Fountains
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fountains
Metal, Lead
19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century Antique Fountains
Sandstone
19th Century Belgian Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Fountains
Copper
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Fountains
Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Fountains
Marble, Pewter
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Fountains
Metal, Copper
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Early 20th Century Fountains
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century Fountains
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Stone
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century French Fountains
Stone
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Plaster
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fountains
Murano Glass
Late 18th Century European Antique Fountains
Pewter
20th Century French French Provincial Fountains
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fountains
Terracotta
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Sandstone
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Fountains
Marble
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fountains
Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fountains
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Fountains
Marble
19th Century French Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Stone
19th Century German Louis XV Antique Fountains
Ormolu
1990s Philippine Futurist Fountains
Metal, Copper
Early 19th Century European Brutalist Antique Fountains
Marble, Bronze
1860s Antique Fountains
Majolica
19th Century Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century European Fountains
Stone, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Fountains
Marble
19th Century European Antique Fountains
Stone, Limestone, Iron
20th Century French Louis XIV Fountains
Iron
1920s Vintage Fountains
Marble, Bronze
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fountains
Stone
Early 1600s Italian Antique Fountains
Marble
17th Century French Antique Fountains
Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Fountains
Limestone
20th Century French Fountains
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Fountains
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Fountains
Limestone
Late 20th Century French Fountains
Iron
Early 20th Century English Fountains
Lead
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fountains
Ceramic
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fountains
Pewter
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Fountains
Resin
Early 2000s American Fountains
Paper
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fountains
Ceramic, Faience
Early 1900s Swedish Country Antique Fountains
Concrete
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.





