Urns
to
255
2,182
255
40
101
1,125
956
295
284
307
171
35
20
33
38
38
41
44
27
29
9
210
168
167
132
68
63
40
39
31
31
30
28
21
21
18
18
4
4
1,103
1,046
607
524
510
1,671
666
1,674
797
311
277
195
Height
to
Width
to
2,477
2,293
2,352
31
14
13
11
11
Urns For Sale
French Majolica Large Urns- A Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Majolica Large Urns,
A Pair,
Circa 1870-90
The pair of French large majolica flower urns are each raised on four leaf-shaped feet. The urns are of ...
Category
1870s French Arts and Crafts Antique Urns
Materials
Majolica
$7,500 / set
Pair of C. 1880 French Louis XVI Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Although the origin of cassolettes can be traced back to ancient Europe and Asia, it was not until the late 18th century that cassolettes began to develop the urn-like form seen on t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases are a delightful design, with classic form and exquisite jewel tones expressed with talented artistry to depict a variety o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Greek Garden Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Greek Peloponnese olive oil jar with the typical handcrafted ribbed Nekuma decoration on its round bodice. The white-washed patina was applied to protect the terracotta clay from h...
Category
Late 19th Century Greenlandic Antique Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Tall Wicker Pedestal with Urn by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Wicker pedestal with Urn:
Measures 14" x 22" x 60"H
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Urns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$2,450 / item
Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meissen porcelain urn with snake handles amphora, circa early-20th century, Germany. This Meissen urn is hard-paste porcelain, hand painted, fea...
Category
Early 20th Century German Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair French Grand Tour Neo Classical Bronze Urns 19th C
Located in London, GB
This superb pair of French Neo Classical Grand Tour bronze urns are most elaborate and finely detailed, Circa 1870 in date.
They have a flared neck with foliate casting and a beaded...
Category
1870s Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urns on Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique garniture vases was crafted in France circa 1880 and showcases refined 19th-century artistry in cut crystal and gilt bronze, in the style of Baccarat or ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Ancient Greek Style Hand Painted Kantharos, Drinking Cup With High Handles
Located in Stamford, CT
Ancient Greek style "kantharos", a drinking cup with handles. In the Apulian style of southern Italy. Quite elegant with a fine painting of a seated, robed sculptor on the front, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns
Materials
Copper
Antique 1920’s Grand Tour Italian Venice Majolica Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique, grand tour, Italian hand painted and transfer ware majolica handled vase with panels depicting Ancient Greek Society, handles in the shape of winged griffin's and grotesq...
Category
1920s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Urns
Materials
Majolica
$300 Sale Price
79% Off
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Urns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$2,450 / item
Large Dresden Gilt Porcelain Covered Decorative Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large Dresden gilt porcelain covered decorative urn with exterior painted design details. The piece / urn is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark un...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Urns
Materials
Gold
Qing Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Jar w Hand Painted Five-Clawed Dragon
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped jar with lid and knob, painted in underglaze blue crackle with hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting a two-horne...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$3,003 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Large Woven Wicker Urns
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Large Woven Wicker Urns. Nice scalloped edges. Use on either side of a formal entry or on a server in a dining room. Great boho country vibe. Price is for the pair and they w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Urns
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Antique English Carved Sandstone Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique English carved sandstone urns.
With wonderful Tulip shaped tops and a lovely weathered finish to the sandstone, this pair would excellently display an array of plan...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Urns
Materials
Stone
Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug and Stand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug and stand; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug has an elongated pear-shaped form onto a circular pedestal foot.
The stand has an octofoil shaped form with a central swept raised circular well.
The cylindrical neck of the silver jug is embellished with exceptional cast and applied floral and scrolling foliate decoration, all on a matte background; there is an exceptional shield shaped vacant cartouche to the underside of the pouring lip, surmounted with scrolling leaf mantling.
The knopped neck is further ornamented with an interlacing border flanked with plain bands, to a swept portion encircled with pensile bud designs.
The decoration to the body incorporates two large scrolling leaf bordered vacant cartouches, each surmounted with a coronet design embellished with floral ornamentation.
Each cartouche is further embellished with a chased figural mask design to the nadir, flanked with large floral motifs.
Either side of each cartouche is embellished with an exceptional cast and applied three-dimensional winged mermaid and mermen, gesturing towards the aforementioned coronet.
The decoration to the body is further embellished with large scrolling leaf and floral sprays incorporating a cast and applied protruding leopard's head to the anterior portion.
This magnificent antique silver Armada jug retains the original hinged cover, ornamented with chased scrolling lead decoration and surmounted with an impressive cast and applied scrolling loop finial.
This exceptional antique Victorian silver jug...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Urns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the ...
Category
1890s French Meiji Antique Urns
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$2,480 / set
Pair of French Neoclassical 19th Century Baluster Urns with Low-Relief Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century with low-relief décor. This pair of French Neoclassical zinc baluster urns from the 19th century captivates wit...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your indoor or outdoor living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn, a testament to classical artistry and enduring design. This striking de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Basalt-Glazed Urns w Neoclassical Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French Old Paris porcelain basalt-glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration; each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$1,500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Royal Winton, Grimwades, Gold Glazed Candy Dish with Lid, U.K., Circa 1950's
By Royal Winton
Located in Chatham, ON
Royal Winton - Grimwades - 'Gordon' - Vintage gold glazed candy dish with lid - transfer and impressed marks on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Etruscan "Bucchero" Black Ware Two Handle Vase
Located in CA, CA
An Etruscan "bucchero" black ware two handle vase dating from the 6th century BC.
Adorned with boar designs in relief around the body of vessel and a single standing human figure in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Other Antique Urns
Materials
Pottery
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by BIE
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Handcrafted Scandinavian Modern Blue Vase / Urn with Geometric Net Patterns -- 1970s Norwegian Design by Bie Ceramic, Oslo, Norway
This exceptional handcrafted vase embodie...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Bambara Jidaga Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed by pounding flattened clay around a convex mold, this oblong footed vessel is a water storage jar known as a jidaga, created by women of the Bambara people of Mali. The body o...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Neoclassical Style Gray Painted Mahogany Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Very decorative pair of mahogany urn form knife boxes with wonderful gray white painted finish. Each urn with swag decoration and acorn finial. The top l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Chinese Famille Verte Ginger Jar/Temple Jar c.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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Materials
Enamel
$162 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique German Meissen Dresden Porcelain Snake Handle Mantel Urn Vase 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Meissen Dresden porcelain mantel urn or vase featuring trophy urn form with elaborate snake handles and floral motif.
Dimensions:
7.5" x 6.25" x 12" (Width x Depth x ...
Category
20th Century Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Ormolu Mounted Ruby Glass Centerpiece
Located in Queens, 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...
Category
19th Century Austrian Greek Revival Antique Urns
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique, diminutive French cassolettes or covered urns.
In very finely cast, doré gilt bronze.
With full figural cherub handles, ornate Neoclassical decoration, and ...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Important Painted, Spanish Terracotta Urns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century important painted, Spanish terracotta urns.
Spectacular reliefs and colors.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Biedermeier Antique Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Neoclassical Cherub Sunflower Urn Compote Box 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith bronze lidded and footed urn / compote featuring a low round form on paw feet, decorated with a Greek / Grecian design of cherubs in high relief, with a l...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Brass Pineapple Urn
Located in Rochester, NY
Solid brass pineapple covered urn. Warm gold color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Stoneware Urn Vase, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg, Sweden c1959
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Tiny sprigs of flora adorn this diminutive piece from the Argenta series by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Wonderful mottled glaze decorated with applied silver decoration
Circ...
Category
1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Materials
Silver
French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France
By: Ferdinand Barbedienne
Material: bronze...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin
Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of quality bronze Dore Urns on Pedestals. The pair are in wonderful vintage condition. one small bend to the lip or edge of one - not greatly noticeable or offense...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Moorish Ceramic Urn with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large green Moorish ceramic Urns chiseled with Arabic calligraphy poetry writing.Handcrafted vases from Fez Morocco etched with Arabic calligraphy.This kind of Moorish ceramic art work could be found in the Alhambra palace...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Silver Plate Trophy Cup "Liberty Cartridge Company" Dated 1913
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ver large and impressive antique silver plate trophy cup, "Liberty Cartridge Company's Trophy Longest Straight Run, 1913, Western Connecticut T...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Urns
Materials
Silver Plate
$250 Sale Price
44% Off
19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair, attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Louisville, KY
The 19th Century French artisans knew how to design lasting classical beauty. This extraordinary pair of French urns is proof of the mastery put forth in design and construction. Fro...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner Censer
Located in Pomona, CA
UP for you consideration is a beautiful antique Meiji period Japanese gold gilt satsuma incense burner marked/signed by Kinkozan. Very fine hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
$5,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Neoclassical Urn in Marble, Denmark 1890’s.
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and possibly unique neoclassical urn made in solid marble made in Denmark in the 1860’s.
The urn is the perfect decorative object for any style of interior from a classic neocla...
Category
1890s Danish Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Marble
Este Ceramiche for Tiffany & Co. Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Vase and Lid, Urn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Este Ceramiche for Tiffany & Co. Hand painted floral sweetheart porcelain vase and lid, urn or perhaps even a cookie jar. Lovely, rare piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$496 Sale Price
47% Off
Large Pair of 19th Century Italain Medici Urns on Sienna Marble Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive and large pair of decorative urns from the grand tour are designed to recreate the famous Medici Vase. The grand vase a 1st cen...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Sèvres Urns Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a console with this important pair of porcelain and bronze Sèvres urns. Created in Paris, France, circa 1870, each impressive vase sits on a square bronze base w...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$259 / item
19th Century Large Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century pair of Old Paris Porcelain decorative vases / urns with exterior gilt gold painted design detail scenes. Each vase featuring two gilt handles and painted scenes of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Materials
Gold
Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Albani Vase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Grand Tour Bronze Reduction of the Albani Vase Finely Crafted version of the famous classical Marble urn found in the Villa Albani, Rome. The original with intricate bas relief sce...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Mantle Urns
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century mantle urns from France. The pair are lidded, and are wonderfully cast with garlands, reeded design and crossed bundles of what appears to be wheat or harvest o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Urns
Materials
Marble, Metal
$975 / set
Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Vases are truly a product of exceptionally skilled artisans! Thrown on a larger scale, the graceful form of each porcelain urn is centuries if not ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$3,700 / set
Vintage 20th Century Foo Dog Black Chinoiserie Lidded Temple Urn, Ginger Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 20th Century foo dog black chinoiserie lidded Temple Urn, ginger jar. The large urn has two beautiful panels with hand painted scenes of flowers an...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Tibetan Copper Brass Bronze, Gem-inlaid Water Vessel
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels such as this have been made for literally centuries by Tibetan monks and other cultural sectors. The craftsmanship is wonderfully rustic with hammered copper, brass an...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Urns
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Large Pink Stone Mortar 17th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This French marble mortar is an impressive piece that blends historical craftsmanship with natural beauty. Its massive, solid form is enhanced by a rare and striking color palette, f...
Category
17th Century French Antique Urns
Materials
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century Pair Porcelain Urns / Campana Shaped Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century pair porcelain decorative urns / campana shaped vases with gilt gold side handles and exterior design details. Each vase is in great vintage condition. Minor wear ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Urns
Materials
Gold
pair of Japanese 18th century Imari Porcelain and French Ormolu mounted urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most stunning pair of Japanese 18th century Imari Porcelain and French Louis XVI st. Ormolu mounted urns. This wonderful pair of urns are raised by Ormolu socles d...
Category
19th Century Japanese Louis XVI Antique Urns
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative urns. A Japanese, bronze baluster vase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delightful pair of va...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Italian Scavo Glass Roman Style Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid 20th century Roman style pink Scavo glass vase. Scavo glass was created in the mid 20th century by using a technique involving the application, to the surface of an object, of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns
Materials
Glass
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Pine Urn Exceptional Quality, 1970s, Sweden
By Jonny Mattsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful urn was created in Älvdalen, Sweden, 1974. The amount of hour to create this exceptionally well worked piece are countless. The finish in the layers of the Pine wood i...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Materials
Pine
Pair, 19th Century Regency Brass Lion Mounted Lidded Oak Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, early to mid 19th century.
A fantastic pair of Regency urns. Each having a oak body with foliate carved leaf trim to borders, bullseye b...
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Urns
Materials
Brass
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Etruscan Urn
French 19th Century Cobalt Gilt Bronze Urn
Black Marble Tazzas
Pewter Urn
Pink Marble Urn
Wicker Urn
Campagna Urns
Grand Tour Tazza
Porphyry Urn
Borghese Vase
Large Majolica Urn
Dresden Urn
Louis Xvi Urns Black Marble
Pair Large Blue White Urns
19 Century Hand Painted Urns
Marble Tazza And Pedestal
Porcelain Palace Urns
Antique French Bronze Ewer Urns