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Waimea Bay, Hawaii 1964 Vintage Surfing Poster Mike Doyle champion surfer

Waimea Bay, Hawaii 1964 Vintage Surfing Poster Mike Doyle champion surfer

Located in London, GB

Waimea Bay, Hawaii Surfing Poster 1964 Poster 67 x 53 cm Printed by Looart Press, Colorado Springs, Colorado Waimea Bay Hawaii vintage 1964 surfing poster, with photograph of lege...

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1970s Realist Vintage Surfing Poster

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Lithograph

Muscle Beach Party Vintage Poster, Colorful Surf Art, 1960s, Folded
Muscle Beach Party Vintage Poster, Colorful Surf Art, 1960s, Folded

Muscle Beach Party Vintage Poster, Colorful Surf Art, 1960s, Folded

Located in Roma, IT

Colorful beach party artwork with surfing, bikinis, and comic scenes. Folded. Condition: B+, minor creasing, strong presentation.

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1960s Italian Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Hawaii Outrigger United Airlines Canoe Surfing
Original Vintage Travel Poster Hawaii Outrigger United Airlines Canoe Surfing

Original Vintage Travel Poster Hawaii Outrigger United Airlines Canoe Surfing

By Stan Galli

Located in London, GB

Original vintage United Air Lines travel advertising poster for Hawaii featuring a classic modernist design by the artist and illustrator Stan Galli (Stanley Walter Galli; 1912-2009)...

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1960s American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Comedy Movie Poster For Those Who Think Young Surfing
Original Vintage Comedy Movie Poster For Those Who Think Young Surfing

Original Vintage Comedy Movie Poster For Those Who Think Young Surfing

Located in London, GB

Original vintage movie poster for a college surfing film - For Those Who Think Young - starring James Darren, Pamela Tiffin, Paul Lynde, Tina Louise, Nancy Sinatra, Bob Denver, Claud...

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1960s American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

"Surf Culture" Vintage Movie Poster Triptych by John Severson "Big Wednesday"
"Surf Culture" Vintage Movie Poster Triptych by John Severson "Big Wednesday"

"Surf Culture" Vintage Movie Poster Triptych by John Severson "Big Wednesday"

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

A super unique "surf culture" vintage movie poster triptych signed by surf industry pioneer and "Surfer Magazine" founder John Severson, circa late 1990s.

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson
"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson

"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice "Surf Culture" vintage "Big Wednesday" movie poster signed by surf industry pioneer and "Surfer Magazine" founder John Severson circa 1990s.

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster National Savings Keep On The Crest Of The Wave Surfing
Original Vintage Poster National Savings Keep On The Crest Of The Wave Surfing

Original Vintage Poster National Savings Keep On The Crest Of The Wave Surfing

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for National Savings featuring a great image of a smiling surfer on a board riding the waves with the message diagonally above and below - Keep on...

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1960s British Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

The Freedom Riders Vintage Poster, Black-and-White, 1970s, Folded
The Freedom Riders Vintage Poster, Black-and-White, 1970s, Folded

The Freedom Riders Vintage Poster, Black-and-White, 1970s, Folded

Located in Roma, IT

Directed by Bruce Dowse, featuring George Greenough and Wayne Lynch. Black-and-white surf documentary poster with pink titling; central image of a nude woman entering the ocean, rei...

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1970s Italian Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster
Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster

Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Created by the 'Godfather of Surf Art". Bill Ogden has done the artwork for such surf posters as "Lost Island of Santosha" Ogden became known for his original nouveau graphics s...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Offset

Endless Summer
Endless Summer

Endless Summer

By John Van Hamersveld

Located in London, GB

Original US movie poster for Bruce Brown's cult 1966 surfing documentary.

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1960s American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original 1976 Surf Film Poster "A Matter of Style"
Original 1976 Surf Film Poster "A Matter of Style"

Original 1976 Surf Film Poster "A Matter of Style"

Located in PARIS, FR

Original Poster Cinema - Surfing - United States Live free - Surf free M.a.p.s.

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1970s Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper, Lithograph

Surfing Keep on the Crest of the wave original vintage poster
Surfing Keep on the Crest of the wave original vintage poster

Surfing Keep on the Crest of the wave original vintage poster

Located in London, GB

To see our other original vintage posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the poste...

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1940s Vintage Surfing Poster

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Lithograph

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Surf Party, Unframed Poster, 1964
Surf Party, Unframed Poster, 1964

Surf Party, Unframed Poster, 1964

Unavailable

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Surf Party, Unframed Poster, 1964

Located in London, GB

Surf Party, Unframed Poster, 1964 Original One Sheet (27 x 41 inches).

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20th Century American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Palisades Park Surf Bathing

Palisades Park Surf Bathing

Unavailable

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Palisades Park Surf Bathing

Located in New York, NY

Situated high atop the Palisade cliffs, just south of the George Washington Bridge on its Jersey side, the fantastical destination featured such attractions as the Cyclone roller coa...

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1950s American Vintage Surfing Poster

The Endless Summer, Unframed Poster, 1965
The Endless Summer, Unframed Poster, 1965

The Endless Summer, Unframed Poster, 1965

Unavailable

H 17 in W 11 in D 0.1 in

The Endless Summer, Unframed Poster, 1965

Located in London, GB

The Endless Summer, Unframed Poster, 1965 Lobby Card (11 X 17 Inches). Original US special movie poster for Bruce Brown's now legendary surf documentary.

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20th Century Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Newquay Cornwall Coast British Railways Surfing Beach
Original Vintage Poster Newquay Cornwall Coast British Railways Surfing Beach

Original Vintage Poster Newquay Cornwall Coast British Railways Surfing Beach

By Arthur Harry Riley

Located in London, GB

Original vintage British Railways travel advertising poster for Newquay on the Cornish Coast featuring a fantastic image of a smiling lady surfer wearing a red swimming cap riding a ...

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1940s Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster National Savings Keep On The Crest Of The Wave Surfing
Original Vintage Poster National Savings Keep On The Crest Of The Wave Surfing

Original Vintage Poster National Savings Keep On The Crest Of The Wave Surfing

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for National Savings featuring a great image of a smiling surfer on a board riding the waves with the message diagonally above and below - Keep on...

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1960s Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Cornwall Surfing Poster - Newquay on the Cornish Coast British Railways

Original Cornwall Surfing Poster - Newquay on the Cornish Coast British Railways

By Harry Arthur Riley 1

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for British Railways, Newquay on the cornish coast. Fantastic image of a smiling lady surfer wearing a red swimming cap riding a wave in th...

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1940s British Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Surfing Movie Poster “Ride the Wild Surf” Waimea Bay Hawaii

Original Vintage Surfing Movie Poster “Ride the Wild Surf” Waimea Bay Hawaii

Located in London, GB

Original vintage surfing film poster for Ride the Wild Surf, "filmed in the wild waters of Hawaii's Waimea Bay!"

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1960s American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

40 Rare Automobile Posters, Surfing and Other Auction House Posters
40 Rare Automobile Posters, Surfing and Other Auction House Posters

40 Rare Automobile Posters, Surfing and Other Auction House Posters

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Produced in USA and London. Various Sizes, surfing are approx. 12 x 10, others 24 x 36, some larger and some smaller.

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20th Century American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Hawaii Surfing USA Surfer Waves
Original Vintage Travel Poster Hawaii Surfing USA Surfer Waves

Original Vintage Travel Poster Hawaii Surfing USA Surfer Waves

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster for Hawaii featuring great artwork of four surfers with three of them riding a big wave and a man wearing red trunks paddling out and holding his surfb...

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1950s American Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Newquay Cornwall Coast British Railways Surfing Beach
Original Vintage Poster Newquay Cornwall Coast British Railways Surfing Beach

Original Vintage Poster Newquay Cornwall Coast British Railways Surfing Beach

Located in London, GB

Original vintage British Railways travel advertising poster for Newquay on the Cornish Coast featuring a fantastic image of a smiling lady surfer wearing a red swimming cap riding a ...

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1940s British Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Mid-Century 'JEUNESSE AU PLEIN AIR Surfing' Original Vintage Poster by H. MORVAN
Mid-Century 'JEUNESSE AU PLEIN AIR Surfing' Original Vintage Poster by H. MORVAN

Mid-Century 'JEUNESSE AU PLEIN AIR Surfing' Original Vintage Poster by H. MORVAN

By Hervé Morvan

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Mid-Century 'JEUNESSE AU PLEIN AIR Surfing' Original Vintage Poster by H. MORVAN This is an original poster, it has been linen backed for preservation.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Linen, Paper

After Winslow Homer-Shore and Surf, Nassau-

After Winslow Homer-Shore and Surf, Nassau-

By Winslow Homer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Winslow Homer-Shore and Surf, Nassau-15" x 18.5"-Poster-1947-Contemporary-Brown, Blue, Gray-nature, water, rocks, waves

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20th Century Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Offset

Waimea Bay, Hawaii 1964 Vintage Surfing Poster Mike Doyle champion surfer

Waimea Bay, Hawaii 1964 Vintage Surfing Poster Mike Doyle champion surfer

Located in London, GB

Waimea Bay, Hawaii Surfing Poster 1964 Poster 67 x 53 cm Printed by Looart Press, Colorado Springs, Colorado Waimea Bay Hawaii vintage 1964 surfing poster, with photograph of lege...

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1970s Realist Vintage Surfing Poster

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Lithograph

Original Vintage Travel Poster For Australia Fly BOAC & Qantas - Sunshine & Surf

Original Vintage Travel Poster For Australia Fly BOAC & Qantas - Sunshine & Surf

By Frank Nanninga

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Australia fly BOAC in association with Qantas featuring a bright and colourful illustration by Frank Nanninga (1920-1999) showing the s...

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1950s British Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster
Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster

Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Created by the 'Godfather of Surf Art". Bill Ogden has done the artwork for such surf posters as "Lost Island of Santosha" Ogden became known for his original nouveau style of g...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Offset

Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster
Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster

Original Palm Springs Desert Oasis psychedelic vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Created by the 'Godfather of Surf Art". Bill Ogden has done the artwork for such surf posters as "Lost Island of Santosha" Ogden became known for his original nouveau style of g...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Offset

Original 1950's Hawaii Surf Poster - RARE
Original 1950's Hawaii Surf Poster - RARE

Original 1950's Hawaii Surf Poster - RARE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vibrant color and hand-drawn details make this hard to find poster a true gem and a welcome addition to the collection of most surf or Hawaiiana collectors.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

Giant Vintage Italian Surf Poster, i Cavalloni (Gidget)

Giant Vintage Italian Surf Poster, i Cavalloni (Gidget)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Famed artist Arnaldo Putzo was commissioned for this very curvaceous rendition of Sandra Dee (along with James Darren and Cliff Robertson) in the surf. Signed center right A. Putzo....

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1950s Italian Vintage Surfing Poster

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Plexiglass

Original Cornwall Surfing Poster: Newquay On The Cornish Coast, British Railways

Original Cornwall Surfing Poster: Newquay On The Cornish Coast, British Railways

By Arthur Harry Riley

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for British Railways - Newquay on the Cornish Coast. Fantastic image of a smiling lady surfer wearing a red swimming cap riding a wave in t...

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1940s Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper

Hawaii Surf Travel Poster

Hawaii Surf Travel Poster

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H 38 in W 25.5 in

Hawaii Surf Travel Poster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This poster was distributed to travel agents for the promotion of Hawaii as a tourist destination.

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1950s American Vintage Surfing Poster

Original Vintage 1969 Surf Movie Poster, the Fantastic Plastic Machine
Original Vintage 1969 Surf Movie Poster, the Fantastic Plastic Machine

Original Vintage 1969 Surf Movie Poster, the Fantastic Plastic Machine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In this case the poster graphic doesn't feature James Bond with women and machines but one man, his dog and his big wave gun looking out into the swirling sea of life; graphically re...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Linen, Paper, Paint

Rare Hawaii Surf Travel Poster by Chas Allen 1960's
Rare Hawaii Surf Travel Poster by Chas Allen 1960's

Rare Hawaii Surf Travel Poster by Chas Allen 1960's

By Chas Allen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to promote Hawaii tourism, not many of these posters survived as they were once distributed to travel agents.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper, Linen

Don James Photography Exhibit Poster, Danziger Gallery, New York, 1998
Don James Photography Exhibit Poster, Danziger Gallery, New York, 1998

Don James Photography Exhibit Poster, Danziger Gallery, New York, 1998

By Danziger Gallery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This poster promoted a photo exhibit that corresponded with and followed the publication of the Don James book Surfing San Onofre to Point Dume, issued in 1996.

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1990s American Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper, Plexiglass, Wood

Extremely Rare and Original, "Fly Pan Am to Hawaii by Clipper" Poster, 1940s
Extremely Rare and Original, "Fly Pan Am to Hawaii by Clipper" Poster, 1940s

Extremely Rare and Original, "Fly Pan Am to Hawaii by Clipper" Poster, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the first example of this wonderful poster we have been able to offer in 20 years of business.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Paper, Paint, Wood, Glass

Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, Original Vintage, 1968
Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, Original Vintage, 1968

Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, Original Vintage, 1968

By Duke Kahanamoku

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an exceptionally rare original vintage Duke Invitational Surfing Championships Hawaii Poster, from 1968. Red ink on parchment colored paper offers subtle contrast in an iconi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Surfing Poster

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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Vintage Surfing Poster For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage surfing poster for your home. Each vintage surfing poster for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, fabric and linen. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage surfing poster, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage surfing poster is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage surfing poster that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Van Hamersveld, Bing Surfboards and Canadian Pacific Lines produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Surfing Poster?

Prices for a vintage surfing poster start at $125 and top out at $10,092 with the average selling for $2,140.

Questions About Vintage Surfing Poster

  • 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.