Fountains
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
2010s French Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Fountains
Marble
1860s Antique Fountains
Majolica
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Fountains
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Fountains
Stone
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Fountains
Bronze
20th Century European Fountains
Concrete
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Stone
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Cocobolo
2010s British Modern Fountains
Marble, Carrara Marble
20th Century French Victorian Fountains
Terracotta
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
2010s British Modern Fountains
Travertine
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Limestone, Iron
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 1600s Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay, Fiberglass
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Iron
1820s Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century American Regency Fountains
Concrete
Early 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Stone
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fountains
Ceramic
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 2000s American Fountains
Paper
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fountains
Pottery
Early 20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Iron
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
20th Century North American Modern Fountains
Granite, Metal, Copper
Early 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Terracotta
1750s French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
20th Century Indonesian Rustic Fountains
Wood
17th Century Antique Fountains
Pewter
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Stone
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Fountains
Other
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century French Fountains
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
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.