Urn Fountains

Explore urn and pot fountains with single jar shapes, cutout vessels and stacked pouring pots. Compare each model’s height, footprint, water flow and actual material, then check its included pump and lighting before choosing a position on your porch or patio.
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The Numbers That Matter

  • Mostly resin, one cast concrete jar Material
  • Check each model’s height and footprint Height
  • Check included lights and their positions Lighting
  • Check supplied pump and setup instructions Pump
  • Follow the model’s outdoor power requirements Power
  • Recirculates, no plumbing Water

The Look of Glazed Pots and Old Jars, With Water Running Through Them

Bronze urn fountain pouring into stacked bowls at the end of a gravel path lined with terracotta pots

Why an urn

An urn fountain uses a jar, vase or pot-inspired body as part of the water feature. The water may rise at the top, show through a front opening or pour between stacked vessels. Names such as urn, vase and pot describe the shape; check the product specification for the actual material.

Urn fountain with bronze bowls pouring into a tall jar on a patio beside two cushioned chairs

Pouring pots or a single urn

Choose a single urn if you prefer one main vessel with water visible at the top or through a front opening. Choose stacked pots if you want to follow separate pours from one vessel to the next. Compare the full width and depth as well as the height. A lower urn can take up more floor space than a taller vase-shaped fountain. Water sound depends on the flow, drop, water level and surroundings; a single urn is not automatically quieter than a stacked design.

Turquoise crackle glazed jar fountain running on a stone terrace beside a wooden chair and potted olive tree

Glaze, clay and bronze looks

The models in this collection are resin or concrete, with finishes that imitate glazed pottery, terracotta, bronze or stone. A clay-look or glazed-look finish does not mean the body is fired ceramic. We apply water-based paint before our fountains leave the factory. Check the selected model’s listed weight and plan how to move it; material alone does not tell you whether one person can lift it.

Copper bowl urn fountain lit at dusk on a stone terrace with lanterns behind

Light inside the pots

Compare the illuminated areas in each model’s evening images. Lights may highlight the lower bowls, a front opening or the water inside a vessel. The Carved Clay Urn, for example, has lights in its lower vessels and an unlit top urn. Included lights do not automatically have a separate switch from the pump. Contact us if you want to confirm the controls for a particular model.

Tall urn fountain with six bowls facing a wooden garden bench in front of a clipped hedge

Where to place one

Set it where you will see the front of the pour. Most pouring pot designs face one way, so point the pots toward a seat, a path or a window. A plain background such as a wall, a hedge or a fence shows off the shape of the pottery.

Put it on a firm, level surface such as pavers, a concrete pad or a flat stone. If it leans, water runs to one side of each rim and can miss the next pot. A tall urn beside a front door works best a little to one side of the path, with room to walk past and reach it for topping up.

Small broken shell urn fountain on a patio in autumn with a cloth and brush beside it

Care through the year

Check the water level before use and regularly while the fountain is running. Top up as needed to keep the pump at its required operating water level, especially in hot or windy weather. Disconnect the power before cleaning. Use a soft cloth or soft brush to remove debris and light deposits. Before freezing weather, drain every vessel and the reservoir. Store the fountain and pump in a dry, frost-free place where practical. If the fountain remains outdoors, follow its winter-storage instructions and prevent water from collecting inside.

Comparing Your Urn Fountain Options

Pouring potsSingle urns and vases
LookBowls and pots stepping down a column into a jarOne tall jar or urn on its own
WaterPours from pot to pot in several fallsRises inside and spills over the rim or out of a cutout
Viewing positionKeep the full cascade facing your seat or path.Keep the top or front opening visible.
Size checkMeasure the entire arrangement, including projecting pots.Compare width and depth as well as height.
SuitsPatio corners, garden beds, courtyardsPorches, entries, beside a door
WinterDrain every pot, store insideDrain the urn, store inside

Compare Urn and Pot Fountain Designs

  1. Resin Cut Away Urn Outdoor Water Fountain 18 Inch 01

    Cut Away Urn

    A low, wide urn with a central bubbler and an exposed ribbed body.

  2. Resin Glazed Cutout Urn Outdoor Water Fountain 30 Inch 02

    Glazed Cutout Urn

    A taller vase shape with water visible through a front opening.

  3. Concrete Turquoise Cracked Jar Outdoor Fountain 38 Inch 03

    Turquoise Cracked Jar

    A turquoise concrete jar with a sculpted front opening.

  4. Resin Stacked Clay Pot Outdoor Water Fountain 40 Inch 04

    Stacked Clay Pot

    Four vessels arranged for separate pours from top to bottom.

  5. Resin Carved Clay Urn Outdoor Water Fountain 42 Inch 05

    Carved Clay Urn

    Patterned pots and bowls with lighting in the lower vessels.

Curved column urn fountain with lit bronze bowls beside an outdoor sofa in a courtyard at dusk

Before You Buy an Urn Fountain

What is an urn fountain, and is it the same as a vase or pot fountain?
An urn fountain uses a jar, vase or pot-inspired body as part of the water feature. The water may rise at the top, show through a front opening or pour between stacked vessels. Names such as urn, vase and pot describe the shape; check the product specification for the actual material.
Are these urn water fountains real ceramic?
The listed models are resin or concrete with pottery-inspired finishes. They are not fired ceramic. Check the actual material and listed weight of your chosen fountain before planning placement or storage.
Do outdoor urn fountains have lights?
Check the lighting details for your chosen model. The lit areas and controls vary. Contact us if you want to confirm whether the lights can operate separately from the pump.
Do I need plumbing for an urn water feature?
These fountains recirculate water within their own reservoirs and do not need a permanent water supply. Follow the selected model’s instructions for the pump, filling, assembly and power connection.
Can I use an urn fountain indoors?
Choose a model whose product instructions allow indoor use. Place it on a level, water-resistant surface, keep nearby items clear of splashing, and check the cord route and power requirements.
What should I do in winter?
Drain all vessels and the reservoir before freezing weather. Where practical, store the fountain and pump in a dry, frost-free place. If it stays outdoors, follow its winter-storage instructions and keep water from collecting inside.

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Guides and how tos

Compare the vessel shape, footprint and water flow of the urn fountains above. If you are choosing between two models, contact us with the available width and depth.