Fountains
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Concrete
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Antique Fountains
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Regency Fountains
Concrete
20th Century Fountains
Marble
2010s Czech Fountains
Aluminum, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Concrete
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Marble
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Fountains
Concrete
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Fountains
Resin
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Sandstone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fountains
Metal, Lead
2010s British Modern Fountains
Travertine
Early 18th Century Antique Fountains
Bluestone, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fountains
Iron
1950s French Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Fountains
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Fountains
Spelter
18th Century Italian Country Antique Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Stone
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Limestone, Iron
1980s American Vintage Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Fountains
Iron
20th Century Spanish Modern Fountains
Iron
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
20th Century French Anglo-Japanese Fountains
Bronze
1930s French Vintage Fountains
Concrete
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Marble, Pewter
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Early 2000s French Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Stone
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Enamel, Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Ceramic
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fountains
Cement
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French 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.