Art Deco Advertising Posters

Why this collection works on a wall

The Art Deco era turned advertising into an art form — streamlined geometry, luxurious travel and fashion scenes and confident, elegant typography. Poster art in this style is graphic and collectable, which is why a single piece can anchor a hallway, study or living room with vintage sophistication. The bold lines and rich palettes feel surprisingly modern, so these prints sit just as well in a contemporary scheme as a period one. Group a set of travel posters for a styled gallery wall, or let one large statement piece carry a feature wall with its confident, design-led glamour.

How to choose your size

• Smaller prints are perfect for a hallway, a shelf ledge or a grouped gallery wall, where two or three pieces can build a layered, collected look together.
• Medium prints are the dependable all-rounder above a desk, console, sofa or bed — large enough to read clearly from across the room without dominating it.
• Larger prints turn a living room or feature wall into a genuine focal point, carrying colour, detail and presence at full scale for maximum impact.

How to frame it

Graphic Deco artwork suits a slim black or brass frame and a clean presentation; matching frames across a set of posters give a polished, collected gallery look.

Whichever finish you choose, match the frame to the room rather than the artwork, keep mounts even on all sides, and hang the centre of the piece at roughly eye level so it sits in natural balance with the wall around it.

How to care for the print

Keep the print out of harsh, direct sunlight to protect the inks over the long term, and dust the surface now and then with a dry, soft cloth rather than any liquid cleaner. In busy, high-traffic rooms, framing under glass or non-reflective glazing adds a useful layer of protection against knocks and fingerprints. Treated this way, a quality matte print holds its depth and colour beautifully for many years.