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19th Century French Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain
19th Century French Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain

19th Century French Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece would have been mounted above a large stone trough to catch water.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fountains

Materials

Iron

Decorative Reclaimed Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain Garden Feature
Decorative Reclaimed Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain Garden Feature

Decorative Reclaimed Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain Garden Feature

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A decorative reclaimed cast iron water pump fountain garden feature, offered as a non-working item for ornamental use.

Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Fountains

Materials

Cast Iron

20th Century Unusual Demi-Rond Wall Fountain Cast Iron Water Bassin Set
20th Century Unusual Demi-Rond Wall Fountain Cast Iron Water Bassin Set

20th Century Unusual Demi-Rond Wall Fountain Cast Iron Water Bassin Set

Located in Beervelde, BE

Unusual 20th century demi-rond cast iron waterbassin, fountain element. The 2 pieces that are in stock are sold in one set. Each of the bassins is casted in one big solid piece in th...

Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Fountains

Materials

Iron

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French Village Limestone Water Fountain with Iron Water Pump, France, circa 1800
French Village Limestone Water Fountain with Iron Water Pump, France, circa 1800

French Village Limestone Water Fountain with Iron Water Pump, France, circa 1800

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Rare French countryside "village" water fountain in limestone and iron. The basin in limestone circa 1800s.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

French Fountain in Limestone and Iron Water-Pump, 19th Century, France
French Fountain in Limestone and Iron Water-Pump, 19th Century, France

French Fountain in Limestone and Iron Water-Pump, 19th Century, France

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

A French antique countryside water-pump-fountain in limestone and iron. The basin in limestone is handcrafted from 18th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

19th Century Provencal Style Stone Wall Fountain with Wrought Iron Water Spout
19th Century Provencal Style Stone Wall Fountain with Wrought Iron Water Spout

19th Century Provencal Style Stone Wall Fountain with Wrought Iron Water Spout

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

The pediment is a pillar with a molded frame in the center of which is a wrought iron water spout. The rectangular low basin is composed of thick stone slabs and rests on a base made...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

21st Century Central Fountain with Spiraling Basin in Stone and Iron Water Pump
21st Century Central Fountain with Spiraling Basin in Stone and Iron Water Pump

21st Century Central Fountain with Spiraling Basin in Stone and Iron Water Pump

By Alain Edouard Bidal

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

Luxurious and original at the same time, it would sublimed any garden! This fountain consists of two elements: on one part, a massive stone basin made in a natural Burgundy limest...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Antique Stone Fountain with Two Monolithic Basins, Column and Manual Water Pump
Antique Stone Fountain with Two Monolithic Basins, Column and Manual Water Pump

Antique Stone Fountain with Two Monolithic Basins, Column and Manual Water Pump

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

This fountain with two layered monolithic stone basins is topped by an antique cast iron water pump resting on a rustic stone pillar.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Antique Wall-Fountain with Ancient Manual Water Pump and Monolith Stone Basin
Antique Wall-Fountain with Ancient Manual Water Pump and Monolith Stone Basin

Antique Wall-Fountain with Ancient Manual Water Pump and Monolith Stone Basin

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

This antique deep basin is topped by an original cast iron hand water pump. This outlet is part of the stone column which is beautifully topped by a spike headpiece.

Category

Antique 19th Century Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Cast Iron Village Water Pump from France, 19th Century
Cast Iron Village Water Pump from France, 19th Century

Cast Iron Village Water Pump from France, 19th Century

Located in Cornell, CA

The beautiful Cast Iron Village water pump from France sits on a 19th C. Limestone Pedestal. A unique piece that is difficult to come across in this size. The total Height of this w...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

French Copper Water Hand Pump, Black Iron Features, Spout, on Wood, Louis XIV
French Copper Water Hand Pump, Black Iron Features, Spout, on Wood, Louis XIV

French Copper Water Hand Pump, Black Iron Features, Spout, on Wood, Louis XIV

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a rare French copper water hand pump Louis XIVth. It was originally used in a French castle kitchen. It has black iron accents and is mounted on a large old wood plank. It is...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fountains

Materials

Copper

Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 19th Century
Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 19th Century

Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Village (countryside) water pump fountain in iron and limestone. Originally used to provide water to horses.  

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Large Cast Iron Water Fountain Turtle
Large Cast Iron Water Fountain Turtle

Large Cast Iron Water Fountain Turtle

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H 11 in W 27 in D 17 in

Large Cast Iron Water Fountain Turtle

Located in Bellport, NY

Large Cast Iron Turtle,high detail,water fountain from mouth.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Vintage American Water Fountain
Vintage American Water Fountain

Vintage American Water Fountain

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H 35 in Dm 14.5 in

Vintage American Water Fountain

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Vintage enamel over iron water fountain from Chicago. 13.0 inch Diameter (Top)

Category

20th Century American Fountains

Materials

Iron

19th centry cast iron fountain
19th centry cast iron fountain

19th centry cast iron fountain

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H 62 in Dm 20 in

19th centry cast iron fountain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pair of water fountain cast iron probably used on a wheel .Solid and in very good condition . price is for the 2 psc but i will sell seperately

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Fountains

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Village Water-Pump, 19th Century
Antique Iron Village Water-Pump, 19th Century

Antique Iron Village Water-Pump, 19th Century

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H 77.17 in W 13.78 in D 14.18 in

Antique Iron Village Water-Pump, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

The water pump in iron is handmade from the 19th century. It is signed with Troyes. (Village in France).

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed 1.8m Large Cast Iron Bowl Water Feature
Reclaimed 1.8m Large Cast Iron Bowl Water Feature

Reclaimed 1.8m Large Cast Iron Bowl Water Feature

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H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 72.05 in

Reclaimed 1.8m Large Cast Iron Bowl Water Feature

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This large cast iron bowl water feature or reclaimed fountain makes a striking centrepiece in gardens traditional and contemporary.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh Victorian Fountains

Materials

Metal, Iron

Primitive Anitque Cast Iron Hand Crank Farm Spigot Well Water Pump
Primitive Anitque Cast Iron Hand Crank Farm Spigot Well Water Pump

Primitive Anitque Cast Iron Hand Crank Farm Spigot Well Water Pump

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive antique cast iron hand crank farm spigot well water pump 66" Antique cast iron hand crank water pump. Patented 1912.   Handle Length - 36"

Category

Vintage 1910s Primitive Fountains

Materials

Iron

1920s Spanish Cast Iron Water Fountain
1920s Spanish Cast Iron Water Fountain

1920s Spanish Cast Iron Water Fountain

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H 49.22 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

1920s Spanish Cast Iron Water Fountain

Located in Marbella, ES

1920s Spanish cast iron water fountain.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Fountains

Materials

Iron

English Cast Iron, Lion Head Fountain/Planter
English Cast Iron, Lion Head Fountain/Planter

English Cast Iron, Lion Head Fountain/Planter

Located in Bellport, NY

A cast iron water fountain or planter, showing excellent detail, especially on the lion head, powder coated bronze finish for out doors or in.

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Fountains

Materials

Iron

Amazing Cast Iron Lion Water Fountain
Amazing Cast Iron Lion Water Fountain

Amazing Cast Iron Lion Water Fountain

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H 55.75 in W 32.5 in D 23 in

Amazing Cast Iron Lion Water Fountain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This impressive water fountain spits water from the mouth of the lion into the reservoir on the base.

Category

20th Century Renaissance Fountains

Materials

Iron

Iron Duck Shaped Water Fountain Spout
Iron Duck Shaped Water Fountain Spout

Iron Duck Shaped Water Fountain Spout

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H 4 in W 2.75 in D 7 in

Iron Duck Shaped Water Fountain Spout

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A chic, Mid-Century-style antique iron fountain spout beautifully cast in the form of a duck’s head with aged-bronze patina finish.

Category

20th Century Fountains

Materials

Iron

French, 19th Century, Cast Iron Shell / Water Basin for Fountain
French, 19th Century, Cast Iron Shell / Water Basin for Fountain

French, 19th Century, Cast Iron Shell / Water Basin for Fountain

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful cast iron shell water basin with great patina. Once used in a fountain.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Iron

Hand Made Crafted Iron Metal Fountain Head Spout Water Feature Decorative
Hand Made Crafted Iron Metal Fountain Head Spout Water Feature Decorative

Hand Made Crafted Iron Metal Fountain Head Spout Water Feature Decorative

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A beautiful hand crafted iron spout metal to go with a stone wall mount fountain basin or with a Fountainhead for an outdoor garden or indoor setting.

Category

2010s American Fountains

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Empire Lion Tiger Cast Iron Garden Water Fountain with Pump
Vintage French Empire Lion Tiger Cast Iron Garden Water Fountain with Pump

Vintage French Empire Lion Tiger Cast Iron Garden Water Fountain with Pump

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire lion tiger cast iron garden water fountain with pump. Item features cast iron construction, very nice vintage item, great style and form.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Empire Fountains

Materials

Iron

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Iron Water Fountains For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of iron water fountains available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique iron water fountains was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and stone. We have 177 antique and vintage iron water fountains in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Iron water fountains have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of iron water fountains to choose from, but at 1stDibs, neoclassical, Victorian and Baroque iron water fountains are of considerable interest. Iron water fountains have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Antoine Durenne Foundry, Alain Edouard Bidal and A. Durenne are consistently popular.

How Much are Iron Water Fountains?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,771, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $728,547 highest priced.

Finding the Right Fountains for You

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.