It would probably seem oddly specific if we opted to plaster our walls with a bunch of Swedish posters for films from the 1920s and ’30s, wouldn’t it? But they’re all so well-executed — from the unexpected typefaces to the rich color palettes — that we’re a bit tempted by the idea! Click through to see a selection of the gorgeous artwork, all pulled from a lovely stash assembled by Will Schofield at 50 Watts (who found them as expired auction listings), and let us know in the comments which of these vintage beauties is your favorite of bunch.
Shanghaied, 1920s. Artist: Eric Rohman. Image via 50 Watts
Death Takes a Holiday, 1934. Artist: Moje Aslund. Image via 50 Watts
Dance Fools Dance, 1931. Artist: Eric Rohman. Image via 50 Watts
Hit the Deck, 1930. Artist: Russell Patterson. Image via 50 Watts
The Black Cat, 1934. Image via 50 Watts
Sky Hawk, 1929. Artist: Eric Rohman. Image via 50 Watts
The Passionate Plumber, 1932. Artist: Carl Gustav Berglow. Image via 50 Watts
Sweet Surrender, 1935. Image via 50 Watts
Things to Come, 1936. Artist: Moje Aslund. Image via 50 Watts
Champ of the Champs Elysées, 1934. Artist: Eric Rohman. mage via 50 Watts