Fountains
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Fountains
Brass
20th Century European Fountains
Marble
Early 2000s French Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Porcelain, Oak
Early 2000s French Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Asian Fountains
Wood
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Fountains
Stone
20th Century Art Nouveau Fountains
Copper
Mid-20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Early 2000s French Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Italian Fountains
Murano Glass
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Plaster
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Metal
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Cocobolo
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
17th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
Late 20th Century Italian Fountains
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Mid-18th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
Early 18th Century Antique Fountains
Bluestone, Iron
20th Century French Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
19th Century Spanish Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
1960s Swiss Vintage Fountains
Cement
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Wood
20th Century French Anglo-Japanese Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Iron
20th Century Indian Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Fountains
Iron
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Fountains
Concrete
1840s Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Fountains
Cut Glass
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Fountains
Pewter
Vintage, New and Antique Fountains for Your Home and Garden
Adding antique and vintage fountains to your home and garden is a great way to accentuate your interiors or landscape design as well as reap the benefits of the calming sound of flowing water.
The design of your outdoor fountain — or the indoor fountain you’ve introduced to your parlor — is going to determine how the water flows into its basin. Whether your new addition is a simple bowl-shaped design, an elaborate wall-mounted Art Deco fountain or a classical tiered tower boasting decoratively carved floral motifs, this will determine the movement of the feature’s water as well as the sounds it makes. If you’re looking to ensure that there is steadily bubbling water, a slow trickle, a waterfall or cascading sheets of water, you’ll want to think about the architecture of your fountain.
Interior and exterior fountains are made from a variety of materials. Cast concrete lends a classical look to your outdoor fountain. Limestone, a component of concrete, is a dense rock with a creamy white finish that calls to mind classical sculptures. If you’ve already adorned your garden or patio and firepit area with Roman statues, this will feel cohesive in your outdoor space. While limestone fountains are low maintenance, these features will require upkeep. A limestone fountain will need to be cleaned out and undergo a water change on occasion — at least every two to four months — in order to prevent algae growth as well as the smell that might accompany it.
Glazed ceramic fountains, which also warrant regular cleaning to reduce buildup of debris and mineral deposits, will add a splash of color to your garden or entryway. A Spanish or Italian fountain adorned with vibrant ornamental tiles will pop against your shrubbery and concrete planters. Lightweight options for outdoor fountains can be found in fiberglass and cast iron if stone seems too heavy for your taste.
By the 19th century, Victorians realized there were health benefits to fountains. The sound of running water can help create a harmonious and soothing environment in your well-appointed outdoor oasis or inviting foyer, and today, we could all use a little relaxation.
It’s time to harness the calming properties of gently flowing water. You will love the serenity that a vintage, new or antique fountain from 1stDibs can add to your home and garden.