Urns
18th Century Antique Urns
Alabaster
18th Century French Antique Urns
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Limestone, Marble
16th Century French Antique Urns
Stone, Granite
16th Century Danish Antique Urns
Stone, Marble
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Urns
Pottery
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Gold Leaf
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Porcelain
1930s French Brutalist Vintage Urns
Rope, Walnut
1790s English Egyptian Revival Antique Urns
Stone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Composition, Brass, Nickel
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Silver
1780s Italian Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 18th Century Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Urns
Silver
Late 18th Century German Antique Urns
Enamel
18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns
Porcelain
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Stoneware
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Urns
Copper
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Terracotta
1930s Maghreb Islamic Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Urns
Bronze
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1930s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Urns
Britannia Standard Silver
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Urns
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Classical Roman Antique Urns
Limestone
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Urns
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Urns
Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta, Paint
1930s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Urns
Porcelain
18th Century English Antique Urns
Glass
17th Century Italian Antique Urns
Breccia Marble
1930s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Urns
Bakelite
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Enamel
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Coade Stone
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Urns
Earthenware, Pottery
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Urns
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antique Urns
Clay
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Enamel
18th Century Spanish Country Antique Urns
Marble
18th Century French Antique Urns
Chestnut
18th Century Antique Urns
Marble
1930s American American Craftsman Vintage Urns
Pottery
Early 1700s Antique Urns
Marble
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Urns
Metal
Late 18th Century Baroque Antique Urns
Gold
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Early 17th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Pewter
18th Century European Rococo Antique Urns
Pewter
1780s English Antique Urns
Boxwood
18th Century French Antique Urns
Terracotta
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
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.