Velvet Aluminum Urn

Soft-sheened rather than polished, the finish on this aluminum urn diffuses light instead of throwing it back, which is where the velvet name comes from. The body is 12.5 inches tall and 8 inches across, the same dimensions as the Midnight version in this range, so the choice between them comes down to surface.

The lid screws down at the top. A matte finish shows fingerprints less than polished metal does, which is worth knowing if the urn will be handled at a service before it goes onto a shelf. No cubic-inch figure is published for this piece, though the proportions are adult scale; ask if you need that confirmed.

• Screw-on lid at the top, closed by hand
• Matte surface hides handling marks better than a polished one
• Same footprint as the Midnight Aluminum Urn if you are comparing the two