Fountains
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Fountains
Lead
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Fountains
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Marble
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Fountains
Zinc
20th Century Italian Fountains
Stone
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
2010s European Neoclassical Fountains
Limestone
Early 18th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
1930s Italian Vintage Fountains
Stone, Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Stone
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Fountains
Stone
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1820s French Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Spanish Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fountains
Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Fountains
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
Early 18th Century Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century Antique Fountains
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Other Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Fountains
Plaster
18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Limestone
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.