Fountains
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Fountains
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Renaissance Fountains
Stone, Limestone
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Stone, Marble
18th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-20th Century English Fountains
Concrete
1820s Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Fountains
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
20th Century European Renaissance Fountains
Limestone
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Granite, Lead
2010s French Fountains
Slate, Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fountains
Lead
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Fountains
Wood
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Fountains
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
18th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
1980s Vintage Fountains
Bronze
20th Century Italian Fountains
Murano Glass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Fountains
Marble
20th Century Italian Fountains
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
Early 2000s Italian Renaissance Fountains
Carrara Marble
1650s French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Neoclassical Fountains
Bronze
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Fountains
Ceramic, Earthenware
17th Century European Renaissance Antique Fountains
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Fountains
Stone, Limestone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Fountains
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Fountains
Stone
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
20th Century Classical Greek Fountains
Concrete, Cast Stone
1920s Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains
Composition
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Cast Stone
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Fountains
Teak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Rustic Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fountains
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Carrara Marble
Early 17th Century Antique Fountains
Marble
Late 18th Century French Antique Fountains
Bronze, Copper
20th Century Art Nouveau Fountains
Copper
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century German Other Antique Fountains
Zinc
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Metal, Bronze
1920s French Vintage Fountains
Sandstone
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.





