Fountains
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Fountains
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
Early 2000s Italian Renaissance Fountains
Carrara Marble
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Italian Fountains
Murano Glass
19th Century French Other Antique Fountains
Stone
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Porcelain
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Fountains
Iron
20th Century Italian Renaissance Fountains
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Stone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s English Beaux Arts Vintage Fountains
Aluminum
Early 18th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Antique Fountains
Earthenware
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Fountains
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fountains
Concrete
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century French Fountains
Terracotta
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Fountains
Stone, Cement
20th Century Fountains
Art Glass
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century English Fountains
Stone
Late 20th Century American Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1990s North American Fountains
Copper
1970s Italian Vintage Fountains
Limestone
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
Mid-18th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Mid-17th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone, Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
1920s Italian Vintage Fountains
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
1850s English William IV Antique Fountains
Copper, Lead
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Fountains
Iron
1980s American Vintage Fountains
Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Concrete
Mid-17th Century French Rustic 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.