Fountains
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Limestone
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fountains
Cement
Early 20th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Fountains
Iron
19th Century Antique Fountains
Granite
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
1980s American Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Fountains
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fountains
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fountains
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fountains
Lead
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Fountains
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Clay, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary American Fountains
Concrete
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Fountains
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century Italian Fountains
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Fountains
Limestone, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Fountains
Iron
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 1900s American Classical Antique Fountains
Terracotta
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Fountains
Stone
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Fountains
Marble, Brass
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Fountains
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fountains
Bronze
1980s Georgian Vintage Fountains
Stone
1980s Vintage Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s French Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Fountains
Faience, Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Renaissance Fountains
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Fountains
Stone, Concrete
20th Century Asian Rustic Fountains
Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Fountains
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fountains
Ceramic, Faience
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
2010s European Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Late 17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century Unknown Fountains
Stone
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Stone, Concrete
Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Fountains
Bronze
Late 20th Century Fountains
Marble
1870s American American Empire Antique Fountains
Copper, Iron
1850s French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, 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.





