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Product Description
TERRACOTTA TABLETOP FOUNTAIN
Five Tiers on a Ten Inch Square
Five ribbed terracotta toned bowls stepping down a weathered timber base, all of it standing on a footprint of 10.2 by 10.2 inches. That is a lot of vertical movement in the space a large mug takes, and it is the reason a tabletop piece can hold attention rather than sitting there as a small object.
The two finishes work together rather than competing. Ribbed pottery in warm clay tones against aged gray timber gives the piece a farmhouse coherence, the way a real potting bench looks when it has both. A single material at this size tends to read flat, because there is not enough surface for texture alone to carry it.
Warm LEDs light the bowls from within, and at 7.3 pounds one hand moves it. The pump adjusts, which matters more indoors than out, since a desk or a side table puts you within two feet of the sound.
15.7 in.Height
10.2 in.Square Base
7.3 lb.Weight
Warm LEDIn The Bowls
What Makes This Fountain Different
- Five tiers is unusual at tabletop scale, and it changes the sound. Most desk fountains manage three or four levels because each fall needs vertical room. Fitting five into 15.7 inches means the drops are short and arrive close together, which produces a continuous soft murmur rather than a set of distinct plinks. On a desk or a side table where you are sitting two feet away, that difference decides whether the fountain becomes background or becomes something you notice every few seconds.
- Pottery against timber, not one material. Warm ribbed clay tones on aged gray wood give the piece two textures to work with. At this size a single finish usually reads flat, because there is not enough surface area for texture alone to carry the object.
- Adjustable pump, which matters more indoors. Outdoors you can walk away from a fountain. On a desk you cannot, so being able to turn the flow down to a near silent trickle is the difference between using it and switching it off.
- Seven pounds. One hand moves it, which means you can try it on a desk, a hallway console, a kitchen windowsill, and a bedside table before deciding where it lives.
What the water sounds like
A continuous soft murmur rather than separate drops. Five short falls arriving close together overlap into one sound with no gaps, which is what makes it work as background at close range. Turn the pump down and it becomes barely audible. Turn it up and it is still a tabletop fountain rather than a room filling one. How loud it seems will shift with the flow setting and the surface it stands on, since a hard desk reflects more sound than a cloth runner, which is why a fixed decibel number would tell you nothing useful about your own room.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Five tier ribbed pottery cascade on a timber base |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Finish | Terracotta pottery with aged timber |
| Dimensions | 10.2 in. square footprint, 15.7 in. high |
| Weight | 7.3 lb. |
| Water flow | Five tier cascade, adjustable |
| Lighting | Warm LED in the bowls |
| Pump | Included quiet adjustable submersible pump |
| Power | AC plug in |
| Recommended use | Indoor |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Fill it, plug it in, done. Set it level, since a tilted base on short falls sends water over the outside of a bowl rather than into the next one.
Put something under it. Any tabletop fountain throws a small amount of fine spray, and on an untreated wood surface that shows over months. A tray, a coaster, or a placemat solves it.
Water level and daily care
Keep enough water in the base to cover the pump so it never runs dry. A small reservoir drops fast, so check it every few days rather than weekly. Indoors with heating on, faster still.
Use filtered or distilled water if your tap water is hard. On a small fountain mineral film builds on the visible bowl rims within weeks rather than months.
Cleaning
Wipe the bowls with a soft cloth and keep harsh liquid cleaners off the finish. Rinse the pump every few months, since a small pump clogs sooner than a large one. If a white film appears on the rims, remove it before it sets into the ribbing.
3-year warranty
This product includes a 3-year warranty. Coverage, claim requirements, and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation, and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.
Questions Before You Choose
Where does it fit?
A desk, a hallway console, a kitchen windowsill, a bedside table, a bathroom counter. The 10.2 inch square base is about the area of a dinner plate, so it fits where a large plant would. It reads farmhouse and rustic rather than modern, so it suits wood, brick, and warm interiors.
Is it quiet enough for a desk?
With the pump turned down, yes. Five short falls at low flow give a murmur rather than distinct drops, which is what you want at two feet. At full flow it is livelier and better suited to a hallway or a room you pass through rather than one you work in.
Is it real terracotta?
No, it is resin with a terracotta and timber finish. Real fired clay at this size would be considerably heavier and far more fragile, and the timber would need protecting from constant water. From normal viewing distance the ribbing and grain read as the real materials.
Is it safe around children and pets?
At 7.3 pounds it is easy to knock off a surface, so keep it away from table edges and out of reach of small children and cats. Run the cord so it cannot be pulled. The recirculating water is not intended for drinking.