Urns
19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns
Malachite, Bronze
1870s French Antique Urns
Porcelain
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
2010s Italian Urns
Crystal, Gold
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Silver
19th Century Moroccan Other Antique Urns
Pottery
18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Limestone, Marble
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Urns
Terracotta, Paint, Clay, Earthenware
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Urns
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Urns
Enamel
20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Urns
Bronze
19th Century Antique Urns
Delft
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Marble
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Metal
1930s Turkish Rustic Vintage Urns
Clay
1810s French Antique Urns
Gold
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Urns
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Urns
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Urns
Metal
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Stoneware
19th Century British Regency Antique Urns
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Copper
1930s American American Craftsman Vintage Urns
Pottery
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Opaline Glass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Marble
1920s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Urns
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Urns
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Urns
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Urns
Oak
1870s Chinese Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s Classical Roman Urns
Resin
1880s French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique Urns
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Majolica
Late 20th Century Spanish Urns
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
2010s French Post-Modern Urns
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century North American Urns
Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Marble
Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Urns
Delft
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Marble, Iron
2010s Urns
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Urns
Onyx, Bronze
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Urns
Ceramic
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns
Iron
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Urns
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Urns
Brass, Copper
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Urns
Ceramic
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.





