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Original Vintage Architectural Poster 'Georges Pompidou', Modern Art Museum 1977
Original Vintage Architectural Poster 'Georges Pompidou', Modern Art Museum 1977

Original Vintage Architectural Poster 'Georges Pompidou', Modern Art Museum 1977

By Alfred Widmer

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

ARTIST Jean Widmer CONDITION Excellent YEAR 1977 SIZE 220x160cm Format Linen backed This poster was created to advertise the opening of the modern art ‘George...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Architectural Poster 'Georges Pompidou', Modern Art Museum 1977
Original Vintage Architectural Poster 'Georges Pompidou', Modern Art Museum 1977

Original Vintage Architectural Poster 'Georges Pompidou', Modern Art Museum 1977

By Marc Chagall

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

ARTIST Marc Chagall DIMENSIONS 86 x 56 cm YEAR 1967 CONDITION Good Born in 1887, Chagall developed a unique and poetic personal visual language over the course of his career...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

1991 Architecture, Art De Ville Original Vintage Poster
1991 Architecture, Art De Ville Original Vintage Poster

1991 Architecture, Art De Ville Original Vintage Poster

By Eduardo Arroyo

Located in Winchester, GB

The poster "Architecture, Art De Ville" or "Architecture, City Art" was created for Architecture Week by the Ministere De l'Equipement which ran from 7-13th October 1991.

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1990s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Theatre de L'Odeon Architectural Drawings Poster, Framed, Vintage
Theatre de L'Odeon Architectural Drawings Poster, Framed, Vintage

Theatre de L'Odeon Architectural Drawings Poster, Framed, Vintage

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Framed and matted vintage lithograph poster features Theatre de L'Odeon architectural drawings by architects Charles De Wailly and Marie-Joseph Peyre.

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1990s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper, Glass

Original Vintage Travel Poster Greenwich Architecture London Transport Finnie UK
Original Vintage Travel Poster Greenwich Architecture London Transport Finnie UK

Original Vintage Travel Poster Greenwich Architecture London Transport Finnie UK

Located in London, GB

Notably, too, this year, Greenwich is architecture, with Wren's Royal Naval College, Hawksmoor's St.

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1970s British Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Railway Travel Poster Nach Wien Vienna City Architecture Design
Original Vintage Railway Travel Poster Nach Wien Vienna City Architecture Design

Original Vintage Railway Travel Poster Nach Wien Vienna City Architecture Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster - To Vienna by train and post / Nach Wien Mit Bahn Und Post - featuring a stunning design showing a silhouette of an historic building and statue of a ...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Sport Poster Moscow Olympics 1980 Moskva City Art Architecture
Original Vintage Sport Poster Moscow Olympics 1980 Moskva City Art Architecture

Original Vintage Sport Poster Moscow Olympics 1980 Moskva City Art Architecture

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet sports poster for the 22nd Summer Olympic Games / Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980 held in Moscow Russia featuring a colourful illustration of various histo...

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1970s Russian Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Vintage Architectural Concert Poster of the Kammermusiksaal Berlin from 1988
Vintage Architectural Concert Poster of the Kammermusiksaal Berlin from 1988

Vintage Architectural Concert Poster of the Kammermusiksaal Berlin from 1988

Located in Rümmingen, BW

These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German architect, who carefully sourced them over the past 50 years. A minimalist, architectural poster featuring a detailed b...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

John Duff 1976 Vintage Exhibition Poster, Minimalist Art Print
John Duff 1976 Vintage Exhibition Poster, Minimalist Art Print

John Duff 1976 Vintage Exhibition Poster, Minimalist Art Print, 1976

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 21 in W 13.5 in D 0.1 in

John Duff 1976 Vintage Exhibition Poster, Minimalist Art Print

Located in Brooklyn, NY

John Duff poster 1976, Willard Gallery New York, vintage exhibition poster, minimalist sculpture art, post-minimalism, geometric sculpture, line-drawing artwork, rare 1970s gallery p...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Architecture Posters

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Offset

1961 original travel poster Maurice Utrillo – Cathédrale de Reims France
1961 original travel poster Maurice Utrillo – Cathédrale de Reims France

1961 original travel poster Maurice Utrillo – Cathédrale de Reims France

By Maurice Utrillo

Located in PARIS, FR

Today, it is highly sought after by collectors of Utrillo, French travel posters, and architectural imagery. Its appeal lies in both its artistic pedigree and its decorative power, o...

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1960s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1950 Intourist Poster – “You Will See This in Moscow”
Circa 1950 Intourist Poster – “You Will See This in Moscow”

Circa 1950 Intourist Poster – “You Will See This in Moscow”

Located in PARIS, FR

This reflects the international ambitions of Intourist, which sought to shape global perceptions of the USSR by highlighting its achievements in the arts, architecture, and modern li...

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1950s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Save for Prosperity - Export and Thrive original vintage poster
Save for Prosperity - Export and Thrive original vintage poster

Save for Prosperity - Export and Thrive original vintage poster

Located in London, GB

Printed for HM Stationery Office by W R Royle & Son, Ltd. An architecturally accomplished poster: a busy shipyard in red and black, with motion on all fronts.

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1950s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Lithograph

Save for Prosperity - The Road Ahead original vintage poster
Save for Prosperity - The Road Ahead original vintage poster

Save for Prosperity - The Road Ahead original vintage poster

Located in London, GB

Printed for HM Stationery Office by W R Royle & Son, Ltd. An architecturally accomplished poster: a steam train pass over a railway bridge, under which various vehicles progress.

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1950s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Lithograph

Ocean Park Series: New Work Exhibition Poster, Offset Print, 1970s
Ocean Park Series: New Work Exhibition Poster, Offset Print, 1970s

Ocean Park Series: New Work Exhibition Poster, Offset Print, 1970s

By Richard Diebenkorn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Influenced by the light and geometry of Southern California, the series is known for its luminous fields, subtle layering, and architectural spatial divisions. This poster not only ...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Architecture Posters

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Offset

Circa 1955 original travel poster Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay - Auvergne
Circa 1955 original travel poster Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay - Auvergne

Circa 1955 original travel poster Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay - Auvergne

Located in PARIS, FR

Produced in a period when France активно promoted its regional history and architectural treasures, the poster combines documentary photography with a contemplative aesthetic, inviti...

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1950s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper, Lithograph

1941 original travel poster by Walter Herdeg for Montreux Switzerland
1941 original travel poster by Walter Herdeg for Montreux Switzerland

1941 original travel poster by Walter Herdeg for Montreux Switzerland

By Walter Herdeg 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Whether it was the tranquil waters of Lake Geneva, the majestic Alps towering in the distance, or the charming streets lined with Belle Époque architecture, Herdeg's poster celebrate...

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1940s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1950 travel poster by Guillerme promotes the historic town of Provins
Circa 1950 travel poster by Guillerme promotes the historic town of Provins

Circa 1950 travel poster by Guillerme promotes the historic town of Provins

Located in PARIS, FR

This charming circa 1950 travel poster by the illustrator Guillerme promotes the historic town of Provins, celebrated for its remarkably preserved medieval architecture.

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1950s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Vintage Original 1996 Mies Van Der Rohe Furniture Blueprint Exhibition Poster
Vintage Original 1996 Mies Van Der Rohe Furniture Blueprint Exhibition Poster

Vintage Original 1996 Mies Van Der Rohe Furniture Blueprint Exhibition Poster

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Measurements 19.5” W x 15.75 “ H The condition of this poster is Excellent, like new A+ Archivally stored, flat for almost 30 years We are proud to have the sole ownership and be...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Circa 1950 original poster titled “Bezoekt Damme” “Visit Damme” by Toon Devaere
Circa 1950 original poster titled “Bezoekt Damme” “Visit Damme” by Toon Devaere

Circa 1950 original poster titled “Bezoekt Damme” “Visit Damme” by Toon Devaere

Located in PARIS, FR

Blending romantic imagery with architectural symbolism, the poster captures the quiet, timeless atmosphere that made Damme a cherished cultural and tourist destination in postwar Bel...

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1950s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper, Lithograph

1962 original travel poster by André Dignimont - SNCF Paris l'Opéra Garnier
1962 original travel poster by André Dignimont - SNCF Paris l'Opéra Garnier

1962 original travel poster by André Dignimont - SNCF Paris l'Opéra Garnier

By André Dignimont

Located in PARIS, FR

Combining artistic sophistication with advertising clarity, Dignimont’s composition evokes a nostalgic vision of Paris in the 1960s – a city of terrace cafés, haute couture, and arch...

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1960s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original travel poster by Jean Colin for UAT (Union Aéromaritime de Transport)
Original travel poster by Jean Colin for UAT (Union Aéromaritime de Transport)

Original travel poster by Jean Colin for UAT (Union Aéromaritime de Transport)

By Jean Colin 1

Located in PARIS, FR

In Toute l’Afrique, the emphasis is on the continent’s cultural and natural richness, with imagery that may include abstracted landscapes, wildlife, or references to African art and ...

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1960s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Set of Eight Original Plaques — Mexico 1968 Olympic Games
Set of Eight Original Plaques — Mexico 1968 Olympic Games

Set of Eight Original Plaques — Mexico 1968 Olympic Games

$1,000 / set

H 3.15 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

Set of Eight Original Plaques — Mexico 1968 Olympic Games

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

For the first time in Olympic history, a fully integrated visual identity system was implemented across every aspect of the event, including sports posters, urban signage, tickets, p...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Architecture Posters

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Plastic

ARTIST UNKNOWN 'The American College for Girls. Turkey'- Offset Lithograph
ARTIST UNKNOWN 'The American College for Girls. Turkey'- Offset Lithograph

ARTIST UNKNOWN 'The American College for Girls. Turkey'- Offset Lithograph

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 39 x 23 inches ( 99.06 x 58.42 cm ) Image Size: 39 x 23 inches ( 99.06 x 58.42 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age Supplement...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Architecture Posters

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Offset

American Art Nouveau By Diane Chalmers Johnson Oversized Hardcover 1st Ed. 1979
American Art Nouveau By Diane Chalmers Johnson Oversized Hardcover 1st Ed. 1979

American Art Nouveau By Diane Chalmers Johnson Oversized Hardcover 1st Ed. 1979

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Includes a large selection on glass, ceramics and architecture, with significant coverage of poster art.

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Paddlesteamer gouache painting by Leslie Carr
Paddlesteamer gouache painting by Leslie Carr

Paddlesteamer gouache painting by Leslie Carr

By Leslie Carr

Located in London, GB

Leslie Carr was a painter and poster designer from London. He served in the Tank Corps in the First World War and then became a professional artist, mainly producing maritime and arc...

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20th Century Vintage Architecture Posters

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Gouache

Paddlesteamer drawing by Leslie Carr
Paddlesteamer drawing by Leslie Carr

Paddlesteamer drawing by Leslie Carr

By Leslie Carr

Located in London, GB

Leslie Carr was a painter and poster designer from London. He served in the Tank Corps in the First World War and then became a professional artist, mainly producing maritime and arc...

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20th Century Vintage Architecture Posters

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Mixed Media, Pencil

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"L'Esprit Nouveau - Le Corbusier" Original Vintage Architecture Poster

"L'Esprit Nouveau - Le Corbusier" Original Vintage Architecture Poster

By Max Bill

Located in Boston, MA

Bill returned to Zurich after a remarkable career in graphic and industrial design and architecture. In excellent condition. This is a vintage offset poster and is guaranteed to be...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Offset

Architectural Construction Day Polish Poster by Tomasz Ruminski, 1970
Architectural Construction Day Polish Poster by Tomasz Ruminski, 1970

Architectural Construction Day Polish Poster by Tomasz Ruminski, 1970

Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie

Architectural 'Construction Day' polish poster by Tomasz Ruminski, 1970s Printed by WAG.

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1970s Polish Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster London Transport Christopher Wren Architecture
Original Vintage Travel Poster London Transport Christopher Wren Architecture

Original Vintage Travel Poster London Transport Christopher Wren Architecture

By Graham Clarke

Located in London, GB

Original vintage London Transport poster commemorating Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) featuring various images of the notable English architect, astronomer, mathematician and physi...

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1970s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Sport Poster Moscow Olympics 1980 Moskva City Art Architecture
Original Vintage Sport Poster Moscow Olympics 1980 Moskva City Art Architecture

Original Vintage Sport Poster Moscow Olympics 1980 Moskva City Art Architecture

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet sports poster for the 22nd Summer Olympic Games / Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980 held in Moscow Russia featuring a colourful illustration of various histo...

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1970s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster London Transport Christopher Wren Architecture
Original Vintage Travel Poster London Transport Christopher Wren Architecture

Original Vintage Travel Poster London Transport Christopher Wren Architecture

Located in London, GB

Original vintage London Transport poster commemorating Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) featuring various images of the notable English architect, astronomer, mathematician and physi...

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1970s British Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Basilica La Sagrada Familia Antoni Gaudi  Barcelona Poster by Anthony Pilley
Basilica La Sagrada Familia Antoni Gaudi  Barcelona Poster by Anthony Pilley

Basilica La Sagrada Familia Antoni Gaudi Barcelona Poster by Anthony Pilley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

This poster captures iconic architectural landmark La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain.

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1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original MOMA, Information Art, Diagramming Microchips pop-art poster
Original MOMA, Information Art, Diagramming Microchips pop-art poster

Original MOMA, Information Art, Diagramming Microchips pop-art poster

Located in Spokane, WA

The 1990 show from the museum's design department is 'Information Art', which displays the inner architecture of microchips. The poster shows the chips themselves—most of which are a...

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1990s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Offset

Vintage Architectural Poster Print Graphic Nationalgalerie Berlin
Vintage Architectural Poster Print Graphic Nationalgalerie Berlin

Vintage Architectural Poster Print Graphic Nationalgalerie Berlin

Located in Rümmingen, BW

These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German architect, who carefully sourced them over the past 50 years. A minimalist, architectural poster featuring the iconic N...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Paper

Original Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Framed Exhibition Poster, 1990
Original Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Framed Exhibition Poster, 1990

Original Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Framed Exhibition Poster, 1990

By Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful original vintage framed Frank Lloyd Wright USA architecture exhibition poster Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House USA, 1990 Measures: 12"W x 1"D...

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1990s American Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Wood, Paper

Paris Landscape - Original Lithograph - 1962
Paris Landscape - Original Lithograph - 1962

Paris Landscape - Original Lithograph - 1962, 1962

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H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 0.04 in

Paris Landscape - Original Lithograph - 1962

Located in Roma, IT

Paris Landscape is a rare original lithography artwork on paper realized in 1962 by an unknown artist of the XX century, for an advertising poster of "architecture of oggi 1962" The...

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1960s Vintage Architecture Posters

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Lithograph

Marlborough Godard Toronto
Marlborough Godard Toronto

Herbert BayerMarlborough Godard Toronto, 1975

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H 24 in W 21.5 in D 0.1 in

Marlborough Godard Toronto

By Herbert Bayer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bayer, a pivotal figure in modernist design and a former Bauhaus master, is renowned for his multifaceted contributions to art, typography, and architecture. The poster exemplifies B...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Architecture Posters

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Offset

Set of Nine Original Plaques — Mexico 1968 Olympic Games
Set of Nine Original Plaques — Mexico 1968 Olympic Games

Set of Nine Original Plaques — Mexico 1968 Olympic Games

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

For the first time in Olympic history, a fully integrated visual identity system was implemented across every aspect of the event, including sports posters, urban signage, tickets, p...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Architecture Posters

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Plastic

"Max Bill 75th Birthday - Galerie Hesz" Original Vintage Poster (Handsigned)

"Max Bill 75th Birthday - Galerie Hesz" Original Vintage Poster (Handsigned)

By Max Bill

Located in Boston, MA

Bill returned to Zurich after a remarkable career in graphic and industrial design and architecture. This is a vintage poster and is guaranteed to be original.

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1980s Abstract Geometric Vintage Architecture Posters

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Offset

"Dada in Zurich" Original Vintage Art Swiss Museum Exhibition Typography Poster

"Dada in Zurich" Original Vintage Art Swiss Museum Exhibition Typography Poster

By Max Bill

Located in Boston, MA

Bill returned to Zurich after a remarkable career in graphic and industrial design and architecture. This poster reflects his Constructivist impulses while the clash of color and fol...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Architecture Posters

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Screen

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Vintage Architecture Posters For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage architecture posters available for sale. A selection of these works in the Art Deco and Modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the vintage architecture posters on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, orange, blue, white and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Joseph Binder, Jean-Michel Folon, Max Bill and Fred Taylor produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paper, lithograph and offset print, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Vintage Architecture Posters?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — vintage architecture posters in our inventory begin at $75 and can go as high as $5,000, while the average can fetch as much as $965.
Questions About Vintage Architecture Posters
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 31, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.