Urns
21st Century and Contemporary Urns
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porphyry, Ormolu
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Urns
Copper
18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 1800s British Antique Urns
Porcelain
1830s French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s American Modern Urns
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap...
2010s Panamanian Modern Urns
Metal
Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Urns
Metal
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Slate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s French Modern Urns
Glass, Blown Glass
2010s French Modern Urns
Terracotta, Wicker
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Urns
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Fiberglass
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
1860s Antique Urns
Marble
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron
2010s Brazilian Modern Urns
Bronze
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s German Post-Modern Urns
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Terracotta
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Urns
Hardwood
Early 19th Century British Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Urns
Enamel
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Urns
Ceramic
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
Late 20th Century American Urns
Terracotta, Plaster
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Oak, Fir
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
2010s Chilean Modern Urns
Stone
Late 20th Century Italian Urns
Terracotta, Paint
20th Century Hungarian Urns
Porcelain
2010s French Modern Urns
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century European Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Urns
Metal
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Paint
2010s Polish Modern Urns
Ceramic
2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Urns
Iron
19th Century French Renaissance Antique 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.