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Fountains For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Vintage Boho Patinated Copper Fountain
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho water fountain. Beautiful artisan made Mangrove design with long copper roots and beautiful flowing leaves. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century North American Fountains

Materials

Copper

18th Century Carved Limestone Corner Sink or Fountain Basin from Apt, France
Located in Dallas, TX
This stone piece was once the basin for a corner fountain or used as corner sink on a property in the rugged hills of Provence, France. It features a thick...
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18th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

French Limestone Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
This rustic, antique French Limestone Fountain from 1890 is an architectural treasure. It adds substantial style to any outdoor space, creati...
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18th Century Antique Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Wonderful Modernist Kenetic Motion Copper Fountain / Water Feature, Hand Made
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ingenious copper fountain / water feature, solid copper construction, Modernist design Artisan made, hand executed. Sculpture in motion, great for garden, or indoor space.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Copper

Stone Well from the Louis XIV Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This circular well from the Louis XIV period is entirely carved in stone. The shaft of the well is composed of an eight pieces arrangement forming a "boudin" molding. The curbstone is marked by the patina of time and is thus irregular in shape. The base of the well is surmounted by a stone structure composed of two trapezoidal molded stones that hold a wooden winch and its chain. The whole base is topped by a one piece stone roof, the upper edge of which forms a four slope roof. While on one stone is engraved the date "1830", we believe that this stone well...
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antique LA . Exquisite 18th century Thick Walls water fountain basin of hand carved stone . This trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountain head , we have many options of them, creating a charming garden water fountain . This good large size stone trough from Provence , The centuries left its marks on this container and a very nice patina . Installed will be the focal point of any landscape design . It is a piece of art that holds history and majesty in its proportions . This architectural element is very versatile and it will be the focal point of your landscape or centerpiece in a contemporary modern design landscape , traditional provincial , Italian , Spanish Mediterranean , French in a farm or winery etc . Antique dealer California Los Angeles / West Hollywood La Cienega Blvd and Melrose Ave . Some designers turned them into fire pit , some of them with multiple simple spouts with water bubbling as freestanding water feature or with a wall mount fountain head...
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18th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone

Large Bronze of 3 Mermaids Garden Fountain Water Feature
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Monumental bronze water fountain depicting three mermaids above the waves surrounded by leaping dolphins. A large shell held by one of the merma...
Category

1990s Unknown Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron French Neoclassical Style Serpent Trident Outdoor Garden Wall Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French neoclassical style serpent and trident outdoor garden wall fountain. Item features *currently 3 available. Patina and finish will ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Fountains

Materials

Iron

Italian Marble Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Square shape marble fountain. Originates from Italy. Circa, 1820's.
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Mid-18th Century Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone

Spanish Marble Shell Hand-Carved
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Marble Shell Hand-Carved
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Fountains

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone Container Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Trough antiques. Exquisite late 18th Early 19th century water fountain Basin of hand carved st...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Marble Wall Fountain
Located in Marbella, ES
Marble wall fountain.
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Late 20th Century Italian Fountains

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone container fountain trough basin planter antique farm sink LA. Late 17th early 18th century small water fountain basin of hand carve...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Fiberglass Fountain with Rotating Copper Balls by Ravi Shing, 1990
Located in Montelabbate, PU
A splendid and imposing work by Ravi Sing consisting of a metal and fibreglass basin, here are three cylinders with bodies decorated with relief lines of dif...
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1990s Philippine Futurist Fountains

Materials

Metal, Copper

15th or 16th Century Marble Gargoyle Fountain Spout from Arezzo, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any carved head (animal or human) that function as waterspouts. From the Early Renaissance (late 1400’s/early 1500’s), our gargoyle fountain spout features a human-like face with pointed ears, possibly representing a centaur or a satyr. The roughly rectangular block of marble was hand-carved in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. All sides except the front of the cream-colored stone have a sawed finish, resulting in a rough texture. The back has been excavated, adding to the character of the gargoyle. A 1 ½” diameter hole has been cut all the way through, forming an open mouth of the gargoyle. The gaping mouth was often a symbol used to conjure images of devouring giants and used to remind people that they are susceptible to certain forces. Our 15th/16th century marble...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains

Materials

Marble

American Giant Stone Frog with Patina, Originally Used as a Fountain
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American giant stone frog from the 20th century, with great patina. Made in the USA in 1987, this giant stone stone frog used to be a fountain (notice the remnants of a pipe below...
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1980s American Vintage Fountains

Materials

Stone

Large Victorian Style Bronze Garden Water Fountain Dione The Divine Goddess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Victorian Style 71" Bronze Garden Water Fountain Dione The Divine Goddess. Item features weathered bronze finish, tall impressive size, wat...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Stone Container Jardinière Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm Sink LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A great late 18th century water fountain basin of hand carved stone container. This trough could be installed with a simple bronze metal spout or a carved stone fountain head , we ha...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone

Wall Mount Fountain Head of a Girl Cast Bronze Spout Water Feature Antiques CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful Hand made cast fountain head of a girl . It could be installed as a simple water spout mounted against the wall , you can pair it with a sto...
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1990s American Fountains

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved stone container fountain basin planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA. 18th century water fountain basin lavoir of hand carved stone....
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18th Century Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone

Fountain murano glass gold orange with lighting unique , italy 1970
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Murano glass fountain with large leaves glass orange Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This unique Fountain with gold finish glass murano are exceptional. This Pieces of Arts glass show the exclusive design of Italian Designer in 1960/70. This chandelier are in good Condition. All the piece we add are checked and changed if necessary! before sendind we will update the water pompe and the complete water tube . we have 2 gold angel on the picture , will deliverie with four ! one have a little defect in one hand . All circle flowers are complete !!! and all fountain are lighting . picture Photo in operation available before shipping! work perfectly. We prefer to keep the original condition as much as possible than replacement if possible. All of our products are originally wired for 220v, so also work at 110v for the USA. Delivery without bulbs. Organizing the expedition: first step! in order to ensure safe transport, the fountain will be disassembled and carefully packaged. Plastic bubble and protection. Only sending by wood...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Carved Stone Trough Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Container Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century water fountain Lavoir basin Tub of hand carved stone. This trough could be installed with a simple bronze spout or a carved stone fountain head, we have many options of ...
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18th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Cascading Amethyst, Rose Quartz & Rock Crystal Fountain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cascading hand-carved and hand-polished amethyst, rose quartz and rock crystal fountain. The design consists of beautifully hand-carved rose quartz flower...
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Late 20th Century Fountains

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

Louis XVI Painted Tole Lavabo
Located in Essex, MA
Urn form with a ball finial with domed cover flanked by scrolled handles, square base with brass spigot.
Category

1760s French Louis XVI Antique Fountains

Materials

Tin

Water Fountains, Italy, 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of gargoyles in fanciful design and decorative patina. Dimensions owl: 235 x 75 x 80 cm, flute player: 196.5 x 80 x 73 cm.
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Fountains

Materials

Other

Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian church in Continental Europe during the middle ages, likely Italian 16th or 17th century, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan, with exceptional craftsmanship, ornate and finely detailed, the rare and one of a kind forged bronze and brass upper presenting with gothic shaped palm frond back, domed lid with tall finial decorated in relief, the fountain reservoir is decorated with central mounted Star of Bethlehem four pointed pentagram star embellishment as well as other applied ormolu adornments, a narrow elongated spigot with valve dispenses the holy water below. A later gilt brass stoop catches the water, the nicely styled, demilune shaped wall mounted antique...
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17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

1990s French Natural Terracotta Lion w/ Shield Garden Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s French natural terracotta lion with shield garden sculpture.     
Category

Late 20th Century French Fountains

Materials

Terracotta

17th-18th Century Italian Medieval St. Rosso Verona Carved Marble Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary 17/18th century Italian large scale Medieval st. square Rosso Verona marble hand carved fountain. The fountain with its grand scale one piece basin has a mottled bas...
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18th Century Italian Medieval Antique Fountains

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Garden Fountain
Located in Essex, MA
With a arched back panel with cherub pouring water from an urn surrounded by cattails over a basin with shaped rim and gadrooned underside supported on a carved dolphin form support ...
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1750s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Fountains

Materials

Marble

Italian Ancient Marble Sculpture Fountain, Late 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood stand Antique . Imposing 18th century Louis XV of the period Lavabo in Hand Carved walnut with original pewter basins...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Vintage Scandinavian Water Fontaine Sculpture in Copper, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naively executed water fontaine figurine/top in patinated copper. Its a piece unique made by an anonymous Danish sculptor/artist during the 1970s. When we found it was displayed as a...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Art Fountain Pio Tempio D'empio Tempo by Luigi Ontani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition fountain in marble and bronze. (central column - limited edition of 7 pieces only) The central column can possibly be mounted inside a marble basin to be built local...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Carrara Marble Wall Fountain
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare early 18th century Italian wall fountain.
Category

Early 18th Century Antique Fountains

Materials

Carrara Marble

17th Century Limestone Well
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful well dating back to the 1600s. Item originates from France.
Category

17th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Marble Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and extremely decorative Italian 18th-century Baroque period marble fountain. The marble fountain is raised by a white Carrara marble and Vert De Patricia marble ba...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains

Materials

Marble

Architectural Studio Pottery Fountain by Piet Knepper
Located in London, GB
Fountain with two different tops by Piet Knepper for Mobach white glaze with copper oxide details and cracked surface, hand turned studio ceramic . This is an example of Modern Scho...
Category

1980s European Vintage Fountains

Materials

Ceramic

French Louis XIV Period Fountain Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 17th century - Louis XIV period Fountain Head - in the form of a lion. Beautifully crafted in cast iron - now resting on its stand. A striking accent piece for any bo...
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17th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Iron

French Late 18th Century Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with shell motifs and acanthus leaves. Created in France a...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains

Materials

Pewter

18th Century French Brass Lavabo Fountain from Normandy on Carved Cherry Door
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1780, and mounted on a carved fruit wood door, the antique brass lavabo features the original two-piece lavabo; a demilune basin at the base, and a ...
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Late 18th Century French Country Antique Fountains

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Art Fountain Le Colonne White, Light Blue by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies of the Column composed by 3 elements, base in polychrome ceramic, 24 white grés tiles with decorations and a bronze fish sculpture. This fountain is called “Le Colonne...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Henri Fernandez Golden Fish Indoor Fountain, France, 1970
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing indoor fountain in brass and lucite designed by Henri Fernandez France, 1970s. The brutalist fish is made in brass with turquoise gems eyes and ...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Fountains

Materials

Brass

Italian White Terracotta Ceramic Garden Wall Fountain with Green Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand painted white and green Italian terracotta ceramic and brass wall fountain, circa 20th century, Italy. Piece can hold and dispense water, or another beverage such as...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fountains

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian 17th Century Solid Hand Carved White Carrara Marble Fountain or Basin
Located in Firenze, IT
Entirely hand carved in a solid block of precious white Carrara marble, this antique Italian late 17th century-early 18th century fountain or basin is sculpted with elegant floral and foliate patterns typical of Baroque period of Genoese area. This generously sized half moon basin features a wonderful hand sculpted floral carvings on front, drawing the eye around its satisfyingly smooth arc and its charismatic form, while the back is raw, the ancient hand chisels can still be seen. Even the original iron pins which probably supported a back splash are still visible. It takes a high level of skill to carve such a hard marble into a wonderful demi lune shape such as this. Different shades of white due to varied patina from age allows it to go with practically any color scheme. This antique marble sculptural and architectural piece was originally a garden element, it is now perfect for both indoor or outdoor use. Elevate your interior or your garden to a new level of elegance with this one of a kind piece suitable for both public spaces and private homes. Whether placed in the master bathroom or in a powder room as a wash sink...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Pewter Fountain Lavabo on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fountain was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. In the past, this kind of lavabos was actually used for hand washing. This water fountain is made of pewter with bronze faucets...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains

Materials

Pewter

Pier Alessandro Giusti and Egidio De Rosa Marble Fountain, 80's
Located in bari, IT
"ELENA" fountain in Carrara marble, Ultima Edizione production by Giusti and De Rosa, 1985.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Carrara Marble

Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Horse Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels. The first tiered with three amazing horse statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a putt...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Pair of Stoups, Stone Basins, Drinking Fountains, 17th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of stone stoups, usable in many ways, as stone trays, as fountains, as planters or in a prestigious entrance, hand carved between the 16th and 17th centuries in Italy f...
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17th Century Italian Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone

Charming Room Fountain Ceramic, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Charming room fountain ceramic, circa 1970s.      
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Ceramic

Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain . A rare and impressive Historic Italian 15th century Renaissance hand carved marble well head square shape with scrolls to the corners. Decorated with 3-dimensional vessels and armorial with a rampant lion with raised forelegs as if to strike and ready for battle. To be used as an interior planter stone container, focal point, water feature fountain...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique 18th Century Italian Red Verona & White Carrara Marble Floor Fountain
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 18th century Italian red Verona and white Carrara marble floor fountain.  
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Fountains

Materials

Marble

18th Century Wine and Champagne Cooler in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original antique wine cooler from the Louis XIV period in Rouge Royal marble. This amazing piece has great measurements. Perfect for a hand washer...
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains

Materials

Marble

Beautiful French 18th Century Fountain
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French 18th century fountain.
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Stone surround Architectural Element wall fountain back Sculpture LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Circa 1400's A beautiful and rare Gothic 15th century carved stone window surround architectural element. We had this item priced at our cost for a...
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Fountains

Materials

Stone

Italian Hand Carved Stone Tiered Water Fountain
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels. The first tiered with three amazing horse statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a putt...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Marble Fountain Martina by Andrea Branzi, 1989
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Martina Marble Fountain, a stunning outdoor centerpiece that combines the natural beauty of water with the luxurious elegance of Italian marble. Designed by Andrea Br...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains

Materials

Marble

Carrara Marble Fountain with Its Gray Sainte Anne Marble Base, circa 1700
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carrara marble fountain with its gray Sainte Anne marble base. French. circa 1700 18th century. It works as a source. It has a small restoration as can be seen in the photo. ...
Category

Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains

Materials

Marble

17th Century, Carrera Marble Lion Fountain Head
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Stunning, solid white, Carrara marble lions head from a fountain in Florence featuring a flowing main and a fabulous patina. Mounted on a custom, iron base. The piece hails from the ...
Category

Early 1600s Italian Antique Fountains

Materials

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.

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