Urns
Early 20th Century European Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Indian Urns
Tin
1920s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century English Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Urns
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Pewter
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Urns
Metal
Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Antique Urns
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Urns
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Terracotta
1920s English Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Terracotta
1950s Italian Vintage Urns
Marble
1950s French Vintage Urns
Metal
Early 20th Century Urns
Bronze
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Urns
Bronze
Early 1900s American Regency Antique Urns
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Marble, Bronze
1910s British Vintage Urns
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Copper
Early 20th Century French Urns
Ceramic
1950s Chinese Vintage 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.