Urns
1870s English Antique Urns
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Bronze
1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Urns
Pottery
2010s French Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Porcelain
1890s English Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Urns
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Ormolu
1820s English Antique Urns
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Bronze
1880s Italian Antique Urns
Scagliola
1870s Antique Urns
Bronze
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Urns
Ceramic
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Urns
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Urns
Coral
1920s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Urns
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Urns
Porcelain, Stoneware
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
2010s American Modern Urns
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Ash, Mahogany, W...
1780s Italian Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
1860s Czech Louis XVI Antique Urns
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Urns
Iron
Late 20th Century American Urns
Pottery
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Urns
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Urns
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Ormolu
Early 1700s Antique Urns
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Urns
Ceramic
Early 1900s Italian Antique Urns
Iron
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Terracotta
1890s English Antique Urns
Porcelain
1880s Antique Urns
Marble
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Urns
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
1820s British Regency Antique Urns
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Urns
Alabaster, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Urns
Rock Crystal
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Urns
Stone, Brass
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.