Urns
Early 20th Century Baltic Neoclassical Revival Urns
Malachite
Early 20th Century Egyptian Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Urns
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Gold Leaf
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Silver
1910s Unknown American Classical Vintage Urns
Wood
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Urns
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Tôle
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Paint, Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Empire Urns
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Wood
Early 20th Century English Urns
Terracotta
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Urns
Majolica, Ceramic
Early 20th Century American American Classical Urns
Sterling Silver
1780s English Adam Style Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
Late 18th Century French Antique Urns
Tin
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Urns
Silver
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Bronze
1920s European Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Marble, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antique Urns
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Urns
Pewter
1920s European Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique Urns
Alabaster
Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Urns
Clay
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Urns
Ceramic, Paint
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble
Early 20th Century Urns
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antique Urns
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Urns
Silver
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Malachite
18th Century European Rococo Antique Urns
Pewter
18th Century Tibetan Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Urns
Terracotta
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Chinese Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique Urns
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Early 1900s French Antique Urns
Iron
1920s French Vintage Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Urns
Onyx, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Renaissance Urns
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Modern Urns
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Urns
Ceramic
Late 18th Century Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Iron
1780s British Neoclassical Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Urns
Glass
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.