Urns
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
1780s English George III Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century French Antique Urns
Bronze, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Urns
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Bronze
1930s French Brutalist Vintage Urns
Rope, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Majolica
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 1900s Classical Greek Antique Urns
Iron
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Islamic Urns
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Anglo Raj Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Urns
Ceramic
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns
Malachite, Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century North American Urns
Stoneware
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns
Limestone, Marble
18th Century Chinese Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Antique Urns
Ceramic, Earthenware
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Serpentine, Bronze
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Urns
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Urns
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Metal
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Urns
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Urns
Pottery
19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
2010s Italian Urns
Crystal, Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Urns
Gold
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Art Glass
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Copper
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Bronze
1830s Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Porphyry
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Regency Urns
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Ormolu
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Urns
Copper
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Urns
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Urns
Bronze
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
1980s Vintage Urns
Stone
1880s French Japonisme Antique Urns
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Greek Antique Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1820s French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Urns
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Urns
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.