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1940s Movie Posters

'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966
'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966

'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966

$2,731

H 28.88 in W 20.13 in D 0.01 in

'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966

Located in Devon, GB

Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as a big screen version of the popular 1960s TV series, the film starred Adam West as the titular superhero and Burt Ward as Robin in a tongue-in...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

'Batman' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1966
'Batman' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1966

'Batman' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1966

Located in Devon, GB

Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as a big screen version of the popular 1960s TV series, the film starred Adam West as the titular superhero and Burt Ward as Robin in a tongue-in...

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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

SCARFACE 1940's French Grande Film Movie Poster, BORIS GRINSSON
SCARFACE 1940's French Grande Film Movie Poster, BORIS GRINSSON

SCARFACE 1940's French Grande Film Movie Poster, BORIS GRINSSON

By Boris Grinsson

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic early re-release French Grande film poster for Howard Hawks classic 1930s gangster flick Scarface starring Paul Muni and features an early appearance of Boris Karloff. In...

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20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

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1940s DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER POSTER "Adventure Island"

1940s DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER POSTER "Adventure Island"

Located in Chicago, IL

Original film poster for the 1947 Paramount film, "Adventure Island". Based on the novel "Ebb Tide" by Robert Louis Stevenson, starring Rory Calhoun. Calhoun served time in San Que...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

1940s Western Classic DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER POSTER "Stampede!"

1940s Western Classic DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER POSTER "Stampede!"

Located in Chicago, IL

Feisty, fighting cowboys, with a great tag line: "Filmed in Glorious SEPIA TONE!" We don't know how good we have it today with color movies, if that was the sales hook!

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

"Esther Williams" Us Special Poster, 1940s, Film, Movie, Personality
"Esther Williams" Us Special Poster, 1940s, Film, Movie, Personality

"Esther Williams" Us Special Poster, 1940s, Film, Movie, Personality

Located in Bath, Somerset

Esther Williams never achieved her dream of Olympic gold because the games were cancelled in 1940, the year she would have competed. But photos of the U.S. champion attracted the att...

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20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

Three 1940s Movie Theater Posters
Three 1940s Movie Theater Posters

Three 1940s Movie Theater Posters

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H 29.38 in W 19 in

Three 1940s Movie Theater Posters

Located in Essex, MA

Three 1940s movie theater lobby posters advertising Hollywood movies featuring a number of well known stars, among them: Katherine Hepburn, Irene Dunne, Jimmy Durante, William Holden...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

1940s Western Movie Poster with Gold Frame
1940s Western Movie Poster with Gold Frame

1940s Western Movie Poster with Gold Frame

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H 1.5 in W 44 in D 56.5 in

1940s Western Movie Poster with Gold Frame

Located in Hudson, NY

Great strong colors on this poster. Newer frame with plexiglass. Marked "3 SHT top Ghost Riders of the West 46792." Has folding marks and a few small tears along folds.

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Vintage 1940s American Other Posters

Materials

Paper, Plexiglass, Wood

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Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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James Bond 'For Your Eyes Only' Original Vintage Movie Poster, British, 1981
James Bond 'For Your Eyes Only' Original Vintage Movie Poster, British, 1981

James Bond 'For Your Eyes Only' Original Vintage Movie Poster, British, 1981

By Bill Gold, Brian Bysouth

Located in Devon, GB

The twelfth film in the James Bond series, EON Productions 'For Your Eyes Only' saw a return to earth with a more realistic and less sensational storyline after the extravagance of '...

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Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Posters

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Paper, Linen

James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1967
James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1967

James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1967

By Robert E. McGinnis

Located in Devon, GB

The fifth film in EON Productions' James Bond series and the last of Sean Connery's first stint starring as the suave secret agent, it was announced during filming of 'You Only Live ...

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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabric color ...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

$1,765 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Stained Glass Door
Early 20th Century French Stained Glass Door

Early 20th Century French Stained Glass Door

$5,326

H 88.59 in W 44.69 in D 1.78 in

Early 20th Century French Stained Glass Door

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful early 20th Century glazed hardwood door with Japanese inspired stained glass panels depicting a parrot and other birds seated on branches of stylised blossom.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
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By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Metal, Brass

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Windows

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Stained Glass

C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany

C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...

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Vintage 1930s German Bohemian Musical Instruments

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Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

$4,800

H 70.56 in W 30.25 in D 52.5 in

Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...

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Vintage 1970s American Games

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Metal

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
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Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Located in Lisse, NL

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Godzilla R1954 Original French Moyenne Film Movie Poster, A. Poucel
Godzilla R1954 Original French Moyenne Film Movie Poster, A. Poucel

Godzilla R1954 Original French Moyenne Film Movie Poster, A. Poucel

Located in Bath, Somerset

We love the extremely cool graphics that features on the rare and highly sought after late 50s French Re-release for 1954s Godzilla. This original vintage poster has been profession...

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20th Century French Posters

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Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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1940s Movie Posters For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1940s movie posters available for sale. Each of these unique 1940s movie posters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and canvas. There are all kinds of 1940s movie posters available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s movie posters made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1940s movie posters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Luigi Martinati, Anatoly Belsky and Bernard Lancy are consistently popular.

How Much are 1940s Movie Posters?

Prices for 1940s movie posters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s movie posters begin at $486 and can go as high as $13,191, while the average can fetch as much as $1,820.

Finding the Right Posters for You

Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.

In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.

If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.

Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.

If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)

On 1stDibs, find all kinds of posters for your home today.

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