Fountains
Mid-20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Early 18th Century Antique Fountains
Bluestone, Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Iron
1850s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper, Lead
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
17th Century Italian Other Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fountains
Lead
1860s British Colonial Revival Antique Fountains
Sandstone
1870s Belgian Antique Fountains
Marble
1980s American Vintage Fountains
Bronze
19th Century German Louis XV Antique Fountains
Ormolu
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Porcelain, Oak
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Plaster
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary German Fountains
Granite, Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
2010s European Neoclassical Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay, Fiberglass
15th Century and Earlier Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century European Fountains
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
17th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
1950s French Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Ceramic
1880s French Antique Fountains
Iron
1940s French Vintage Fountains
Metal, Iron
1990s European Fountains
Stone
1860s Antique Fountains
Majolica
Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Fountains
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Fountains
Spelter
1960s Swiss Vintage Fountains
Concrete
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Fountains
Marble
Mid-17th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Asian Rustic Fountains
Wood
19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Bronze
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Fountains
Stone
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
Early 1900s Swedish Country Antique Fountains
Concrete
2010s Czech Fountains
Aluminum, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fountains
Metal, Lead
17th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Fountains
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fountains
Stone
2010s Belgian Modern Fountains
Stone, Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Marble, Pewter
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.