Urns
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century Russian Islamic Antique Urns
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
1980s Regency Vintage Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1780s British Neoclassical Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns
Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century American Regency Urns
Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Urns
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Urns
Mahogany
1940s British Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1980s Georgian Vintage Urns
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Urns
Ceramic
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Ormolu
19th Century French Victorian Antique Urns
Opaline Glass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
1830s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Bronze
20th Century European Urns
Malachite
20th Century French Chinese Export Urns
Enamel
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Brass
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Murano Glass
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Marble
19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Urns
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Bronze
1830s English Country Antique Urns
Iron
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns
Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Urns
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Antique Urns
Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Porcelain
20th Century European Urns
Plaster
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
19th Century British Regency Antique Urns
Copper
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Islamic Urns
Copper
Mid-20th Century Urns
Glass
1960s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Metal
Mid-19th Century Antique Urns
Silver Plate
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Ormolu
1860s English Louis Philippe Antique Urns
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Urns
Porcelain
1850s French Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Urns
Carrara Marble
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porphyry
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.