Urns
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Urns
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century English Antique Urns
Porcelain
1890s English Antique Urns
Ceramic
1830s Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Porphyry
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Empire Urns
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-18th Century French Antique Urns
Brass, Ormolu
1980s Vintage Urns
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Metal
1980s Vintage Urns
Stone
19th Century English Romantic Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Antique Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns
Bronze
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns
Bronze
1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Urns
Pottery, Paint
19th Century French Revival Antique Urns
Onyx, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Urns
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Urns
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Silver
Early 19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns
Gold Leaf
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Urns
Ceramic
1910s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns
Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns
Porphyry
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Urns
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Tôle
1960s French Chinoiserie Vintage Urns
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Urns
Silver
Late 19th Century American Egyptian Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
1970s Brazilian Other Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Urns
Metal
Early 1900s Country Antique Urns
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Urns
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Crystal
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Urns
Terracotta, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Urns
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Bronze
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Urns
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Urns
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Urns
Rattan, Wicker
19th Century French Victorian Antique 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.





