Fountains
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century French Anglo-Japanese Fountains
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
20th Century European Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
1820s Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Terracotta
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
1980s Vintage Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Renaissance Fountains
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century American Antique Fountains
Cast Stone
2010s British Modern Fountains
Travertine
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Fountains
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Early 2000s American Fountains
Paper
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Antique Fountains
Bronze
20th Century American Vienna Secession Fountains
Aluminum, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Antique Fountains
Marble
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Fountains
Majolica
1840s Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fountains
Ceramic
20th Century French Louis XIV Fountains
Iron
2010s British Modern Fountains
Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Ceramic
19th Century French Regency Antique Fountains
Lead
20th Century Italian Fountains
Stone
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
Early 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Iron
20th Century Indonesian Rustic Fountains
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Limestone, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s Italian Vintage Fountains
Metal
Early 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
20th Century North American Modern Fountains
Granite, Metal, Copper
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
19th Century German Other Antique Fountains
Zinc
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Fountains
Pewter
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
1940s Italian Vintage Fountains
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Fountains
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Spanish Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century French Fountains
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Pottery, Clay
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Fountains
Other
Mid-19th Century European Antique Fountains
Siena Marble
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Antique Fountains
Terracotta
1790s French Antique Fountains
Gold, Tin
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.