Fountains
1860s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Copper
1980s American Adirondack Vintage Fountains
Copper, Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
1990s North American Fountains
Copper
Early 20th Century Argentine Fountains
Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble, Bronze
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s North American Modern Fountains
Concrete, Bronze
1850s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper, Lead
1890s Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century English Fountains
Stone
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Wood
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Fountains
Ceramic
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Metal, Pewter
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
Mid-20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble, Lead
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Fountains
Brass
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Majolica
20th Century Italian Fountains
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Fountains
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Rococo Antique Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
1980s Vintage Fountains
Marble
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Fountains
Stone, Metal
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Modern Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Marble
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Fountains
Concrete
20th Century Art Nouveau 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.