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Carter's Seeds, c.1940s poster design
Located in London, GB
Carter's Seeds
Poster Design
Gouache
49 x 32 cm
Provenance: Family of A. E. Halliwell
Little is
Category
1940s Surrealist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Gouache
1940's Lavender Educational Poster
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Lavender Educational Poster
1940’s Lavender Educational Poster. 20th century
Category
1950s Czech 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940's Plant Growth Educational Poster
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Plant growth educational poster
1940’s Plant growth educational poster. 20th Century
Category
1950s Czech 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, issued in 1940. The poster depicts a
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Original Poster, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- framed has added been afterwards
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original 1940's GPO advertising poster, Hertz's radio set 1886, by Eric Fraser
By Eric Fraser
Located in London, Fitzrovia
'Hertz's Radio Set 1886'. Colour lithograph poster, one from a set issued by the General Post
Category
20th Century British Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
H 20.01 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
U.S. Navy "Navy Day October 27th" Vintage Poster by Matt Murphey, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. battleship is block text reading "Navy Day, October 27th." The poster dates to 1940, shortly
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
WW2 Factory Safety Poster Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
WW2 Factory Safety Poster Circa 1940s
- Original litho poster
- Designed by Bruce Angrave
- Framed
Category
1940s English Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Mr Chad WW2 National Savings Poster Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mr Chad WW2 National Savings Poster Circa 1940s
- Original WW2 national savings poster
- Features
Category
1940s English 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Black, Green, Red and Blue Hand-Painted Weather Chart from Belgium circa 1940's
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful graphic roll up chart on wooden dowel rods. Hand-painted on black canvas with original hand-written weather log for the month of February in chalk. Gridded areas designated...
Category
1940s Belgian Industrial 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Wood, Canvas
H 42 in W 43 in D 1.5 in
It’s Quite True! – Original Storm P. Lithograph (1940s) – Rare Danish Satirical
Located in Kastrup, DK
from the 1940s, mounted on board in a black-painted wooden frame with glass. Slight wear in the corners
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 34.85 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
'Batman' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
as Robin in a tongue-in-cheek parody of the old 1940s movie serials. The dynamic poster design
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Early 20th Century Butlins Lithograph Advertising Poster
Located in London, GB
1940s lithograph advertising poster for Butlins fair. Produced by Willsons, Printers of Leicester. The
Category
1940s British Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
'Batman' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
Robin in a tongue-in-cheek parody of the old 1940s movie serials. The poster design sees the dynamic duo
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
Pink Floyd Original Uncut Printer's Progressive Proof Concert Poster, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
later said "This was designed to look like a travel poster from the 1940s-1950s. Like the Floyd were
Category
1970s American Post-Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.13 in W 23.13 in D 0.01 in
Pink Floyd Original Concert Poster for Oakland Coliseum by Randy Tuten, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
designed to look like a travel poster from the 1940s-1950s. Like the Floyd were arriving in San Francisco
Category
1970s American Post-Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
H 28 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
The Lawless Frontier
Located in London, GB
.
This poster was created for the films US re-release 1940s.
This poster is conservation paper backed
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Jesse James / Le Brigand bien-Aime
Located in London, GB
western posters of the 1940's. The poster is in excellent condition, with the colours remaining very
Category
1930s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
The Big Shot / Le Caid
Located in London, GB
, it is also one of the greatest Humphrey Bogart posters of the 1940s. These large French posters were
Category
1940s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
"FLAMING BULLETS" WESTERN VINTAGE MOVIE POSTERS TEX RITTER 1940s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Western Movie Posters
Image Size: 41 x 27
Frame Size: 46.75 X 32.75
Medium: Print
Circa
Category
20th Century Other Art Style 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Pigment
H 46.75 in W 32.75 in D 1 in
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
Category
20th Century French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
U. S. Census Saturday Evening Post original 1940 vintage poster
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Spokane, WA
May 2018 for $372,500.
This is the original 1940 poster that was normally displayed at newstands to
Category
1940s American Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Offset
H 28 in W 21.75 in D 0.1 in
Orignal " Oreal Sirene et Phoque" 1940s coffee poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original poster: SIRENE et PHOQUE; artist: P. Scheiurllez. 1940's original antique French
Category
1940s Feminist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
H 36 in W 24 in D 0.05 in
Original Have a Beer Girl (pin up style) 1940s vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Linen backed original beer poster without text. A beautiful woman is holding a large German
Category
1940s Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.05 in
London Underground c. 1940s Group Travel Poster Edward Johnston Typeface
Located in London, GB
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Category
Mid-20th Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
1940s Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Mahogany Full Size 4 Poster Bed on Wheels with Urn Finials. Made off of Pure Mahogany
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Mahogany
Graphis International Poster, magazine cover design c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Graphis International Poster Design
Gouache
31 x 24 cm
Provenance: The family of A. E. Halliwell
Category
1940s Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Gouache
Original french travel poster / winter - Czechoslovakei / around 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940, France, Czech Republic
- framed
- original, no reprint
- marked by artist
jr
Category
1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Glass, Paper
H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
1940s Mahogany Pinneaple Semi -Posters Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Solid Mahogany pineapple Semi Posters Full Size Bed Frame. Measures 57" in width, 82" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Mahogany
FHK Henrion 1940s What Comes from Coal original poster for HMSO Ministry of Fuel
Located in London, GB
To see our other original vintage public information posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
FHK Henrion 1940s Where Coal Comes From original poster for the Ministry of Fuel
Located in London, GB
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Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original Buick Care Keeps Buicks Best vintage automotive poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original “Buick Care Keeps Buicks Best” 1940s vintage automobile poster. Conservation linen
Category
1940s American Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
H 38.25 in W 25 in D 0.05 in
Original Perlach Maccaroni - Spaghetti vintage poster pasta
By Richard Roth
Located in Spokane, WA
pasta brand, Perlach in the 1940s 1. The poster features an anthropomorphic pasta man who grows more
Category
1940s Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
H 33.25 in W 24.75 in D 0.05 in
Circa 1940 original advertising poster "Voir Melican - Opticien"
Located in PARIS, FR
This circa 1940 original advertising poster, "Voir Melican - Opticien," showcases the refined
Category
1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Original "Here. Mister! AMOCO Service" vintage automotive poster
Located in Spokane, WA
, Mister! AMOCO Service" mid-century vintage poster. Designed in the late 1930s to early 1940s, this poster
Category
1940s American Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
H 42.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.05 in
Leonetto Cappiello's original 1949 poster for Le Thermogène
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in PARIS, FR
emblematic example of the power of visual advertising in the 1940s, when posters were often used to promote
Category
1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen, Lithograph
H 46.07 in W 30.71 in
Original Cultivez des Oleagineux French mid-century vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Significance: Immerse yourself in the patriotic spirit of 1940s France with this vintage poster, which carries
Category
1940s American Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
H 15.38 in W 22.5 in D 0.05 in
1939 Original Keep Calm and Carry On Poster (medium size)
Located in London, GB
in the 1940s. These posters were generally sent out to police stations in groups of six or twelve
Category
1930s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in
Original Watercolor Ski Poster "Pontresina" by Herbert Leupin, circa 1949
By Herbert Leupin
Located in Nantucket, MA
at least 10 posters in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
In the 1940
Category
1940s Swiss Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
H 38.5 in W 25.5 in D 0.75 in
Captive Heart Original Premiere UK Film Poster, John Bainbridge, 1946
By John Bainbridge
Located in Bath, Somerset
Exceedingly rare vintage UK quad film premiere poster for Ealing’s 1940s war drama The Captive
Category
20th Century British 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original "The Walls of Jericho" vintage movie poster US half sheet
Located in Spokane, WA
famous films of the 1940s. The poster measures 22" x 28" and is an excellent addition to any movie poster
Category
1940s American Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Offset
Santo Stefano d'Aveto original vintage Italian ski poster by Mario Puppo
By Mario Puppo
Located in London, GB
skiing and beach resorts, which gained popularity in the 1930s. By the 1940s his poster designs were
Category
Mid-20th Century 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Color
H 38.19 in W 26.78 in
Original WW2 Ambulance First Aid Civil Defence Poster UK Propaganda for HMSO
Located in London, GB
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Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original WW2 Blood Donor Poster UK Propaganda for HMSO by Allan Carter
By Allan Carter
Located in London, GB
poster c. 1940s
38x25cm
Printed for HMSO by Sanders Phillips & Co. The Scottish Blood Transfusion
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
1939 Original Keep Calm and Carry On Poster (small size) Second World War Two
Located in London, GB
Suffolk in the 1940s. These posters were generally sent out to police stations in groups of six or twelve
Category
1930s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
1955 Original Poster by Hervé Baille The French Riviera Calls you - Côte d'Azur
By Hervé Baille
Located in PARIS, FR
airline posters in the 1940s.
This poster was intended to promote the French Riviera region which is
Category
1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
“Struttin Down 5th Avenue” Ceramic Tea Set
By Michael Lambert
Located in Houston, TX
by 1940's animation and 1960's poster art. He closed his studio and retired in 2003 and this series
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Ceramic
Original WW2 Poster Join QARANC – Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
Located in London, GB
after the Army
Lithographic poster c. 1940s
38x25cm
Printed for HMSO by Fosh & Kosh Limited, London and
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Parisienne Follies, Unframed Poster, 1940's
Located in London, GB
Parisienne Follies, Unframed Poster, 1940's
Original One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches). One Sheet for a
Category
20th Century American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1940s Packard Car Company Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1940s Packard Car Company poster.
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Original 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster, Tessin - Buzzi
By Daniele Buzzi
Located in Montreal, QU
." Poster is in excellent condition and linen backed.
Category
1940s Swiss 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original 1940s French Poster, Mont-Ventoux
Located in Montreal, QU
The poster is urging all tourists not to leave Provence "without having climbed the Mont-Ventoux
Category
1940s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Juan le Pins original vintage poster, French Travel Advertising 1940s celebrating virtues of a
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
H 39 in W 25 in D 0.94 in
Sun Valley Idaho Original Ski Poster 1940s, Rare and Important
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic and wonderful offset litho poster of the Roundhouse Ski Resort, Baldy Mountain, Sun Valley
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
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
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
1940s Western Classic DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER POSTER "Stampede!"
Located in Chicago, IL
poster for the 40s Western picture featuring the recently-deceased Gale Storm: ex-Navy man Steve Kent
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Rare American Mid-Century Modern Period Great Northern Railway Poster, 1947
Located in New York, NY
the United States and railroad travel during the late 1940s.
This original advertising poster was
Category
Mid-20th Century American 1940s Vintage Posters
H 32.94 in W 15.88 in D 0.1 in
"Hisco" - Original Vintage 1940s Clothing Swiss Object Poster by Birkhauser
Located in Boston, MA
Hisco is the perfect companion piece to Birkhauser’s Permastyff poster created in the same year
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
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1940S Vintage Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1940s vintage posters for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s vintage posters — often made from paper, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. 1940s vintage posters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s vintage posters made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1940s vintage posters are appealing in their simplicity, but John Gilroy, Tom Purvis and Jean-Gabriel Domergue produced popular 1940s vintage posters that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940S Vintage Posters?
Prices for 1940s vintage posters start at $91 and top out at $31,080 with the average selling for $1,328.
Questions About 1940s Vintage Posters
- What is a vintage poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To identify a vintage poster, feel the texture. Authentic vintage posters will usually feel similar to a newspaper, while reprints of originals will usually be on glossy paper with a smooth surface. An experienced art dealer or certified appraiser can aid you in dating posters. Shop a range of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a poster is vintage, first consider the paper. Due to their age, most vintage posters will show at least minor signs of wear around the edges. A poster that appears brand new could be a reproduction. Also, familiarize yourself with the type of paper used for poster printing during the time when you believe your piece may have been produced. For example, you'd expect an original poster from the early 20th century to feel like newsprint, so a glossy finish on a piece would likely indicate that it's a later reprint. Next, grab a magnifying glass and examine the image. If you can see small dots or pixels, your poster was likely produced with printers that emerged during the late 1960s. Vintage posters from the 1970s, 80s and 90s may still be authentic originals if you observe pixelation, but you wouldn't expect to see it on a piece that purported to be older. If you still feel unsure about the age of your poster, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether vintage posters are worth anything depends on the piece in question. The age, number of pieces produced, the maker, the subject or theme of the poster and its condition all play a role in determining the value. Because rarity and current demand also influence price, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to determine whether a particular poster is valuable. The former is a big factor, as collectors are said to gravitate toward purchasing a rare poster even if its condition is less than mint. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a movie poster is vintage, look at it through a loupe or magnifying glass. Older posters were created through a process that applies a solid color to the paper. Reproductions are often produced by a method that uses visible pixels. The size of the poster may also be a giveaway. Research to determine the known sizes of that particular poster will help in your research. Shop a large collection of vintage movie posters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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