Urns
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Urns
Onyx, Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Urns
Bronze
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Cast Stone
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Bronze
Early 1900s English Antique Urns
Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Urns
Alabaster, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Marble
1950s Peruvian Arts and Crafts Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Thai Urns
Wood
Early 20th Century Urns
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Urns
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Urns
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Chinese Urns
Earthenware, Pottery
Early 1900s Baroque Revival Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Urns
Porcelain, Paint
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Mahogany
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Urns
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Urns
Bronze
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble, Bronze
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Pewter
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Urns
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique Urns
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Early 1900s French Antique Urns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Glass
1920s Moorish Vintage Urns
Brass
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Antique Urns
Ceramic
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver
1920s Persian Vintage Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Enamel
Early 20th Century Georgian Urns
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Victorian Urns
Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Chinese Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Urns
Ceramic
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Pewter
1920s British Vintage Urns
Silver Plate
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Paint, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Urns
Pottery
Early 20th Century French Urns
Blown Glass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Urns
Iron
1950s German Vintage Urns
Porcelain
1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Earthenware
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Iron
1920s English Regency Revival Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
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.