Vintage
Vintage wall art in long, narrow formats - framed canvas prints with the patina of older work, reproduced at a scale that fits modern walls. Classical landscapes, botanical plates, faded oil studies and antique illustration, all in elongated proportions that suit spaces a traditional gilt frame would overwhelm.
The appeal of vintage work in a long format is the contrast: aged subject matter, contemporary shape. A wide horizontal piece above a sofa or dining table brings warmth and history to a plain room, while a tall vertical print suits a hallway, study or the wall up a staircase. Muted, softened palettes mean these sit comfortably alongside modern furniture. See also our vintage map prints.
Every piece is made to order in a range of sizes, as a stretched canvas or in a floating or classic frame in black, white, oak, walnut or gold, and arrives ready to hang.
Vintage wall art - frequently asked questions
Sizing, hanging height and the questions we are asked most.
What is vintage wall art?
Vintage wall art reproduces or draws on older visual styles - classical landscapes, botanical plates, faded oil studies and antique illustration - rather than being a genuine antique. In this collection those images are reproduced in modern elongated proportions, so the subject matter is aged but the shape is contemporary.
Does vintage art suit a modern home?
It works better than people expect, because the contrast is the point: aged subject matter in a contemporary shape. A softened classical landscape on a 24"x72" (60x180cm) canvas in a plain black frame reads as considered rather than as period pastiche. The muted, faded palettes also sit more easily alongside modern furniture than a bright print would.
What size vintage wall art should you choose?
Larger than the originals would have been. Vintage subjects were painted for gilt frames and formal rooms; in a modern home they need scale to avoid looking like a small antique. 20"x60" (50x150cm) or 24"x72" (60x180cm) above a sofa or dining table, 16"x48" (40x120cm) in a study or hallway.
What frame suits vintage wall art?
Walnut and gold for the most traditional read; black or wood if you want the piece to sit in a modern room without announcing itself as period. Gold is the frame most people expect on vintage work, which is exactly why choosing black instead is the more interesting result in a contemporary interior.
What subjects are in the vintage collection?
Classical landscapes, botanical plates, faded oil studies and antique illustration, plus a small set of vintage map prints of London and Edinburgh in a separate collection. Palettes are muted and softened throughout, which is what lets them sit alongside modern furniture rather than dominating it.
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Our Artwork, Your Walls
See how our customers style Ateliér Printworks pieces in their homes. From narrow hallways to statement walls, these spaces show how the right proportions make all the difference.
Let customers speak for us
Lovely picture, great quality and supernatural delivered. Would definitely recommend
Beautiful picture for a narrow wall. The colors are prettier in person.
We received our print in a timely manner. Upon unpacking, we noticed a bulge in the canvas and some lines in the canvas and imprint from the wood that goes across in the back. I reached out and the company sent another one that came perfect. It is now displayed in our foyer and looks great!
Beautiful, just as I wanted, excellent framing and a swift delivery
The perfect statement piece. The graceful heron, soft neutral palette, and walnut floating frame brought warmth and serenity to our dining room. It feels elegant, timeless, and collected rather than trendy. The quality is exceptional and the artwork looks even more beautiful in person than online. I love it so much, that I’m going to order another!
I’m over the moon with my beautiful Sunset wall art. It finishes off my hallway and has received so many compliments from visitors.
Second piece bought now and both are great. Exactly as described and very well packaged for transit.
I love the quality and styling of the print, I was unsure about buying something so big without seeing it but I am very happy with the product. The colours are true to the image and the effect with the floating frame is perfect. I would buy again from Atelier, I trust the product and delivery was quick considering it was a specific design, size and frame.
I bought the 30 x 90 canvas with a floating canvas frame in the colour wood and I couldn't be happier with it. Great quality, well packaged. Highly recommend.
This artwork brought just the right look to my entry that I was trying to achieve. It’s beautiful and calming and in a beautiful quality frame.
Better than presented online. We love it. Super high quality framing and hardware.
Beautiful artwork! So impressed with the quality, it looks absolutely stunning.
Beautiful!
Lovely print. Really good quality & easy to hang
Excellent quality craftsmanship. Great delivery!