SAS One Giant Leap SAS Original 1950s Scandinavian Airlines Travel Poster by Fritjof Pedersén
| Genre: | Travel |
|---|---|
| Artist: | Fritjof Pedersen |
| Year Printed: | c. 1950s |
| Size: | 24.25 x 38.25 |
| Country of Poster: | Unknown |
| Restoration Detail: | Unrestored |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
| Additional Information: | Un Pas de Géant - One Giant Leap - SAS Original 1950s Scandinavian Airlines Travel Poster by Fritjof Pedersén - Mid‑Century Modern Aviation Art This original SAS Scandinavian Airlines System travel poster, “Un Pas de Géant… et la Classe Touriste”, was designed by Fritjof Pedersén in the 1950s and captures the bold optimism of early commercial air travel. The striking mid‑century modern composition highlights SAS’s groundbreaking introduction of affordable Tourist Class air travel, symbolizing a “giant step” toward making international flights accessible to more travelers. The imaginative design features a surreal figure striding through the sky wearing red checkered trousers, with a globe for a head and a scarf bearing the Scandinavian flags, while a vintage propeller aircraft flies behind him. The dynamic imagery reflects the era’s fascination with global connectivity, aviation progress, and modern Scandinavian graphic design. Printed by AB Kopia, Stockholm, this seldom‑seen SAS advertising poster showcases the distinctive mid‑century Scandinavian aesthetic, combining clean design, bold color, and playful symbolism to celebrate the airline’s expansion and innovation. This original 1950s vintage poster has been professionally archival linen-backed and is in B+ condition, with expert restoration to the top and bottom left corners. The poster presents beautifully and is ready to frame, making it an excellent addition for collectors of aviation memorabilia, Scandinavian design, airline travel posters, and mid‑century modern graphics. This is an authentic original vintage poster, not a reproduction. Every poster we sell includes a , and we stand behind the accuracy of our descriptions and the condition of each piece. The Vintage Poster is an IVPDA‑certified vintage poster dealer, working with collectors worldwide and offering an extensive collection of original vintage posters available online 24/7. Keywords / Tags: SAS vintage poster, Scandinavian Airlines poster, Un Pas de Géant poster, Fritjof Pedersén poster, aviation travel poster, mid-century airline poster, Scandinavian design poster, 1950s travel poster, airline advertising poster, vintage aviation art. |
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