These is something warm and nostalgic about old advertising posters. Their bright colours, quirky artwork and fun catchphrases transport us to their long-lost world. They were each created to show how their product epitomised a bright new future of innovation or excellence. Today these posters really suit our modern walls as they provide us with an engaging item without the formalities of more formal art works. Although 2 tone colour printing began in the early 19th Century, it was not really until the late 19th Century that it was widely employed for advertising posters.
During the 19th Century most posters were text heavy, but as the 20th Century came about a shift took place whereby advertising posters became predominantly about the image and far less about the associated text. Either type of paper poster can look great on display, and it just comes down to whichever piece appeals to you. Posters from the 1940s onwards are particularly popular right now. Of course, people have been reproducing old posters for many years now, but since the paper and printing process is very different nothing is as appealing as an original.
At Love Antiques we have a great selection of authentic antique and vintage posters to suit any wall space.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Rare Antique Canadian Trans Pacific Ships Advertising Poster Framed Showcard
£ 2500
Rare Antique Canadian Trans Pacific Ships Advertising Poster Framed Showcard
£ 2500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
That Vintage Place Ltd
Hudson Silver Arrow Bicycles
£ 95
Museum of Treasure
Original Movie Poster 1965 Lord Jim with Peter O'Toole
£ 115
Museum of Treasure
Me & The Colonel Original 1958 Movie Film Poster Danny Kaye
£ 115
£ 495
Sheryl's Art Deco Ltd
Advertising Poster by Maurice Picaud
£ 995
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Limited Edition 'little Stanley Sleeping', 1987 Signed by David Hockney
£ 4500
Limited Edition 'little Stanley Sleeping', 1987 Signed by David Hockney
£ 4500
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Medical Elementary Physiology Chart Poster Organs of Assimilation Arnold No 5
£ 299
Medical Elementary Physiology Chart Poster Organs of Assimilation Arnold No 5
£ 299
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Historic Tech
Sonora Radio - Original Advertising Artwork c.1942
£ 185
Historic Tech
1940s French Columbia Records Advertising Artwork
£ 235
Rockwood Heritage
Original 1902 Vintage Framed Poster & Calendar, Scottish Union & National Insurance Company
£ 195
Original 1902 Vintage Framed Poster & Calendar, Scottish Union & National Insurance Company
£ 195
Rockwood Heritage
£ 450
Intriguing Very Large 1960s Oak Framed Vintage Car Automotive Lithograph Poster
£ 450
Artsonline.org.uk
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Vintage Advertising Poster Sunday Telegraph Milk Race c.1967
£ 250
Vintage Advertising Poster Sunday Telegraph Milk Race c.1967
£ 250
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Victorian Grocer Advertising Calendar 1889 - Croydon Interest
£ 120
Victorian Grocer Advertising Calendar 1889 - Croydon Interest
£ 120
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Devon Great Western Railway Poster by Alker Tripp 1930s
£ 1200
Devon Great Western Railway Poster by Alker Tripp 1930s
£ 1200
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Original British Railways Poster Cornwall by Jack Merriott c.1950
£ 1950
Original British Railways Poster Cornwall by Jack Merriott c.1950
£ 1950
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Tobacciana Players Advertising Print - Vintage "Players Please" Framed Print c.1960
£ 120
Tobacciana Players Advertising Print - Vintage "Players Please" Framed Print c.1960
£ 120
Devon Vintage Interiors Limited
Historic Tech
Philips TV - Original Advertising Artwork c.1950
£ 225
£ 380
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster Used on RT-type Bus
£ 30
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for The National Theatre
£ 30
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Royal Festival Hall
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Southwark Cathedral
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for HMS Belfast
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for the Tate Gallery
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Waltham Abbey
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Whipps Cross Lido
£ 25
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for White City
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Horniman Museum
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Chiswick House
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Baker Street
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Oxford Street
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Earl's Court
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Brentford Football Club
£ 35
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Chartwell
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Knole Park
£ 30
Mantiques Bazaar
London Transport Slipboard Poster for Box Hill
£ 35
Elder Books & Collectables
Coffee House Adverts From 1876 & 1877 for R Thompson, Tea & Coffee Merchants.
£ 150
Coffee House Adverts From 1876 & 1877 for R Thompson, Tea & Coffee Merchants.
£ 150
Elder Books & Collectables