Fountains
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Stone
Mid-20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fountains
Ceramic, Faience
18th Century Dutch Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 2000s French Fountains
Limestone
18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Fountains
Resin
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fountains
Metal, Lead
1940s Belgian Vintage Fountains
Concrete
1850s English William IV Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
2010s Czech Fountains
Aluminum, Bronze
Early 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Limestone
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay
Late 20th Century European Fountains
Marble
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Fountains
Limestone
1870s Belgian Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 18th Century Antique Fountains
Bluestone, Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Enamel, Iron
1930s Italian Vintage Fountains
Stone, Cement
Late 20th Century North American Fountains
Copper
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
1990s French Louis XIV Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Fountains
Marble
19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Fountains
Other
20th Century English Fountains
Iron
Late 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
Early 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fountains
Ceramic
Early 1900s Antique Fountains
Limestone
2010s European Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Fountains
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Metal, Pewter
Early 1900s American Classical Antique Fountains
Terracotta
1750s French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Stone
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.