Fountains
20th Century Italian Fountains
Stone, Cement
1820s French Empire Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Fountains
Stone
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fountains
Faience, Chestnut
20th Century Unknown Rustic Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Renaissance Fountains
Stone
20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1950s English Beaux Arts Vintage Fountains
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
2010s Italian Fountains
Limestone
20th Century English Fountains
Iron
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Fountains
Stone
19th Century French Other Antique Fountains
Stone
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Concrete
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
1960s American Vintage Fountains
Copper
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Fountains
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
1990s Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Fountains
Marble, Carrara Marble
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Indian Fountains
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
20th Century French Art Deco Fountains
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Marble, Carrara Marble
1990s Italian Renaissance Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fountains
Pottery
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Copper
Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical 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.