Antique Terracotta Statue or Fountain of a Boy with a Water Pitcher
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century French terracotta figure of a boy with a water pitcher, usable as either a statue or as a garden fountain. Dating from circa 1900, this handcrafted terracotta sta...
Terracotta
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H 14 in W 8 in D 8 in
Antique French Victorian Bronze Female Bust Wall Mounted Garden Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Bronze Female Bust Wall Mounted Garden Water Fountain Architectural Element.
Bronze
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.
Metal, Iron
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H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Vintage Gargoyle, English, Reconstituted Stone, Outdoor Ornament, Water Feature
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gargoyle. An English, reconstituted stone outdoor ornament with water feature, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Add protection or charm to your outdo...
Stone
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H 19.99 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Large, Vintage, Bronze, Water Feature, Decorative Garden Ornament 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage, bronze frog water feature. A decorative garden ornament dating to the 20th century. Large, 0.5M (20 inches) high Exceptional detail and presentation Be...
Bronze
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H 13 in W 21 in D 16 in
Vintage Massarelli Concrete Garden Patio Water Fountain Woman with Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 57" Massarelli concrete garden patio water fountain woman with basket. Listing features 2 water spouts, 2 part construction, original signature. Base 130 lbs, top 200 lbs, ci...
Concrete
$2,450
H 25 in W 13 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Antique Bronze Boy with Goose Garden Statue, Fountain Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century bronze boy carrying a goose around his neck. This is a great garden statue, the boys face is bursting with excitement as he carries the goose. Cast during the 1900...
Bronze
Vintage Cast Stone Garden Fountain with Fluted Pedestal & Scalloped Basin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage two-piece cast stone garden fountain evokes the timeless elegance of classical European courtyard design. Comprising a fluted pedestal base and a wide scalloped basin, t...
Concrete
19th Century French Carved Stone Medici Garden Planter on Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio, garden, or interior conservatory with this elegant antique French stone jardinière, crafted circa 1880. Inspired by the classic Medici form, the planter features a ...
Cast Stone
Bronze Fountain Statue of A Cherub holding a Fish
Located in Katonah, NY
A bronze fountain figure of a winged cherub holding a fish, the figure standing with proper right foot aloft, the right foot standing atop rock-work base with seashells, the fish of ...
Bronze
$750
H 23 in W 9 in D 8 in
French Neoclassical Small Concrete Figural Cherub Garden Statue Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Neoclassical Style Small Concrete Figural Cherub Garden Statue Water F...
Concrete
$97,825
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
English Limestone Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of history to your décor with this English Limestone Cherub Sculpture, crafted from durable limestone in 1890. This intricate carving of a cherub is the perfect accent ...
Limestone
$14,800
H 54.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
Bronze, Copper
$60,307Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$9,985Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 21.25 in D 18 in
A French 19th-20th Century Carved White Marble Fountain Sculpture with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French 19th-20th century carved white marble whimsical group sculpture depicting two putti (Children) playing with a dolphin, fitted for use as a fountain, Paris,...
Marble
$18,266
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
Wood
French Limestone Cherub Fountain Head Water Exit
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful French Limestone Cherub Fountain Head Water Exit from 1950. Hand-carved with exquisite detail, this unique piece features a cherub on a fish creature and will add an air ...
Limestone
$22,500
H 64.25 in W 24 in D 32 in
American Bronze & Lead Figural Bacchus Garden Fountain with Wine Barrel, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze and lead seated figural young Bacchus garden fountain with decorative grape motif and flowing water into lower grape wine barrel. Fountain is signed by maker on base ...
Bronze, Copper, Lead
Large Old Weathered Statue of a Cherub or Putti Set on a Plinth
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Old Weathered Statue of a Cherub or Putti Set on a Plinth This is a beautifully weathered piece in good detail to be viewed from all sides The Statue is 50” high on her plint...
Cast Stone
$44,070
H 110.24 in W 701.58 in D 3.94 in
Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This piece of woodwork was made at the extreme end of the 20th century, around 1985 and comes from a Parisian mansion. It presents a grey paneled decoration enhanced with gold, comp...
Wood
$149,317
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
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.