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What household adverts looked like through the decades

Beautiful vintage adverts for home products around the world
1922: Dominion Linoleum
1926: Electrolux vacuums
1920s: pianos
1931: Neolux light fittings
1932: solid wood desks
1937: Carrier air-conditioning units
1930s: Frigidaire refrigerators
1942: Bowmans furniture
1945: Belmont televisions
1940s: Scotch tape
1940s: Westinghouse washing machines
1950: kit homes
1955: blast-resistant houses
1957: Admiral televisions
1957: Grècéram floor tiles
1950s: WalPaMur paint
1962: Australuco aluminium
1963: Bell extension phones
1966: the Dalí shirt
1967: Edison Electric Institute
1960s: Georgia-Pacific panelling
1973: Armstrong floors
1974: Pioneer speakers
1970s: Chippy telephone tables
1986: Sony remote controls
1980s: Sun dishwasher soap
1980s: Playmobil home
1991: Sony Walkman
1999: Apple iMac computers
1990s: IKEA blinds
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Beautiful vintage adverts for home products around the world

Though childhood memories can often be hazy, it’s surprising how an old school advert can take you back.

From catchy slogans you still remember to novelty products you'll never forget, these ad campaigns chart the evolution of society, technology and trends – as well as the history of advertising.

Click or scroll on to take a nostalgic look back at ads from the past century...

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Alanna Lynott

18 June 2025

Interiors

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