Fountains
1890s Aesthetic Movement Antique Fountains
Iron
2010s North American Modern Fountains
Concrete, Bronze
Early 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century Fountains
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s English Beaux Arts Vintage Fountains
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
1960s Swiss Vintage Fountains
Concrete
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1600s Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 18th Century Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century European Fountains
Lead
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century Antique Fountains
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Fountains
Bronze
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Fountains
Marble
1750s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Marble
1850s English William IV Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Fountains
Bronze
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Fountains
Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
20th Century Fountains
Bronze
20th Century Art Nouveau Fountains
Copper
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Fountains
Brass, Bronze
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Plaster
18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
1860s Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Early 2000s French Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Stone
Mid-18th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
Early 18th Century Antique Fountains
Bluestone, Iron
19th Century Spanish Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
20th Century French Anglo-Japanese Fountains
Bronze
1840s Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
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.