Fountains
20th Century Unknown Rustic Fountains
Concrete
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble, Lead
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Fountains
Ceramic, Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fountains
Bronze
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Fountains
Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Fountains
Stone
1990s Fountains
Bronze
Mid-17th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century American Classical Fountains
Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Medieval Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
1820s Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Terracotta
2010s British Post-Modern Fountains
Travertine
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
1950s English Beaux Arts Vintage Fountains
Aluminum
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fountains
Stone
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Fountains
Murano Glass
20th Century English Fountains
Stone
Mid-18th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Plaster
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fountains
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Fountains
Metal
2010s French Fountains
Slate, Metal
20th Century Italian Other Fountains
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Fountains
Stone
20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
20th Century Italian Fountains
Murano Glass
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Cast Stone
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
1990s American Fountains
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Fountains
Marble, Brass
20th Century Unknown Fountains
Cast Stone, Limestone
Early 20th Century English Fountains
Iron
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.





