Urns
Mid-19th Century European Antique Urns
Gold
Late 19th Century English Country Antique Urns
Iron
1950s Botswanan Tribal Vintage Urns
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Urns
Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Urns
Ceramic, Paint
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Urns
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic, Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Urns
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Urns
Wood
19th Century French Antique Urns
Wire
Early 20th Century European Urns
Porcelain, Paint
1950s French Vintage Urns
Ceramic
1920s Moorish Vintage Urns
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century French Urns
Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
1880s English Victorian Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Urns
Rattan, Reed
19th Century Rustic Antique Urns
Oak
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Urns
Clay
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Urns
Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Pottery
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Stoneware
19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Urns
Siena Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Urns
Pottery
19th Century Antique Urns
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Urns
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Bronze
Early 1900s German Antique Urns
Porcelain
1970s Thai Vintage Urns
Pottery
19th Century French Industrial Antique Urns
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Clay
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Marble
Early 17th Century French Antique Urns
Iron
1910s Italian Vintage Urns
Terracotta
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Urns
Pottery
Late 19th Century European Antique Urns
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Urns
Metal
Early 19th Century European Antique Urns
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Urns
Jute, Scagliola, Fiberglass, Resin
1990s Italian Rococo Urns
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Urns
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Marble
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Pottery
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Urns
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Urns
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Urns
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Early 18th Century French Antique Urns
Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Urns
Brass, Copper, Chrome
1880s French Antique Urns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Pottery, Clay
19th Century French Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese High Victorian Urns
Porcelain
Late 20th Century European 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.





