Decorating with vintage advertisements is a fun way to add a conversation piece and a little nostalgia to the walls of any home or business. Considered some of the most collectible artwork of their time, these
ads are versatile in their uses as they can be selected based on the product they represent, the colors, the artist or the art style or even the decade in which they were created. While anything over 25 years old is considered vintage, ads from the 1920’s through the 1950’s are particularly popular and some of my favorites.
If you’re looking to add a new piece of art to the kitchen, dining room or restaurant, you might be interested in one of the many vintage ads available from Italian artist and "the father of modern advertising,"
Leonetto Cappeillo. Working for both French and Italian companies, his
advertising images depict jovial characters enjoying pasta, wine, and other assorted foods and beverages. Funky frames in both vintage and contemporary styles make these ads fun and festive for places of wining and dining.
Some of the most colorful and decorative of the
classic ads are travel posters. You can choose travel posters to places you’ve been or places you’d just like to be. From the beaches of Cote D’Azur to the mountains of Valais, Switzerland, there’s something for everyone in
vintage ads from the travel industry. Great for the home or office, travel posters are a great way to get away without having to go anywhere.
Game room art can also be a great collection of vintage ads. A collage of
vintage sports posters in various sizes and colors is a great way to decorate one or multiple walls in a large open space. And if you’re not looking to frame them all, most vintage ads are also available on canvas which is a great look for the casual family or game room space.
