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Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terracotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
Evoking the golden hues and timeless rhythm of rural Provence, this late 19th-century wine jug is a soulful relic of French country life. Made circa 1880, its hand-thrown terracotta ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns

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Stone

Eugène Cornu, Pair of French Japonisme/Chinoiserie Ormolu Mtd Enameled Onyx Urns
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Quite Unusual Pair of Signed 19th Century French Japonisme/Chinoiserie/Orientalist Ormolu Mounted Champleve Enameled Onyx Urns by Eugène Cornu. Each is made from champlev...
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Urns

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Onyx, Bronze

Fine Large Early 20th C Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine large early 20th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted malachite urn.    
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns

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Malachite

Mn L Big Vase by Josefina Munoz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mn L big vase by Josefina Munoz Mn LARGE collection Dimensions: H 35 x D 18 cm Material: Ceramics (Black Sandstone and Transparent Enamel) Available in: Small, and Medium. ...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain amphora, Rosenthal, Germany, 1949
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain amphora made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. Amphora produced by the excellent German Rosenthal label, signed with a mark from 194...
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1940s German Vintage Urns

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Porcelain

Good Pair of Gilded and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century Mantel Urns
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine pair of decorative mantel ewers or urns are French and were made, circa 1870. Cast in bronze the pair has been carefully patinated all-over then gilded in decorative areas ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Slate, Bronze

Light Blue Lidded Stoneware Urn by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware urn with amazing relief pattern in the form of birds in trees. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Good condition. Factory second due to ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble and Bronze Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI marble and bronze Cassolettes represent the epitome of affluence! handcrafted from exquisitely veined marbl...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Urns

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Marble, Bronze

Holmegaard Glass Vase Design by Mutsuo Inoue 1984, Denmark
Located in Bronx, NY
Holmegaard glass vase design by Japanese designer Mutsuo Inoue for the Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard 1984, in a translucent white milky and blue glass in mint condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Urns

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Blown Glass

Pair of 19th Century French Renaissance Patinated Bronze Ewers Clodion Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement on your mantel with these tall, impressive antique ewers. Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of bronze, each "Aiguiere" (or ewer in English) sits on a heavily o...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns

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Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns, Wired as Lamps. Featuring ornate swag garlands and rams heads, with a frieze of dancing putti.
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1810s French Empire Antique Urns

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Tazzas
Located in London, GB
A small pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu tazzas, having elegant scroll handles, above turned stems, raised on sienna marble plinth bases with ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Urns

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Bronze

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Urns

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Terracotta

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Classical Bronze Urn, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century bronze two handled urn, having nude female figures to either side. Classical bacchus influenced scenes around the urn, foliate decoration to b...
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19th Century French Antique Urns

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Marble, Bronze

1980s French Hand-Carved Crystal Glass, Signed Cristal Louis, France
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French hand-carved crystal glass, signed Cristal Louis, France.
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Late 20th Century French Urns

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Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Oriental Double-Gourd Mille-Fleur Vases, 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A unique Pair of Oriental Double-Gourd Mille-Fleur vases, 20th Century. Very beautiful in shape and design and fantastic for home decoration.
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20th Century Asian Urns

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Porcelain

Ceramic urn designed by Louis Sue et André Mare
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare urne or vase in ceramic designed around 1925 by French artists Louis Sue and André Mare Documented
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1920s European Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered cup in marble from the 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Cassolettes
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Cassolettes made of Carrara marble. Highly collectible. gorgeous pair and in great shape. Purchased in France. See detailed pics for more.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Urns

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Cassolettes
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Cassolettes
$1,688 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Argentinian Artistry: Hand-Carved Multi-Colored Fluorite Chalice
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by skilled artisans in Argentina, this exquisite hand-carved chalice/cup showcases the captivating beauty of multi-colored fluorite. Originating from the depths of the earth,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Urns

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Stone

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This imposing vintage ceramic urn is a beautiful interpretation of traditional Chinese stoneware, featuring a bold, tapered amphora silhouette and rich decorative elements. The vase ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns

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Ceramic

Large Urn Shaped Clay Jar with Lid, Stamped
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large urn shaped clay jar with ornamental lid having a bronze and green patina and stamped by the maker. The jar has a pair of handles near the mouth of the vessel, attractive horizo...
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20th Century Urns

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Clay

Antique Reed Barton American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Faceted baluster with scalloped and beaded rim. Reeded and leaf-capped, -wrapped, an...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acanthus Veronese in Cherry Red, a clear red glass jar by James Lethbridge
Located in London, GB
Acanthus Veronese in Cherry Red, is a unique cherry red and clear glass sculptural jar by British glass artist James Lethbridge. Blown glass with the outer layer covered in flamework...
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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Urns

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Elegant Cobalt and Gold Encrusted 19th Century Royal Crown Derby Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning hand painted and gilt Royal Crown Derby urn now as a lamp. The detailed painted urn with exotic floral decoration with lavish gold trim and cobalt accent color. The porcelai...
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1870s English Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century (Early) Pair English Royal Crown Derby Covered Urns Tiffany CO.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20th Century (Early) Pair English Royal Crown Derby Covered Urns Tiffany & CO. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questi...
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20th Century French Georgian Urns

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Porcelain

Ohio Crystal Vase, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
Ohio crystal vase, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 11, H 25.8, D 11 cm. The sculptural and masculine reflections Copenha...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Urns

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Crystal

Large Modernist Aqua Pottery Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Large pottery vase with turquoise glaze and brown matte finish.
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1970s American Vintage Urns

Materials

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...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Primitive Antique Urns

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Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of 18th Century Bronze Tibetan Vases
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique 18th century vases are cast entirely in bronze, and have ovoid-form bodies which are decorated with reliefs of birds, flowers and trees. The bodies are surmounte...
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18th Century Tibetan Antique Urns

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Bronze

Italian Flame Fragment Decorations
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian hand-carved and painted wood fragment wall or table decorations. These fabulous fragment ornaments from Italy each feature a carved urn, with harp-shaped body embel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Urns

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Wood

Acanthus Veronese in Yellow, a clear yellow glass jar by James Lethbridge
Located in London, GB
Acanthus Veronese in Yellow, is a unique art glass jar by British glass artist James Lethbridge. Blown glass with the outer layer covered in flameworked decoration and adornment. Wit...
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2010s Belgian Other Urns

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rare Empire French Fire Gilded Center Piece Tazza Warrior Horses Harp
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
More than 200 years old showpiece for on the table. Made from glass, fire-gilt bronze and green veined marble. Beautiful horses with a warrior and mythological figures with harp and ...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Urns

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
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1910s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
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1910s Italian Vintage Urns

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Terracotta

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Capodimonte Porcelain Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Capo di Monte porcelain urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine wrap around acanthus leaf design and beautiful...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Urns

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Porcelain

Ceramic urn designed by Louis Sue et André Mare
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare ceramic by duet of French Artist Louis Sue and André Mare. The piece is very documented in books and museum. Often used on the steam line between France to US Circa 1925
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1920s European Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Martin Freyer Vase Porcelain Pleated Plissee Black 1968
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio: Massive, black, porcelain, pleated or plissee vase, 1968 - The pleated vase is known as Martin Freyer’s best work ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

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Porcelain

Gustavsberg Vase, Sweden, 1940
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic vase by Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored green with silver inlays surround the top of the rim with motif of fish silver inlayed ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns

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Ceramic

Pair of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of French 19th century patinated bronze tazzas which are raised by a high reeded column black Belgian marb...
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19th Century French Antique Urns

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Belgian Black Marble

Pair of Late 19th Century Thai Gilded and Inlaid Hexagonal Urns
Located in Middleburg, VA
A unique and highly decorative pair of late 19th-century ceremonial urns from Thailand, circa 1900. These tall, hexagonal forms feature exquisite gilded surfaces richly adorned with ...
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Early 20th Century Thai Urns

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Gold Leaf

Pair Bronze Classical Urns Grecian Amphora Barbedienne
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wow - these would certainly take centre stage in any room You are viewing a classic pair of gilt and bronze urns of amphora form In the Grecian style, these would add classical elega...
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1980s Vintage Urns

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns will make a stunning visual accent for any room! Hand-crafted from prized Carrara marble and gold-plat...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Urns

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Renaissance Style Covered Urns, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
The covers of integrally cast.
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1870s Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Primitive Sandstone Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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Late 20th Century Urns

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Sandstone

1980s Spanish Ceramic Urinal with Flower Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish ceramic urinal with flower decoration.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Patinated Terra Cotta Urns - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a rustic yet elegant touch to your decor with this pair of vintage boho patinated terra cotta urns. Featuring beautifully aged surfaces and timeless handcrafted design, these urn...
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Late 20th Century American Urns

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Terracotta, Paint

4.7 ft Tall Huge Beautiful Pair Late 19th Century Marble Gilt-Bronze Floor Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of marble gilt-bronze floor Urns, late 19th century In the style of Imperial Russia, a pair of black marble urns ornamented with gilt-bronze putti figures 2 pieces Dimensions ...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Urns

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Porcelain Sevres Vase with Gild Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century porcelain sevres vase with gild bronze.
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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Napoleon III Amphorae
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Napoleon III amphorae great quality piece Sevres-style Porcelain and gilt bronze Hand painted and signed J bouzon Champleve enamel perfect...
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Napoleon III Amphorae
Pair of Napoleon III Amphorae
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 x 19th Century French Enamelled Urns
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful set of 3 x 19th century enamelled iron urns by Alfred Corneau. These will make lovely decorative urns either in the garden or indoors. The original enamel has lovely we...
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19th Century French Antique Urns

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Iron

Rare, 19th C., Sicilian, Green Glazed Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of relief molded, period, hand-sculpted terracotta urns in lush green glaze. Each piece features two, classical-style goddess-like figures in robes surrounded by foliate...
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1850s Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Vintage Rosenthal-Vase mit Lid, Capricorn hisorism
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare large Rosenthal lidded vase, Capricorn Historicism Onion-shaped body with three ibexes, each with ibex feet, standing on a profiled base. Extensive panoramic gold painting. Ver...
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20th Century Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Mahogany And Copper Bound Centerpiece
Located in Essex, MA
Circular footed with copper strapping. Constructed with individual pieces with light color wood banding.
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Urns

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Turquoise Blue Enamelled Cast Iron Paris en Cie Vase
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique, beautiful turquoise blue enamelled cast iron Paris en Cie vase Measures: High 32 cm Diameter 31 cm.
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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Bronze Chalice Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Imported from Argentina, offered is an early 20th Century neo-classical bronze chalice or urn made during the Art Deco era, most likely from France, alt...
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1920s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Bronze

Lidded Urn by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Model 1207
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1934, Sweden. This glazed stoneware lidded urn, model 1207, part of Wilhelm Kåge’s Argenta stoneware collection made for the Gustavsberg Factory. It features silver leaf decorations ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Huge Plaster Medicis Urn, circa 1940, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Huge plaster medici urn. Was made after a model in terracotta from the castle of Pierre-Paul Riquet. Very decorative. Circa 1940, France. Very good vintage condition. the urn is...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Plaster

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.

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