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Urns For Sale
18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chesnut Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chestnut Urns
Unique Urns purchased in France.
See detailed photos.
Category
18th Century French Regency Antique Urns
Materials
Chestnut
Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Mounted Ewers, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Mounted Ewers from the 1930s.
Measure 10" in width, 7.5" in depth and stand 21.5" tall.
Good vintage condition with wear consistent with...
Category
Early 20th Century Urns
Materials
Brass
Pair of large Sevres urns, 19 th century cobalt blue
Located in Houston, TX
Grand and very tall urns that are extremely well painted
Make this pair exceptional. The ormolu is original and
Complete with brilliant gilding. They are 19 th century
And signed Po...
Category
19th Century French Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Impressive Pair of Artisan Neoclassical Malachite Urns 20th-Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautifully crafted Neoclassical style urns in polished malachite, Italian from the second half of the 20th century. These are absolutely magnificent and would be showstopper...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Urns
Materials
Malachite
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Blue & Brown Floral Porcelain Mantel Vase Urn 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century porcelain vase / urn by Maitland Smith. Features round panels of chinoiserie floral designs, framed in a background of speckled brown and a pattern of spirals aroun...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Alabaster Marble Urn, Small
Located in New York, NY
A European alabaster marble urn, in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, Europe (Italy or Spain.) Urn is on the smaller side; beautiful as a standalone piece decorative ob...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Large Spanish Incised Terracotta Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1633 Hand made and glazed incised Spanish Vase
Category
1960s Vintage Urns
Materials
Terracotta
1955 Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Tobacco Jar
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
1955 Wedgwood light blue Jasperware tobacco jar. Stamped with brand stamp and date stamp (1955) on the underside.
Category
1950s English Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Artisan-Crafted Silver Urns - A Pair
Located in Austin, TX
One-of-a-Kind hand-crafted silver urns using the Repousse method of hammered design. Each is slightly unique from the other. Unusually large size and excellent condition. Probably mi...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Urns
Materials
Silver
Small Vintage Lidded Urn, Chinese, Hand Painted Ceramic, Spice Jar, Ginger Pot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage lidded urn. A Chinese, ceramic spice jar, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Petite of form, with an appealing b...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro XL Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind large Pink alabastro Murano glass vase. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This amphora shaped blown glass vase has a clean design and a beautiful soft pink ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Sèvres Porcelain Urns, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare pair of French Sèvres porcelain bronze-mounted urns, Neoclassical/Rococo design period, circa 19th century, mid-1800s, Fra...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Black Basalt Vases Wedgwood and Bentley Late 18th Century Ca. 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional pair of black basalt vases was produced by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775.
The vases' decoration features bacchanalian boys playing.
They symbolize liberation from social norms and constraints, often embodying the balance or imbalance between order and chaos.
The figures are sculpted in solid deep relief. Wedgwood and Bentley...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Stoneware
French Porcelain Faience Rouen Double Handled Urn Jardiniere Pot 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
French faience enameled porcelain urn / jardiniere / planter / cachepot featuring an ornate swirling foliate and floral design in blue, yellow, and orange on a white ground. Tapered ...
Category
20th Century Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 19th c. Antique Terracotta Water Urn with Iron Spout, Whitewashed Patina
Located in Clermont, FL
Antique 19th century water urn with faucet. Urn is a testament to the history and artistry of a bygone era. Made from terracotta material, displays decorative motifs, featuring a uni...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Spanish Colonial Antique Urns
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Style Tole Water Cooler by Adams & Westlake
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century tole water cooler by Adams & Westlake out of Chicago. It has an enamel interior with a brass spigot. The exterior shows paint losse...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
19th Century Neoclassical Swedish or Russian Porphyry Campana Urn Vase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19th century Swedish or Russian Porphyry campana urn vase carved in a Classic shape, likely carved by the Alvdalen factory in Sweden, the vase presently mounted on a faux gr...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Porphyry
Modern Large Scale Neolithic Style Ceramic Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two modern Neolithic style Chinese ceramic pots. Sold separately. Large pot has a small hairline crack on the bottom that has been repaired. please...
Category
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Kaiser - K. Nossek, Vintage Porcelain Urn and Cover, Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
KAISER (manufacturer) - K. Nossek (designer) - Desiree (product line) - vintage fine porcelain urn and cover - featuring shaded enamels and flor...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
2 Turquoise Cloisonné Chrysanthemums Lidded Ginger Jar Vase Urn Pair 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century cloisonné ginger jars with lids featuring a design of chrysanthemums and swirling tendrils in white on a turquoise blue ground.
Dimensions:
5.5" x 7.75" (...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Urns
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Meissen School Classical Figural & Floral Porcelain Lidded Urn C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Classical Figural & Floral Porcelain Lidded Urn in the Manner of Meissen C1880
Measures- 21"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
Irish George III Style Fluted Mahogany Peat Bucket with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Irish George III Style fluted mahogany peat bucket with brass hardware. Almost identical to buckets in The Gerstenfeld collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Irish George III Urns
Materials
Mahogany
Large Exotic Fabienne Jouvin Ceramic Covered Urn
Located in Norwood, NJ
Jarre De Temple "Toucans". Temple jar, covered urn by noted designer Fabienne Jouvin. Exotic inspiration from his travels with imaginative design featuring jungle decorations with to...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Antique Pair of Renaissance Style Terra Cotta Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Renaissance style very ornate antique Italian terra cotta vases decorated with Caryatides and garlands, in good condition. The bodice of the urns is set on a square base. T...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Urn Set - Obvara - Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces :
*Heiwa - Peace*
Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Ceramic Tazza
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian glazed ceramic tazza.
Measurements:
Diameter: 13.5"
Height: 9.5".
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Sèvres Porcelain Vase, France, XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
Sèvres porcelain urn vase in cobalt blue with gilded phytomorphic decorations and polychrome medallions, in one depicting a lake landscape, while in the other a bucolic scene; in the latter, he signs “Cottiret”. The polylobed base, the handles with female heads and the pine cone of the lid are in gilded bronze. Under the lid there is written “Offert par le duc de Choiseul...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
1895 Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Bronze Covered Cornucopia Urn Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
RARE FRENCH PORCELAIN Sevres Style Cornucopia Ormolu Horn Vase Urn. French chinoiserie 19th century Porcelain Vases Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts....
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
Dresden Helena Wolfsohn, 1843-1878, rare hand painted urn
Located in Uppsala , SE
Dresden, Helena Wolfsohn, 1843 - 1878, hand painted porcelain lidded urn. Dual handled.
Classical scenes in two cartouches on cobalt ground with gilt highlights.
Helena Wolfsohn wa...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Neo-Classic Spelter, Gilt, Bronze Cherub and Rams Head Ewer
Located in Louisville, KY
This ewer is a stunning decorator item! The attention to detail from this era is nothing short of exquisite. From the beautiful cherub that adorns the handle to the rams heads, every...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
Petite Dutch Delft White Ironstone Urn Vase, circa 1950
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming petite Delft white ironstone urn or vase with handles and a fluted design made in the Netherlands. Marked "Delfts Wit Holland" on revers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Onyx Marble Urn Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx marble urn form vessel/round footed box with lid, circa 1970s. Lid has a beautiful, detailed finial top. Colors include shades of cream, tan, white, sand, and red bu...
Category
1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Urns
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu / Porcelain Pair Urns / Side Handled
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse your space in opulence with this captivating pair of Louis XVI style bronze-mounted porcelain urns. Each urn is a masterpiece, adorned with a meticulously crafted bronze-moun...
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Materials
Terracotta
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Ormolu Mounted Ruby Glass Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J & L. Lobmeyr Exceptional Ormolu Mounted Bohemian Ruby Glass Centerpiece
This exceptional Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece, by he renowned Viennese glass manufacturer J. & L. Lobmeyr, exemplifies the firm's mastery in combining classical aesthetics with innovative design. Created circa 1876, this piece was showcased at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, reflecting the era's fascination with classical motifs and superior craftsmanship.
The centerpiece adopts a form inspired by admired Greek patterns, characterized by its elegant proportions and harmonious contours. The exquisite ormolu handles, reminiscent of Urbino vase designs, are artfully crafted as serpents with their heads pressed flat upon the rim in a vigilant posture, while their sinuous bodies attach gracefully to the bowl, culminating in finely detailed finials. This serpentine motif not only enhances the visual allure but also imbues the piece with symbolic significance, as snakes often represent protection and eternal life in classical iconography.
Encircling the vessel is an expansive frieze featuring intricate scrollwork and figural representations. At the center of this decorative band stands a winged female figure, flanked by conventionally stylized lions, a composition that evokes themes of strength and guardianship prevalent in ancient art. The engraving is executed with extraordinary precision, with each leaf and tendril rendered in minute detail, showcasing the unparalleled skill of the artisans.
The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia was a seminal event, marking the first World's Fair held in the United States. It celebrated the nation's centennial and served as a global stage for artistic and industrial achievements. J. & L. Lobmeyr's participation in this exhibition underscored their commitment to excellence and innovation in glassmaking. Pieces such as this centerpiece would have captivated audiences with their blend of historical inspiration and contemporary artistry, reflecting the 19th-century penchant for reviving classical forms through modern techniques.
Founded in 1823 by Josef Lobmeyr, the company quickly established itself as a purveyor of fine glassware, earning the distinction of becoming the Imperial Court Supplier. Under the stewardship of Josef's sons, Josef and Ludwig, the firm expanded its artistic horizons, collaborating with eminent designers and embracing diverse stylistic influences, including Islamic and Persian motifs. Their innovative approach and dedication to quality garnered international acclaim, with their works featured in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and most importantly The Corning Museum of Glass.
This Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece with ormolu...
Category
19th Century Austrian Greek Revival Antique Urns
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Pair French Duck Egg Bleu Sevres Urns 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of French Sevres porcelain twin masque head handled lidded urns with dome lids, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1870 in date.
The vases with a duck...
Category
1870s French Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare 19th-century neoclassical cast iron urn / vase with a mythological motif. Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Iron
Czecholovakian Art Deco Hand Crafted Cream and Umber Ceramic Vase by Royal Crown
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco ceramic vase was realized by the esteemed atelier of Royal Crown in Czechoslovakia circa 1930. Suggesting a modern interpretation of the classic Greek amphora vase...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Decorative Vase / Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting a magnificent pair of 19th century Chinese Export Imari porcelain decorative vases, perfect for collectors and admirers of fine Asian art. Each vase showcases the exquisit...
Category
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Alabaster Storage Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century hand carved alabaster storage jar in the ancient Egyptian Late Dynastic style, with tapering neck topped by a wide everted rim. Great evocative decorative piece for the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Mottahedeh Old English Lowestoft Lidded Orange Urns
By Mottahedeh
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elegant, hand painted orange and gilt decoration enhances the classical urn form of this pair. Details include removable lids with foo dog finials. Mottahedeh is the recognized lead...
Category
1990s Portuguese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Antique Carl Thieme Potschappel Dresden Lidded Vases Pedestals Sevres 1880
By Carl Thieme
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine & monumental pair of late 19th century Porcelain lidded urns on pedestals by Carl Thieme (Potschappel), with Sevres marks, circa 1880.
The urns are in three three section...
Category
1880s German Rococo Revival Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Porcelain Lidded Ginger Urns - Qianlong Vases, Jars, Qing Pottery
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful pair of Chinese Porcelain Qianlong vases, lidded ginger jars with the Qing Pottery markings. Hand painted designs are intricate and plentiful...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Leopard Urns
The Pair of Leopard Urns is an extraordinary ceramic decorative art piece that captures the fierce beauty and elegance of South Africa's wildlife. Crafted by Lov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Antique Carl Thieme Potschappel Dresden Lidded Vases Pedestals Sevres 1880
By Carl Thieme
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine & monumental pair of late 19th century Porcelain lidded urns on pedestals by Carl Thieme (Potschappel), with Sevres marks, circa 1880.
The urns are in three three section...
Category
1880s German Rococo Revival Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Tall Chinese Blue and White Qilin Fantail Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A parade of Qilin, Chinese mythical creatures symbolizing magnificence, joy and benevolence, march around this hand painted porcelain fantail vase. It is a wonderful example of conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Urns
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair Porcelain Vases / Urns
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century pair of French figural glazed porcelain vases / urns with exterior gilt painted design scene details. Each vase / urn is in good condition. No chips, cracks, or restoration observed. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Each one stands about 19.5 inches tall x 8 inches wide X 4.5 deep pair of French figural porcelain...
Category
1820s French Antique Urns
Materials
Gold
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Grand Tour dark patinated bronze and ormolu urn with ormolu liner, C1850 in date.
This stunning bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant brown...
Category
1850s French Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Richard Haining STACKED Pronghorn Vessel, Alaskan Cedar, Yakisugi, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Richard’s work is driven by the concept of renewal—transforming salvaged materials into functional & decorative art that embodies beauty, craftsmanship, & environmental mindfulness. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Cedar, Fir,...
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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Materials
Marble
Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of French lidded grand tour ormolu & bronze cast heavy duty model of a two handled Urn of Museum quality. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency per...
Category
Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Urns
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage porcelain temple jar, handcrafted towards the end of the 20th century, in 1980s China
Artistically decorated in a simple yet decorative Ming-era style. Its body features a figural scene perfectly realized in hand-painted cobalt blue enamel. Flying birds and floral motifs are interspersed between bold blue borders and graphic Chinese-style decorations. Coming together and creating a striking contrast against the luminous white underglaze porcelain.
The porcelain jar measures 20 cm in height and 15 cm in diameter.
It's in good condition for its age and use, bearing only x1 small chip to the lip of the temple jar. And is stamped on its underside with a 'Zhongguo Zhi Zao...
Category
1980s Chinese Ming Vintage Urns
Materials
Enamel
Large 19th Century Gilt/ Painted Porcelain Pair Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large pair early 19th Century gild hand painted and crafted porcelain covered decorative urns / vases . Each urn features exterior painted scene details with gilt gold side handles. Each signed with pseudo sevres mark...
Category
1810s French Antique Urns
Materials
Gold
Antique French Ormolu Sevres Style Garniture, 19th Century, Signature and Mark
Located in Norton, MA
Antique French Ormolu Sevres style Garniture, 19th Century, Signature and Mark, Comprising an assembled garniture set consisting of two bolted urns with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
A Tessellated Marble Tazza Urn Dish By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated marble Tazza urn in Italian Emporador Marble. The undulating edge on the dish with brass banded soccle support.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
Porcelain Potpourri Urn in the Rocco Style, ca. 19th century
By Sitzendorf
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German hand painted porcelain potpourri urn vase with flowers and putti, in the Rocco style, by Sitzendorf, circa 19th century or earlier, Germany. Piece has details flor...
Category
19th Century German Rococo Antique Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Neoclassical Cherub Sunflower Urn Compote Box 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith bronze lidded and footed urn / compote featuring a low round form on paw feet, decorated with a Greek / Grecian design of cherubs in high relief, with a l...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pre-Order Omoide Urn 170 Cubic Inches, Obvara, Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - memories
The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
1950s Antique Lantern with Flowers and Fruits Under a Glass Dome
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant and delicate antique centerpiece composed of an arrangement of dried and artificial flowers and fruits, carefully arranged within a glass dome on a wooden base. This piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Urns
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Rare 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare 19th-century neoclassical cast iron urn / vase with a mythological motif. Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Iron
Porcelain Jar with Lid Bavaria Schumann Germany 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Porcelain urn with lid, cobalt blue with two medallions hand painted floral décor, richly enhanced with 24K gold painted details. Made by Bavaria Schumann Arzberg...
Category
1960s German Vintage Urns
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Important Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase
Located in New York, NY
An Important and Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase, C. 1895
This important and monumental vase was done by four different artists in the late 19th century:
Alphonse Adolphe Lamarre, French, 1837 - 1912 (Artist who designed the vase)
Paul Louchet, French (founder of bronze mounts) (Founder)
Charles Pillivuyt Porcelain Manufactory, French, Paris, 1853 - 1922 (Manufacturer)
Louis Chalon, French, born 1866 (modeler of mounts) (Modeler)
"An Art Nouveau Collaboration"
The vase in this case is an exceptional example of the collaboration between numerous artists during the late 19th century. The ceramic was made by Alphone Adolphe Lamarre (1837-1922) for the Charles Pillivuyt Porcelain Manufactory; the gilded bronze mounts, modeled by sculptor Louis Chalon and cast by Paul Louchet.
Spectacularly mounted naturalist vase; the base dressed and balustered, the neck finished in double openwork bulb, the surface describing sinuous reliefs. Polychrome glazed ceramic in Beige, blue, and green. The shoulder is decorated with a gilded bronze roundel with five ormolu bronze female...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 photo...
Category
1780s French Baroque Antique Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Monumental Antique Cut Crystal Glass Brandy Liquor Bar Dispenser Decanter 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare Antique American crystal brandy/liquor bar dispenser, circa 1880.
The crystal dispenser is of monumental size. The lidded dispenser having a faceted lid with a cut & faceted f...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Urns
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Bohemian Porcelain Royal Dux Cobalt Blue, White and Gold Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Authentic Bohemian Porcelain Royal Dux Cobalt Blue, White and Gold Double Handled Vases Hand-painted Made in Czech Republic, Amphora Vases. ...
Category
20th Century Czech Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century French Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urns on Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique garniture vases was crafted in France circa 1880 and showcases refined 19th-century artistry in cut crystal and gilt bronze, in the style of Baccarat or ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Materials
Bronze
French Aesthetic Movement Bronze Champleve Urns
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Aesthetic Movement bronze champleve Urns,
Circa 1880
The pair of aesthetic movement champleve footed jardinieres with floral enameling over a ...
Category
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Urns
Materials
Metal
Etruscan "Bucchero" Black Ware Two Handle Vase
Located in CA, CA
An Etruscan "bucchero" black ware two handle vase dating from the 6th century BC.
Adorned with boar designs in relief around the body of vessel and a single standing human figure in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Other Antique Urns
Materials
Pottery
Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Mosaic Shaped Vase Snowflake Motif Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic, shaped vase with snowflake motif
In exceptional original condition
Circa 1960's
Signed Gerbino to base
Height 4.5 inch, Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
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.