Original Vintage Otto Nielsen SAS Travel Poster – London, 1950

Artist: Otto Nielsen
Dimensions: 100 × 62 cm
Printer: Alf. O. Fisks Annonsebyrå & Lith. / L. Lachmann Copenhagen
Condition: Excellent

This is an original 1950 Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) travel poster, created to promote flights to London during the golden age of air travel. Featuring a painterly, atmospheric view of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, boats drifting along the Thames, and an SAS aircraft soaring above the skyline, it is a perfect example of mid-century airline poster design.

The artwork is by Otto Nielsen, the legendary SAS illustrator whose dreamy, expressive style helped define the airline’s visual identity from the 1940s to the 1960s. His posters are among the most collectible mid-century travel works, and his London series remains especially sought after.

Printed by Alf. O. Fisks Annonsebyrå & Lith. / L. Lachmann Copenhagen, the correct and authentic printer for SAS posters of this era, this piece retains its original colors and charm.

Why this poster is special

Collectors value this design for its:
• atmospheric brushwork and soft painterly texture
• dramatic silhouette of the London skyline
• soothing green tonal palette
• iconic mid-century SAS globe logo
• unmistakable Otto Nielsen signature

A standout example of original vintage SAS airline posters, this piece appeals to collectors of aviation history, Scandinavian design, and mid-century modern art. Exceptionally preserved and visually captivating, it is ready to frame and elevate any space.