Fountains
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
Early 20th Century French Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Fountains
Bronze
1890s Antique Fountains
Limestone
1920s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Empire Revival Fountains
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fountains
Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Swiss Fountains
Bronze
Early 1900s American Classical Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Late 19th Century European Greco Roman Antique Fountains
Marble, Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century American Antique Fountains
Cast Stone
1920s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Fountains
Ironstone
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Iron
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Lead
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Stone
1870s Belgian Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Fountains
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Fountains
Zinc
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Stone
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Fountains
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fountains
Concrete
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fountains
Pottery
1880s French Antique Fountains
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
Early 1900s Swedish Country Antique Fountains
Concrete
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
1910s Italian Country Vintage Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fountains
Bronze
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Fountains
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fountains
Iron
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
1890s Aesthetic Movement Antique Fountains
Iron
Early 1900s Italian Romantic Antique Fountains
Ceramic
1920s Vintage Fountains
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Fountains
Iron
Early 20th Century Fountains
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.