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Antique Grand Tour Urn, Italian, Bronze, Posy Vase, Great Exhibition, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Grand Tour urn. An Italian, bronze table top posy vase in the Great Exhibition manner, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfully accentuated...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Quality Blue Ceramic and Ormolu Vases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French, quite stunning, blue ceramic vases. Decorated with ormolu and brass decoration that make this beautiful pair of vases stand out from the crowd. Circa 1860.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Large Antique Italian Blue and White Lidded Urn, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning lidded urn might have once been found in a 19th century Italian apothecary. The front of the shaped urn body has the hand-painted phrase “C. Violaru”, which is the heavily abbreviated form of the Latin word for violet (violaceum). Up until the mid-1700’s, apothecaries would make syrups from violets and use it to treat kidney ailments. Above the Latin wording is a whimsical musical scene with a man blowing a horn leading a couple who is holding hands over rocky terrain lined with shrubbery. A large house and trees can be seen behind the trio with a pair of mountains in the distance. On the opposite side of the urn is a floral display with a bird perched on a rock. Beneath the bird is a geometric design, possibly a stylized sun with radiating beams of light. Both scenes are segmented by a pair of thin quarter round moldings that encircle the entire vase. Other hand-painted motifs include floral and foliate margents, geometric patterns, and Vitruvian waves that are infilled with horizontal fluting. The sides of the urn have a fish-scale background beneath two mustachioed mascarons. Both men have been styled in grotesque fashion, with a pair of spiraled horns emanating from their heads. In between the horns is a looping handle that is affixed to the body in similar tight spirals. The domed lid has three scrolled arms that merge in a geometric finial. The base color of the urn is white, with illustrations in a monochromatic cobalt oxide blue, reminiscent of Delft blue pottery...
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19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Denmark, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Gilded Overlay Glass Goblet, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
19th-Century Bohemian Ruby Red Cut Glass Covered Goblet This beautiful 19th-century Bohemian ruby red cut glass goblet, complete with its matching lid, is a fine example of expert cr...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

19th Century Tibetan Oil Lamp
Located in Norton, MA
A 19th-century bronze oil lamp with intricated and complicated handcraft and carving, possibly from Tibet. The nozzle and handle feature Buddhist figures. Dimensions are 9.5 inches t...
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19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair French Duck Egg Bleu Sevres Urns 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of French Sevres porcelain twin masque head handled lidded urns with dome lids, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1870 in date. The vases with a duck...
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1870s French Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Tole Pomegranate Tree in Painted Urn
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Decorative tole tree with branches of leaves and pomegranates, presented in a painted black urn with molded detail. The naturalistic form and aged patina give this piece strong decor...
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1920s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Chinese Light Green-Black Jade Lidded Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a lidded light green-black color jade urn adorned with multiples branches of kelp leaves that are attached to it. The urn stands over an asymmetrical ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Jade

Royal Copenhagen Terracotta Crackle Glazed Vase, Gilded Banding Decoration #3060
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen porcelain gilded terracotta and grey crackle glazed baluster vase. A premium quality vase with a matt glaze to the terracotta porcelain. Circa 1954. Stamped and ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Urns

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Polychrome Delft Urn With Lid
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful polychromed urn with lid. Lots of nice colors.
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Late 18th Century British Antique Urns

Materials

Delft

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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair, Sampson French Porcelain Famille Rose Medallion Pallet Porcelain Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Samson & Cie was operated by four generations in Paris and Montreauil-sous-Bois from 1845 to 1979/1980. It was first established by Edme Samson (Paris 1810 – 1891) at 7, Rue Vendôme ...
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20th Century French Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Enamel

Impressively Large Ornately Cut Glass Rounded Lidded Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching glistening cut glass vessel with matching lid, very large and ornate.
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1950s North American Vintage Urns

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of French lidded grand tour ormolu & bronze cast heavy duty model of a two handled Urn of Museum quality. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency per...
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Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large and Ornate Figural Bronze Handled Urn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Figural bronze urn with relief figures among the foliage, the urn with two sea serpent handles with embossed scales, scalloped rim, footed. Very...
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Urns

Materials

Bronze

Upsala Ekeby, Urn, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable blue-glazed earthenware urn designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Modern Large Scale Neolithic Style Ceramic Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two modern Neolithic style Chinese ceramic pots. Sold separately. Large pot has a small hairline crack on the bottom that has been repaired. please...
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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

English Pair of 19th Century Walnut Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive pair of walnut urns made in 19th century England. These urns have been expertly turned on a lathe to create the basin and pedestal, ending on mahogany square bases. Cle...
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19th Century English Other Antique Urns

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal urn. The urn is raised by a square base with elega...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Tole Urns with Classical Figures
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of raw tole urns, each decorated with gilt classical figures in relief. The flared form rests on a square base, showing an aged patina consistent with 19th century metalwork. On...
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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns
Located in Pearland, TX
A terrific pair of antique French Neoclassical style petite cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Italian Porcelain Urn or Jardinière Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, relatively large, Italian white porcelain urn or jardinière with gold Neoclassical design, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Bea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Alabastro Fiorito & Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro Fiorito and ormolu lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a square base below the circular mottled socle pe...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Giovanni De Simone teapot
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an excellent example of Giovanni De Simone's work! It's hand painted and crafted by the artist himself. This piece is titled "Midnight Sunlight". It has a small chip on the ...
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1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Urns

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Giovanni De Simone teapot
Giovanni De Simone teapot
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on rever...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Talavera Majolica Hand Painted Amphora/Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Talavera Majolica Amphora/Urn Vase. It depicts a hand painted amphora/urn with a white background showing a scene in the front of a Spaniard gentleman riding a horse and in...
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20th Century Spanish Baroque Urns

Materials

Earthenware

A Pair of Cast Iron Urns
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A pair of painted cast iron neoclassical urns with fluted bodies, swag decoration and domed lids. To be displayed inside or in the garden. Wonderful condition. England, 1910
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1910s English Neoclassical Vintage Urns

Materials

Iron

Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Dramatic lightweight resin urn shaped vessels featuring a realistic hand-painted honed Carrara marble faux finish. Classically inspired modern shaped vases sit on top of detachable p...
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2010s Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Resin

Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair
Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Monumental Majolica Grecian Style Urn
Located in Elkhart, IN
An exceptional monumental Grecian-style majolica floor urn. This piece features busts of the ram-horned God Jupiter Ammon; with foliate banded accents; bulb...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Pair of Serpentine Cassolettes attr. to H. Dasson, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XVI-inspired baluster-shaped serpentine cassolettes, with an elegant chiseled and gilded bronze mount. The lid, resting on an openwork gilded bronze frieze, i...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Serpentine, Bronze

Versailles Porcelain Urn
Located in New York, NY
Formal, fresh, and futuristic. Traditional shapes, graphic patterns, and gobs of gold conspire to create this classic meets cutting edge collection. Our signature cubes pattern is dy...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Urns

Materials

Gold

Small Antique Sevres Cobalt Blue Bronze Mounted Lidded Porcelain Urn
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 5 1/4 in W: 6 3/4 in D: 5 in This exquisite small antique Sevres porcelain urn is a stunning example of 19th to early 20th century French artistry and elegance. Fin...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Regency Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Urns with Pineapple Reversible Tops
Located in Downingtown, PA
The bronze urns rest on an ormolu flaring foot which rests on a two step bronze square base. The ormolu handles in the form of dolphins are applied to each side and encircling each i...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Paris Rose Marble Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved. Bronze mounted. Signed by maker. Paris rose marble.
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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Chinese Vase
Located in London, GB
This Chinese vase is made of brass with a lovely enamel cloisonné floral design. The elegant vase sits on a narrow round base with a short funnel neck. The cloisonne floral and leaf ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Urns

Materials

Enamel

English Turned Walnut Urn Wood Spill Vases, Pair, circa 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair/set of late-19th century English turned walnut urn spill vases with collard lip over neck, standing on a turned foot base, England. Dimens...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Urns

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Lidded Jars Urns
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Meiji period with this exceptional pair of antique Imari porcelain lidded jars, crafted circa 1885. Standing at an impressive 18 inch...
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1880s Japanese Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant pair of Tazzas in Oak from the 19th Century in a classic style
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Tazzas in Oak from the 19th Century in a classic style with a nice patina. Some wear in the bowls ( See pictures) Wear consistent with age and use
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19th Century European Antique Urns

Materials

Oak

French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin

19th Century Important Painted, Spanish Terracotta Urns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century important painted, Spanish terracotta urns. Spectacular reliefs and colors.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Biedermeier Antique Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug and Stand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug and stand; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug has an elongated pear-shaped form onto a circular pedestal foot. The stand has an octofoil shaped form with a central swept raised circular well. The cylindrical neck of the silver jug is embellished with exceptional cast and applied floral and scrolling foliate decoration, all on a matte background; there is an exceptional shield shaped vacant cartouche to the underside of the pouring lip, surmounted with scrolling leaf mantling. The knopped neck is further ornamented with an interlacing border flanked with plain bands, to a swept portion encircled with pensile bud designs. The decoration to the body incorporates two large scrolling leaf bordered vacant cartouches, each surmounted with a coronet design embellished with floral ornamentation. Each cartouche is further embellished with a chased figural mask design to the nadir, flanked with large floral motifs. Either side of each cartouche is embellished with an exceptional cast and applied three-dimensional winged mermaid and mermen, gesturing towards the aforementioned coronet. The decoration to the body is further embellished with large scrolling leaf and floral sprays incorporating a cast and applied protruding leopard's head to the anterior portion. This magnificent antique silver Armada jug retains the original hinged cover, ornamented with chased scrolling lead decoration and surmounted with an impressive cast and applied scrolling loop finial. This exceptional antique Victorian silver jug...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Three Hand-painted Ceramic Pugliese Pots late 1800s
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A wonderful set of hand-painted and hand-made ceramic pots from Puglia. The three have been hand-painted with deep blue leaf patterns and are utterly gorgeous. It is very rare to fin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of LARGE Chinese Palace Size Oxblood Colored Urns 47" H
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of palace sized Chinese oxblood / Sang de Boeuf colored lidded urns. Lids have foo dog finial tops. Marked on the bottom. I believe they're 20th Ct but not entirely sure. 47" H ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Urn by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 37 kg available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. Rick Owens is a California-born f...
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2010s French Modern Urns

Materials

Bronze

Urn by Rick Owens
Urn by Rick Owens
$20,071 / item
19th Century French Neoclassical Tole Peinte and Gilt Urn Cachepot
Located in Stamford, CT
A very charming early 19th century French tole peinte vase or urn with a gilt figure of a dancing maiden with one breast exposed playing a sistrum, ancient musical instrument. The ur...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Tin

Mn L Big Vase by Josefina Munoz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mn L big vase by Josefina Munoz Mn LARGE collection Dimensions: H 35 x D 18 cm Material: Ceramics (Black Sandstone and Transparent Enamel) Available in: Small, and Medium. ...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

19" Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn
Located in Germantown, MD
Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn or vase. Use it just as ornament or as candy or just as storage. Measures 18.5" tall, 11.5" tall without cover, 8" in diameter. Opening is 3....
Category

Late 20th Century Northern Irish Modern Urns

Materials

Crystal

Davide Oldani Taac Onion Ceramic Center Piece
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Taac Onion For Cassina Taac Pumpkin fa parte della collezione di contenitori in ceramica smaltata, che segna la prima collaborazione di Cassina con lo chef Davide Olda...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Rouge Royal Marble and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Royal marble and ormolu urn. Raised on a marble base with canted corners and ormolu moulded band. The urn rests on four ormo...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th c. Chestnut Urns with Chinoiserie Decoration from Holland
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of chestnut urns of japanned pewter with chinoiserie garden scenes from early 19th century Holland - each urn featuring a removable lid with finial top, fitted to a foote...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Pair of Exceptional Georgian Style Carved Walnut Urn Form Knife Boxes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and rare pair of Urn Form knife boxes with telescoping lids and myriad cut-outs for utensils in the interior. Urn shapes with both lids and urns made in sections. The lid...
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Early 20th Century Georgian Urns

Materials

Walnut

Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase Offered for sale is a large post-modern studio pottery urn or vase finished in a matte glaze in faint and graded colors of...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Chinese Export Imari Vases, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinese Export Imari vases, ca. 1780.
Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Urns with Red-Crowned Cranes and Peonies
By Jingfa
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chinese cloisonné capped urns with carved and pierced fruitwood bases. Red-crowned cranes with assorted flora on a sky blue background with volcanoe...
Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Urns

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French 18th Century Chestnut Brusque
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific 18th century Arte Populaire Brusque from the Ardeche region of France. A vessel used for preparing chestnuts.
Category

18th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Chestnut

Pair Of Neoclassical White Pottery Urns With Greek Motif
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Glazed White Pottery Urns. Stunning set of pottery urns that feature Greek motifs, depicting gods, goddesses, ...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Neo-Classical Cast Iron Urn
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large scale 19th Century English Country House garden or orangery cast iron classical urn. After the antique Townley Vase. The urn is of krater form and retains it original wrought...
Category

1830s English Country Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Mid 20th Century Italian Scavo Glass Roman Style Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid 20th century Roman style pink Scavo glass vase. Scavo glass was created in the mid 20th century by using a technique involving the application, to the surface of an object, of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Urns

Materials

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.

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