{"product_id":"19th-century-petite-french-decorative-urns","title":"19th Century Petite French Decorative Urns","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate 19th Century French Decorative Urns with Original Rust Patina cones as a  striking pair of authentic French cast iron urns featuring a beautifully aged oxidised surface and classical fluted form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in texture and sculptural presence, these petite antique urns bring a collected European garden aesthetic to shelves, consoles, conservatories and layered interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their untouched weathered patina, campana silhouette and architectural bases, they embody the imperfect elegance that makes antique French garden décor so sought after. Heavy for their scale and full of character, these are ideal styling pieces for interiors that favour warmth, texture and provenance over perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne urn carries a gentle lean acquired over time, adding to the individuality and authenticity of the pair.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic French antique cast iron urns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal weathered rust patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy cast iron construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassical fluted campana form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful decorative scale for interiors or sheltered outdoor styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop diameter: 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: 8 cm square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy They’re Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding antique French urns at this smaller decorative scale is increasingly difficult — particularly as an original pair. Their proportions make them unusually versatile compared to larger garden urns, allowing them to be styled throughout the home without overwhelming a space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is entirely honest and untouched, with decades of oxidation creating depth, tonal variation and texture that cannot be replicated convincingly in reproduction pieces. The contrast between the formal neoclassical shape and the raw aged finish gives them a distinctly European sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese work equally well in refined interiors, rustic spaces, contemporary organic homes or layered French farmhouse settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle them:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon a limestone or timber console\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflanking a mantel or fireplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon open shelving amongst books and collected objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein a conservatory or garden room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith moss, dried hydrangeas or left empty as sculptural forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeside candles, marble and aged timber for a tonal European palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey also photograph beautifully in editorial-style interiors due to their texture and silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique condition with extensive age-related surface oxidation, pitting and weathering throughout. One urn has a slight lean consistent with age and long-term use. Structurally solid and full of authentic antique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are solid cast iron and heavy for their size. Packed carefully and shipped as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779493167170,"sku":"FOR-5189-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":550.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/IMG-9958.png?v=1779491237","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/19th-century-petite-french-decorative-urns","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}