Vintage
Vintage Posters – the charm of bygone eras on your wall
The “Vintage” collection is an extraordinary visual journey back to the times when modern advertising was born and travel and sporting competition took on remarkable scale. This selection was created for lovers of retro style, automotive history enthusiasts, and anyone longing for the unique, classic design of decades past. Here you will find unique advertising posters, race posters from iconic events, and authentic American and European travel prints that once enticed tourists with visions of luxury, beauty, and grand adventure.
By choosing posters from the Vintage category, you invite the spirit of the golden twenties, thirties, and postwar years into your interior. It is a wonderful way to break up austere, modern arrangements and give your home or office space an exceptionally original, timeless character with a touch of nostalgia.
From Monaco races to American yachts and canyons
Our retro collection features true design gems. Fans of classic motoring will surely appreciate event posters such as “Monaco 1936” or “Grand Prix de France Moto” from 1949. Meanwhile, two-wheel enthusiasts will love the beautiful “Travel by Bicycle in Dion Bouton” poster from 1932. A special place in the collection is occupied by original prints from the outstanding holdings of the United States Library of Congress. In the past, railways, hotels, and the first airlines used them to entice travelers. These include the stunning “Grand Canyon” poster and “See America Travel Bureau” by Alexander Dux from 1936, depicting cave tourism. We also offer spectacular maritime prints such as “Yachts on a Summer Cruise” (1878) and the famous “Yacht Henrietta” modeled by William Booker.
Where is the best place to display retro posters?
Vintage posters are an exceptionally versatile design theme. Thanks to their original typography, saturated colors, and distinctive linework, they work beautifully in eclectic, loft, and classic interiors. A Grand Prix racing poster is the perfect decoration for a masculine study, workshop, or hallway, while travel graphics and 19th-century yachts will beautifully complement the decor of an elegant living room, home library, or travel agency.
Archival print quality and free framing for vintage posters
To fully capture the unique character of old prints and advertising posters, our posters are printed on three carefully selected premium papers. For historical graphics from the Vintage collection, we absolutely recommend the 100% cotton Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper (310 gsm). Its refined texture makes the poster look like an authentic archival document taken from an old portfolio.
We also offer non-reflective Matte Paper (230 gsm), which eliminates glare entirely, and Pearl Paper (255 gsm), which perfectly enhances the saturated colors of old advertisements.
We prepare the Vintage collection in five universal formats: 30x40 cm, 40x50 cm, 50x70 cm, 61x91 cm, and 70x100 cm.
We know that a classic poster needs a beautiful, stylish frame, which is why we offer a free framing service! Simply add a matching frame to your order in our store, and we will send you a poster professionally framed and securely packed in a very sturdy cardboard box. Prints themselves are carefully shipped rolled in thick cardboard tubes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What exactly do the posters in the Vintage collection depict?
The collection is a selection of authentic, refreshed graphics from decades past. You will find vintage motor racing posters (e.g. Monaco, the French Grand Prix), pre-war bicycle advertisements (Dion Bouton), original posters from American travel agencies, and beautiful 19th-century maritime and yacht engravings.
Are the travel and maritime posters authentic period designs?
Yes! Many of our travel and maritime posters (such as “Grand Canyon,” “Yachts on a Summer Cruise” from 1878, and “See America Travel Bureau” from 1936) are faithful reproductions of original graphics from the rich collections of the United States Library of Congress.
In which sizes can you print a Monaco race poster or a yacht poster?
All graphics from the Vintage collection are printed for you in five popular wall sizes: 30x40 cm, 40x50 cm, 50x70 cm, 61x91 cm, and the XXL format, 70x100 cm. This makes it easy to match the poster to any interior, from a small study to a large living room.
Which paper is best for old advertising posters?
To capture the true spirit of retro and archival charm, we definitely recommend Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper (310 gsm). It has a tangible, refined texture that gives the posters a museum-quality, fully authentic, and prestigious character.