Fountains
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Majolica
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Fountains
Concrete
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Fountains
Wood
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Stone
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1850s French Antique Fountains
Sandstone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
1890s Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Art Nouveau Fountains
Copper
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Marble
1960s Swiss Vintage Fountains
Concrete
1850s English William IV Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Bronze
18th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s Vintage Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
1980s American Adirondack Vintage Fountains
Copper, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Fountains
Murano Glass
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century North American Fountains
Copper
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Fountains
Majolica
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Fountains
Cast Stone
17th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Majolica
1990s American Fountains
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 20th Century American Classical Fountains
Bronze
1920s Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Fountains
Metal, Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Limestone
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Fountains
Cut Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
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.