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Urns For Sale
Urn by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 37 kg available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. Rick Owens is a California-born f...
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2010s French Modern Urns

Materials

Bronze

Urn by Rick Owens
Urn by Rick Owens
$19,874 / item
pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Campan Vert marble and Ormolu urns. Each most striking urn is raised by a square Campan Vert marble bas...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important and large pair of mid 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain baluster shaped urns. The pair is richly detailed throughout with a foliate landscape décor and a large Peaco...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1951.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with gilded banding on foot, rim and lidd. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1951. Make...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Italian Azzolin Brothers White Capodimonte Vase with Handles
By Azzolin Brothers
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Azzolin Brothers White Capodimonte Vase with Handles Decorate your side table with this monochrome white ceramic vase. The vase is ornately constructed with large fl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Green and Black Marble Vase Urn, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale faux marble vase form urn. This impressive piece is over 2 feet tall, (28 inches). It will make quite and impact on an entry or center table. Made of a sturdy composite i...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Composition

Vintage Asian Amber Glass Vase or Urn
Located in Plainview, NY
A highly decorative vintage Asian amber glass vase or lid urn. The urn features a handcrafted flower brass design in the center of the vase, a round wooden base in black and gilt decorated. The lid of the urn is in the shape of a sword holder...
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Late 20th Century Asian Ming Urns

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th or early 20th century lacquer and bamboo offering vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma A large offering vessel composed of four pieces, a base, a large food bowl with lid and the...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns
Located in Pearland, TX
A terrific pair of antique French Neoclassical style petite cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

1800s B&G Two-handled Gilt Porcelain Urn, Finely Hand-painted Floral Pattern
Located in Skien, NO
Important Gold-Gilt Porcelain Urn-Shaped Two-Handled Vase with Finely Painted Floral & Butterfly Scene A stunning museum-quality piece with a hand-painted floral and butterfly motif on one side and a beautiful colorful flower on the other. This well-preserved antique urn vase...
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1860s Danish Louis Philippe Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Hugely Oversized Turkish Brass Teapot with Snakes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive huge Turkish teapot handcrafted in brass featuring a fluted lid structure with finial on a bulbous container engraved with symbols and wearing a stone beaded necklace with...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Urns

Materials

Stone, Brass

Chinese Blue Floral Cubical Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese (20th Century) small blue cubical shaped porcelain urn with a lid and gilt rope detail having iconography imprinted with a floral design
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Large Painted Italian Majolica Urn, circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
From Italy, this large, hand-painted Majolica urn dates to the late 1800s. At the top are two putti seated upon the lid and two more putti lying upon their stomachs on the curled aca...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Majolica

Theodore and Alexander Neo Classical Bronze Mounted Specimen Marble Compote
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice high quality Neo classical grand tour homage by Theodore and Alexander. It features a specimen compote mounted on a beautifully cast bronze base and then mounted on marble. It...
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1990s Indian Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Georg Jensen Extra Large Johan Rohde Pitcher 432C
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early extra large Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, design #432C by Johan Rohde from 1920. This design for Rohde was the topic of many conversations between him and Georg Jen...
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1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Blue and Gold Lidded Porcelain Urns with Equestrian Hunt Scene
Located in Yonkers, NY
Rich in opulence and storytelling, this vintage pair of lidded urns from China presents a vivid tableau of equestrian elegance. Against a lustrous ivory ground, each rounded vessel i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

18th Century English Treen Yew Wood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century English treen mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from yew wood with the rich and warm patina that only comes with age and use. Beautifully carved by hand from a si...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Yew

Greek Terra Cotta Stemmed Kyathos
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century Atica terra cotta kyathos cup featuring early Classical Greek scenes. This long handle stemmed pottery cup was used for drinking wine. So...
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20th Century Greek Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Regency Cast Iron Swag Lidded Urns - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add architectural gravitas and timeless elegance to your landscape with this substantial pair of vintage cast iron lidded urns. Modeled in the c...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Three Piece Wedgwood Jasper Covered Urns, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lilac ground. Each encircled by frieze of classical figures beneath floral swags, the largest flanked by serpent handles with mask terminal and Cupid finial, impressed WEDGWOOD, MADE...
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Early 1900s English Antique Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Brule-Parfums in Manner of Thomire 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Empire style gilt bronze Brule-Parfums in manner of Pierre-Philippe Thomire, 19th century each openwork cover with an acorn finial above the body having a rim cast to show...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Large Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Urn, Amphora Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large, heavy Empire style gilt and patinated bronze Amphora table lamp decorated with fine ornaments and garlands on a square base supported by four feet covered with leaves. Five-li...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Regency Rosewood Antique Table Urn Tazza
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Regency Period Rosewood Table Urn, Or Tazza, Having Crisply Carved Decoration To Moulded Edge And Turned Upright Support (This is a great example of the high quality objects which cabinet makers of early 19th century used to produce to compliment the furniture they had already created. This piece in particular clearly hails from a high end workshop evidenced by the exceptionally crisp carved decoration and high grade of rosewood used...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Rosewood

Charles Brannam Large Handled Sgraffito Fish Jug William Baron 1890
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning large Charles Brannam flagon shaped art pottery handled jug with low relief sgraffito designs of swimming fish by William Baron and dated 1890. The stylish earthenware jug...
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s. This is an outstanding Italian design vase, characterized by a harmoni...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Gold

Circa 1880s French Scarlet Gilt Tole Covered Urn
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880s French scarlet & gilt tole covered urn. Handsome Classical form with trophy decoration. Bronze finished brass fittings. Provenance: Georgia collection from Swan Antiques...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Kayserzinn Art Nouveau Pewter Pitcher with Devils Head
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
German Kayserzinn pewter wine/water pitcher or jug with Art Nouveau style low relief iris decoration centered by a Devils head under the spout and a ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Urns

Materials

Pewter

White and Gold Carrara Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Good original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of 19th Century English Derby Urns with Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century English Derby Urns with flowers.
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19th Century English Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Cloisonne Chinese Vase
Located in London, GB
This Chinese vase is made of brass with a lovely enamel cloisonné floral design. The elegant vase sits on a narrow round base with a short funnel neck. The cloisonne floral and leaf ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Urns

Materials

Enamel

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Portoro marble urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Portoro marble urn. This wonderful urn is raised by a square Portoro marble base with concave corners above a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large Matched Pair of Early 19th Century Biot Olive Jars
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century French matched pair of traditional Biot pots. With weathered yellow ochre glaze to the rim and interiors. Circa 1820-30. The village of Biot (on the Côte d’Azur n...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns Superb and most elegant pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Verde Antico Marble lidded urns. Flanking the m...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Urns

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Marble, Ormolu

Large Antique French Sevres Porcelain Urn, 19th Century, Signature and Mark
Located in Norton, MA
A large 19th century antique Sevres Porcelain Urn featuring in white and green ground color, decorated with scenes of courting couples and floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Basalt-Glazed Urns w Neoclassical Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French Old Paris porcelain basalt-glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration; each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids
Located in Wainscott, NY
These gorgeous urns have a complex, layered patinated with a dark matte finish. Early 20th Century bronzes occasionally used stylized mythical beasts or sea creatures as finials. T...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Cups in Onyx and Gold Bronze from the Art Deco
Located in Madrid, ES
Decorative cups in onyx and gold bronze from the Art Deco period of the 1920s in excellent condition measurement: 25 x 8 x 9 cm Very good condition.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Urns

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Large Earthenware and Metal Moroccan Lidded Urn
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large and impressive Moroccan lidded urn crafted in terra cotta, glazed over mediterranean colors and decorated with jewelry like metal work that ups the wow factor.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns

Materials

Metal

Classical Style, French Bronze Handled Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall French bronze oval urn with double handles in the classical style.
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19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Czecholovakian Art Deco Hand Crafted Cream and Umber Ceramic Vase by Royal Crown
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco ceramic vase was realized by the esteemed atelier of Royal Crown in Czechoslovakia circa 1930. Suggesting a modern interpretation of the classic Greek amphora vase...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
By Jean-Valentin Morel
Located in London, GB
This exquisite work of art was created circa 1836-1840 in France by the acclaimed French gold and silversmith, Jean-Valentin Morel. Using only the finest of materials and with exceptional attention to detail, this magnificent piece is without doubt one of the finest creations within the field of decorative arts in the 19th century. The body of the cup has been crafted from the pinky-red and orange gemstone, agate, and fitted with gold and silver-gilt mounts, which have, in some places, been jewelled and enamelled. Morel specialized in high quality hard stone cups...
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Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Urns

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver

19th Century Tibetan Oil Lamp
Located in Norton, MA
A 19th-century bronze oil lamp with intricated and complicated handcraft and carving, possibly from Tibet. The nozzle and handle feature Buddhist figures. Dimensions are 9.5 inches t...
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19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Dramatic lightweight resin urn shaped vessels featuring a realistic hand-painted honed Carrara marble faux finish. Classically inspired modern shaped vases sit on top of detachable p...
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2010s Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Resin

Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair
Grand Faux Marble Urn Vessels, Pair
$480 Sale Price / set
60% Off
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J L. Lobmeyr Ormolu Mounted Ruby Glass Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
1876 Centennial Exhibition, J L. Lobmeyr Exceptional Ormolu Mounted Bohemian Ruby Glass Centerpiece This exceptional Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece, by he renowned Viennese glass manufacturer J. L. Lobmeyr, exemplifies the firm's mastery in combining classical aesthetics with innovative design. Created circa 1876, this piece was showcased at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, reflecting the era's fascination with classical motifs and superior craftsmanship. The centerpiece adopts a form inspired by admired Greek patterns, characterized by its elegant proportions and harmonious contours. The exquisite ormolu handles, reminiscent of Urbino vase designs, are artfully crafted as serpents with their heads pressed flat upon the rim in a vigilant posture, while their sinuous bodies attach gracefully to the bowl, culminating in finely detailed finials. This serpentine motif not only enhances the visual allure but also imbues the piece with symbolic significance, as snakes often represent protection and eternal life in classical iconography.​ Encircling the vessel is an expansive frieze featuring intricate scrollwork and figural representations. At the center of this decorative band stands a winged female figure, flanked by conventionally stylized lions, a composition that evokes themes of strength and guardianship prevalent in ancient art. The engraving is executed with extraordinary precision, with each leaf and tendril rendered in minute detail, showcasing the unparalleled skill of the artisans. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia was a seminal event, marking the first World's Fair held in the United States. It celebrated the nation's centennial and served as a global stage for artistic and industrial achievements. J. L. Lobmeyr's participation in this exhibition underscored their commitment to excellence and innovation in glassmaking. Pieces such as this centerpiece would have captivated audiences with their blend of historical inspiration and contemporary artistry, reflecting the 19th-century penchant for reviving classical forms through modern techniques. Founded in 1823 by Josef Lobmeyr, the company quickly established itself as a purveyor of fine glassware, earning the distinction of becoming the Imperial Court Supplier. Under the stewardship of Josef's sons, Josef and Ludwig, the firm expanded its artistic horizons, collaborating with eminent designers and embracing diverse stylistic influences, including Islamic and Persian motifs. Their innovative approach and dedication to quality garnered international acclaim, with their works featured in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and most importantly The Corning Museum of Glass. This Bohemian ruby red glass centerpiece with ormolu...
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19th Century Austrian Greek Revival Antique Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of George III Carved Mahogany Dining Urns
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each urn with a cone finial, the collar carved with interlaces and a tapered fluted body on a spreading socle. Formerly with spigots. Provenance: Ginsburg Levy, Inc., New York...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Urns

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Porcelain Urn Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, relatively large, Italian white porcelain urn or jardinière with gold Neoclassical design, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Bea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Urn in Marble, Denmark 1890’s.
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and possibly unique neoclassical urn made in solid marble made in Denmark in the 1860’s. The urn is the perfect decorative object for any style of interior from a classic neocla...
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1890s Danish Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Large French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Centerpiece Urn on Marble Base
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Large 19th Century Patinated Bronze centerpiece Urn on Marble Base. Stunning French 19th century Napoleon III period bronze urn raised on a black marble base. The centerpiece urn has a molded rim on the top. Front and back are decorated with a central classical mask...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Massive Louis XIV Turquin de Caunes Marble Cistern
Located in London, GB
A massive Louis XIV 'Turquin De Caunes' Marble Cistern, circa 1700.
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18th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of Illuminating Classical Alabaster Columns and Vases
Located in Reepham, GB
Floor standing classically carved alabaster vases on fluted columns and square stepped pedestals Carved with Satyre masks and foliate swags suspended from ribbons. Electrified and Il...
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19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Alabaster

Old English Sheffeild Silver Plate Small Decorative Urn / Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Discover the exquisite charm of our Old English Sheffield silver plated small decorative urn / vase with lion head side handle. This timeless piec...
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1880s English Antique Urns

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Louis XVI style cast iron urn
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine cast iron urn, late 19th century production. Our grand décor piece has been hand-painted by our restorer. The vase is ornately decorated : the Louis XVI style laurels garlands...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Heavily Adorned and Aged Urn
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian dark green painted and aged earthenware urn with cover and \"twig\" handles having decoupage motifs of cherubs, animals, floral elements and human figures in Victor...
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19th Century British Rustic Antique Urns

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French Neoclassical style Urns. Great pair of 19th century French Neoclassical style bronzed metal urns on marble bases. These stunning antique French Grecian style u...
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1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Urns

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Large Russian Neoclassical Malachite and Ormolu Urn or Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large Russian neoclassical malachite, Campana shaped urn or Vase, the ormolu twin handles modeled with acorns, on a circular spreading foot with square stepped plinth, 19th centu...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Set Four (4) French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze White Marble Urns / Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Two matched pairs of impressive gilt bronze mounted white marble urns in the French Louis XV style, 21 1/2 inches tall, later drilled and brass hardware added to accommodate sockets ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Kutani Japanese Porcelain Temple Jar
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Ewer
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian hammered brass ewer. Measurements: Height: 9" Diameter: 9"
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1950s Italian Vintage Urns

Materials

Metal

Vintage 20th Century Foo Dog Black Chinoiserie Lidded Temple Urn, Ginger Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 20th Century foo dog black chinoiserie lidded Temple Urn, ginger jar. The large urn has two beautiful panels with hand painted scenes of flowers an...
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Grand Tour Carved Alabaster Urn
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually large size. The piece comes apart in pieces and easy to transport. Campagna form with flared rim and central carved Hera, queen of the Olympian gods known for her associati...
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1870s Italian Grand Tour Antique Urns

Materials

Alabaster

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.