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Article created by: Ieva Pečiulytė

If you take a quick look at fashion magazines or some home decor ideas that are trending, you might see quite a few vintage items there. Whether it’s clothing, lamps, or something else entirely, vintage things have a certain kind of charm drawing people to them.

Vintage ads are no exception. Not only do they present unique ideas, visuals, and slogans, they also allow us to catch a glimpse of what life was like back in the day. For those interested in such a form of time travel, the Facebook group ‘Vintage Ads, Commercials & Artwork’ can be a great vessel. It shares all sorts of vintage ads and commercials, some of which we have put on this list for you to marvel at; so wait no longer and scroll down to view them.

By the way, on the list below you will also find more information on ‘Vintage Ads, Commercials & Artwork’, provided to Bored Panda by its founder, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.

#1

Vintage Travel Poster "North Coast Limited In The Montana Rockies" By Gustav Wilhelm Krollmann (1888-1962). Published In 1929 In The USA

Vintage ads featuring a steam locomotive traveling through the Montana Rockies, showcasing classic commercial artwork.

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    Vintage Advertising Poster "Prochainement, Tournée Du Chat Noir De Rodolphe Salis" By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923). Poster Published In 1896 In France

    Vintage ads featuring a stylized black cat from classic 28 vintage ads and commercials that may intrigue collectors and enthusiasts.

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    #3

    It's Called The Playpen. But We Don't Promise It Keeps You Out Of Mischief

    Vintage ad featuring a large red modular Playpen sofa with a couple enjoying a drink indoors.

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    #4

    Sears Spring/Summer 1956

    Three women modeling colorful vintage 1950s dresses in a classic vintage ads and commercials fashion scene.

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    #5

    Auto Strap For Front-Seat Tots

    Vintage ad showing an auto strap for front-seat tots designed to keep children safe while driving in the car.

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    #7

    The Hideaway House The "Heavenly Abode" That Charlie Built For His Angels! (1977)

    Vintage ad featuring a detailed Hideaway House playset with dolls, showcasing classic design from retro commercials.

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    #8

    March 1961 Cover Of The Progressive Farmer. Getting A New Phone! "We're Calling You First, Grandmother!"

    Vintage ads showing a 1961 family scene with children, phone, and farm truck capturing nostalgic advertising charm.

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    #9

    Vintage Travel Poster "Montana" By Gustav Wilhelm Krollmann (1888-1962). Published In 1920 In The USA

    Vintage Montana train travel ad showing a mountain landscape with clouds for Northern Pacific Railroad vintage ads.

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    #10

    Beautiful Hair Doesn't Just Happen: It Starts With Wella Balsam. Farrah Fawcett, 1977

    Vintage hair care ad featuring a smiling woman with voluminous styled hair promoting Wella Balsam conditioner.

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    #11

    1942 Coke Magazine Ad. I've Been Told The Original Name Of This Guy Was "Sprite"

    Vintage Coca-Cola ad from 1942 featuring a classic glass bottle and a whimsical character with a bottle cap hat.

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    #12

    1952 Wizard Appliances From Western Auto Stores

    Group of women using vintage Wizard Appliances washing machine in retro ad from 28 vintage ads and commercials collection

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    #13

    Vintage Travel Poster "Visit India" By Fred Taylor (1875-1963). Published In The 1930s In India

    Vintage travel ad featuring the Golden Temple in India with a crowd and reflective water pool beneath the building.

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    #14

    Telechron Electric Clocks, 1951. Via 1950sunlimited

    Vintage ads featuring various retro alarm clocks with bold colors and mid-century design elements.

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    #15

    The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, 1955

    Vintage ads showing Santa Fe railroad lounge car with passengers enjoying scenic travel, highlighting vintage ads and commercials.

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    #16

    1943-44

    Vintage ad showing a smiling U.S. Navy sailor eating Shredded Ralston cereal from a bowl with milk.

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    #17

    KFC Menu

    Vintage Kentucky Fried Chicken takeaway menu ad showcasing meal boxes and prices from a classic vintage ads collection.

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    #18

    For What?

    Vintage ads feature a man and woman in matching blue jumpsuits promoting 70s fashion styles and trends.

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    #19

    1958 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies

    Vintage ads featuring Kellogg's Rice Krispies with animated characters pouring cereal into a bowl in a classic commercial style.

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    #20

    Camay

    Vintage ads featuring Pink Camay soap with perfume bottle and cold cream, showcasing intriguing packaging and classic design.

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    #21

    Simple People Of The Golden Era

    Vintage ads featuring a unique 1950s television set with a woman and man in a retro living room setting.

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    #22

    Journal Magazine, 1944

    Vintage Hoover service advertisement from 1920 to 1936 showcasing vacuum cleaner models in black and white.

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    #24

    Popcorn Anyone?

    Vintage Hamilton Beach corn popper with heat-resistant dome and enamel body, featured in vintage ads and commercials.

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    #26

    October 1942. Inhaling Toxic Chemicals In My Finest Neiman-Marcus Dress

    Vintage Marlboro cigarette ad featuring a stylish woman in a brown dress holding a cigarette and a pack of Marlboro cigarettes.

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