Table top fountains are a recent trend. They became popular when there was lack of space, houses and gardens became smaller and people wished to include fountains within these limitations.
Stone table top fountains have the same themes as the other fountains. They are easier to maintain and can be moved when changing the settings. They are often included in large living rooms and patios. The smaller versions can be a part of the smaller set ups or garden tables.
Slate and soapstone tabletop fountains are more suitable for indoors and sandstone, marble or granite for outdoors. Since all these stones are weather proof they all can be used interchangeably.