Midnight Aluminum Urn

Dark and close to black, this aluminum urn is 12.5 inches tall and 8 inches across at the widest point, a full adult size in a shape that reads more like a vase than a box. Aluminum keeps the weight down, so it can be lifted with one hand even when it is full.

The lid threads on at the top, which means filling is straightforward and the seam sits where nobody looks. The maker does not publish a cubic-inch figure for this piece; the proportions put it in adult territory, but ask us if you need that number confirmed before ordering. It suits a mantel or a tall niche where the height is not a problem.

• Threaded top lid, with no tools needed to open or close it
• 12.5 inches tall, so measure niche headroom first
• A dark finish shows dust and fingerprints, and a dry microfibre cloth clears both