Fountains
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
1840s Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Ceramic
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Fountains
Marble
1860s Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Marble
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 19th Century English Antique Fountains
Zinc
Late 20th Century Italian Fountains
Onyx
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Metal
1760s French Louis XVI Antique Fountains
Tin
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Bronze
20th Century European Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Fountains
Majolica
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Plaster
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
1990s Philippine Fountains
Copper
19th Century Indian Antique Fountains
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Fountains
Ceramic
2010s British Post-Modern Fountains
Marble
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Fountains
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Fountains
Pewter
19th Century American Antique Fountains
Iron
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Fountains
Marble, Iron
1930s Spanish Vintage Fountains
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Fountains
Concrete
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
2010s British Post-Modern Fountains
Sandstone
2010s British Post-Modern Fountains
Travertine
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Marble
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1950s Vintage Fountains
Limestone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Metal, Brass
17th Century Antique Fountains
Pewter
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1990s Philippine Futurist Fountains
Metal, Copper
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Terracotta, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century European Brutalist Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay, Fiberglass
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1790s French Antique Fountains
Gold, Tin
Early 20th Century Fountains
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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.