Fountains
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Fountains
Iron
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
17th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
2010s Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Stone
2010s Italian Fountains
Limestone
1850s French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
1990s North American Fountains
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
Mid-17th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Hellenistic Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Fountains
Stone
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century Fountains
Metal, Brass, Bronze
20th Century Fountains
Iron
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century Empire Revival Fountains
Bronze, Copper
19th Century American Classical Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Fountains
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
20th Century English Fountains
Stone
2010s Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Limestone
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
20th Century Fountains
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Fountains
Copper
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Fountains
Concrete
1950s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Fountains
Stone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Fountains
Bronze, Copper
Early 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
1920s American American Empire Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Fountains
Bronze
1820s French Empire Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
2010s Italian Fountains
Limestone
1860s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Fountains
Concrete
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.