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1940s Travel Posters

London Underground c. 1940s Group Travel Poster Edward Johnston Typeface
London Underground c. 1940s Group Travel Poster Edward Johnston Typeface

London Underground c. 1940s Group Travel Poster Edward Johnston Typeface

Located in London, GB

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Mid-20th Century Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

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Original 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster, Tessin - Buzzi
Original 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster, Tessin - Buzzi

Original 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster, Tessin - Buzzi

By Daniele Buzzi

Located in Montreal, QU

Tessin is French for Tecino, the southern most canton of Switzerland. "Named after the Ticino river, it is the only canton in which Italian is the sole official language. Ticino bord...

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Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s
Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s

Juan le Pins Antibes Original Vintage Poster, French Travel Advertising, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Juan le Pins original vintage poster, French Travel Advertising 1940s celebrating virtues of a stunning sea side resort, the most exclusive area on the French Riviera, Juan le Pins, ...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Linen, Paper

Original 1940s Travel Advertising Poster - Tasmania The Switzerland Of The South

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 artwork by the graphic designer and artist Harry Kelly (1896-1967) depicting a scenic ...

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Vintage 1940s Australian Posters

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1940s travel advertising poster by Domergue: Monte Carlo - Flower Girl

1940s travel advertising poster by Domergue: Monte Carlo - Flower Girl

By Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster issued by the Monaco Impremerie Nationale to promote tourism to the principality. Bright and stylish design by Jean-Gabriel Domergue featuring a young ...

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Vintage 1940s French Posters

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"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s
"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s

"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a vintage Arizona travel poster for the Santa Fe Southern Railway, issued in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Original 1940s travel poster for Lauterbrunen in the Swiss Alps
Original 1940s travel poster for Lauterbrunen in the Swiss Alps

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 us a glimpse of what we can expect from Lautrbrunnen with its seventy-two waterfalls...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Posters

1940's Santa Fe Railway Travel Posters, Set of Four
1940's Santa Fe Railway Travel Posters, Set of Four

1940's Santa Fe Railway Travel Posters, Set of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Strong graphics and the subtle yet striking use of color capture iconic romance of South West travel destinations in these striking original vintage posters.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Original 1940s BOAC South Africa Airline Travel Poster
Original 1940s BOAC South Africa Airline Travel Poster

Original 1940s BOAC South Africa Airline Travel Poster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful original travel poster for BOAC: "Travel to South Africa" by E. O. Seymour. Vivid color, no rips or tears. Excellent condition. A rare poster mounted on linen. During the...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Set of Five Original 1940s Santa Fe Railroad Travel Posters
Set of Five Original 1940s Santa Fe Railroad Travel Posters

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 recently mounted on linen. Produced at the height of train travel and placed in tr...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Air France 1940s Handbill Size Travel Posters, Set of 3, Original, Framed
Air France 1940s Handbill Size Travel Posters, Set of 3, Original, Framed

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 posters were made available in limited quantity as advertising promotion to travel age...

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Vintage 1940s French Posters

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Paper, Wood

"Ticino" Original Vintage 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster Village Scene

"Ticino" Original Vintage 1940s Switzerland Travel Poster Village Scene

Located in Boston, MA

Born in 1890 and strongly influenced by Matisse and other Fauvist artists, Danielle Buzzi was one of the most unique and skilled poster artists from the Italian-speaking southern par...

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1940s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Texas 1940's Santa Fe Railway Travel Poster
Texas 1940's Santa Fe Railway Travel Poster

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 original piece of Texas nostalgia, a Texas collectible that will add a spark of fun to any...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Vintage Original Travel Poster, Berlin, 1940s
Vintage Original Travel Poster, Berlin, 1940s

Vintage Original Travel Poster, Berlin, 1940s

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H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.4 in

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 the end of the second world war by E. Zander in Germany (1949) and designed by Alexan...

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Located in London, GB

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By Jean Leger

Located in London, GB

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1940s Travel Posters For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1940s travel posters is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s travel posters — often made from paper — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1940s travel posters available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s travel posters bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Mariano Bertuchi produced beautiful 1940s travel posters that are worth considering.

How Much are 1940s Travel Posters?

Prices for 1940s travel posters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s travel posters begin at $845 and can go as high as $4,547, while the average can fetch as much as $2,113.

Questions About 1940s Travel Posters

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A travel poster is a poster that highlights points of interest, depicts the mode of transportation used to get to a specific location, or features activities available at the destination. Travel posters were used by hotels, airlines, railroads, and tourism companies to graphically promote their services to the public as well as advertise travel destinations. Find a collection of antique and vintage travel posters on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    In 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire 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.

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