Fountains
Early 19th Century English Antique Fountains
Zinc
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1890s Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century European Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century Spanish Fountains
Cast Stone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Plaster
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century French Fountains
Metal, Iron
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Concrete
Early 1900s American Classical Antique Fountains
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
20th Century Italian Other Fountains
Gold Leaf
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
1850s English William IV Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Marble
20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Fountains
Limestone
1860s British Colonial Revival Antique Fountains
Sandstone
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
1980s Georgian Vintage Fountains
Stone
20th Century English Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fountains
Cement
1920s Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Metal, Pewter
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Art Nouveau Fountains
Copper
Late 20th Century American Fountains
Bronze
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Marble, Pewter
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Early 17th Century Antique Fountains
Marble
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Iron
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Granite, Lead
Early 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fountains
Stone
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fountains
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Marble
19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s Vintage Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
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.





