Fountains
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Marble
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Fountains
Iron
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Mid-18th Century Antique Fountains
Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1980s European Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Other Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century American Regency Fountains
Concrete
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
1950s English Beaux Arts Vintage Fountains
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Unknown Rustic Fountains
Concrete
1990s Fountains
Bronze
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fountains
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Ceramic
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Metal, Bronze
Early 1900s American Classical Antique Fountains
Terracotta
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
1850s French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Other Antique Fountains
Limestone
17th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Asian Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century American Antique Fountains
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Granite, Lead
17th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Cement
Mid-20th Century American Fountains
Cast Stone
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
17th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
2010s European Neoclassical Fountains
Limestone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
1980s American Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
2010s European Fountains
Marble
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century European Fountains
Marble
Early 2000s French Fountains
Limestone
1850s English William IV Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
18th Century Italian Medieval Antique 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.