Amazing Vintage Posters of Cigarette Ads in the 19th Century
Cigarette advertising in the 19th century leveraged mass production from the Industrial Revolution to make cigarettes more affordable and appealing. Continue reading »
Humorous and Absurdistic Vintage AI-Photographs by Beth Frey
Beth Frey is a multidisciplinary artist working across drawing, painting, video, sculpture, and installation. Continue reading »
Nightmare Vintage Thanksgiving Dinner Images, Generated by AI
How about this Thanksgiving dinner with your loving family and some AI? What do you get? A terrifying fever dream is born. Continue reading »
Wonderful Photos of Yellow Brook, New Jersey in Winters 1967-69
Yellow Brook is a small, rural community in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, known for its mix of wooded areas, farms, and suburban homes. Continue reading »
Beautiful Vintage Posters Illustrated by Walter Schnackenberg in the Early 20th Century
Walter Schnackenberg was born in 1880 in Lauterberg, Germany, and became a prominent painter and illustrator. Continue reading »
The Forgotten History of Car Swamp Coolers: How 1930s Drivers Beat the Heat Before Air Conditioning
In the 1930s, if you wanted to travel in air-conditioned comfort, you needed a “swamp cooler” attached to your car window. These devices were popular through the 1960s, before modern air conditioning became a standard feature in most cars. Continue reading »
2025 Sarcastic Vintage Calendar by Anne Taintor
Anne Taintor is an artist who tackles domestic stereotypes through the lens of mid-century advertisements. Continue reading »
Vintage Photos of People Having Way Too Much Fun with Statues
This charming and quirky collection of vintage snapshots highlights a fascinating trend—people posing with statues. Continue reading »
This Comic Artist Gives Popular Comic Characters A Retro Makeover
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Are there any classic comic book fans or vintage comic collectors here? Kerry Callen, inspired by Marvel and DC, has crafted retro comic covers with a humorous twist, featuring iconic characters like Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman in unexpected situations. Continue reading »
Vintage Vehicles Used to Advertise Life Savers Lollies During the 1920s and 1930s
In 1912, American businessman Ed Noble transformed a peppermint candy shaped like a life saver into a popular treat through innovative packaging, distinctive labels, and convenient displays. Continue reading »
Captivating Vintage Photos of Pneumatic Tube Messaging Systems
Pneumatic tube systems, dating back to the late 18th century, were first implemented by the post office to connect buildings. Continue reading »
An Artist Makes ‘Very Ugly Plates’ With Hilarious And Raunchy Designs
Kamila Majcher’s “Very Ugly Plates” art project combines vintage aesthetics with sharp humor, transforming ordinary porcelain plates into whimsical and irreverent pieces. Continue reading »
Vintage French Lottery Posters From Between the 1930s and ’50s
King Francis I of France, inspired by Italian lotteries, established the first French lottery, the Loterie Royale, in 1539 to aid state finances, but it failed due to high ticket costs and opposition from affluent social classes. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Illustrations Of Japanese Anthropomorphic Frogs and Toads
Tenjiku Tokubei by Toyokuni III in 1860.
The Japanese term “kimo-kawaii” means “cute and ugly,” often describing anthropomorphic frogs and toads in art. Continue reading »
Vintage Photographs of People Using the Card Catalog at the Library in the 1970s
Before computers, librarians organized book information on cards filed in card catalogs. Each book had multiple cards with details like title, author, and subject, filed alphabetically for easy searching by patrons. Catalogers created this human-made metadata. Continue reading »
Stunning Vintage Photos of Curtiss Aerocar Travel Trailers From the 1920s and 1930s
Inspired by his love for the outdoors, Glenn Curtiss began designing a better camping trailer in 1917. By 1919, his half-brother G. Carl Adams founded the Adams Trailer Corp. in Garden City, Long Island, producing trailers called “Motor Bungalo.” Glenn also developed an improved fifth wheel, using pneumatics for a smoother ride. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Photos of Roger Moore Posing With Lotus Esprits
After the success of the white Lotus Esprit S1 in the 1977 James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me,” the Turbo Esprit appeared in the 1981 film “For Your Eyes Only,” playing less ambitious roles. Continue reading »
Impressive Vintage Posters Designed by Eric de Coulon
Born in Neuchâtel in 1888, Swiss artist Eric de Coulon, who studied architecture at ETH Zurich and later moved to Paris, is best remembered for inventing the “lettre sujet” technique, designing tourist posters in an elegant Art Deco style, and creating dynamic compositions for the Klausenrennen car races, before his death in 1956 at age 68. Continue reading »
The Superb Retro Inspired Posters by Xavier Esclusa Trias
Barcelona-based art director and designer Xavier Esclusa Trias created an impressive poster collection inspired by the timeless designs of vintage VHS and cassette tapes, celebrating the 80s and 90s aesthetic by drawing from iconic brands like Sony, JVC, Panasonic, and BASF to distill their essence into modern minimalist posters. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Unique Art Pieces Inspired by Vintage Action Figures, Capturing the Essence of Iconic Film and Tv Characters
Unlike mass-produced toys, artist Adam Perocchi meticulously handcrafts each figure, transforming beloved pop culture icons into bespoke collectibles. Each piece is presented in a blister pack, mimicking the nostalgic packaging of vintage action figures, complete with custom artwork and design elements specific to the character, enhancing their uniqueness and collectibility. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Art Deco Illustration of Classic Beauties by Henry Clive
Henry Clive (1883–1960) was an Australian-born American graphic artist and illustrator renowned for his work with The American Weekly, where his cover illustrations often featured prominent screen celebrities. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Ads of the 1960s and 1970s Depicted the Airtight and Floating Capabilities of the VW Beetle
If you’ve ever wondered whether Volkswagen Beetles can float, the answer is yes—the original model could indeed float under certain conditions due to its unibody construction and airtight seals. Continue reading »
This Artist Perfectly Colorized Retro Black and White Photos
The Bored Panda community member, known for their adeptness in colorizing vintage black and white photographs, expresses: “In a world often seen through the lens of black and white, there’s something magical about adding a splash of color to old photographs. Continue reading »
Peek into Espionage’s Past: A Look at Fascinating Vintage Spy Cameras
This photo collection showcases a remarkable range of vintage cameras, including some ingeniously disguised as everyday items. Highlights include a camera hidden in a matchbox, one designed as a pocket watch for covert operations dating back to the 1880s, and others mimicking books, cigarette packs, binoculars, radios, and even handguns. Continue reading »
Meet Theodoru, An Artist Shaped by a Blend of Surrealism and Childhood
Theodoru, an artist with a distinctive blend of surrealism and personal narrative, attributes his initial artistic inspiration to his father, an artist and taxidermist. Continue reading »
