Fountains
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Fountains
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Lead
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Fountains
Bronze
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Fountains
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fountains
Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Plaster
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Stone
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
20th Century Art Nouveau Fountains
Copper
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Limestone
1820s French Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fountains
Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fountains
Chestnut, Faience
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Fountains
Bronze
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s French Baroque Vintage Fountains
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Fountains
Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble, Stone
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Faience
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Baroque Fountains
Bronze
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Fountains
Stone
1950s French Baroque Vintage Fountains
Ceramic, Stained Glass
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Fountains
Sandstone, Lead
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.