Fountains
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
1980s Victorian Vintage Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Fountains
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Stone
Mid-19th Century Welsh Victorian Antique Fountains
Metal, Iron
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Fountains
Zinc
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Plaster
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century French Victorian Fountains
Terracotta
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Stone
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Fountains
Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Limestone
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1820s French Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Ceramic
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
1950s Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
1920s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s French Baroque Vintage Fountains
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
1960s English Victorian Vintage Fountains
Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble, Stone
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
20th Century American Victorian Fountains
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Fountains
Stone
1950s French Baroque Vintage Fountains
Ceramic, Stained Glass
1970s English Victorian Vintage Fountains
Stone
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.