What is a vintage poster?

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.

How do I identify a vintage poster?

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.

How can you tell if a poster is vintage?

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.

Are vintage posters worth anything?

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.

What art style are vintage posters?

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.

How can I tell if a vintage movie poster is real?

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.

Vintage Posters Drink

Beer Poster

French Wine Posters

Guinness Beer

Original Food Posters

Alcohol Poster

Guinness Poster

This poster is advertising a fruit drink for children ARTIST Raymond Savignac YEAR 1955 DIMENSIONS 120×160 cm CONDITION Excellent Condition FORMAT Linen bac...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Linen, Paper

Original Psychedelic Poster-Lecourt-Cora Americano-Targicer, c.1960

$886

Original Psychedelic Poster-Lecourt-Cora Americano-Targicer, c.1960

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Psychedelic Poster-Lecourt-Cora Americano-Targicer, c.1960 Psychedelic poster by Michel Lecourt for the promotion of the Cora Americano Aperitivo drink "Love Life with Co...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Bitter Campari Aperitif Carlo Fisanotti Fisa

$3,397

$3,728

Nielsen, Original Travel Poster, Far East, Fly SAS Airline, Aviation, Heron 1960

By Otto Nielsen

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

He is also famous for his humorous illustrations and editorial cartoons, which were published in several Danish newspapers and magazines. The poster displays two herons, one drinkin...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Pictorial Map Poster Ceylon Tea And Other Industries Sri Lanka

$4,416

$2,042

Circa 1945 original advertising poster for soft drink “SUD” - Bellenger

By Jacques-Pierre Bellenger

Located in PARIS, FR

Rendered in bold shades of blue, red, and white, the poster is a brilliant example of mid-century commercial design.

Category

1940s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Edouard BollaertOrigiinal Biere Mosellane (Everyone drinks Mosellane Beer) vintage French poster, c. 1950

$1,050

Origiinal Biere Mosellane (Everyone drinks Mosellane Beer) vintage French poster

By Edouard Bollaert

Located in Spokane, WA

Images shown are of the exact poster that you will receive. The poster translates to Everyone drinks Mosellane beer.

Category

1950s Art Deco Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Lithograph

Del Monte Roundup Original Poster c1965 - Cowboy and Horse Drinking Water, c1965

$350

Del Monte Roundup Original Poster c1965 - Cowboy and Horse Drinking Water

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Del Monte Roundup Red Shirt is part of a c. 1965 advertising campaign for Del Monte Foods. Del Monte Foods is a California based company founded in 1886 that specializes in processed...

Category

1960s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Lithograph

Bartender and Consumer's Guide to creating mixed drinks / cocktails, 1960s

$398

Bartender and Consumer's Guide to creating mixed drinks / cocktails

Located in Spokane, WA

Don’t Drink and Drive! Printed on a very nice heavier stock poster, this poster is ready to frame.

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Lithograph

Bernard VillemotOriginal Bergasol vintage poster Villemot Sunscreen, 1974

$498

Original Bergasol vintage poster Villemot Sunscreen

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Spokane, WA

In 1953, Villemot began designing logos and posters for the new soft drink Orangina, and over time these works would become some of his best-known.

Category

1970s Pop Art Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Offset

Bernard Villemot1984 Orangina original poster by Bernard Villemot, 1984

$4,888

1984 Orangina original poster by Bernard Villemot

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

Original Poster Advertisement - Gastronomy - Drinks - France Eight-Panel Poster Printed by Saint Martin in Paris

Category

1980s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for Orangina

Unavailable

H 36.38 in W 27.5 in D 0.01 in

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for Orangina

By Bernard Villemot

Located in New York, NY

This is a French Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the drink Orangina. This image was created by the prolific poster artist, Bernard Villemot in 1953, his first of man...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters Drink

Orignal Vintage Air France Poster, North Africa - Villemot

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 59.45 in W 39.97 in

Original Vintage Poster Daily Guinness Newspaper Design Irish Stout Beer Drink

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Guinness advertising poster - Daily Guinness - featuring a smiling lady wearing a striped blue dress reading the Lunch Edition of the Daily Guinness newspaper and ho...

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1960s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Herbert Leupin"Pepita" Mid Century Swiss Grapefruit Soda Drink Parrot Original Vintage Poster, 1959

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 50.4 in W 35.83 in

Original Vintage Swiss Wine Poster Schweizer Wein Soll Es Sein Switzerland Drink

By Hans Falk

Located in London, GB

Original vintage drink advertising poster - Schweizer Wein soll es sein / It should be Swiss wine - featuring an illustration against a red background by the notable artist Hans Falk...

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1950s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

JagaOriginal Vintage Drink Poster Fino Quinta Osborne Sherry Spain Map Bull Design, 1945

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 23.63 in

Original Vintage Drink Poster Fino Quinta Osborne Sherry Spain Map Bull Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage drink advertising poster for Fino Quinta Osborne Puerto de Santa Maria Espana featuring a great design depicting a bull above a bottle of wine next to glass on an ou...

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1940s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

John GilroyOriginal Vintage Drink Poster 5 Million Guinness For Strength Every Day Steel, 1940s

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 50.4 in W 36.23 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Bitter Campari Aperitif Carlo Fisanotti Fisa

By Carlo Fisanotti

Located in London, GB

Original vintage drink advertising poster for the Italian bitter aperitif alcohol drink Campari featuring a great design by the Italian artist Carlo Fisanotti (Fisa; 1912-1998) showi...

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1950s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 33.27 in

Original Vintage Poster Vignobles De France Vins Du Val De Loire Valley Wine Map

By Rémy Hetreau

Located in London, GB

Original vintage drink advertising poster promoting French wines (one of a series issued by the Comite National de Propagande en Faveur du Vin national committee for the promotion of...

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1950s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Drink Beer Moderately Flower Trumpet Alcohol

Sold

H 66.93 in W 46.86 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Drink Beer Moderately Flower Trumpet Alcohol

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster - Mass halten bier trinken / Drink beer moderately - featuring a great design depicting a colourful flower and a trumpet with a glass of beer in t...

Category

1960s Austrian Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage My Goodness My Guinness Poster Drink Race RAF Spitfire Design

Sold

H 59.85 in W 40.16 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage My Goodness My Guinness Poster Drink Race RAF Spitfire Design

By John Gilroy

Located in London, GB

One of the world's most popular beer drink brands, Guinness is an Irish dry stout founded by Arthur Guinness in Dublin in 1759.

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1940s British Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Guinness 200 Year Anniversary Gilroy

Sold

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Guinness 200 Year Anniversary Gilroy

By John Gilroy

Located in London, GB

Original vintage drink advertising poster for Guinness - My Goodness a 200th Birthday Label!

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1950s British Vintage Posters Drink

Paper

Oge, Original Vintage Poster, Lion Beer Pint Jar, Brewery, Ale Hop Beverage 1905

$1,906

$3,999

H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 1.03 in

Beer Stein / Mug Pub Sign. Mid Century Wall Hanging Folk Art Sign. 1940´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Beer Stein / Mug Pub Sign. Mid Century Wall Hanging Folk Art Sign. 1940´s. Bar Collectible. Perfect gift for any Beer fan. Perfect for any Man´s Cave. The conditions of the sign is a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters Drink

Paper

Bernard Villemot1959 original poster by Bernard Villemot fo Meuse Pils, 1959

$3,069

H 63 in W 47.25 in

1959 original poster by Bernard Villemot fo Meuse Pils

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

This striking 1959 original poster by Bernard Villemot promotes Meuse Pils, presented here in its “bouteille familiale” format — a larger shared bottle reflecting the convivial cultu...

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1950s Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Otmar Alt Original 1972 Olympic Poster

$1,418

H 39.77 in W 26.78 in D 0.08 in

Otmar Alt Original 1972 Olympic Poster

By Otmar Alt

Located in Weesp, NL

Experience the vibrant spirit of the 1972 München Olympic Games with the iconic poster created by the renowned artist Otmar Alt. This poster not only commemorates a historic event bu...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

$815

H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Poster Bilder + Plastiken Art Exhibition Pictures + Sculptures

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for the Bilder + Plastiken / Pictures + Sculptures exhibition by the German sculptor Lothar Fischer (1933-2004) and German painter and sculpture a...

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1960s German Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Materials

Wood, Walnut

H 60.24 in W 40.56 in D 0.4 in

Original Vintage Poster, Cognac Otard, Liquor, Diver, Wreck underwater, 1910

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Poster to promote Cognac Otard created in 1910. Artist: Anonymous Title: Tomen Cognac Otard Dupuy & Co Date: circa 1910 Size (w x h): 40.6 x 60.2 x in / 103 x 153 cm Printer : I...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

Original Art Deco Poster, Leon Dupin, Chateau Roubaud, Wine, Nîmes, France, 1931

$7,715

H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in

Original Art Deco Poster, Leon Dupin, Chateau Roubaud, Wine, Nîmes, France, 1931

By Leon Dupin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Poster-Leon Dupin-Chateau Roubaud-Vin Rosé, 1931 Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Color: Pink - BLack - White Style: Art Deco Type: Original Vi...

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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Posters Drink

Materials

Paper

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Questions About Vintage Posters Drink

What is a vintage poster?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a vintage poster?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a poster is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
Are vintage posters worth anything?
1 Answer
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.
What art style are vintage posters?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a vintage movie poster is real?
1 Answer
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.