Fountains
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
20th Century Italian Fountains
Concrete
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Fountains
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble, Concrete
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Fountains
Bronze
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Mid-19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Antique Fountains
Composition
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
1950s Vintage Fountains
Limestone
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Fountains
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
2010s European Neoclassical Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century Fountains
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Fountains
Copper
20th Century Georgian Fountains
Bronze
1920s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
1850s French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century American Antique Fountains
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Fountains
Concrete
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Fountains
Metal, Brass
19th Century Antique Fountains
Iron
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
2010s Italian Fountains
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
1990s North American Fountains
Copper
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
1860s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1980s Victorian Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
2010s Czech Fountains
Aluminum, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
19th Century Turkish Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1870s Belgian 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.