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Reclaimed Fountains

Rare Antique Large Fountain - Luxury Reclaimed Italian Limestone Statue Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Our Ancient Surfaces team recently reclaimed this extremely rare statuary fountain. The story
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Wrought Iron

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
this old reclaimed hand-carved French fountain adds life and character to the whole garden's facade
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Reclaimed Copper Cascading Water Feature
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very elegant and nicely patinated copper garden water fountain. Dating to circa 1980, this simple
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Late 20th Century Fountains

Materials

Copper

Reclaimed Copper Cascading Water Feature
Reclaimed Copper Cascading Water Feature
$2,714
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique reclaimed limestone wall fountain from 19th-century France. This exquisite piece
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Antique 19th Century Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
$18,800
H 45 in W 51 in D 38 in
Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite 18th-century wall fountain, reclaimed from France, crafted from limestone. This
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Antique 18th Century Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
$14,900
H 55.5 in W 59.5 in D 51 in
Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
the spout, though they can also remain for their aesthetic appeal. This reclaimed antique fountain
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Antique Early 1900s Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
$22,900
H 75 in W 78 in D 48 in
Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed modernist designer garden planter. Resembling stylised trees, with the legs as trunks
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains

Materials

Clay, Fiberglass

Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
Reclaimed Modernist Designer Garden Planter
$6,151
H 43.31 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Reclaimed Rectangular Composition Stone Pond Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
With its angular lines, this reclaimed rectangular composition stone pond or pool surround is a
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains

Materials

Stone

Reclaimed Rectangular Composition Stone Pond Surround
Reclaimed Rectangular Composition Stone Pond Surround
$5,326
H 2.96 in W 133.08 in D 96.46 in
Antique English Sandstone Garden Water Feature
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very impressive large scale English garden fountain. This was reclaimed from a park in Rochdale
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Antique Late 19th Century Fountains

Materials

Sandstone

Antique English Sandstone Garden Water Feature
Antique English Sandstone Garden Water Feature
$52,164
H 124.41 in W 55.91 in D 55.91 in
Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
fountain basin, this reclaimed trough from France adds a touch of elegance to any setting.
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Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Antique French Limestone Trough
$6,200
H 17 in W 35.5 in D 22 in

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Wall fountain created from reclaimed old stone elements
Located in SAN VICENTE DE ALCÁNTARA, ES
This wonderful and inspiring fountain thanks to its basin facade with a natural rocky appearance
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Garden Fountain Handcrafted in Stone with Two Farmer's Troughs, Provence
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
stonemasons using quality reclaimed materials. This ancient garden fountain has two monolithic bush
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Rustic Wall Fountain with Antique Stone Trough, Bonded Wall and Sink, Provence
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This ornamental wall fountain has been handcrafted in Provence using authentic quality reclaimed
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Republic of France Copper Emblem
Located in Houston, TX
Reclaimed from a wall fountain, this Republic of France Copper Emblem is sure to draw attention
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Republic of France Copper Emblem
Republic of France Copper Emblem
H 62 in W 51 in D 4 in
18th Century French Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
A massive reclaimed fountain from Provence circa 1780.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Fountains

18th Century French Fountain
18th Century French Fountain
H 84 in W 168 in D 96 in
Antique Cast Iron Fountain 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Antique green cast iron two-tier reclaimed fountain. This is a wonderful style two-tier fountain
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Antique 1870s French Fountains

Materials

Iron

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh Victorian Fountains

Materials

Metal, Iron

Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain
Located in Mckinney, TX
Reclaimed from the original Treasurer’s vault inside the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber
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Vintage 1920s American Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain
Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain
H 38.38 in W 23.25 in D 11 in
Reclaimed Terracotta Fountain Bowl / Bird Bath
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About A large reclaimed 1930s terracotta bird bath or fountain. From the property in Suffolk
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Early 20th Century English Fountains

Materials

Terracotta

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
this old reclaimed hand-carved French fountain adds life and character to the whole garden's facade.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
this old reclaimed hand-carved French fountain adds life and character to the whole garden's façade.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Rare 1927 Italian Reclaimed Large Fountain - Exclusive Signature Collection
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
phenomenal limestone fountain for a noble Milano family estate. Within 14 months they completed the job by
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Vintage 1920s Italian Classical Greek Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Wrought Iron

Hand Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpellier, France
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Hand Carved Central Fountain
Hand Carved Central Fountain
H 66 in Dm 66 in L 66 in
Hand Carved Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
modeled after an antique design for a small village fountain our partners in France reclaimed near
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Hand Carved Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
modeled after an antique design for a small village fountain our partners in France reclaimed near
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Hand Carved Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
modeled after an antique design for a small village fountain our partners in France reclaimed near
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Reclaimed Carrara Marble Garden Decoration/ Fountain
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Reclaimed Carrara Marble Garden Plaque / Wall Fountain. An early 20th century, Italian marble
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Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Composition, Marble, Carrara Marble

Reclaimed York Stone Fountain Bowl or Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This York stone bowl has a weathered appearance and could be adapted to make a fountain
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Early 20th Century Urns

Materials

Stone

Reclaimed York Stone Fountain Bowl or Urn
Reclaimed York Stone Fountain Bowl or Urn
H 44.89 in W 48.82 in D 48.82 in
Reclaimed Yorkstone Pool or Pond Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Yorkstone pool or fountain surround formed from profiled York stone. Variable size
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Early 20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Reclaimed Yorkstone Pool or Pond Surround
Reclaimed Yorkstone Pool or Pond Surround
H 5.12 in W 110.24 in D 169.3 in
Reclaimed Carved Limestone Circular Pool Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About A good quality carved natural Cotswold limestone pool or fountain surround. Reclaimed from
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20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
fountain basin, this reclaimed trough from France adds a touch of elegance to any setting.
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Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Antique French Limestone Trough
H 16 in W 40 in D 22 in
Vintage Cast Iron Three-Tier Heron Reclaimed Fountain
Located in London, GB
Vintage white cast iron three tier heron reclaimed fountain. This is a wonderful Victorian style
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20th Century English Victorian Fountains

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Green Cast Iron Three-Tier Heron Reclaimed Fountain
Located in London, GB
Vintage green cast iron three-tier heron reclaimed fountain. This is a wonderful Victorian style
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20th Century English Victorian Fountains

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Two-Tier Cherub Dolphin Reclaimed Fountain
Located in London, GB
Vintage black cast iron two-tier cherub dolphin reclaimed fountain. This is a wonderful Victorian
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20th Century English Victorian Fountains

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Victorian Style Three-Tier Heron Reclaimed Fountain - Restored
Located in St. Louis, MO
Reclaimed Victorian style 1960s reproduction cast iron three-tiered fountain on a substantial
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fountains

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Carved Limestone Garden Fountain
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Hand-carved limestone fountain with scallop shell-shaped bowl ans stylized dolphins.
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Reclaimed Carved Limestone Garden Fountain
Reclaimed Carved Limestone Garden Fountain
H 59.45 in W 32.29 in D 24.02 in
Reclaimed Composition Stone Garden Fountain
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About: A large composition Portland stone garden fountain. Indistinct makers marks to both parts
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20th Century English Fountains

Materials

Composition

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
this old reclaimed hand-carved French fountain adds life and character to the whole garden's façade.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
this old reclaimed hand-carved French fountain adds life and character to the whole garden's façade.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Hand-Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpellier, France
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Hand-Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpellier, France
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Hand Carved Central Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpellier, France
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Hand Carved Central Fountain
Hand Carved Central Fountain
H 66 in W 66 in D 66 in
Hand Carved Central Octagonal Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
a classical French design from an antique village fountain reclaimed outside Montpellier, France
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Fountains

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Reclaimed Carrara Marble Garden Decoration/ Fountain
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Reclaimed Carrara marble garden plaque / wall fountain. An early 20th century, Italian marble
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Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Composition, Marble, Carrara Marble

Reclaimed French Fountain
Located in Houston, TX
This 18th century basin with a panier de fruit center originally resided in the garden of a provençal bastide near Velleron, France. The unique octagonal shape complements the detai...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fountains

Materials

Stone

Reclaimed French Fountain
Reclaimed French Fountain
H 48.5 in W 60.75 in D 23 in
Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain
Located in Houston, TX
Reclaimed Stone Wall with Early 19th c. Stone Basin and Bronze Fountain Spout
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone

Reclaimed Stone Wall Fountain
H 92 in W 79 in D 53.5 in
18th Century Reclaimed Italian Peperino Fountain
Located in Houston, TX
18th century reclaimed Italian peperino fountain from a villa outside of Viterbo, Italy.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Fountains

Antique 18th Century Reclaimed Stone Fountain
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Fountain Center with Stone Basin from a Village Fountain in Chauvigny, a town in the Poitou
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Fountains

Antique 18th Century Large Reclaimed Stone Fountain
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Fountain Basin with Walls of Antique Reclaimed Stone
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Fountains

Wall Fountain Maded of Reclaimed Architectural Elements
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
A wall fountain maded of reclaimed architectural elements. Window frame dated 19th century (108 x
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fountains

Materials

Stone

Provencal Stone Fountain made from Reclaimed Stone Elements
Located in Houston, TX
Provencal stone fountain made from reclaimed stone elements with 19th c. iron fountain spout. Iron
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Iron

Provençal Stone Fountain made from Reclaimed Stone Elements
Located in Houston, TX
Provençal stone fountain made from reclaimed stone elements. 19th c. fish detail iron fountain
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Iron

Provençal Stone Fountain with 19th c. Iron Fountain Spout
Located in Houston, TX
Provençal Stone Fountain made from Reclaimed Stone Elements with 19th c. Iron Fountain Spout
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone

18th Century Antique Stone Fountain from France
Located in Houston, TX
This 18th century Fountain was reclaimed from a Maison Bourgeoise in Grignan, France. Featuring a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fountains

Antique Auge from a Provencal Mas with 18th c. Fountain Wall
Located in Houston, TX
Antique auge from a Provencal mas with fountain wall made of 18th c. reclaimed elements. Fountain
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Iron

Reclaimed French Eau De Source Water Fountain
Located in Downham Market, GB
A reclaimed 'Eau de Source' water fountain. A beautiful & exceptionally original survivor, the base
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Vintage 1910s British French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Cast Stone, Enamel, Iron

Reclaimed French Eau De Source Water Fountain
Reclaimed French Eau De Source Water Fountain
H 20.08 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Wonderful Antique Small Garden Stone Fountain with Ancient Faucet and Metal Bars
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Lovely small garden fountain made of reclaimed materials. This drinking fountain is composed of
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Antique 19th Century French Fountains

Materials

Limestone

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2010s Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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$1,046 / item
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Materials

Pottery

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$25,000 / set
H 25.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.25 in
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Category

Vintage 1920s French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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Materials

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Category

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Materials

Linen

Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
$5,013 / item
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
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Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910
$1,500
H 14.56 in W 9.84 in D 9.84 in
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Materials

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Green Mercury Glass Pendant, Made in Italy
Green Mercury Glass Pendant, Made in Italy
$1,450 / item
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Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
$2,800
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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$1,800 / item
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Stone

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15th Century Pair Of Gargoyles - Gargouilles
$22,800 / set
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Reclaimed Fountains For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of reclaimed fountains available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and stone, all reclaimed fountains available were constructed with great care. Reclaimed fountains have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian reclaimed fountains are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Reclaimed Fountains?

Prices for reclaimed fountains start at $1,398 and top out at $15,150 with the average selling for $4,147.

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.