Modern Posters
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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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Original Vintage Advertising Poster, Boris Bucan Televizija Zagreb
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Boris Bucan was an internationally renowned graphic designer from Croatia. His graphic work has been widely exhibited all over the world.
This is an original vintage poster which is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Croatian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
French version of the poster for Woody Allen's 1971 film "Bananas".
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
French version of the poster for Woody Allen's 1971 film Bananas.
Third film by the American actor-director, who is pictured in the centre. The poster is folded and in good condition...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
1984 Norma Andraud Modern Art Los Angeles Ca Many Feathers Embossed Poster
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1984 Norma Andraud Modern Art Los Angeles CA many feathers embossed poster
Signature
19 x 27
Original unrestored vintage condition.
See images provi...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster, 'Musee Peynet et du Dessin humoristique' Raymond Peynet
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage Poster, 'Musee Peynet et du Dessin humoristique' 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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Robert Indiana Pop Opera "Mother Of Us All" 1967 Poster
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Pop Art poster for the play "Mother of us All", by Virgil Thomson and Gertrude Stein. Poster originals limited no.49. Lithography by Johnson Printing Co., Minneapolis.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Claes Oldenburg Poster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Claes Oldenberg Poster from 1969. Framed and ready to go!
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Abstract Series Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #02 - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print 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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Wall Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #03 - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print 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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Abstract Series Wall Print by Leticia Gagetti #04 - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #01 - Size A1
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #01 - Size A4
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #04 - Size A1
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #04 - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #04 - Size A4
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Cruz del Sur Giclée Fine Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A1
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Cruz del Sur Giclée Fine Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Wall Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #05 - Size A1
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print 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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Abstract Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #06 - Size A1
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract print 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-quality ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Abstract Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #06 - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract print 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-quality ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Abstract Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #06 - Size A4
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract print 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-quality ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #07 - Size A1
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print 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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #07 - Size A4
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print 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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Flores y Vino Abstract Giclée Fine Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée fine art print 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-q...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Lágrima Sobre el Mantel Abstract Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A2
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1991' Original Vintage Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Yves Saint Laurent 'LOVE 1991' 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, ...
Category
1990s French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
'The Girl on a Motorcycle' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
A rare Japanese B2 for the 1960s cult classic 'The Girl on a Motorcycle,' which followed Marianne Faithful on a psychedelic motorcycle ride across...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage French Fashion Poster, 'Bally Gid Femme' 1976
By Raymond Gid
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage French Fashion Poster, 'Bally Gid Femme' 1976
Step into the world of sophistication with the Bally Gid Femme. This poster tells a story of timeless beauty inspired...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Pablo Picasso Poster "Affiches Originales des Maitres de l'Ecole de Paris" 1959
Located in Sharon, CT
Original Pablo Picasso lithograph poster. Maison de la Pensee Francaise 1959 show "Affiches Originales des Maitres de l'Ecole de Paris".
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Collection of Five Chinese Posters from the Cultural Revolution
Located in Atlanta, GA
Five posters from Chinese cultural revolution era circa 1970s. Four depicts scenes from modern revolutionary opera, two with music scores and lyrics. Two from "the Story of Red Lanten", one from "The Red Female Army" and one from "Sha Family Village". Some with publication date and origin. These are from a New England Collection purchased directly in Beijing in the 80s. They are in a simple black poster frame. These stylized posters served as a wide range of propaganda during the cultural revolution in China.
For history and background as well as many similar posters, see" Chinese Posters...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Bally Ballet Original Vintage French Fashion Poster by Fix-Masseau, 1981
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is an original vintage poster linen backed for preservation
Artist
Fix-Masseau
Year
1980
Dimensions
125 X 164cm
Condition
Good.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Vintage 1984 Atlanta Arts Festival Piedmont Park Larry Connatser Poster
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional original, Atlanta Arts Festival Piedmont Park 1984 poster. The joyful green, yellow, red, white and blue poster was designed by Larry Connatser. Mr. Connatster was an Atl...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paper
'High Class Cat', Original Vintage Poster by BK LIBAN, 1977, New York
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'High Class Cat', Original Vintage Poster by BK LIBAN, 1977, New York
This is an original vintage poster from 1977, the overall condition is good. A perfect poster for any cat love...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Cruz del Sur Giclée Fine Art Print by Leticia Gagetti - Size A3
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Estudios Geométricos Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #01 - A3
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors.
Crafted through g...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Signed 1974 Charles Bragg New Orleans "Important Exhibition" Poster
Located in Pasadena, TX
Signed Charles Bragg Poster,
1974
From an exhibition in New Orleans. Can ship unframed. The poster has no glass but can be added.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
The infamous Red Dress Chanel No. 5 by Jean Paul Goude 2001
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
The infamous Red Dress Chanel No. 5 poster starring Estella Warren by artist Jean Paul Goude, featuring a captivating Estella in a stunning red gown, s...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Agnes Varda's 'Lions Love' Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1969
Located in Devon, GB
Silkscreen printed in glorious day-glo orange and mauve, this rare half-grande poster for the French release of art-house icon Agnès Varda’s 'Lions Love' p...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
Boris Bucan Original Vintage Croatian Poster, 'Ivo Pogorelic'
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Boris Bucan was an internationally renowned graphic designer from Croatia. His graphic work has been widely exhibited all over the world.
This is an original vintage poster which is...
Category
1980s Croatian Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster, 'Italie Air France', 1963 by Guy Georget
By Guy Georget
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An original vintage travel poster from 1963, this poster is in good condition and has been linen backed for preservation. Guy Georget (1911 – 1992) was active/lived in France. Guy Ge...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
20th Century Original Poster by Boris Bucan, Croatian Art, 'Offenbach Musical'
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Artist:
Boris Bucan
Dimensions:
196 x 206 cm
Condition:
Excellent
Consisting of 6 separate sheets
Bucan is an internationally renowned graphic designer from Croati...
Category
Late 20th Century Croatian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Anne Laddon "At The Counter" poster
Located in Pasadena, TX
This artwork by Anne Laddon was inspired by a local diner in West Virginia.
It's called "At The Counter". Her usage of color is fauvist. Her subject matter is reminiscent of Hopper.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
Vijaypath was a Bollywood action hit in 1994. It's critically acclaimed soundtrack topped charts across the world and became one of the most recognizable in India's history. The film's international success is evident in this hand-painted advertisement...
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Modern Posters
Materials
Fabric
"Philadelphia" Vintage American Airlines Travel Poster, circa 1960s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American Airlines travel poster from the 1960s advertising Philadelphia as one of their alluring destinati...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
"Bougnat" Gouache Painting by Raymond SAVIGNAC, Circa 1960
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is an original work by the famous French artist, Raymond Savignac. Savignac was known for his playful creations and humorous designs. This poster depicts the service of having i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paint
Vintage Boss Hog Limited Edition Signed Coop Concert Poster #362/600
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintge limited edition concert poster was done by Coop of the United States in approximately 1990 in a modern cartoon style. The poster is likely done by silkscreen on paper and...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage French 'Bally Abstract' Shoe Poster, by Bernard Villemot, 1971
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Bernard Villemot was a French graphic artist known primarily for his iconic advertising images for Orangina, Bally Shoe, Perrier, and Air France.
This clever design shows a male shoe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
ORIGINAL Gouache Painting by Raymond Savignac, Circa 1960 'Driving Instructor'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is an original work by the famous French artist, Raymond Savignac. Savignac was known for his playful creations and humorous designs.
This work is work has been painted in Gou...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paint
Original French Vintage Advertising Poster SAVIGNAC 'Laden Automatique'
By A. Schultz
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage Poster for Savignac Laden Automatique. An advertisement designed in 1966 by Raymond Savignac.
Raymond Savignac was one of France's most iconic and influential poste...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original Vintage Theatre Poster by BOIRS BUCAN, 'Fidelio' music by BEETHOVEN
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is an original six-panel silk screen poster by the Croatian artist, Boris Bucan. This poster by Boris Bucan is for the opera “Fidelio” with music by Beethoven. It tells the stor...
Category
1990s Croatian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
'Derain' Gaierie Maeght Original Vintage Poster
By André Derain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Derain was born in 1880 in a small town just outside Paris. In 1898, while studying to be an engineer at the Académie Camillo, he attended painting classes, whilst there, he met Mati...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Richard Avedon Hand-Signed Vintage Poster Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 1981
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Large original poster of Mao Tse Tung, People's Republic of China, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Large 1960s original poster of Mao Tse Toung, People's Republic of China, printed by the n°5 printing press in Beijing.
Recent framework with antireflective plexiglass.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
Original Vintage Poster, Boris Bucan 'Isaac Newton' 1972 Screenprint
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage poster, Boris Bucan 'Isaac Newton' 1972 Screenprint
Artist
Boris Bucan
Year
1972
Dimensions
88×48 cm
Condition
Excel...
Category
1970s Croatian Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Spanish Harvest and Agriculture Original Vintage Poster, 1975
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Spanish Harvest and Agriculture Original Vintage Poster, 1975
ARTIST
Unknown
CONDITION
Good
FORMAT
Linen Backed
DIMENSIONS
79.5 x 51 cm
YEAR
1975
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
The infamous Red Dress Chanel No. 5 by Jean Paul Goude 2001
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
The infamous Red Dress Chanel No. 5 poster starring Estella Warren by artist Jean Paul Goude, featuring a captivating Estella in a stunning red gown, s...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Reporters Original Vintage Film Poster by Cieslewicz, 1981
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Reporters original vintage fFilm poster by Cieslewicz, 1981
An original vintage poster to advertise the documentary film, REPORTERS by Raymond Depardon...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
ORIGINAL Gouache Painting by Raymond Savignac, Circa 1960
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is an original work by the famous French artist, Raymond Savignac. Savignac was known for his playful creations and humorous designs.
This work is work has been painted in Gou...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
Paint
Original Silk-Screen Poster by BORIS BUCAN, 'HOTEL PALACE FLINDERS LANE GALLERY'
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A unique poster by the Croatian artist, Boris Bucan promoting the Melbourne gallery, Flinders Lane Gallery. This is a stunning silk-screen poster printed in six individual panels. Bo...
Category
1980s Croatian Vintage Modern Posters
Materials
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.