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Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950
Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950

Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Bronx, NY

Collection of ceramics By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored with silver inlays various sizes and shapes.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1937
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1937

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1937

By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Large earthenware vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson in an ample form with a striped pattern. Striking warm yellow glaze with green nuances. The vase is part of the “Expo” series, created fo...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urn Vase, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century
Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urn Vase, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century

Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urn Vase, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Sèvres porcelain urn vase in cobalt blue with gilded phytomorphic decorations and polychrome medallions, in one depicting a lake landscape, while in the other a bucolic scene; in the latter, he signs “Cottiret”. The polylobed base, the handles with female heads and the pine cone of the lid are in gilded bronze. Under the lid there is written “Offert par le duc de Choiseul...

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19th Century French Other Antique Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Silver Dipped Bronze Urns
Antique Pair of Silver Dipped Bronze Urns

Antique Pair of Silver Dipped Bronze Urns

$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Pair of Silver Dipped Bronze Urns

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully classic, this luscious pair of silver dipped bronze urns bring an element of elegance. Each piece is full of meticulous detail. When looked up close, the silver dipped br...

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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Pair of Granite and Gilded Bronze Urns, France, 20th Century
Impressive Pair of Granite and Gilded Bronze Urns, France, 20th Century

Impressive Pair of Granite and Gilded Bronze Urns, France, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

A very impressivel A-form pair of granit urns, each of Campana form, the rims cast with acanthus leaves, the bodies applied with foliate scrolls and flowers, with ram mask handles, o...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Granite, Bronze

A Pair of French Empire Style Gilt bronze Urns on Marble Stands, 20th Century
A Pair of French Empire Style Gilt bronze Urns on Marble Stands, 20th Century

A Pair of French Empire Style Gilt bronze Urns on Marble Stands, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A pair of French Empire gilt bronze urns on marble stands, 20th Century Height: 32 cm Width: 22 cm Depth: 18.5 cm Provenance: Private New South Wales Collection.

Category

20th Century French Empire Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century Provenance: Private UK Collection. Description: The lobed ovoid body of each urn form faux cassolette r...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze D'Or Cassolettes
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze D'Or Cassolettes

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze D'Or Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Bronze Cassolettes represent the epitome of affluence! Hand-crafted from exquisitely veined marble and festooned with gilt bronze mounts ...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960

Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Bronx, NY

Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber smokey surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass. 1960 Nils landberg

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Crystal

Neoclassic Faux Marble Decorative Urn  w gilt flame finial - prov.John Rosselli
Neoclassic Faux Marble Decorative Urn  w gilt flame finial - prov.John Rosselli

Neoclassic Faux Marble Decorative Urn w gilt flame finial - prov.John Rosselli

Located in Greenwich, CT

Large Neo classical Faux Marble Decorative Urn , beautifully crafted with gilt flame finial , faux red marble body on a faux green marble base , and gilt embossed bands - custom ma...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Resin

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a tapering form with a wide mouth, perfect for flowers. Embossed, graphic pattern with celodon green glaze and “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Stoneware

A French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn
A French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn

A French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Covered Urn, the 360 degree painted urn centered with an 18th century scene of a young Princess...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Urns

Materials

Ormolu

A Pair of French Empire Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazze, 19th Century
A Pair of French Empire Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazze, 19th Century

A Pair of French Empire Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazze, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of French Empire Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Tazze, 19th Century Provenance: Purchased from a private Melbourne collection, 2009. Description: Each with a shallow ovoid...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rococo Dresden Potschappel Large Urn Early 20th Century
Rococo Dresden Potschappel Large Urn Early 20th Century

Rococo Dresden Potschappel Large Urn Early 20th Century

By Carl Thieme

Located in Uppsala , SE

Large Antique Dresden Porcelain Floral Urn. With hand painted classical scenes throughout exterior. Woman and man figures dressed with a garland of flowers on the lid. Marked on bottom, Carl Thieme...

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Swedish Grace Josef Ekberg Lustre Lidded Vases, Gustavberg 1927
Pair of Swedish Grace Josef Ekberg Lustre Lidded Vases, Gustavberg 1927

Pair of Swedish Grace Josef Ekberg Lustre Lidded Vases, Gustavberg 1927

By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Skanninge, SE

A very unusual pair of lidded urns by Swedish designer Josef Ekberg. Signed with Josef Ekberg's monogram and Gustavsbergs company mark and also dated 1927. Handpainted creamware with luster glaze and gold decorations. Really good condition, with no issues! JOSEF EKBERG He started working as a 12-year-old boy at the Gustavsberg factory in 1898. He continued working there till his death in 1945. In 1908 Joseph Ekberg...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Green Cast iron Urns, France Early 20th C.
Pair Green Cast iron Urns, France Early 20th C.

Pair Green Cast iron Urns, France Early 20th C.

Located in New York, NY

These green-painted cast iron urns are a beautiful example of French design. These early 20th Century urns have a timeless quality that makes them a perfect addition to any garden or...

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Early 1900s French Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Neo-Classical Style Marble Urns
Pair of Italian Neo-Classical Style Marble Urns

Pair of Italian Neo-Classical Style Marble Urns

Located in Sheffield, MA

A most attractive pair of Italian Neo-Classical style white Carrara marble urns. Elegant fluted bodies giving it both a clean modern and yet classical look. Marble shows aged patina...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of Cabinet Size Roman Classical Urns or Vases
Pair of Cabinet Size Roman Classical Urns or Vases

Pair of Cabinet Size Roman Classical Urns or Vases

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of Roman classical two handled urns. Patinated cast iron. Mid 19th century grand tour.

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19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Urns

Materials

Iron

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica Hand-Painted Apothecary Jars Pair
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica Hand-Painted Apothecary Jars Pair

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica Hand-Painted Apothecary Jars Pair

Large pair of ceramic Italian Majolica hand painted Apothecary Jars, circa 1950s. These beautiful jars are in pristine condition and were purchased from a Naples Florida where they s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Modernist Tall Urn Form White Ceramic Vase
Modernist Tall Urn Form White Ceramic Vase

Modernist Tall Urn Form White Ceramic Vase

Located in New York, NY

This refined modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it recedes meeting the neck that once again flares to a circular mouth. The neck of the piece is adorned with sculptural rectilinear embellishment that cantilever from the conical body of the piece, imbuing the piece with an undeniably graphic sensibility. The piece is finished with a stunning white glaze that highlights the stunning formal aspects of the vessel. With its clean modernist lines and impeccable craftsmanship, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...

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20th Century American Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Giant Antique Art Glass Factice Perfume Apothecary Display Bottle Jar Urn Stand
Giant Antique Art Glass Factice Perfume Apothecary Display Bottle Jar Urn Stand

Giant Antique Art Glass Factice Perfume Apothecary Display Bottle Jar Urn Stand

Located in Thiensville, WI

Giant antique heavy art glass urn/factice/apothecary jar, with cap/topper and metal stand. Beautiful Art Deco decorative statement piece that can be used in a variety of ways; to display herbs and botanicals or scent an entire space. Simply fill the large glass structure with your favorite botanicals or fragrance, and keep the stopper inserted until you are ready to release some fresh fragrance. Can be filled with regular or colored water if desired. Can also be used as a vase to display a floral arrangement. Lightweight metal stand has a light beige/gold-toned color to the exterior and remains unfinished at the backside. Carved art deco design inclusive of long lines that begin at three separate curved clawfoot style feet and lead upward to distinctive fan pattern details that hold glass urn in place. Metal stand allows for glass urn to have an almost levitating appearance when placed inside. Some pieces are marked/labeled at backside with, "0-1" & "0-2". Glass urn features a curved/rounded design with a wide belly and pointed base. Circumferential groove details at top portion of urn with a heightened neck/mouth for matching stopper. Giant factice fragrance bottles...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Urns

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Large English Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, 1897
Large English Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, 1897

Large English Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, 1897

Located in New York, NY

Victorian sterling silver trophy cup. Made by John Hunt in London in 1897. Girdled urn with shield-mounted and leaf-capped flying scroll side handles; domed foot. Traditional Neoclas...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Urns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Urns Vazes with Mythological Reliefs
Pair of 19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Urns Vazes with Mythological Reliefs

Pair of 19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Urns Vazes with Mythological Reliefs

By Capodimonte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of 19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Urns with Mythological Reliefs A striking pair of monumental 19th century Capodimonte porcelain vases, richly decorated with mythological ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Tole Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Tole Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Tole Urns

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Beautiful pair of red and gold tole urns

Category

19th Century French Antique Urns

Materials

Metal

Kronach Art Nouveau Blue and Gold Urn
Kronach Art Nouveau Blue and Gold Urn

Kronach Art Nouveau Blue and Gold Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau (Bavarian) turqoise and gold urn / vase with cover having 2 handles featuring a female on one side and two dragonflies on the other (impressed on bottom: KRONACH, signed:...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Urns

Materials

Gold

Pair of American Victorian Outdoor Wrought Iron Woven Garden Urns
Pair of American Victorian Outdoor Wrought Iron Woven Garden Urns

Pair of American Victorian Outdoor Wrought Iron Woven Garden Urns

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Victorian (late 19th Century/early 20th Century) large scale weathered wrought iron baluster form garden urns in a woven lattice pattern which curl over the top. (PR...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Urns

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urn with Putti, Circa 1900
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urn with Putti, Circa 1900

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urn with Putti, Circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style figural gilt bronze-mounted and Vert Maurin marble covered urn. The domed cover centred by a flambeau finial, the ovoid body flanked b...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Georgian Copper & Brass Samovar circa 1810
Georgian Copper & Brass Samovar circa 1810

Georgian Copper & Brass Samovar circa 1810

Located in Worcester, GB

Georgian Copper & Brass Samovar circa 1810 A fine early 19th-century copper and brass hot water urn in the Adam style, dating to around 1810. Of classical urn form, the body is rais...

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Early 19th Century British Adam Style Antique Urns

Materials

Copper, Brass

1990s Hand-Painted SV Ruta Ceramic Urn, Italian Decorative Art Pottery
1990s Hand-Painted SV Ruta Ceramic Urn, Italian Decorative Art Pottery

1990s Hand-Painted SV Ruta Ceramic Urn, Italian Decorative Art Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

This 1990s hand-painted SV Ruta ceramic urn is a distinguished example of Italian decorative pottery, showcasing both artisanal craftsmanship and refined aesthetic appeal. Expertly c...

Category

1990s Italian Other Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Massive Mid Century Modern Sculptural Hand Thrown Drip Glaze Vase - Urn
Massive Mid Century Modern Sculptural Hand Thrown Drip Glaze Vase - Urn

Massive Mid Century Modern Sculptural Hand Thrown Drip Glaze Vase - Urn

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and massive vase - urn which will be a eye catcher in your living or business space. Almost 4 ft tall and 30 inch at its widest in the center down to about 7 inch at the bas...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Urns

Materials

Clay

Pair of found Asian-Neoclassical style embossed brass dragon urns
Pair of found Asian-Neoclassical style embossed brass dragon urns

Pair of found Asian-Neoclassical style embossed brass dragon urns

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A pair of exotic dragon handled urns with etched Neoclassical Greek keys and Asian floral motifs having a fabulous and unusual all white palette! Made of brass, solid and sturdy enou...

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Urns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Chinoiserie Style Urns or Vases on Pedestals of Glazed Terracotta
Pair of Large Chinoiserie Style Urns or Vases on Pedestals of Glazed Terracotta

Pair of Large Chinoiserie Style Urns or Vases on Pedestals of Glazed Terracotta

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large chinoiserie style urns or vases on pedestals of glazed terracotta Measurements: Item A: Pedestal: H 31.29 in, D 12.99 in, W 13.38 in Total height with vase 45.66 ...

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Terracotta

An English late 18th century Neo-Classical st. Blue John and Ormolu mounted urn
An English late 18th century Neo-Classical st. Blue John and Ormolu mounted urn

An English late 18th century Neo-Classical st. Blue John and Ormolu mounted urn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most attractive English late 18th century Regency Period Neo-Classical st. Blue John and Ormolu mounted urn. This stunning urn is raised by a marble plinth and is decorated by a to...

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Granite Urns, Pair
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Granite Urns, Pair

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Granite Urns, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Granite Urns, late 19th century, each of baluster form with laurel twig entwined handles, acorn finials, leaf capped bodies on square plin...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Urns

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Large Painted Italian Majolica Urn, circa 1885
Large Painted Italian Majolica Urn, circa 1885

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Urns

Materials

Majolica

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.

Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.

Located in New York, NY

This 19th-century French confit pot features a classic glazed stoneware body with traditional dual handles, both decorative and functional. This handcrafted piece reflects the rustic...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Dora Maar Urn
Dora Maar Urn

Dora Maar Urn

$415 / item

Dora Maar Urn

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

Porcelain Reverie. Our Dora Maar Urn gives good face from every angle, an unglazed finish highlighting the muse's flawless features in fabulously delicate detail. Inspired by Dora Ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Urns

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Hand-Carved Bohemian Crystal Vase
1980s Hand-Carved Bohemian Crystal Vase

1980s Hand-Carved Bohemian Crystal Vase

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Hand-Carved Bohemian Crystal Vase.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Large Lidded Vase
Large Lidded Vase

Large Lidded Vase

Located in New York, NY

A large single circa 1940s French lidded vase with handles and repousse' details on base and lid. Measurements: Height 30" Width (handle to handle) 90" ...

Category

1940s French Vintage Urns

Materials

Brass

Monumental Antique Bohemian White Overlay Cut-to-Clear Glass Covered Urn (Pokal)
Monumental Antique Bohemian White Overlay Cut-to-Clear Glass Covered Urn (Pokal)

Monumental Antique Bohemian White Overlay Cut-to-Clear Glass Covered Urn (Pokal)

Located in London, GB

A truly magnificent and monumental mid-to-late 19th-century antique Bohemian white overlay cut-to-clear crystal covered pokal urn, standing at an impressive height of 46 cm and measu...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Urns

Materials

Glass

German Majolica Multicolored Urn Circa 1800
German Majolica Multicolored Urn Circa 1800

German Majolica Multicolored Urn Circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

A monumental and highly decorative majolica urn with lid, richly modeled with winged female caryatid handles and opposing ram’s heads joined by elaborate fruit and flower swags. Exec...

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1880s German Antique Urns

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Boch Frères Keramis Polychrome Lidded Urns
Pair of Boch Frères Keramis Polychrome Lidded Urns

Pair of Boch Frères Keramis Polychrome Lidded Urns

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Dallas, TX

Graceful in form and richly detailed, this pair of Boch Frères Keramis lidded urns has remained in a private collection for over a century, preserving both their integrity and their ...

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Chinoiserie Antique Urns

Materials

Enamel

Large Artisan-Crafted Silver Urns - A Pair
Large Artisan-Crafted Silver Urns - A Pair

Large Artisan-Crafted Silver Urns - A Pair

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Austin, TX

One-of-a-Kind hand-crafted silver urns using the Repousse method of hammered design. Each is slightly unique from the other. Unusually large size and excellent condition. Probably mi...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Urns

Materials

Silver

Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Turquoise Writing Fez
Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Turquoise Writing Fez

Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Turquoise Writing Fez

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed
Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed

Wilhelm Kage Lock Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Signed

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, IDF

WILHELM KÅGE. Lock urn, stoneware, "Argenta", Gustavsberg. Marked Gustavsberg Kage. Green glaze with silver decoration of dragons. Bears a gift inscription in silver inlay on the ins...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Silver

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.