintage Famille Verte Temple Jar, Hand-Painted Porcelain, China, 1970s

Vintage Famille Verte Temple Jar, Hand-Painted Porcelain, China, 1970s

Located in Glasgow, GB

Famille Verte style porcelain temple jar. Crafted in China towards the end of the 20th century in the 1970s. This piece is made from white undergl...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Porcelain Decorative Urn with Hand-Painted Puce Landscapes, Germany
19th Century Porcelain Decorative Urn with Hand-Painted Puce Landscapes, Germany

19th Century Porcelain Decorative Urn with Hand-Painted Puce Landscapes, Germany

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A refined Late 19th century German decorative porcelain urn by Höchst Porcelain, produced in Germany during the mid to late 19th century. This elegant tableware-form urn features an ...

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1880s German Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns

Materials

Gold

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic  Style Piranesi Lidded Urns/Planters
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic  Style Piranesi Lidded Urns/Planters

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Style Piranesi Lidded Urns/Planters

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Italian Neo-Classic Piranesi style cast composition (possibly Coade stone) small urns / planters featuring low relief adorned with floral and laurel motifs, satyr handles on ...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Coade Stone

Antique Pair of Dresden Helena Wolfson Hand Painted Bottle Vases Floral Scenes
Antique Pair of Dresden Helena Wolfson Hand Painted Bottle Vases Floral Scenes

Antique Pair of Dresden Helena Wolfson Hand Painted Bottle Vases Floral Scenes

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A stylish matched pair of hand painted Dresden bottle vases, last quarter of the 19th century. Each of bulbous body form with tall slender necks, superbly hand decorated in colors...

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19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Denmark, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these ...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Pair /Hand-Painted Porcelain Covered Urns by Jacob Petit "French / 1868"
Antique Pair /Hand-Painted Porcelain Covered Urns by Jacob Petit "French / 1868"

Antique Pair /Hand-Painted Porcelain Covered Urns by Jacob Petit "French / 1868"

By Jacob Petit

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exquisite pair of mid-19th century French porcelain urns by the celebrated Jacob Petit, one of the most imaginative and renowned porcelain artists of his time. These stunning cove...

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1860s French Rococo Antique Urns

Materials

Gold

Neoclassical Coffee Samovar Urn
Neoclassical Coffee Samovar Urn

Neoclassical Coffee Samovar Urn

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical Coffee Samovar Urn. Antique English dark patinated metal urn-form samovar for tea or coffee in the neoclassical taste featuring a classic urn form body with a sphinx kno...

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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Metal

1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Ormolu Mounted Ruby Glass Centerpiece
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Ormolu Mounted Ruby Glass Centerpiece

1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Ormolu Mounted Ruby Glass Centerpiece

By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Exceptional Ormolu Mounted Bohemian Ruby Glass Centerpiece This exceptional Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece, by he renowned Viennese glass manufacturer J. & L. Lobmeyr, exemplifies the firm's mastery in combining classical aesthetics with innovative design. Created circa 1876, this piece was showcased at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, reflecting the era's fascination with classical motifs and superior craftsmanship. The centerpiece adopts a form inspired by admired Greek patterns, characterized by its elegant proportions and harmonious contours. The exquisite ormolu handles, reminiscent of Urbino vase designs, are artfully crafted as serpents with their heads pressed flat upon the rim in a vigilant posture, while their sinuous bodies attach gracefully to the bowl, culminating in finely detailed finials. This serpentine motif not only enhances the visual allure but also imbues the piece with symbolic significance, as snakes often represent protection and eternal life in classical iconography.​ Encircling the vessel is an expansive frieze featuring intricate scrollwork and figural representations. At the center of this decorative band stands a winged female figure, flanked by conventionally stylized lions, a composition that evokes themes of strength and guardianship prevalent in ancient art. The engraving is executed with extraordinary precision, with each leaf and tendril rendered in minute detail, showcasing the unparalleled skill of the artisans. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia was a seminal event, marking the first World's Fair held in the United States. It celebrated the nation's centennial and served as a global stage for artistic and industrial achievements. J. & L. Lobmeyr's participation in this exhibition underscored their commitment to excellence and innovation in glassmaking. Pieces such as this centerpiece would have captivated audiences with their blend of historical inspiration and contemporary artistry, reflecting the 19th-century penchant for reviving classical forms through modern techniques. Founded in 1823 by Josef Lobmeyr, the company quickly established itself as a purveyor of fine glassware, earning the distinction of becoming the Imperial Court Supplier. Under the stewardship of Josef's sons, Josef and Ludwig, the firm expanded its artistic horizons, collaborating with eminent designers and embracing diverse stylistic influences, including Islamic and Persian motifs. Their innovative approach and dedication to quality garnered international acclaim, with their works featured in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and most importantly The Corning Museum of Glass. This Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece with ormolu...

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19th Century Austrian Greek Revival Antique Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns
Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns

Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns Superb and most elegant pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Verde Antico Marble lidded urns. Flanking the m...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France
Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France

Located in New York, NY

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France. A pair of urns made during the 18th Century in France. Decorated with flowers painted in Blue, Or...

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Early 18th Century French Rococo Antique Urns

Materials

Faience

Magnificent Malachite urn
Magnificent Malachite urn

Magnificent Malachite urn

$15,530Sale Price|30% Off

Magnificent Malachite urn

Located in London, GB

Magnificent Malachite Urn Natural Stone Very Decorative with Gilt Metal Mounts

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Malachite

Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase
Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase

Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning pair of large English stone garden urns of amphora form Stand on the square pedestal bases Overall height is eight feet tall - 243 CM - so good size The urns come in three ...

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1980s Vintage Urns

Materials

Stone

Pair French Samson Porcelain Green and Gilt Campana Urns with Painted Landscapes
Pair French Samson Porcelain Green and Gilt Campana Urns with Painted Landscapes

Pair French Samson Porcelain Green and Gilt Campana Urns with Painted Landscapes

Located in Morristown, NJ

A striking and decorative pair of Samson porcelain campana urns, crafted in France during the 20th century in the grand goût of early 19th-century Parisian porcelain. Each urn is ric...

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1960s French Empire Revival Vintage Urns

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair Antique French Sevres Porcelain Champleve Ormolu Ewers Signed Rochette 1890
Pair Antique French Sevres Porcelain Champleve Ormolu Ewers Signed Rochette 1890

Pair Antique French Sevres Porcelain Champleve Ormolu Ewers Signed Rochette 1890

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine & large pair of 19th century antique French Sevres Porcelain, ormolu and champleve enamel, handpainted ewers, signed "C. Rochette", circa 1890. Each ewer having a finely cast & gilded bronze rococo handle, each neck is decorated with exquisite champleve enamel. Each ewer having a dark blue porcelain baluster shaped body, with two oval hand-painted reserves each with a courting couple signed "C. Rochette", both reserves are surrounded with lavish gilding & at the base of each painted panel are the Sevres interlaced L's. To the rear are corresponding panels also finely handpainted with landscape scenes, the ewers are raised on champleve socle bases and with onyx plinths below. Condition of both ewers is excellent, a very beautiful pair of exqusite late 19th century Sevres ewers...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Urns

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Centre Piece in the Louis XVI Style
19th Century French Ormolu Centre Piece in the Louis XVI Style

19th Century French Ormolu Centre Piece in the Louis XVI Style

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional quality 19th century Ormolu centre piece in the Louis XVI style. The shallow lobed ogee bowl shaped receiver with lappest cast deep rim below a fluted swept top with l...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Palatial Large Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urns
Pair of Palatial Large Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urns

Pair of Palatial Large Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urns

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite pair of palatial large antique Italian neoclassical carved alabaster urns. Each urn is constructed in a tall baluster form rising from square plinth bases. The urns feat...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma
Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma

Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th or early 20th century lacquer and bamboo offering vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma A large offering vessel composed of four pieces, a base, a large food bowl with lid and the...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Portuguese Pair of 19th Century Carved Alabaster Urns
Portuguese Pair of 19th Century Carved Alabaster Urns

Portuguese Pair of 19th Century Carved Alabaster Urns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A pair of large, carved alabaster urns from Portugal (late 19th century) exhibiting all the worldly refinement and grandeur of the period. The urn forms have a light blush-tone and f...

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19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Porphyry Urn, Neoclassical Revival Style, Italian, Early 20th Century
Porphyry Urn, Neoclassical Revival Style, Italian, Early 20th Century

Porphyry Urn, Neoclassical Revival Style, Italian, Early 20th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Porphyry Urn in rich shades of reds. Look close to see specks of white mixed in. Urn is in very nice condition with no chips or cracks. Monumental Urn that would set the stage in ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Porphyry

Vintage Dutch Black & Gold Tole Tea Urn, Pewter, 1880
Vintage Dutch Black & Gold Tole Tea Urn, Pewter, 1880

Vintage Dutch Black & Gold Tole Tea Urn, Pewter, 1880

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Vintage Dutch Black & Gold Tole Tea or Coffee Urn Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Category

Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Urns

Materials

Pewter

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.