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Retro and vintage stock illustrations
Rewind to the 1920's and 1950's with our library of royalty-free retro and vintage illustrations. From vintage flowers to art deco masterpieces, our sketches and drawings are as authentic as the originals. Start browsing today and see why everything old is new again.
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1960's style
1980's style
Steampunk style
Renaissance style
Vintage food and drink
Vintage nautical theme stock illustrations
Vintage tattoo style
Vintage medical diagram
Cubist style
Psychedelic art
1930's style
1940's style
1970's style
1990's style
Medieval style
Retro comic book art
Vintage tattoo
Romantic style
Unique retro-and-vintage finds from our Signature collection
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Retro labels, signs, frames, banners and badges. EPS 10 file. Fonts used: Hanley Font Collection. File is layered and global colors used. AI CS file included with editable text paths. More works like this linked below.
Collection of modern retro frames with swirls and flowers. Logo templates.
Set of ornate hand drawn design elements.File is grouped and layered with global colors.More works like this linked below.
Hand drawn set of ornate badges,frames,banners and design elements on vintage textured background. EPS 10 file with transparencies.File is layered with global colors.More works like this linked below.
Most popular retro-and-vintage illustrations
These eye-catching illustrations have a recognizable quality and universal appeal that connects with audiences everywhere.
Hand drawn illustrations.File is grouped,layered with global colors.More works like this linked below.
Light colored beige Vintage Paper. Beige background vector
Set of retro 1950's style design elements. Each element is grouped individually. Colors are global for easy editing.
Set of vintage ephemera.Tickets, postage stamps,rubber stamps,labels,tags and envelope.EPS 10 file with transparencies.File is layered with global colors.
A retro 1980s style background with glowing grid lines leading towards low-poly mountains in the distance. A retro striped sun or planet looms just above the horizon line beneath the stars and night sky. This is an ideal design element for your 80s themed party, poster or design project. All elements of this vector illustration are grouped onto clearly labelled layers within the EPS10 file making it easy for you to edit and customize to suit your needs.
Old grunge effect faded paper look background - suitable to use as background, letter head, etc. The illustration is in sky blue colour with grunge effect having aberrations all over. No people. No text. Scratched effect wallpaper that has textured finish. Vertical scratches. Copy space
Sparkles and Stars Set Collection. Black Icons on White Background
Set of vintage ornaments and frames. Each object is grouped and colors are global for easy editing.
Vector illustration of the decorative ornate elements
Collection of badges, labels, frames and banners with text over paper texture.EPS 10 file.More works like this linked below.
Collection of modern retro frames with swirls and flowers. Logo templates.
Set of vintage signs and pointers.High res jpeg included.More works like this linked below.
A collection of vintage styled ornate frames and banners. EPS 10 file, with transparencies, layered & grouped,
Vector Illustration of a beautiful Halftone Clouds Effect with vibrant style colours and textures.
Collection of hand drawn and textured vintage looking badges, labels, frames and banners with text over paper texture. EPS 10 file.More works like this linked below.
A set of 16 retro wallpaper. Each wallpaper is grouped individually.
Christmas ornaments in a retro style hanging off fir branches with sparkles. Seamless horizontally. AI CS4 file included. All elements labeled and organized on separate layers.
A retro 1980s style background, featuring glowing grid lines set against the stars and night sky. This is an ideal design element for your 80s themed party, poster or design project. All elements of this vector illustration are grouped onto clearly labelled layers within the EPS10 file making it easy for you to edit and customize to suit your needs.
Christmas card with snowflakes. Modern geometric background. Easily editable flat vector illustration on layers.
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