Urns
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Ceramic
1780s English George III Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s French Post-Modern Urns
Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Other Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Urns
Metal
Early 1900s English Antique Urns
Ceramic
1910s French French Provincial Vintage Urns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Marble, Breccia Marble
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Serpentine, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Urns
Metal
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Antique Urns
Bronze
1980s Vintage Urns
Stone
Late 20th Century Spanish Urns
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Urns
Glass, Art Glass
Late 19th Century Country Antique Urns
Brass
20th Century English Chinoiserie Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns
Bamboo, Lacquer
2010s South African Modern Urns
Brass
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns
Bamboo, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Urns
Porcelain
1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Siena Marble
Late 20th Century Asian Urns
Porcelain
1960s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Early 19th Century George III Antique Urns
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Urns
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Urns
Rattan, Wicker
1980s Vintage Urns
Stone
16th Century West Asian Islamic Antique Urns
Enamel
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1860s Danish Louis Philippe Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic
1750s French Louis XV Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns
Porphyry
1830s Russian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns
Bamboo, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble
Late 20th Century British Urns
Murano Glass
1960s Swedish Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver
20th Century Egyptian Urns
Limestone
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns
Metal
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.