Collection: Vintage Mid Century Wall Art

Vintage Mid Century wall art in retro travel poster style: Miami’s Art Deco District, the Sacramento Capitol Building, balloons at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, El Arco de Cabo San Lucas and a Tucson desert sunset.

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Elevate your space with our Vintage Mid Century Canvas Art

Vintage mid century wall art brings together the clean lines of mid-century design and the faded warmth of a well-loved travel poster. This collection gathers pieces painted by our artists that suit both a mid-century modern home and a vintage-leaning one: city streets, coastal views and desert skies in teal, terracotta, sage and gold. Every piece comes on canvas in seven sizes, from 12x18 to 40x60 inches, framed in black, white or natural wood, or unframed.

Retro Graphic Cities and Landmarks

If you love the graphic, poster-like side of the era, start with El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, a vintage graphic piece in blue, teal, brown and terracotta, and Miami Art Deco District, a retro illustrative scene in blue and teal. Wichita Vintage Aesthetic leans into sage green and beige, while Chandler Downtown Streets and Bisbee Artistic Alleyways keep to soft beige tones. For classic American landmarks, look to New York City Empire State Building Sunny in beige and sage green, Philadelphia Independence Hall in beige, red and terracotta, and Sacramento Capitol Building in blue and navy. Tacoma Downtown Charm rounds out the group with a painterly, horizontal mix of teal, orange and terracotta.

Blue and Teal Coastal Views

Teal was one of the signature colors of mid-century interiors, and these pieces carry it from the shoreline to the mountains. St. Petersburg Gulf Coast Views, San Diego Mission Bay Views and Fort Lauderdale Oceanfront Views pair blue and teal with city and water, while Long Beach Harbor and Sailboats and Corona Beach Vibes soften the blues with beige. Palm Springs Palm Trees and Sky nods to the desert resort town so closely tied to the era, and Vail Colorado Charm brings beige, blue and teal to a mountain setting.

Warm Sunset Tones

For a room that needs warmth, these mood-driven pieces glow with the earthy and sunset colors of the period. Tucson Desert Sunset is all orange and terracotta, and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is painted in gold. Albuquerque Rio Grande Views offers a gentler mix of pink and gray, and Norfolk Chesapeake Bay Views pairs purple with beige in an impressionist, painterly style.

Tips for Choosing and Hanging Mid-Century Vintage Art

  • Pull one color from the art, like teal, terracotta or sage, and repeat it in a cushion, a vase or a lamp.
  • Above a low credenza or sofa, choose a piece about two-thirds the furniture’s width, such as 24x36 or 32x48.
  • A natural wood frame echoes teak and walnut furniture, while black adds a crisp graphic edge.

Looking for more? Browse our full range of canvas wall art for mid-century modern homes, or explore every piece in our vintage canvas wall art collection.

What colors go well with vintage mid century wall art?

Warm wood tones, mustard, olive and cream all pair naturally with the teal and terracotta of this style. El Arco de Cabo San Lucas mixes blue, teal, brown and terracotta, so it ties easily into a room with walnut or teak furniture. For a softer palette, Wichita Vintage Aesthetic brings sage green and beige.

Which size should I choose for above a sofa or credenza?

Aim for a piece that covers roughly two-thirds of the furniture’s width, which usually means 24x36, 32x48 or 40x60 inches for a full-size sofa. Tacoma Downtown Charm is horizontal, so it fills a wide wall above a long, low credenza nicely. Vertical pieces like Miami Art Deco District work well in pairs side by side.

Should I pick a black, white or natural wood frame?

Natural wood is the most classic mid-century choice, echoing the warm woods of the era’s furniture. Black frames sharpen graphic pieces such as Miami Art Deco District, while white keeps airy coastal scenes like San Diego Mission Bay Views light and fresh. You can also order any piece unframed.