Urns
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Iron
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Urns
Silver Plate, Copper
Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Urns
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Urns
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1910s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Urns
Marble, Bronze
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Urns
Terracotta
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Urns
Pottery
1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Urns
Pottery
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Urns
Porcelain
1960s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Metal
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
1940s German Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Jade
1910s French French Provincial Vintage Urns
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Glass
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns
Copper, Ormolu
1910s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Jade
1940s German Vintage Urns
Porcelain
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Glass
Early 20th Century Urns
Brass
1940s Vintage Urns
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Urns
Cement
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Urns
Ceramic
1950s French Empire Revival Vintage Urns
Brass, Silver Plate
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Urns
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Urns
Iron
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Urns
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American American Classical Urns
Silver Plate
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Urns
Ceramic, Earthenware
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Grand Tour Urns
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Urns
Terracotta
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Pottery
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Urns
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Stoneware
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Urns
Pewter
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Urns
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Danish Urns
Porcelain
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.