Fountains
Late 20th Century Empire Fountains
Iron
1820s French Empire Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Stone
1980s Victorian Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Welsh Victorian Antique Fountains
Metal, Iron
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Fountains
Zinc
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Fountains
Marble, Iron
20th Century French Victorian Fountains
Terracotta
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Fountains
Concrete
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
1990s Unknown Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Early 2000s Fountains
Bronze
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Fountains
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Fountains
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Early 2000s Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
1960s English Victorian Vintage Fountains
Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Empire Fountains
Iron
20th Century American Victorian Fountains
Iron
1970s English Victorian Vintage Fountains
Stone
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Fountains
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Empire Fountains
Concrete
20th Century Unknown Victorian Fountains
Bronze
20th Century American Victorian Fountains
Iron
20th Century English Victorian Fountains
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Victorian Fountains
Iron, Wrought 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.