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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Framed Basquiat Poster of Whitney Museum Showing 1992-1993
Framed Basquiat Poster of Whitney Museum Showing 1992-1993

Framed Basquiat Poster of Whitney Museum Showing 1992-1993

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking poster promoting Jean-Michel Basquiat’s gallery exhibition at the Whitney Museum, 1992–1993. Basquiat’s work remains endlessly compelling; his visual language and cultura...

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20th Century Modern Posters

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)
Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)

Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper, published in conjunction with an exhibition—Warhol’s breakout “Flowers” show—held at New York's Leo Castelli Gallery from November 21-Decem...

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1960s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster
The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster

The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster

By Milton Glaser

Located in New York, NY

First edition, 4-color offset printed poster of this influential and now iconic Psychedelic-era image, commissioned as a call for entries for the 46th annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design. Designed by Tom Daly, who also did the body painting with theatrical greasepaint and water-soluble acrylics on model Wandy Embry, and photographed by Kenneth Harris...

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1960s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A1
Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A1

Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A1

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Zodiac sign poster by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...

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2010s Argentine Modern Posters

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Paper

Next Wave Festival Poster Signed by Roy Lichtenstein
Next Wave Festival Poster Signed by Roy Lichtenstein

Next Wave Festival Poster Signed by Roy Lichtenstein

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in New York, NY

Original poster after an image by Roy Lichtenstein for the inaugural (or first official) Next Wave Festival held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, 4 October-4 December 1983, publishe...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1961
'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1961

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1961

By Robert E. McGinnis

Located in Devon, GB

In the pantheon of American movie posters, it doesn't get more iconic than this - the spectacular US one-sheet poster for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. Designed by legendary poster artis...

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1960s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper, Linen

"Rolling Stone: The Photographs" Art Poster with Tina Turner cover
"Rolling Stone: The Photographs" Art Poster with Tina Turner cover

"Rolling Stone: The Photographs" Art Poster with Tina Turner cover

Located in East Quogue, NY

This unique vintage limited-release promotional poster was produced by Simon and Schuster in 1989 to celebrate the publication the art book,"Rolling Stone: The Photographs," featurin...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Sharrie Brooks
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Sharrie Brooks

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Sharrie Brooks

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

'Attack of the 50ft. Woman' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958
'Attack of the 50ft. Woman' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958

'Attack of the 50ft. Woman' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958

By Reynold Brown

Located in Devon, GB

Starring Allison Hayes, William Hudson, and Yvette Vickers, the film tells the story of Nancy Archer, a wealthy but troubled woman who encounters an alien and subsequently grows to a...

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1950s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Linen, Paper

Richard Avedon Hand-Signed Vintage Poster Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 1981
Richard Avedon Hand-Signed Vintage Poster Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 1981

Richard Avedon Hand-Signed Vintage Poster Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 1981

By Richard Avedon

Located in Studio City, CA

This famous image/poster by renowned photographer Richard Avedon features an image of one of the most recognizable, iconic and celebrated images of the 20th century of a young, beaut...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Vintage Graphic Poster, Boris Bucan Pretuska Firebird, Croatian Art Bird
Vintage Graphic Poster, Boris Bucan Pretuska Firebird, Croatian Art Bird

Vintage Graphic Poster, Boris Bucan Pretuska Firebird, Croatian Art Bird

By Boris Bucan

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Artist: Boris Bucan Dimensions: 196 x 204 cm. Condition: Excellent Fotmat: Unframed , six sheets Bucan’s “Petruska” also known as the “Fire Bird” is a work of marvel. Consist...

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Late 20th Century Croatian Modern Posters

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Other

Framed Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Poster
Framed Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Poster

Framed Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Poster

Located in Queens, NY

Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism lithograph print from the Annenberg Collection Exhibit (1991) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in a brushed silver aluminum frame

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20th Century American Modern Posters

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Aluminum

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Michael Schwab
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Michael Schwab

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Michael Schwab

By Michael Schwab

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

The Doors, 1969 Electric Circus Screenprint Concert Poster
The Doors, 1969 Electric Circus Screenprint Concert Poster

The Doors, 1969 Electric Circus Screenprint Concert Poster

Located in New York, NY

The Doors, 1969 Electric Circus Screenprint Concert Poster. Large silk-screened poster referencing The Doors and the Electric Circus, New York. This is a fantasy / retrospective post...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster, 'D’amoureux Au Poisson' Signed by Raymond Peynet
Original Vintage Poster, 'D’amoureux Au Poisson' Signed by Raymond Peynet

Original Vintage Poster, 'D’amoureux Au Poisson' Signed by Raymond Peynet

By Raymond Peynet

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Original Vintage Poster, 'D’amoureux Au Poisson' Signed by Raymond Peynet Raymond Peynet was a French artist and illustrator. Peynet was known for his illustrations of couples, specifically, couples in love. Peynet was born in Paris in 1908 , he began drawing at a young age. He studied at the École Estienne and the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, this is where he developed his distinctive style. Peynet's style was characterised by delicate lines and slender characters. In 1930, Peynet began working for the weekly magazine "Le Rire," where he published his first illustrations of love couples. These images quickly gained attention from the public and became very popular, leading Peynet to publish a collection of these illustrations titled "Les Amoureux de Peynet...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Posters

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Paper

Fete de l’Humanité 1973 / Parc paysages de La Courneuve
Fete de l’Humanité 1973 / Parc paysages de La Courneuve

Fete de l’Humanité 1973 / Parc paysages de La Courneuve

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Rhinebeck, NY

Fete de l’Humanité 1973 / Parc paysages de la Courneuve… Uncommon horizontal format version of this poster for the celebration of the French communist newspaper. Among the very last...

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1970s Vintage Modern Posters

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Canvas, Paper

Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A3
Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A3

Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A3

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Zodiac sign poster by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...

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2010s Argentine Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage David Hockney Exhibition Poster 'New York Film Festival', 1981
Original Vintage David Hockney Exhibition Poster 'New York Film Festival', 1981

Original Vintage David Hockney Exhibition Poster 'New York Film Festival', 1981

By David Hockney

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Original vintage David Hockney exhibition poster 'New York Film Festival', 1981 Step into the vibrant world of David Hockney, where every stroke of his brush tells a story of boundl...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Kit Hinrichs
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Kit Hinrichs

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Kit Hinrichs

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Sam Smidt
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Sam Smidt

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Sam Smidt

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Jasper Johns Poster, Leo Castelli Gallery 1970
Jasper Johns Poster, Leo Castelli Gallery 1970

Jasper Johns Poster, Leo Castelli Gallery 1970

By Jasper Johns

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph poster for an exhibition of Jasper Johns drawings held at New York City’s Leo Castelli Gallery from January 10-January 31, 1970. Shows the image “Two Flags,” a grap...

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1970s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" vintage movie poster, 1975
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" vintage movie poster, 1975

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" vintage movie poster, 1975

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Original "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" vintage movie poster from 1975. 28" x 22" creasing and folds visible - unframed - will look amazing once fr...

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1970s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Keith Haring Vintage Large NYC Pop Shop te Neues Art Lithograph Poster Pyramid
Keith Haring Vintage Large NYC Pop Shop te Neues Art Lithograph Poster Pyramid

Keith Haring Vintage Large NYC Pop Shop te Neues Art Lithograph Poster Pyramid

By Keith Haring

Located in Studio City, CA

A rare and extremely hard-to-find vintage Keith Haring (1958-1990) Pop Shop Art offset lithograph poster (Untitled but often referred to as his "Pyramid, Child, Dog" piece) featuring...

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1990s American Modern Posters

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Paper

"Return of the Jedi" Vintage Movie Poster, Illustrated by Tim Reamer, 1983
"Return of the Jedi" Vintage Movie Poster, Illustrated by Tim Reamer, 1983

"Return of the Jedi" Vintage Movie Poster, Illustrated by Tim Reamer, 1983

By Tim Reamer

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original movie poster for the 1983 "Return of the Jedi," the third and final installment in the original Star Wars Trilogy. Tim Reamer illustrated this one-sheet, wit...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Original gouache study ‘Michelin Men’ by Villemot
Original gouache study ‘Michelin Men’ by Villemot

Original gouache study ‘Michelin Men’ by Villemot

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

This is an original study of the famous Michelin Man by world renowned French artist, Bernard Villemot. This small scale maquette was used as a draft study. It has been painted in go...

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1980s French Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1997' Original Vintage Poster
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1997' Original Vintage Poster

Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1997' Original Vintage Poster

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1997' Original Vintage Poster In 1970, Yves Saint Laurent designed the first in a series of greeting cards in poster form that he would send his friends, ...

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1990s French Modern Posters

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Paper

Napoleon Bonaparte Quest for Quality: an IBM exhibition – Alan Fletcher
Napoleon Bonaparte Quest for Quality: an IBM exhibition – Alan Fletcher

Napoleon Bonaparte Quest for Quality: an IBM exhibition – Alan Fletcher

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Alan Fletcher’s IBM posters for Pentagram turned a simple corporate notice into conceptual design. Instead of straightforward signage, he created witty typographic posters exploring ...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Roy Lichtenstein "Temple" (Castelli Mailer)
Roy Lichtenstein "Temple" (Castelli Mailer)

Roy Lichtenstein "Temple" (Castelli Mailer)

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in New York, NY

Mailer/poster published to announce Roy Lichtenstein’s Landscapes exhibition held at New York’s Leo Castelli Gallery from October 24th to November 19th, 1964. Offset lithograph in co...

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1960s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Original Vintage US Lobby Card Movie Poster, 1961
'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Original Vintage US Lobby Card Movie Poster, 1961

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Original Vintage US Lobby Card Movie Poster, 1961

By Robert E. McGinnis

Located in Devon, GB

Lobby Cards were designed for display in a cinema lobby to lure the movie-going public. Typically released in sets of 8, each card depicted a different scene from the film. This charming US lobby card for 'Breakfast At Tiffany's,' number 7 of the set, depicts Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly and George Peppard as Paul Varjak sipping coffee against a backdrop of Manhattan. Featuring a miniature version of Robert McGinnis' iconic artwork used for the US insert, the lobby cards offer a bit of Tiffany's magic at a more affordable price point than the larger and highly sought after US Campaign posters. Holly Golightly would be Audrey Hepburn’s defining role, establishing her status as one of the greatest screen legends and style icons of all time. It seems unbelievable now that Truman Capote, author of the novella on which the movie was based, had his heart set on Marilyn Monroe for the part. Monroe pulled out of the running when her acting coach advised her not to play a lady of the night...

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1960s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Vintage Pop Art Poster by Seymour Chwast - "Earth Day 1991 New York City"
Vintage Pop Art Poster by Seymour Chwast - "Earth Day 1991 New York City"

Vintage Pop Art Poster by Seymour Chwast - "Earth Day 1991 New York City"

By Seymour Chwast

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Earth Day 1991 New York City" color commemorative poster designed by well-known graphic design Seymour Chwast. Great vintage condition. Offered unframed. Ships rolled. Paper Size 33...

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1990s American Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Todd Simmons
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Todd Simmons

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Todd Simmons

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by David Lance Goines
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by David Lance Goines

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by David Lance Goines

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Fashion Poster, 'Chanel' by Andy Warhol, 1997
Original Vintage Fashion Poster, 'Chanel' by Andy Warhol, 1997

Original Vintage Fashion Poster, 'Chanel' by Andy Warhol, 1997

By Andy Warhol

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The poster is in excellent condition. In 1997, 10 years after the artists death, Chanel re-printed the Original Warhol Chanel images for an advertising campaign. The set of 4 coloure...

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1990s Modern Posters

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Paper

David Lance Goines, Metropolis, Poster 1981
David Lance Goines, Metropolis, Poster 1981

David Lance Goines, Metropolis, Poster 1981

$360Sale Price / item|20% Off

David Lance Goines, Metropolis, Poster 1981

By David Lance Goines

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original lithograph poster for Fritz Lang's 1927 movie Metropolis shown at the Pacific Film Archive at the U.C. Berkeley Art Museum in 1981. Printed on thick archival paper...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Posters

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Paper

David Lance Goines for Chez Panisse Poster 1980-4 avaialble
David Lance Goines for Chez Panisse Poster 1980-4 avaialble

David Lance Goines for Chez Panisse Poster 1980-4 avaialble

By David Lance Goines

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original lithograph self portrait of the artist for Cafe Panisse in Berkeley, California. Artist stamp lower right. Unsigned. Four available. CREATOR David Lance Goi...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Posters

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Paper

(CIVIL RIGHTS.) Earl Newman; artist. SNCC: Father and Child / 1965
(CIVIL RIGHTS.) Earl Newman; artist. SNCC: Father and Child / 1965

(CIVIL RIGHTS.) Earl Newman; artist. SNCC: Father and Child / 1965

By Earl Newman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

(CIVIL RIGHTS.) Earl Newman; artist. SNCC: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Silk screen poster in red and black, 35 x 22½ inches, depicting a man holding a child; circa 196...

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1960s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Marc Chagall Original Poster PARIS L'Opera Romeo and Juliette, 1964
Marc Chagall Original Poster PARIS L'Opera Romeo and Juliette, 1964

Marc Chagall Original Poster PARIS L'Opera Romeo and Juliette, 1964

By (after) Marc Chagall

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Original poster Marc Chagall PARIS L'Opera, Le plafond de Chagall (detail) Romeo & Juliette. Made in France, 1964. D'apres Marc Chagall - Ch. Sortier Gravure. Printed in Paris, Franc...

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1960s French Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, Primo Angeli, 2002
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, Primo Angeli, 2002

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, Primo Angeli, 2002

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Original lithograph 'Golf' by Villemot
Original lithograph 'Golf' by Villemot

Original lithograph 'Golf' by Villemot

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Original lithograph 'Golf' by Villemot This small scale maquette served as a work in progress draft for the artist, it has been hand signed in pencil on the bottom right hand corner...

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1970s French Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1998' Original Vintage Poster
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1998' Original Vintage Poster

Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1998' Original Vintage Poster

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1995' Original Vintage Poster In 1970, Yves Saint Laurent designed the first in a series of greeting cards in poster form that he would send his friends, ...

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1990s French Modern Posters

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Paper

Chanel Andy Warhol Purple Poster
Chanel Andy Warhol Purple Poster

Chanel Andy Warhol Purple Poster

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel Andy Warhol Purple Poster

By Andy Warhol

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The poster is in excellent condition. In 1997, 10 years after the artists death, Chanel re-printed the Original Warhol Chanel images for an advertising campaign. The set of 4 coloure...

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1990s Modern Posters

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Original Vintage Poster, Reims - Marc Chagall Musee Des Beaux-Arts Original 1960
Original Vintage Poster, Reims - Marc Chagall Musee Des Beaux-Arts Original 1960

Original Vintage Poster, Reims - Marc Chagall Musee Des Beaux-Arts Original 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Born in 1887, Chagall developed a unique and poetic personal visual language over the course of his career. In addition to his paintings, Chagall also produced works in vibrant stain...

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1960s French Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster
F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster

F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster

By (after) Fernand Léger

Located in Philadelphia, PA

F. Leger 1956 Exhibition Poster. Brite Beautiful colors! Poster shows bottom edge wear as seen in photo! Was hung with tacks sometime during its life. Would look great framed!

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Posters

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Paper

Cream Original Vintage UK Concert Poster, Guildhall, Southampton, 1967
Cream Original Vintage UK Concert Poster, Guildhall, Southampton, 1967

Cream Original Vintage UK Concert Poster, Guildhall, Southampton, 1967

Located in Devon, GB

An incredibly rare poster for an early performance by British rock super trio Cream at the Guildhall in Southampton, England, on Friday 13 January 1967 in support of their recently r...

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1960s British Vintage Modern Posters

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Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Michael Mabry
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Michael Mabry

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Michael Mabry

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

"The Right Stuff" Vintage Movie Poster, Signed by Chuck Yeager, 1983
"The Right Stuff" Vintage Movie Poster, Signed by Chuck Yeager, 1983

"The Right Stuff" Vintage Movie Poster, Signed by Chuck Yeager, 1983

By Tom Jung

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original movie poster for Warner Brothers 1983 film, “The Right Stuff.” Tom Jung designed this one-sheet poster, which features profile illustrations of the seven test pilots, set against a starry sky, and a singular pilot emerging from a wrecked test. The movie’s title, “The Right Stuff,” and catch-phrase, “How the future began,” are printed at bottom center. A collectible piece of movie history, this poster is made even more desirable with the addition of test-pilot Chuck Yeager’s signature on the poster at middle left. In 1972, journalist Tom Wolfe covered the launch of the final Moon mission, Apollo 17, for Rolling Stone. He wrote a four-part article about the astronauts for the magazine, entitled “Post-Orbital Remorse,” which appeared in Rolling Stone throughout 1973. After his piece was completed, Wolfe was still curious about the emotional and psychological bravery required to rocket into space, and so he began researching a broader history of the United States’ human spaceflight program. Throughout much of the 1970s, Wolfe worked on the research and writing for his book, The Right Stuff. In his foreword, Wolfe notes that as late as 1970, almost one in four career Navy pilots died in accidents. "The Right Stuff," he explains, "became a story of why men were willing--willing?--delighted!--to take on such odds in this, an era literary people had long since characterized as the age of the anti-hero." Focusing on the earliest American human spaceflights of Project Mercury and writing 15 years after the events themselves, Wolfe had the benefit of hindsight, archives, and first-hand recollections to help him answer that question. Wolfe interviewed test pilots, the astronauts, and their wives, among other experts in the field of space, flight, and psychology. The book was well received by critics upon publication in 1979. It was hailed as “one of the most romantic and thrilling books ever written about men who put themselves in peril." (The Boston Globe). It was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. This success prompted the development and creation of the Warner Brothers film, of the same title. Written and directed by Philip Kaufman, the 1983 film chronicles the first 15 years of America’s space program. Similar to Wolfe’s book, the movie follows the Mercury Seven test pilots closely, humanizing the professional and personal trials, tribulations, stressors, and pressure each faced. The film starred Sam Shepard, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Fred Ward, Dennis Quaid, Barbara Hershey and Kim Stanley. It was narrated by Levon Helm...

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1980s American Vintage Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Min Wang
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Min Wang

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Min Wang

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Ward Schumaker
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Ward Schumaker

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Ward Schumaker

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Jean Orlebeke
Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Jean Orlebeke

Original San Francisco Olympic Summer Games Poster, 2002 by Jean Orlebeke

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Posters

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Paper

Modern posters for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern posters for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage posters created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern posters made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original posters, popular names associated with this style include OWO Ceramics, Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz), Georges Mathieu, and Boris Bucan . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for posters differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $19,112 while the average work can sell for $967.