Fountains
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
Mid-17th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century English Fountains
Concrete
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1650s French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
2010s French Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Porcelain, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Early 2000s Italian Renaissance Fountains
Carrara Marble
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Marble, Pewter
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Fountains
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
1950s Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Fountains
Marble
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1920s Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Fountains
Bronze
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fountains
Bronze
20th Century Indonesian Rustic Fountains
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Fountains
Cast Stone
Late 20th Century European Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Fountains
Zinc
Mid-20th Century Spanish Fountains
Marble
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Fountains
Stone
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Limestone
1960s Swiss Vintage Fountains
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Stone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Fountains
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
1980s Vintage Fountains
Marble
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fountains
Stone
19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Granite, Lead
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Metal, Pewter
1860s British Colonial Revival Antique Fountains
Sandstone
Mid-19th Century European Rococo Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Fountains
Iron
20th Century American Vienna Secession Fountains
Aluminum, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
19th Century French Antique Fountains
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.





