Fountains
Mid-20th Century Spanish Fountains
Cast Stone
1980s Victorian Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fountains
Bronze
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Fountains
Marble
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Fountains
Bronze
2010s Czech Fountains
Aluminum, Bronze
19th Century German Louis XV Antique Fountains
Ormolu
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Fountains
Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Fountains
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Fountains
Cast Stone
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Sandstone
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Greco Roman Fountains
Bronze
Early 2000s Fountains
Bronze
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1930s Spanish Vintage Fountains
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
Early 2000s Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Concrete
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Classical Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Fountains
Bronze, Copper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
1850s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper, Lead
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Fountains
Marble
2010s North American Modern Fountains
Concrete, Bronze
Early 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
1990s American Fountains
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Fountains
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Marble
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.