Urns
1930s Maghreb Islamic Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns
Slate, Bronze
1880s American Victorian Antique Urns
Crystal
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s European Antique Urns
Gold
Mid-20th Century German Modern Urns
Porcelain
20th Century German Neoclassical Urns
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Urns
Silver
1880s French Japonisme Antique Urns
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Urns
Pottery, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Urns
Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century Art Deco Urns
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Urns
Glass
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century American Louis XV Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Empire Urns
Enamel, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Jade
Early 20th Century Georgian Urns
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns
Brass, Zinc
2010s South African Modern Urns
Brass
1980s Australian Organic Modern Vintage Urns
Clay
Late 20th Century Spanish Urns
Glass, Art Glass
19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Urns
Metal, Brass, Copper
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Urns
Ceramic
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Urns
Crystal, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century German Rococo Urns
Porcelain
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Urns
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Wood
1740s French Antique Urns
Faience
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Urns
Ceramic
1880s Antique Urns
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Urns
Marble
Late 19th Century German Antique Urns
Porcelain
1880s French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Provincial Urns
Terracotta
1890s Empire Antique Urns
Marble
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Urns
Marble
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Terracotta
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Pewter
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Urns
Glass, Plastic, Wood
1750s French Louis XV Antique Urns
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
1920s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Urns
Terracotta
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Urns
Concrete
Early 20th Century Art Deco Urns
Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Metal
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Urns
Metal, Bronze
1960s Swedish Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
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.