Fountains
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Spanish Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fountains
Chestnut, Faience
Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Fountains
Marble
18th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble, Concrete
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Fountains
Bronze
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Metal, Pewter
Early 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Concrete
18th Century Dutch Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
1820s French Antique Fountains
Iron
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Fountains
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fountains
Stone
20th Century Italian Louis XV Fountains
Carrara Marble
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.