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Sun Valley, Play it Cool stone lithograph poster, USA, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
"Play a Cool 18" poster for Sun Valley Idaho is advertising summer activities at the Ski resort.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Stone
Swanee River
1940s Japanese B3 Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940s Japanese B3 poster for the first Japanese theatrical release of the film ‘Swanee
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1940s Japanese 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
This Above All 1940s Japanese Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940s Japanese poster for the first Japanese theatrical release of the film This Above All
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1940s Japanese 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Black Narcissus 1940s Japanese B2 Film Poster
By Hisamitsu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940s Japanese B2 poster by Hisamitsu Noguchi for the first Japanese theatrical release of
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1940s Japanese 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
1940s Western Movie Poster with Gold Frame
Located in Hudson, NY
Great strong colors on this poster. Newer frame with plexiglass. Marked "3 SHT top Ghost
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1940s American Other 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Plexiglass, Wood
Set of Five Original 1940s Santa Fe Railroad Travel Posters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five original, vintage and vibrant travel posters from the Santa Fe Railway, printed circa 1940 and
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Five Graves to Cairo 1940s, Belgian Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940s, Belgian poster for the film Five Graves to Cairo directed by Billy Wilder with
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1940s Belgian 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Air France 1940s Handbill Size Travel Posters, Set of 3, Original, Framed
By Air France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On offer is a set of three hard to find handbill size original Air France Travel Posters. These
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Wood
Out of the Fog 1940s Yugoslav B2 Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940s Yugoslav B2 poster for the first Yugoslav theatrical release of the film Out of the
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1940s European 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Hollywood / Crenshaw, A Vintage L.A. Streetcar Sign circa 1940
s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hollywood/Crenshaw, a vintage Los Angeles streetcar scroll sign.
This near pristine printed on fabric vintage streetcar route sign was wound on a scroll and the various locale...
This near pristine printed on fabric vintage streetcar route sign was wound on a scroll and the various locale...
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
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
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Paint, Wood, Glass
Original 1940s British European Airways poster by Le Puy
By Le Puy
Located in Los Gatos, CA
In this original vintage British European Airways poster (BEA), Le Puy depicts the Vickers Viking 1
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1940s Belgian 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1940s travel poster for Lauterbrunen in the Swiss Alps
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Situated in one of the most impressive valleys in the Swiss Alps this 1940s original poster gives
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1940s Swiss 1940s Vintage Posters
Ivan the Terrible, Part I 1940s Japanese B3 Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940s Japanese B3 poster for the film Ivan the Terrible, Part I (Ivan Groznyy) directed by
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1940s Japanese 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer 1940s French Grande Film Poster
By Roger Soubie
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940s French grande poster by Roger Soubie for the first French theatrical release of the
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Extremely Large 1940s Fairground Canvas
Located in York, GB
This is an outstanding 1940s fairground canvas depicting a scene in La Rochelle which is a costal
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Canvas
Original 1940s Campari Maquette - Mauzan (studio)
Located in Montreal, QU
This maquette measures roughly 6.5 x 9.25 inches - it seems to have been executed in watercolor on arches paper. It has been archived since it was produced and show no aging, no foxi...
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1940s Italian 1940s Vintage Posters
French Art Deco Period Advertising Poster for the Tabarin Music Hall in Paris
By Jean Dominique van Caulaert
Located in New York, NY
poster was printed in France, 1940s.
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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Tom and Jerry 1974 French Grande Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1974 French Grande poster for the 1940s film Tom and Jerry. Fine condition, folded. Many
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1970s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Tom and Jerry 1966 Spanish B1 Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1966 Spanish B1 poster for the 1940s film Tom and Jerry. Very good-fine condition, folded
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1960s Spanish 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Poster by the French Master Paul Colin
Located in Chicago, IL
Original antique poster-Claudine Dupuis was a very popular French film actress in the 1940's. This
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Stone
1940s original French Armagnac poster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Newly framed original Armagnac poster
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20th Century French 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Wood, Plexiglass, Lithograph
Antique 1940s Framed Woodcut for a Circus Poster
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful and engaging antique 1940s framed woodcut made for printing circus posters. Wonderful
Category
1940s American 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Hardwood
"Tek" Original Vintage Toothbrush Object Poster 1940s
By Fritz Bühler
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning lithographic poster was created for a two-toned plastic toothbrush - a truly
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1940s Photorealist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original 1940s Travel Advertising Poster - Tasmania The Switzerland Of The South
By Harry Kelly
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Tasmania The Switzerland of the South. Colourful
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1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
"Union" Original Vintage Hyper-Realistic Product Poster 1940s
By Fritz Bühler
Located in Boston, MA
beautiful of Swiss Object posters. Printed using lithography, its brilliant color and rich textures made the
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Original Vintage 1940s World War Two Poster - Britain Is Pledged To Smash Japan
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster: Britain is pledged to smash Japan. Great design on a blue
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1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1940s Skiing Poster: Mont Soleil Ecole Suisse De Ski (Swiss Ski School)
By Henry Sandoz
Located in London, GB
Original vintage skiing poster for Mont Soleil, Ecole Suisse de Ski (Swiss ski school). Bright and
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1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1940s World War Two Poster Freedom Shall Prevail Allies Victory V Flags
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Freedom Shall Prevail! - featuring flags of the
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1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Swiss Lithography Exhibition - Original Vintage Werner Bischof Poster 1940s
By Werner Bischof
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful 1944 poster for an exhibition on Swiss lithography at the Zurich Museum of Design by
Category
1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
"Ticino" Original Vintage 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster Village Scene
Located in Boston, MA
of the most unique and skilled poster artists from the Italian-speaking southern part of Switzerland
Category
1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
"Die Weltwoche" - Swiss Newspaper Original Vintage Object Poster 1940s
By Herbert Leupin
Located in Boston, MA
surprise and a powerful dramatic effect in Leupin's 1949 Object Poster for a Swiss weekly newspaper
Category
1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Four Poster Bed Tester Bed Antique 17th Century Style, England, 1940s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Impressive 17th century style double four poster bed tester oak bed
England, 1940s
Solid oak
Category
1940s English 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Oak
Turmac Bleu Cigarettes - Original Vintage 1940s Swiss Object Poster by Leupin
By Herbert Leupin
Located in Boston, MA
Herbert Leupin's poster for a Middle Eastern-style cigarette is a classic of object poster design
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
"ELNA" Original Vintage 1940s Swiss Object Poster Sewing Machine by Leupin
By Herbert Leupin
Located in Boston, MA
This delightful and hyper-detailed original vintage poster by leading Swiss poster artist Herbert
Category
1940s Realist 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
"Air France - Towards New Skies" Original Vintage 1940s French Airline Poster
Located in Boston, MA
A multiprop airplane bursts through the clouds in this dynamic poster from Air France. "Toward New
Category
1940s Art Deco 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Lithograph
Seagram
s Poster
By Essargeé
Located in Southampton, NY
A 1940's poster published by Seagram distillery NYC, in black frame.
Signed "Essargeé lower
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
$1,200
Texas 1940
s Santa Fe Railway Travel Poster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Of all the "brands" featured on this Santa Fe Railway poster, not one is repeated. A truly
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Paint
San Francisco Bay Bridge Santa Fe Railway Poster, Original 1940
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in this original vintage 1940's Santa Fe Railway Poster. Strong graphics, subtle yet striking use of
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Paint
Vintage Original Travel Poster, Berlin, 1940s
By Alexander Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage original travel poster (reading 'Berlin awaits its guests), published only shortly after
Category
Mid-20th Century German 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original vintage 1940s Aid for Britain propaganda poster: Don
t Waste Bread
Located in London, GB
Original vintage propaganda poster: While we waste bread...we take a slice off Britain's loaf
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1940s 1940s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
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1940S Vintage Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1940s vintage posters for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s vintage posters — often made from paper, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. 1940s vintage posters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s vintage posters made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1940s vintage posters are appealing in their simplicity, but John Gilroy, Tom Purvis and Jean-Gabriel Domergue produced popular 1940s vintage posters that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940S Vintage Posters?
Prices for 1940s vintage posters start at $91 and top out at $31,080 with the average selling for $1,328.
Questions About 1940s Vintage Posters
- What is a vintage poster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2024To 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 3, 2023The 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
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