Fountains
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
1930s Spanish Vintage Fountains
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Fountains
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century American Fountains
Cast Stone
Late 20th Century Asian Country Fountains
Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Porcelain
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Fountains
Stone
Early 1900s Swedish Country Antique Fountains
Concrete
20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
1990s Philippine Fountains
Copper
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fountains
Pottery
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fountains
Concrete
19th Century Indian Antique Fountains
Copper
1950s English Beaux Arts Vintage Fountains
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Fountains
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Ceramic
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Ceramic
Late 20th Century North American Fountains
Copper
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Fountains
Stone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Classical Fountains
Cement
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Fountains
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
20th Century Moorish Fountains
Cement
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Fountains
Resin
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Enamel, Iron
2010s American Fountains
Stone
Mid-20th Century Spanish Fountains
Bronze
1980s American Vintage Fountains
Stone
19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
Early 1900s Italian Romantic Antique Fountains
Ceramic
1990s American Fountains
Metal, Bronze
1920s Vintage Fountains
Cast Stone
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.