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Asian Pair of Marble Urns after the Warwick Vase on White Marble Pedestals
Asian Pair of Marble Urns after the Warwick Vase on White Marble Pedestals

Asian Pair of Marble Urns after the Warwick Vase on White Marble Pedestals

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of carved marble urns, each with double-looped handles, the urn body with portrait busts and grapevines, the motifs and overall shape of the urns inspired by the Warwick Vase,...

Category

20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns
Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns

Pair of Antique Scottish Adam Style Sandstone Garden Urns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking pair of carved antique sandstone garden urns in the Adam style circa 1850. This beautiful pair are just two of various 19th century urns we are selling sourced from a coun...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns / Vases, French, 1900s
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns / Vases, French, 1900s

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns / Vases, French, 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming pair of antique garden urns in cast iron, each featuring a richly ornamented rim and a fluted bowl resting on a decorative pedestal base. The classical design is enhanced ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Large Greek Terracotta Vase, Naples circa 1900
Large Greek Terracotta Vase, Naples circa 1900

Large Greek Terracotta Vase, Naples circa 1900

Located in Madrid, ES

Impressive Greek-style terracotta vase, made in Naples circa 1900, finely hand-painted in black with classical decorative motifs. This large and highly decorative piece showcases the...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Classic Cast Iron Planters with Aged Patina
Pair of Large Classic Cast Iron Planters with Aged Patina

Pair of Large Classic Cast Iron Planters with Aged Patina

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of classic cast iron planters, distinguished by their generous size and beautiful natural oxidized patina, which lends authenticity and character. Each piece features...

Category

Late 20th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Terra Cotta Pot with Distressed Finish
Terra Cotta Pot with Distressed Finish

Terra Cotta Pot with Distressed Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

Handcrafted small terra cotta pot featuring a rustic distressed finish that adds character and charm to any space. Each piece showcases unique variations in color and texture, making...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair American Carved Urn Finials
Pair American Carved Urn Finials

Pair American Carved Urn Finials

Located in New York, NY

Pair American carved urn finials. Pair antique American carved and painted architectural wood finials of elegant urn form shape with knopf lids on original wood bases. United States,...

Category

1880s American Antique Urns

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair of 19th Century cast iron urns with ornate scroll handles, egg and dart pattern to rim and pedestal bases.

Category

19th Century European Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

2 Cast Iron Garden Vases On Base, 19th Century
2 Cast Iron Garden Vases On Base, 19th Century

2 Cast Iron Garden Vases On Base, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

2 cast iron garden vases, 19th century, on a cement base (made about 30 years ago) These two vases are of a very good size, but do not  constitute a pair because they differ slightl...

Category

19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Limestone Trough 51626A 28"W
Antique Limestone Trough 51626A 28"W

Antique Limestone Trough 51626A 28"W

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Urns

Materials

Limestone

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns still show the aged forest green painted finish that was popular during the era, along with a century and a half of pati...

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Two Antique Khmer Pottery Vases or Urns

Two Antique Khmer Pottery Vases or Urns

Located in New York, NY

Two ancient terra cotta pottery vessels, Urns or Vases from the Khmer region of South East Asia. Sober forms that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environment.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials
Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials

Two Original Coade Stone Urn Finials

By Eleanor Coade

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A beautifully preserved pair of George III English coade stone urn finials marked ‘Coade Lambeth 1794’. The design for these urns appears in Coade’s 1778 tr...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Coade Stone

Antique Pair of English Terracotta Urns Adorn in Winged Griffins & Foliage Motif
Antique Pair of English Terracotta Urns Adorn in Winged Griffins & Foliage Motif

Antique Pair of English Terracotta Urns Adorn in Winged Griffins & Foliage Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English pair of terracotta urns from the early 20th century. This antique pair of terracotta urns from England are adorn in a motif of winged griffins and a foliage motif, with reeded elements. A solid handle piece flanks either side of the urns, which are raised upon octagonal shaped platform bases. The round shaped top has a nice lip which overhangs the urn below. These pieces have a lovely old patina throughout. These antique English urns...

Category

Early 20th Century English Urns

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th century Carrara marble urns signed D. Epinay Carls Adrien Prosper
French 19th century Carrara marble urns signed D. Epinay Carls Adrien Prosper

French 19th century Carrara marble urns signed D. Epinay Carls Adrien Prosper

By D'epinay, Charles Adrien Prosper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and monumentally scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. White Carrara Marble urns, signed D. Epinay, Charles Adrien Prosper. Each stunning lidded urn is rais...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

Iron Garden Ornament
Iron Garden Ornament

Iron Garden Ornament

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

The lovely and elegant proportions of this urn will add grace to that quiet space in the garden or act as a focal point in an interior space. A high sheen black paint contemporizes this ancient form making it a perfect accent piece in a modern space. Fleurdetroit is pleased to offer this item and many other fantastic garden...

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Early 20th Century American Greco Roman Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Limestone Trough 51226K
Antique Limestone Trough 51226K

Antique Limestone Trough 51226K

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Urns

Materials

Limestone

Signed Marble-Inspired Handled Vintage Brown Urn Vase with Twin Handles
Signed Marble-Inspired Handled Vintage Brown Urn Vase with Twin Handles

Signed Marble-Inspired Handled Vintage Brown Urn Vase with Twin Handles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking vintage urn vase features a richly textured, marble-inspired surface in warm brown, amber, and black tones, creating the appearance of natural stone. The vessel has a c...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Marble

Jules CANTINI, Large Urn in Numidia Red Breccia Marble with Console
Jules CANTINI, Large Urn in Numidia Red Breccia Marble with Console

Jules CANTINI, Large Urn in Numidia Red Breccia Marble with Console

By Jules Cantini

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This vase, crafted from Numidia Red Breccia and mounted on its accompanying console, was created in the second half of the 19th century by the sculptor Jules Cantini. Jules Cantini ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Breccia Marble

Antique Limestone Trough 5526F
Antique Limestone Trough 5526F

Antique Limestone Trough 5526F

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Urns

Materials

Limestone

Pair of 19th Century, Classical Style Urns
Pair of 19th Century, Classical Style Urns

Pair of 19th Century, Classical Style Urns

By Galloway Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grand pair of late 19th century, terracotta urns featuring reliefs of Neptune / Poseidon amidst the waves flanked by a hippocampus and a sea serpent. Stamped “Galloway Pottery, Phila...

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Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief
Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief

Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief. Standing tall at an impressive height of 30 inches, these vases are a testament to the impecca...

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1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

James Mont Painted Wood Planter from North Beach King Cole Bldg Florida 1960s
James Mont Painted Wood Planter from North Beach King Cole Bldg Florida 1960s

James Mont Painted Wood Planter from North Beach King Cole Bldg Florida 1960s

By James Mont

Located in Stamford, CT

Painted wood planter from a North Beach, Florida penthouse apartment in the King Cole building decorated by James Mont in the 1960s. The entire penthouse was custom decorated by Jame...

Category

1960s American Vintage Urns

Materials

Wood

The Keller Urn
The Keller Urn

The Keller Urn

Located in Banbury, GB

A fine carved wood and distressed gesso urn with bespoke brass liner. These urns are commonly used as planters or large wine buckets. Bespoke finishing available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Urns

Materials

Wood

A pair of iron urns. Baroque, Sweden around year 1700.
A pair of iron urns. Baroque, Sweden around year 1700.

A pair of iron urns. Baroque, Sweden around year 1700.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pair of Swedish Baroque cast iron urns, dating to circa 1700. Raised on circular pedestal feet, each urn is of elegant campana form with a pair of distinctive scroll handles a...

Category

18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Buff Terracotta Tazza Urn on Pedestal
Antique Buff Terracotta Tazza Urn on Pedestal

Antique Buff Terracotta Tazza Urn on Pedestal

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique buff terracotta tazza urn on a pedestal. Standing proudly on a plinth, it looks striking amongst the gardens or courtyard of a country estate instilling a sense of grandeur and majesty. Painted in cream and highly detailed, decorated with striking lion faces to the base, egg and dart moulding and a fluted socle. This antique terracotta urn...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Beautifully decorated pair of faux tortoiseshell interior urns
Beautifully decorated pair of faux tortoiseshell interior urns

Beautifully decorated pair of faux tortoiseshell interior urns

Located in Richmond, VA

Beautifully decorated pair of faux tortoiseshell interior urns. Fabulously painted urns and pedestals- could be used together or separate as the pedestals are entirely painted as well. Please look at the close ups of the decoration- as good as it gets!

Category

20th Century Unknown Urns

Materials

Resin

Pair French 19th C.  Bronze Decoartive Urns on Marble Bases
Pair French 19th C.  Bronze Decoartive Urns on Marble Bases

Pair French 19th C. Bronze Decoartive Urns on Marble Bases

Located in Hudson, NY

These well modeled bronze urns made in France during the third quarter of the 19th century show all the grace associated with the era. The classical body covered in finely detailed o...

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Urns
Pair of Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Urns

Pair of Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Urns

Located in GB

Pair of early 20th century cast iron urns with decorative foliate work and scroll handles. Beautiful shape and detail with a good patina for the age. Perfect for statement for your g...

Category

20th Century French Renaissance Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Limestone Trough 51626C 31"D
Antique Limestone Trough 51626C 31"D

Antique Limestone Trough 51626C 31"D

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Urns

Materials

Limestone

Oversize Tall Rectangular Fiberglass Indoor Outdoor Planter 'Black'
Oversize Tall Rectangular Fiberglass Indoor Outdoor Planter 'Black'

Oversize Tall Rectangular Fiberglass Indoor Outdoor Planter 'Black'

By TFM

Located in New York, NY

Oversize Tall Rectangular Planter with Drainage Tray Fiberglass Height: 32" Width: 20" Length: 20" (not including tray) The oversize tall rectangular planter is a classic shaped p...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Urns

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Large Terracotta Garden Vases – Tuscany, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Large Terracotta Garden Vases – Tuscany, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Large Terracotta Garden Vases – Tuscany, Italy, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Large Terracotta Garden Vases – Tuscany, Italy, 1950s Period: 1950s Origin: Tuscany, Italy Material: Terracotta Dimensions (each): 170 cm high x 75 cm diameter A superb pair...

Category

20th Century Italian Greco Roman Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of large 19th Century green painted Napoleon III urns with handles
Pair of large 19th Century green painted Napoleon III urns with handles

Pair of large 19th Century green painted Napoleon III urns with handles

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Garden Urns. This is an extra large pair of 19th century French cast iron with large decorative exaggerated handles. This pair would work w...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Silver urn with engraved sections, knobbed lid & claw-footed base
Silver urn with engraved sections, knobbed lid & claw-footed base

Silver urn with engraved sections, knobbed lid & claw-footed base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver urn with engraved sections at the top, removable lid with pommel and frieze, resting on a square base with four claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugues...

Category

20th Century European Urns

Materials

Silver

Antique Limestone Trough 51623D 23" Dia
Antique Limestone Trough 51623D 23" Dia

Antique Limestone Trough 51623D 23" Dia

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Urns

Materials

Limestone

17th Century Large Red Terracotta Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap
17th Century Large Red Terracotta Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap

17th Century Large Red Terracotta Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap

Located in Miami, FL

Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted semi circular figures. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usually without...

Category

18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Urns

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Blashfield Terracotta Urns with Swags and Lion Masks
A Pair of Blashfield Terracotta Urns with Swags and Lion Masks

A Pair of Blashfield Terracotta Urns with Swags and Lion Masks

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of stoneware urns by J.M. Blashfield, each body ornamented with four lion masks joined by festoons of fruit and flowers, stamped on inside of rim, “J M Blashfield, Stamford”, ...

Category

1870s English Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Marble Urns with Cherubs, 20th Century
Monumental Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Marble Urns with Cherubs, 20th Century

Monumental Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Marble Urns with Cherubs, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Stunning and monumental pair of Italian marble urns, finely hand-carved in the 20th century. These grand vases are richly decorated with high-relief cherubs (putti) and intricate orn...

Category

1980s Vintage Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of Napoleon III Urns with Original Polychromy
Pair of Napoleon III Urns with Original Polychromy

Pair of Napoleon III Urns with Original Polychromy

Located in New York, NY

Retaining their original polychromy in the neo-Gothic style, these pieces represent a trend typical of the Second Empire—large planters intended for exterior spaces with either intri...

Category

1870s Napoleon III Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Metal Jar with Panel Design
Metal Jar with Panel Design

Metal Jar with Panel Design

$310Sale Price|47% Off

Metal Jar with Panel Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Metal jar with panel design. Piece from our one of a kind line, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Urns

Materials

Metal

Regency Blue John Tazza with Black Marble, England, Circa 1830
Regency Blue John Tazza with Black Marble, England, Circa 1830

Regency Blue John Tazza with Black Marble, England, Circa 1830

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Derbyshire "Blue John" carved Tazza. English Regency Blue John and polished black marble tazza. The round dish supported by a turned column with bands of Blue John inte...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn

Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originatin...

Category

Late 18th Century Scottish Neoclassical Antique Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Limestone Trough 51626H 26"L
Antique Limestone Trough 51626H 26"L

Antique Limestone Trough 51626H 26"L

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Urns

Materials

Limestone

Two Large Reclaimed Carved Limestone Pots
Two Large Reclaimed Carved Limestone Pots

Two Large Reclaimed Carved Limestone Pots

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare pair of impressive large scale reclaimed carved limestone planters detailed with Regency style anthemion motifs and scrolls. With a Mediterranean look, these magnificent planters will sit in pride of place in any garden, the limestone a soft golden colour with an aged patina from light weathering that can only be achieved by exposure to the elements over many years. These spectacular antique stone pots...

Category

Early 20th Century Urns

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of French Terracotta Garden Urns, Campana Form, 20th Century
Pair of French Terracotta Garden Urns, Campana Form, 20th Century

Pair of French Terracotta Garden Urns, Campana Form, 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A grand and elegant pair of French terracotta garden urns in the classic Campana form. Beautifully hand-crafted, the large bodices have been refinished by hand and rest on circular s...

Category

20th Century Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Small Antique Italian Garden Urn or Jardiniere in Bronze
Small Antique Italian Garden Urn or Jardiniere in Bronze

Small Antique Italian Garden Urn or Jardiniere in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small unusual garden urn or jardiniere executed in partially cold-painted bronze. Cast and made in Italy circa 1850-90. Mid-Victorian style. Measurements: H: 21 cm, Diameter: 16/...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Limestone Trough 51626G 25"H
Antique Limestone Trough 51626G 25"H

Antique Limestone Trough 51626G 25"H

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Urns

Materials

Limestone

Large Pair Cast Iron Victorian Rococo Style Garden Urn Planters, late 20thC
Large Pair Cast Iron Victorian Rococo Style Garden Urn Planters, late 20thC

Large Pair Cast Iron Victorian Rococo Style Garden Urn Planters, late 20thC

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A striking large pair of cast iron garden urn planters in the Victorian Rococo manner, offering bold decorative presence and a beautifully aged surface. Rich in scrollwork and ornamental detail, these impressive urns stand at over 2ft high (26 inches), giving them real presence whether placed outdoors in the garden or used indoors as statement decorative pieces. Each planter has developed a great natural rust patina, giving the pair real depth, texture and visual warmth. The weathered cast iron surface enhances the ornate Rococo-inspired form and lends them the sort of character that works especially well in both traditional garden settings and more curated interior schemes. Though not original Victorian examples, these are very good quality late 20th-century replicas, faithfully made in the spirit of 19th-century garden design. Their decorative casting and naturally weathered finish give them a unique look and feel, while the closely matched patina across both urns is a particularly appealing feature that can be difficult to find. Together, they provide a practical and highly attractive option for both traditional and contemporary settings. Ideal for framing an entrance, terrace, orangery or conservatory, this impressive pair can be planted up seasonally or left unfilled as sculptural ornaments in their own right. Their mellow rusted finish and generous scale make them especially effective for adding structure, age and atmosphere to both interior and exterior spaces. These planters are free standing and heavy, as expected with cast iron pieces of this scale. They are suitable for external use or can be used indoors where a strong decorative statement is desired. If placing internally, appropriate floor protection may be advisable depending on the surface and intended use. Catalogue keywords pair of cast iron garden urn planters; Victorian Rococo style urns; large cast iron planters; rust patina garden urns; late 20th century urn replicas; decorative cast iron planters; indoor outdoor urn planters...

Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Revival Urns

Materials

Cast Iron

Unusually Large 17th Century Marble Mortar
Unusually Large 17th Century Marble Mortar

Unusually Large 17th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Bozeman, MT

Unusually large 17th century beautifully veined Italian marble mortar in great proportions with a complementing carved base. Dated 1690 in the rim.

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Urns

Materials

Marble

17th Century Northern Italian Bronze Mortar with Twisted Handles
17th Century Northern Italian Bronze Mortar with Twisted Handles

17th Century Northern Italian Bronze Mortar with Twisted Handles

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A substantial Northern Italian bronze mortar dating to the 17th century, featuring boldly cast twisted side handles, scrolling relief decoration, and a deeply flared form shaped thro...

Category

Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar
19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar

19th Century Mediterranean Olive Jar

Located in Napa, CA

19th century Mediterranean clay olive jar with raised bands. Weathered, patinated surface with areas of lichen. Please see pictures for details.

Category

19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Clay

Antique Limestone Trough 51626M 26"L
Antique Limestone Trough 51626M 26"L

Antique Limestone Trough 51626M 26"L

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Limestone Trough A one-of-a-kind hand-carved limestone trough naturally textured, lightly weathered finish. Rounded corners and substantial weight make it exceptionally dura...

Category

20th Century Urns

Materials

Limestone

French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870
French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870

French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French stone Provençale jardinière from the second half of the 19th century, with low-relief carved scenes and handles. Born in Provence at the end of the reign of France's last Em...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Urns

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage, New and Antique Urns

When people think of antique and vintage urns — a type of vase with a round body, narrow neck and integrated pedestal — they tend to imagine funerary urns. But all manner of urns have been made over the years, and these vessels can be used as decorative accents either inside your home or in your garden.

Garden urns became popular in early Greek and Roman gardens, where they complemented classical statues and other garden ornaments. Over the years, people have used urns as planters, fountain basins and stylish decorative elements in interiors as well as outdoors in gardens, patios and firepit areas.

Urns are typically made of stone, ceramics or metal. Stone urns are highly durable; while an antique stone urn will show wear with age, it can be used in any climate, and a neoclassical-style cast stone urn with natural world motifs carved in relief is guaranteed to make a statement in your garden. Position two stone urns with vibrant hibiscus bulbs or tulips at the bottom of an outdoor stairway to set it off from other exterior features. Elsewhere, place your urn in the middle of a garden bed to draw attention to your dazzling landscape design. A good concrete urn can easily make a good home for small trees or shrubs, but it will be very heavy to move around.

A ceramic urn is likely going to have thick, robust walls. A glazed terracotta urn, for example, is going to be ideal for potting plants. As glazing is part of the potter’s process for creating a terracotta urn, the urn itself can provide a pop of color to contrast with any low-maintenance plants such as moss or succulents that you have in mind for it.

Metal urns are best used as decor in 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. If you’re planning to use a metal urn as a planter, add a plant liner first. Metal may overheat and damage a plant’s roots if they are not protected, and urns made of certain metals may rust if they’re left outdoors.

But you don’t necessarily need to turn your urn into a planter.

A large urn can hold its own as an accent in any space and create a strong focal point. Browse the collection of decorative antique and vintage urns on 1stDibs today.