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Pair Of Large Charles X Gilt Bronze Urns
Pair Of Large Charles X Gilt Bronze Urns

Pair Of Large Charles X Gilt Bronze Urns

Located in Essex, MA

Large size campagna form of the Medici vase with a mythological scene. Two handles. Square plinth base.

Category

1830s French Charles X Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle
Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle

Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare vintage cobalt blue venetian glass apothecary jars. Set of 5. Each jar has a lid with glass fruit or flower as handle. Perfect for vanity or bathroom storage. Very good conditio...

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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Urns

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Stoneware Lidded Urn by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Unique Stoneware Lidded Urn by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

Unique Stoneware Lidded Urn by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s

Unique stoneware lidded urn with amazing relief decor and glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. First sorting. There is a chip from...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Jar
Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Jar

Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Jar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar of waisted cylindrical form with a flared rim and footed base. The body is decorated with vibrant polychrome scalloped bands in deep yellow, o...

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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware

French Neoclassical Urn Form Steel Table Lamp, 19th Century
French Neoclassical Urn Form Steel Table Lamp, 19th Century

French Neoclassical Urn Form Steel Table Lamp, 19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

Neoclassical style urn-form steel lamp with brass oval rings on the sides and repousse acanthus leaf decoration. The round base with a twisted rope for...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Apulian Style Urns
Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Apulian Style Urns

Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Apulian Style Urns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of antique late 19th century bronze Apulian style urns. The Sienna marble base compliments the bronze twin scrolling handles and krater bowl above bodies depicting scenes of ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Metal, Bronze

West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba
West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba

West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba

By Jasba

Located in Houston, TX

West German glazed ceramic vase by Jasba. This stunning orange, cream and brown midcentury West German drip glaze vase. Great selection of md century West G...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Urns
Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Urns

Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Urns

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite pair of 19th-century French urns showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the Neoclassical period, featuring finely carved pink veined marble complemented by gilded...

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sèvres Palace Porcelain Urns
Sèvres Palace Porcelain Urns

Sèvres Palace Porcelain Urns

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New Orleans, LA

These bronze-mounted Sèvres porcelain urns are monumental in both size and quality and feature the renowned manufactory’s signature deep cobalt blue glaz...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th century English Sterling Silver Georgian Master Salts Virtute et Labore
19th century English Sterling Silver Georgian Master Salts Virtute et Labore

19th century English Sterling Silver Georgian Master Salts Virtute et Labore

Located in Savannah, GA

Classic pair of Georgian sterling silver master salts with a graceful oval form and standing on plain oval spread foot. Each salt has a pair of reeded loop handles. The tops of the s...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lidded Urn by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Model 1207
Lidded Urn by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Model 1207

Lidded Urn by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Model 1207

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1934, Sweden. This glazed stoneware lidded urn, model 1207, part of Wilhelm Kåge’s Argenta stoneware collection made for the Gustavsberg Factory. It features silver leaf decorations ...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Italian carved wood flame urns, 18th Century
Italian carved wood flame urns, 18th Century

Italian carved wood flame urns, 18th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Dramatic, large pair of 18th-century Italian carved wood flame urns, or pots au feu, richly detailed with acanthus leaf bases and boldly sculpted flames rising upward. Retaining tra...

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18th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Wood

Large French Salt Glazed Urn or Oil Jar from the 19th C
Large French Salt Glazed Urn or Oil Jar from the 19th C

Large French Salt Glazed Urn or Oil Jar from the 19th C

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large French salt glazed urn or oil jar from the 19th c., featuring the traditional amphora shape and handles on opposing ends.

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of 19 th c. French urns in the Sevres style with champleve accents
Pair of 19 th c. French urns in the Sevres style with champleve accents

Pair of 19 th c. French urns in the Sevres style with champleve accents

Located in Houston, TX

The champleve work on these pieces is exquisite and very well done. The hand painted scenes are exceptional and painted in very sof Pastel hues. The ormolu mounts are well cast and t...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair
Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair

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

Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Chinese Vase
Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Chinese Vase

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 ...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Urns

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour

Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour

Located in Rome, IT

Exceptional pair of vases in the shape of a cantharus. From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards t...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid-Cenury Primitivist Marble Vase with Relief Carved Geometric Detailing
Mid-Cenury Primitivist Marble Vase with Relief Carved Geometric Detailing

Mid-Cenury Primitivist Marble Vase with Relief Carved Geometric Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated Mid Century Modern primitivist vase was realized in France circa 1950. It features a cylindrical body that tapers towards the top with a flared mouth that cantilevers over the body of the piece- in a beautiful white exotic marble. The surface of the vase has been handcarved in relief with a wealth of geometric motifs including stylized celtic knots bookended on top and bottom by deconstructed Greek key motifs. Additionally, there is an arched form with a open circle approaching the top of this piece. With its clean modernist lines, monochromatic palate, and patently (and beautifully) hand crafted aesthetic, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century to contremporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Marble

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.

Located in New York, NY

This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...

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1910s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Terrazzo

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urns, Late 19th Century, Pair
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urns, Late 19th Century, Pair

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Urns, Late 19th Century, Pair

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) famille rose similar porcelain white urns depicting fowl nestled amid an abundance of flowering branches, accented with foo dog scrolled h...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Beehive Classical Mantel Vase Trophy Urn 14"
Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Beehive Classical Mantel Vase Trophy Urn 14"

Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Beehive Classical Mantel Vase Trophy Urn 14"

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Royal Vienna Belle Epoque period liddled and handled pedestal vase / trophy urn featuring a Angelica Kaufmann Neoclassical scene with a women dancing with cherub...

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19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Unglazed Chinese Clay Pot or Jar with Handles
Unglazed Chinese Clay Pot or Jar with Handles

Unglazed Chinese Clay Pot or Jar with Handles

Located in Sheffield, MA

The Chinese clay jar is handcrafted and has two small handles. Shallow en relief bands encircle the upper part of the vessel. The organic rich dark clay is from a Chinese river basin.

Category

20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Clay

Large English Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, 1897
Large English Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, 1897

Large English Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, 1897

Located in New York, NY

Victorian sterling silver trophy cup. Made by John Hunt in London in 1897. Girdled urn with shield-mounted and leaf-capped flying scroll side handles; domed foot. Traditional Neoclas...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Metal Urns with Satyr Mask Handles, Early 20th Century
Antique Metal Urns with Satyr Mask Handles, Early 20th Century

Antique Metal Urns with Satyr Mask Handles, Early 20th Century

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of antique Greek form vase urns with Satyr mask handles, body with high relief frolicking putti or cherubs. Signed "Treta" with "Paris" foundry mark. Great indoor or outdoor gar...

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Early 20th Century European Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair French 19th C. Gilt-Bronze & Marble Urns, After Pierre Gouthière - Belanger
Pair French 19th C. Gilt-Bronze & Marble Urns, After Pierre Gouthière - Belanger

Pair French 19th C. Gilt-Bronze & Marble Urns, After Pierre Gouthière - Belanger

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Veined-Green Greek Marble Pair of Royal Urns, after the model by Pierre Gouthière (French, 1732-1813) and a design by François...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Small Vintage Bowl Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Decorative Urn, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Small Vintage Bowl Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Decorative Urn, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Small Vintage Bowl Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Decorative Urn, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small vintage bowl vase. A Chinese, ceramic decorative urn, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming Oriental taste, with a tasteful decorative appeal Displays...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Large Delft Urn, Glazed Ceramic, Dutch Colonial, Circa 1750
Large Delft Urn, Glazed Ceramic, Dutch Colonial, Circa 1750

Large Delft Urn, Glazed Ceramic, Dutch Colonial, Circa 1750

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Large Delft Urn / Vase , with beast decorated handles, painted in blue with river landscapes, a courting couple and bridge, within foliate an...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Urns

Materials

Delft

French Trophy Style Cup on Marble Base
French Trophy Style Cup on Marble Base

French Trophy Style Cup on Marble Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Silver cup with a brass band detail on a marble or granite base. The cup, while perfectly suited for a small gathering of flowers or to store pencils on a desk, is actually a small trophy. While it isn't prominent, a small brass icon...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Urns

Materials

Granite, Carrara Marble, Silver Plate

19th Century Pair of Italian Marble Lidded Urns
19th Century Pair of Italian Marble Lidded Urns

19th Century Pair of Italian Marble Lidded Urns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century pair of Italian marble lidded urns. These ovoid urns are constructed from grey and white veined marble, similar in appearance to English Ashburton marble. Banded wit...

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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Vintage Neo Classical Urn, Continental, Decorative Ornament, Grand Tour, C.1930
Vintage Neo Classical Urn, Continental, Decorative Ornament, Grand Tour, C.1930

Vintage Neo Classical Urn, Continental, Decorative Ornament, Grand Tour, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage neo-classical urn. A Continental, Bakelite decorative ornament in Grand Tour taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Striking forms, with serpentine f...

Category

1930s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Urns

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Brass Ram Head Urn
Vintage Brass Ram Head Urn

Vintage Brass Ram Head Urn

Located in Chicago, IL

With its regal design and antique patina, this small footed urn brings instant character to a mantel or console table. The vessel is shaped of sheet brass to the classic silhouette o...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Brass

Pair Of French Art Deco Iron Urns
Pair Of French Art Deco Iron Urns

Pair Of French Art Deco Iron Urns

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Art Deco Iron Urns. This gorgeous pair of French Art Deco urns with Greek key handles are the perfect accessory and can be easily painted in the color of your choice ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very handsome and large scale 19th century Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze urns. Each urn is raised on a circular mottled base. The urns are decorated throughout with scenes of birds and foliate. At each side is a foo dog mask with scrolled handle. Large birds are displayed at the neck and a Greek key like design accents the rim. All original patina throughout. The Meiji period, also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Cast Iron Vulcan Hook, Rusted Patina Object for Indoors or Out
Industrial Cast Iron Vulcan Hook, Rusted Patina Object for Indoors or Out

Industrial Cast Iron Vulcan Hook, Rusted Patina Object for Indoors or Out

Located in Chicago, IL

This monumental cast iron hook carries the quiet authority of true industrial history. Its sweeping curve and oversized circular eye create a bold, sculptural silhouette, while layer...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century George III Wedgwood & Bentley Creamware Urns or Mantel Vase
Antique 18th Century George III Wedgwood & Bentley Creamware Urns or Mantel Vase

Antique 18th Century George III Wedgwood & Bentley Creamware Urns or Mantel Vase

By Wedgwood & Bentley

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair antique 18th century Georgian Wedgwood & Bentley creamware urns with mottled faux stone glaze and mask handles circa 1780. Mounted on black basalt bases with lamb's tongue colla...

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18th Century English George III Antique Urns

Materials

Creamware

Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950
Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950

Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Bronx, NY

Collection of ceramics By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored with silver inlays various sizes and shapes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urns Mounted On Slate  Plinth Bases
Pair Of Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urns Mounted On Slate  Plinth Bases

Pair Of Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urns Mounted On Slate Plinth Bases

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Late 19th century bronze & slate Neoclassical style urns. Relief decorated with classical Greco-Roman figures and foliage, flanked by swan handles, with liners. The urns sur...

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Wilhelm Kage Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1930 Signed Kage
Wilhelm Kage Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1930 Signed Kage

Wilhelm Kage Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1930 Signed Kage

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Paris, IDF

Very rare large urn, figuring silver inlay with a stylised personage and a fish on one side and another personage and a fish on the other side. Signed GUSTAVSBERG KAGE with the Gus...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Silver

Global views Italian terra-cotta sage green large vessels
Global views Italian terra-cotta sage green large vessels

Global views Italian terra-cotta sage green large vessels

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a large pair of sage green pottery urns handmade in Italy. These handmade pottery urns have a beautiful sage green glaze to the surface with two delicate leaf design handles ...

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2010s Urns

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn
Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn

Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn

By James Mont

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Midcentury modern era Asian style ice bucket in the manner of James Mont. This highly detailed metal piece features a faux bronze verdigrises’ finish and intricate geometric engraving and embossing. The interior is lined with a removable turquoise plastic liner and is foam insulated. This handled three-footed urn could also be used as beautiful orchid planter compote. Inspired by Chinese Chou Dynasty 5th Century B.C. bronze Ding...

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1960s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Albarelli
Pair of Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Albarelli

Pair of Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Albarelli

Located in Atlanta, GA

A matched pair of tin glazed earthenware pharmacy vessels of baluster form with flaring rims and domed footed bases. Each Albarello is hand-painted in a traditional polychrome palet...

Category

19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware

A Pair of 19th century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Urns
A Pair of 19th century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Urns

A Pair of 19th century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Urns

Located in Chicago, IL

A Pair of Circa 1850 Pompeian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urns. These beautiful urns have boar's head handles surmounted by double-sided classical male and female mask busts, cast ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Artisanal Silver Urn
Vintage Artisanal Silver Urn

Vintage Artisanal Silver Urn

Located in Austin, TX

A one-of-a-kind hand-crafted silver urn using the Repousse method of hammered design. Unusually large size and excellent condition. Probably mid-to-late 20t...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Urns

Materials

Silver Plate

18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot

18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot

Located in Miami, FL

This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight. These pots ...

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1780s French Baroque Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Large Copan Hand Carved Porcelain Pottery Vase
Large Copan Hand Carved Porcelain Pottery Vase

Large Copan Hand Carved Porcelain Pottery Vase

Located in New York, NY

Large urn form "Copan" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase with midnight blue glazed feaather pattern from a Mayan ruler's cape all around. Handcrafted and signed by the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Red and Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Samovar
Red and Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Samovar

Red and Gilt Tole Chinoiserie Samovar

Located in New York, NY

Red and gold chinoiserie samovar. Antique English painted metal chinoiserie tea or coffee urn with gilt and silver gilt painted oriental figures in landscapes on three cabriole legs ...

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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Urns

Materials

Metal

Extra Large "Garden" Design Hand Carved Porcelain Art Pottery Vase
Extra Large "Garden" Design Hand Carved Porcelain Art Pottery Vase

Extra Large "Garden" Design Hand Carved Porcelain Art Pottery Vase

Located in New York, NY

Extra large "Garden" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase. Slip cast from a pottery mold, the smooth pearlescent surface is the background for it...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Located in New York, NY

19th Century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths
Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths

Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths

Located in London, GB

Pair of large, very fine carved marble garden urns of campana form with plinths Continental, late 19th/early 20th century Vases: height 100cm, diameter 69cm Bases: height 62cm, wi...

Category

Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Limestone, Marble

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.