Step backward to the future with Antique Images

This week we step back in time with selections from Antique Images as well as its sister shop,  Divine Damask. Dominant in the work are the use of vintage images and patterns combined with appropriate typography, in addition to damask. It is a treat to see antique illustrations used for modern-day businesses.

This monogram B business card truly captures the elegance of a classic monogram paired with a unique and lovely damask pattern. A versatile card that could be used by a plethora of professions. Some that immediately come to mind are an interior designer, jewelry shop, or a lifestyle or marketing consultant.

 

Proud Purple Rooster Poultry Business Card is a wonderful example of French Provincial style. Not only due to the image of the rooster, but the decorative borders reflect the look. The example shows it being used for a poultry farm, but  it would also fit well for a casual restaurant, bistro or gift shop.

This elegant card features an elaborate Victorian French cake that one can imagine to have been in the Palais Versailles. The decorative border almost looks like a frame on a wall. This would be an excellent choice for a high-end catering business or bakery as it is displayed above.

This striking illustration of hummingbird is cleverly placed as it looks towards the business name to bring attention to it. Used here for a garden designer it can also extend to those in the wildlife, avian, or conservation fields.

A card for a bed and breakfast features a vintage illustration of a Swiss maid. The Fraktur typeface makes a cohesive unit with the vintage theme of traditional hospitality.

Flowers are wonderfully versatile images. Here, the use of a magnolia blossom flower illustration makes a lovely business card for a gardener, garden shop or center, florist or even an event or wedding planner.

A traditional compass makes itself a focal point with rules creating a border on this letterhead that would be ideal for a marina, yacht club, sailing club or boating retailer.

This letterhead features an image of a woman in the Art Nouveau style surrounded by snow drop blossoms. It is a beautiful, classic look which would be an ideal personal letterhead, as well as an effective letterhead for a gift shop, retailer, antique shop or theatre group.

A gorgeous Baroque damask medallion creates visual interest by its cropping and having only a portion of the image visible. The gold of the ornament against the rich red background gives this business card a luxurious feel. The golden monogram fits well on the bottom right of the card.

This binder customized as a reservations book for a restaurant has a refined ambience. This would be entirely appropriate in a high-end restaurant or bistro due to its sophisticated look. The gold, crimson and black color palette lend it elegance and a textural feel is implied due to the gilded classic damask pattern.

This Pretty Retro 1930s Art Deco Purple Damask business card has a light feel. The purple damask pattern implies interior design, textiles design or a fabric retailer. The Huxley font gives the card an art deco suggestion with its thin serif letters.

Visit Antique Images main shop and Divine Damask shop for more unique business solutions as well as invitations, other paper goods and gifts.