Urns
1810s French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
1850s Italian Antique Urns
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Fiberglass
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Urns
Berlin Iron, Iron
19th Century Baltic Antique Urns
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
2010s Panamanian Modern Urns
Metal
1890s English Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
1890s Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron
Early 1800s British Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Porphyry, Ormolu
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Urns
Hardwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Crystal
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
Late 20th Century American Urns
Glass
1860s Antique Urns
Marble
2010s Emirian Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Porcelain
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
Mid-20th Century European Urns
Porcelain
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron, Nickel
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
2010s Czech Modern Urns
Porcelain
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Rustic Urns
Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Urns
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Urns
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Terracotta
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
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.