Urns
Early 1900s American Classical Roman Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s Mexican Modern Urns
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Bronze
20th Century American Urns
Metal
2010s American Modern Urns
Iron
Early 1800s British Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Carrara Marble
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Tribal Urns
Wood
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Urns
Berlin Iron, Iron
19th Century European Antique Urns
Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Urns
Gold
1820s English Antique Urns
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Urns
Bronze
1840s German Chinoiserie Antique Urns
Faience
Late 20th Century American Urns
Pottery
19th Century French Antique Urns
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
2010s South African Modern Urns
Brass
2010s South African Modern Urns
Brass
2010s South African Modern Urns
Brass
2010s South African Modern Urns
Brass
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Antique Urns
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Urns
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Urns
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Antique Urns
Tin
19th Century French Regency Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Urns
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Urns
Porphyry, Bronze
19th Century Spanish Antique Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Baltic Neoclassical Revival Urns
Malachite
19th Century French Charles X Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s French Modern Urns
Terracotta, Wicker
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Urns
Brass, Copper
19th Century Italian Antique Urns
Terracotta, Glass
20th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Granite, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Country Antique Urns
Copper
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Urns
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Urns
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Urns
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Urns
Bronze
1860s French Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century Austrian Antique Urns
Porcelain
Early 19th Century British Antique Urns
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Urns
Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns
Earthenware
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Urns
Bronze
2010s Australian Urns
Terracotta
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns
Marble
Late 20th Century Chinese Urns
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Indian Urns
Brass
19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Urns
Marble, Ormolu
1930s Industrial Vintage Urns
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns
Porcelain
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.





