Skip to main content

Primitive Urns

to
1
5
2
3
3
1
243
208
164
130
68
59
43
37
31
30
30
29
22
19
19
19
5
2
3
3
1
1
1
5
2
1
1
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
5
5
5
Style: Primitive
19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
Located in Louisville, KY
Copper vessels of this nature were once primitively made in Europe and Middle Eastern areas of the world. This piece is a stunning example of the stout, but primitive craftsmanship t...
Category

19th Century European Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug
19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug

19th Century Primitive Dove Tailed Hammered Copper Brass Water Jug

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful urn which was most likely created in the late part of the 19th century. Used for storage and transportation. Amazing color and patina. Top opening...
Category

1880s Turkish Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European
19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European

19th Century Terracotta Olive Storage Urn Mid Eastern European

Antique Two-Piece Terracotta Hourglass Vessel – Sculptural Rustic Pottery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique two-piece terracotta vessel is a remarkable example of early handcrafted pottery, featuring an hourglass-inspired form that exudes rustic charm and sculptural appeal. Th...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Two-Piece Terracotta Hourglass Vessel – Sculptural Rustic Pottery
Antique Two-Piece Terracotta Hourglass Vessel – Sculptural Rustic Pottery

Antique Two-Piece Terracotta Hourglass Vessel – Sculptural Rustic Pottery

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay. This bowl was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be f...
Category

Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder

Andrianna Shamaris Original Teak Wood Rice Pounder

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel

Related Items
Spanish 19th Century Black Terracotta Urn, Planter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and stunning black terracotta urn from the Girona area of Spain. Beautiful patina and condition. A wonderful piece for any interior of exte...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Spanish 19th Century Black Terracotta Urn, Planter
Spanish 19th Century Black Terracotta Urn, Planter

Spanish 19th Century Black Terracotta Urn, Planter

H 24.5 in Dm 27 in
Studio Pottery Vessel
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Nice piece of studio pottery for your collection
Category

20th Century American Primitive Urns

Materials

Pottery

Studio Pottery Vessel
Studio Pottery Vessel

Studio Pottery Vessel

H 5.75 in Dm 4 in
Antique Terracotta Amphora Olive Oil Pot
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Terracotta Amphora olive oil pot. This European terracotta amphora was probably used for the storage and transport of olive oil. The double ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Terracotta Amphora Olive Oil Pot
Antique Terracotta Amphora Olive Oil Pot

Antique Terracotta Amphora Olive Oil Pot

H 10.5 in Dm 8 in
19th Century Pair of Large Chambord Garden Urns
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing pair of antique Chambord garden urns, in reconstituted stone, with a nicely weathered appearance in keeping with their age and outdoor use. These exquisite garden piece...
Category

19th Century French Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Stone

19th Century Pair of Large Chambord Garden Urns
19th Century Pair of Large Chambord Garden Urns

19th Century Pair of Large Chambord Garden Urns

H 24.81 in Dm 16.93 in
19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta
Located in Miami, FL
Set of dining table and armchairs. Garden or Patio Furniture. Indoor and outdoor.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta
19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta

19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta

H 30.31 in W 20.86 in D 2.87 in
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Primitive Urns

Materials

Teak

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

H 44.89 in W 68.51 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hana vertical A sleek and modern design of unprecedented sophistication, this vase's clean and essential character is enhanced with neutral colors transformed into a striking play of light and dark patchworks by the Japanese Raku ceramic firing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle

H 10.63 in Dm 3.55 in
Cypriot Painted Terracotta Storage Vessel
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Circa 7th-5th century B.C. Cypriot Painted Terracotta Storage Vessel with broad bulbous body and high flared neck, painted horizontal bands of geometric ornament. High 5 1/4" x 6 3/4...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Cypriot Painted Terracotta Storage Vessel
Cypriot Painted Terracotta Storage Vessel

Cypriot Painted Terracotta Storage Vessel

H 5.25 in Dm 6.75 in
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Urns

Materials

Wool

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Japanese Tall Fine Antique Yellow Dragon Trumpet Vase, 29 Inch
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an exceptionally tall 29" antique monumental monochrome amber yellow crackle glazed dragon vase with a dramatic and impressive "curling dragon" wrapped around its stem. It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln, from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910-1920). The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a tubular modernist form with an original amber yellow glazed finish and with an applied curling dragon sculpture. It is unsigned as many normally were from that period and is in original condition with normal kiln origination surface creation imperfections. Dimensions: 29 inches tall and 9 inches diameter top and with an 8 inch diameter base Provenance: private New England collection. Undoubtedly influenced by the modernist movement and more likely by the visit to the Awaji kilns by the noted English designer Christopher Dresser of Linthorpe Art Pottery...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Tall Fine Antique Yellow Dragon Trumpet Vase, 29 Inch
Japanese Tall Fine Antique Yellow Dragon Trumpet Vase, 29 Inch

Japanese Tall Fine Antique Yellow Dragon Trumpet Vase, 29 Inch

H 29 in W 9 in D 8 in
Mid century stainless steel storage vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century stainless steel storage vessel circa 1940. Good quality decorative piece, with applied stainless handle, and removable with etched numerals.  Perfect for kitchen decorat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Primitive Urns

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid century stainless steel storage vessel
Mid century stainless steel storage vessel

Mid century stainless steel storage vessel

H 14 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar
Located in Napa, CA
19th century Mediterranean clay olive jar with raised bands. Weathered, patinated surface with areas of lichen. Please see pictures for details.
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Clay

19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar
19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar

19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar

H 35 in Dm 26 in
Previously Available Items
Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique T. Harrington Lyons crock offers salt glazed stoneware construction with double handles and blue decorated with stylized floral design, maker stamp as photographed, c1870 ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870
Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870

Antique Salt Glazed T. Harrington Lyons Blur Decorated Stoneware Crock c1870

H 10.5 in Dm 12 in
19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century grain bin made from a hollowed out tree trunk. Grain bins were used to store grains and were tall to keep pesky rodents out. Today it makes a wonderful vesse...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Elm

19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin
19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin

19th Century Lacquered Grain Bin

H 34 in Dm 21 in
Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Beautifully crafted pottery from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. This particular vessel was used to store water.
Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta, Pottery

Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

H 11 in Dm 12 in
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".  
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Urns

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in
Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and antique Indian wooden pot made in late 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use. Works well in a wabi sabi style.
Category

1890s Indian Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style
Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style

Antique Indian Wooden Pot in a Wabi Sabi Style

H 8.27 in Dm 6.7 in L 8.27 in
Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage ceramic glazed storage jar.  This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the...
Category

19th Century European Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar

Vintage Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar

H 12.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
A beautiful Spanish terracotta olive oil jar. Spain, circa 1880-1900 Weathered.
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar
Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar

Small Spanish 19th Century Olive Jar

H 13.39 in W 13 in D 13 in
Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Cedar coffee mortar from the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Region: Huasteca Potosina border with Hidalgo.
Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Primitive Urns

Materials

Cedar

Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's
Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's

Coffee Mortar from Mexico 1970's

H 13 in W 25 in D 10 in
Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Shipibo vase or urn, nice form and embellishments, no structural damage or repairs, just minor wear to the resin finish from age and use.
Category

Early 20th Century Peruvian Primitive Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn
Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn

Peruvian Shipibo Pottery Vase or Urn

H 9.25 in Dm 7.5 in
Pair of Crucible Planter
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pair of crucible planter, used for melting metals and other substances. Original patina.
Category

1890s French Antique Primitive Urns

Pair of Crucible Planter
Pair of Crucible Planter

Pair of Crucible Planter

H 145.67 in Dm 122.05 in
Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large and rare 18th century French bathtub heater with two arms and retaining its original lid, the piece incorporates a hand-wrought iron brace and h...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Copper

Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French
Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French

Large 18th Century Copper Bathtub Heater, French

H 30 in W 24 in D 12 in
Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s
Located in Bellport, NY
A large sculptural terracotta primitive water vessel from the Yucatan Peninsula. The vessel can lay down or sit on the wooden band as shown, there are two available, with a three in...
Category

1890s Mexican Antique Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s
Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s

Primitive Terracotta Antique Water Vessel, circa 1990s

H 20 in Dm 28 in

Primitive urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive urns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive urns made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $4,180 while the average work can sell for $1,196.

Recently Viewed

View All