Urns
19th Century British Other Antique Urns
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1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Urns
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Ceramic
1890s Empire Antique Urns
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Marble, Ormolu
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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
1990s Bohemian Urns
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Urns
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1920s English Regency Revival Vintage Urns
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Copper
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
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Early 19th Century European Antique Urns
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Mid-20th Century French Urns
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Iron
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Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Ash, Mahogany, W...
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Urns
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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Urns
Faience
Mid-20th Century Italian Urns
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Porcelain
20th Century American American Classical Urns
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Urns
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Urns
Marble
19th Century English Antique Urns
Copper, Brass, Metal
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
1870s French Classical Greek Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Urns
Marble, Metal
1920s Moorish Vintage Urns
Brass
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Griotte Marble, Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Urns
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2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
1850s Greek Antique Urns
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Urns
Onyx
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Clay
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Stoneware
20th Century Chinese Ming Urns
Porcelain
1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Urns
Clay
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Crystal
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.