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Urns For Sale
English Wedgwood Blue Palissade Lidded Urns with Chinoiserie Gardens, a Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Wedgwood "Blue Palisade" lidded urns from the 19th century. printed in blue with a fenced-in garden of peonies and bamboos set in a chinoiserie landscape, framed by...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Quality pair of antique Chinese ornate bronze censers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of antique Chinese ornate bronze censers, having a quality pair of antique Chinese censers with pierced covers and Kylin finials to the tops, raised on three shaped feet...
Category
Early 20th Century Urns
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan Painted Wood Lidded Box or Urn
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking gourd form vintage Moroccan lidded box or vessel hand crafted in indigenous wood and painted with floral designs in distinctive mediterranean colors highlighted with decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Verdigris Painted Iron Tazzas or Urns, English late 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This captivating pair of late 20th-century iron tazzas exhibits a distinct verdigris patina, imbuing them with an aura of antiquity. Meticulously crafted, their wide, shallow bowls p...
Category
1990s English Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Lidded Cast Limestone Greek Key Urns from Southern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-cast by truly skilled Southern Italian artisans, this pair of lidded limestone urns are in the Neoclassical style. Each urn is a testament to the artistry of hand casting, esche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone
Antique Pair French Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Mounted Urns Vases Centerpieces
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Imposing and Stunning Pair French Sevres style Soft Paste Hand Decorated pale yellow ground Porcelain and gilt mounted twin swan neck scroll...
Category
19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Urns
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Terracotta Urnes Vases castle , spain XIXs
Located in DÉNIA, ES
This exceptional Pair of Urnes Vases second parts of the XIXs , Provenance Castle Near the district of Biarritz !
1. Historical and cultural signifi...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Napoleon III Antique Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Large Classical Black Vase with Handles, France, c. 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great form in a French Moderne Piece
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Oversized Antique Cast Iron Garden Urn by Walbridge & Co, Painted, Circa 1890
By Walbridge & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique oversized garden urn by Walbridge & Co. offers cast iron construction with embossed maker name, more recently painted, c1890
Measures...
Category
Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Antique Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair 1980's Modern Jaru Pink Crackle Lidded Ceramic Jars
By Jaru
Located in West Chester, PA
A fantastic pair of artisan made ceramic lidded jars fired in a pink crackle glaze finish by the California pottery company Jaru.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Gold Lidded Urn with Caryotids
Located in Jupiter, FL
Gorgeous white and gold Naples lidded urn with four caryatids on each corner.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Majolica Garden Urn of Campana Form
Located in Montreal, QC
This majolica urn is of campana form, half-fluted in mustard and emerald green with moulded matching rim. It was for a flower pot originally but might make a stylish wine bucket ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Urns
Materials
Majolica
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000112 Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul)
The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
Antique Victorian Quality Gilded Brass Urn
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality gilded brass urn having an ornate gilded brass urn with swags and scrolls decorated.
A quaint decorative piece
Dimensions...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Urns
Materials
Brass
Kasper Würtz One Off Large Yellow Urn
By Kasper Würtz
Located in London, GB
Aage and Kasper Würtz are a father and son team of studio ceramicists based near Horsens in eastern Jutland, Denmark.
Known internationally for their hand-thrown and hand-glazed cer...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Koro, w/ Kirin, Taisho Period, circa 1920 Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast and lacquered bronze incense burner, koro, topped with a mythical kirin, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The tall koro of tripod form, with three elegant legs with outward curved feet resting on an integral circular base. The compressed body cast with a delightful scene of a pair of birds roosting on branches of flowering plum. A pair of monster masks adorn the sides. Rising from the top of their heads are a dramatic pair of horns, joined at the top, in the form of a Buddhist mandorla. The monster mask theme continues below, with their tongues forming the legs.
The pierced cover of the koro features a fantastic kirin (qilin in Chinese), a mythical chimeric animal with the head of horned dragon, body of a deer, and legs and hooves of a horse. Despite its ferocious appearance, the kirin is a benevolent animal, whose appearance foretells the arrival or passing of a great sage or ruler.
The bronze well...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair Carved Alabaster Urns
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An impressive pair of hand carved, lidded alabaster urns with left and right reliefs of a female mythological figures and Greek key design. Each, 3 separate pieces, base, center and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Alabaster
Monumental Signed Studio Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
This monumental signed studio pot is truly something to behold. Its variegated tawny and sand colored glaze swirl together to create a one-of-a-kind work of...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A Finely Detailed Capodimonte 19th Century Covered Urn, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A finely detailed urn with lid, 19th Century Italy. Made by Copodimonte with the gold Naples mark on bottom. 18.25 inches tall with lid
Category
1880s Italian Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Impressive Knife Urns, Regency Style Custom Bench Made Carved Finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine and impressive pair of knife urns by the custom cabinet maker W.K. Cowan of Chicago. Hand crafted to his exacting standards this pair feature...
Category
Early 1900s American Regency Antique Urns
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-19th century Lous XVI French Urn, made of Bronze and Porcelain, with beautiful decorative Bronze Lions on the side.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair Greek Terra Cotta Kalyx-Kraters
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Attica terra cotta kalyx-kraters featuring gods and goddesses in early Classical Greek scenes. These two handle bowls were made for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Majolica Urns, German, Attrib. Hanke
By Reinhold Hanke
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched pair of late 19th century Bohemian / German majolica porcelain urns. With a contrasting mix of Christian, mythological, grotesque and neoclassical elements, they exemplify the highly decorative, "art for art's sake" ideology of the Aesthetic Movement (1860-1900). Colorful and engaging, the style was a direct and confrontational answer to the rise of mass-produced and industrial culture.
With impressed marks "R.H. 35" on their bases, the urns were most probably manufactured by Reinhold...
Category
19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
French Late 19th Century Hand Painted Old Paris Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vivid depiction of a French Lord and Lady have been hand painted onto one side of this fabulous French 19th century Old Paris urn. A delicate bouquet o...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Palace Size Sevres ‘Labors of Cupid' Ormolu & Cobalt Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of palace size Sevres "Labors of cupid" ormolu and cobalt urns
France, 20th century
A magnificent pair of palace-sized Sevres "Labors of Cupid" ormolu...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Cassoulet Vases with Elephants, Ca. 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of French Art Deco marble and bronze cassoulet vases with elephants. Ca. 1925. Marble and bronze.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver presentation cup with cover made by goldsmiths and silversmiths Co Ltd; an addition to our presentation silverware collection.
This exceptional antique sterling silver presentation cup and cover has a plain bell shaped form onto a circular spreading foot.
The lower portion of the body is encircled with exceptional cast and applied alternating strapwork style ornamentation.
The upper rim of this antique silver...
Category
1910s British Vintage Urns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Silver Plate Regency Urn with Lion Head Detail, Small
Located in New York, NY
A small Italian sterling silver plate Regency style urn with Lion head and loop detail, circa 20th-century, Italy. A great piece for any bar, bar cart, entertaining, etc. to hold appetizer picks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Urns
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vase in Ceramic "Harlequin - Arlecchino" Design Nino Strada for Deruta, 1950s
By Deruta, Nino Strada
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "Arlecchino" series polychrome ceramic vase, 1950s, deruta production based on a design by Nino strada in the classic geometric pattern
It measures 33 cm in height, in very g...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Urns
Materials
Ceramic
STACKED Squat Maple Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this spherical vase is made from reclaimed maple. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Brooklyn wood shops. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Urns
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Walnut, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Wood, Ceramic
Large Italian Early 20th Century Hammered Copper Vessel with Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian craftsmanship hammered copper vessel.
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Materials
Copper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ovoid Shaped Bronze Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A Showa period (1926-1989), Japanese ovoid shaped bronze vase with cylindrical neck and loop handles. Signed with box.
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Urns
Materials
Bronze
Large, 2 Handled Terracotta Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and large, 2-handled pot archaic style terracotta pot. Wonderful patina and coloration throughout.
Category
20th Century Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of 20th Century Painted Ceramic Chinese Vases, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of great 20th century Chinese vases. Glazed and hand painted ceramic objects with golden decorations of beautiful quality and important me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Carved Rock Crystal Vases
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique large pair of neoclassical style hand carved and hand-polished rock crystal vases.
The inside of the vases were masterfully carved out.
Measures: H. 14" x D. 7".
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Hand Carved Marble Urns on Pedestals with Antique Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of hand carved marble urns on pedestals with antique patina finish. The urns are decorated with vegetable relief and fawn head handles.
Category
Late 20th Century European Urns
Materials
Stone
Pair of Vintage Limestone Faux Bois Planters
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As part of the Art Nouveau movement, faux bois was the height of sophistication and expertly crafted throughout Europe. These unique faux bois planters are a one of a kind set. Incre...
Category
19th Century Antique Urns
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Pair of French Sevres Celeste Blue Porcelain Urns with Gilt Ormolu
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of French Sevres Celeste Bleu porcelain urns with a polychrome hand painted oval cartouche on each featuring the bust of a wo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Urns
Materials
Ormolu
Large British Colonial Style Rattan and Wicker Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large British Colonial style rattan and wicker urn, with carved wood finial, the domed top with intricate woven rattan, reed, willow and wicker, with a conf...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Urns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Willow
Pair of Marble Urns with Cherubs, Signed A. Moreau
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive large pair of French Louis XVI style hand carved white marble urns with cherubs, signed A.Moreau.
Highly attractive and very decorative.
la...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Materials
Marble
Etruscan Style Terracotta Ewer with Wine Leaf Motifs
Located in Montreal, QC
Etruscan style terracotta ewer with wine leaf motifs.
Category
1890s French Antique Urns
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Pair of French Hand Painted Ceramic Vases with Brass Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of hand painted asymmetrical ceramic vases decorated with flowers and butterflies in light colors on beige base, and they are painted in cobalt blue inside. Both are raised over...
Category
Early 20th Century French Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Asian Chinese Famille Noir Porcelain Urn Vase
Located in West Hartford, CT
Standing twenty five inches tall, is this beautiful Chinese urn in the famille noir pattern. There are hallmarks at bottom but they are hard to read, see pics.
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique classical garden urn is made of cast iron and has two handles and a flared rim. The container has a fluted design encircling its bottom. The handles are screwed to the co...
Category
Late 19th Century American Classical Roman Antique Urns
Materials
Iron
20th Century White Marble and Bronze Cassolettes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 20th century marble and bronze cassolettes featuring floral swags and satyr heads.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Yellow Covered Vase and Stand, Vintage Mottahedeh, Rose Floral Motif
By Mottahedeh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An interesting three part vase set featuring a fitted oval cover, pedestal base and under tray. Nice detailing from Mottadeh whose realistic depictions of antique patterns are world ...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Urns
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century African Clay Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century large African clay vessel.
Category
20th Century Senegalese Urns
Materials
Clay
Blue, Black and White French Garden Urns
Located in Seattle, WA
Fabulous color on these 19th century French urns, great for indoors or outdoor use.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Urns
Pair of Tole Palm Trees in Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delightful vintage pair of tole palm trees with a lady bug for good luck.
Category
20th Century Urns
Materials
Metal
19th Century Lidded Japanese Imari Jar with Foo Dog Finial
Located in London, GB
A very charming 19th century lidded Japanese Imari jar with a Foo dog figure topped finial. The jar is hand-painted in an elaborate traditional Ima...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Urns
Materials
Pottery
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.