Tahiti — Fly Qantas / TEAL (c. 1960)

Jet-age minimalism meets island calm. This finely reproduced Qantas / TEAL destination poster for Tahiti distills the tropics into a few brushy strokes—elegant, modern, and quietly romantic.

Why it captivates

• Mid-century icon — confident line, limited palette, and generous negative space.

• Effortless escapism — water, flower, and figure suggested with lyrical marks.

• Airline heritage — classic collaboration between Qantas and TEAL (Tasman Empire Airways Limited).

• Design that breathes — matte textures read beautifully in natural or soft artificial light.

• Interior friendly — a serene, contemporary statement for bedrooms, living rooms, and studios.

What you’ll see

A stylised figure waist-deep in water raises a white tiare to her hair. Coral-rose highlights flicker against an emerald sea with pale ripples. Hand-lettered “TAHITI” anchors the composition; the subtle legend “Fly Qantas / TEAL” whispers along the base. Up close: lively grain and painterly edges. From a step back: cool, modern calm.

A richer historical frame

In the late 1950s–60s, airlines commissioned bold, art-driven posters to sell the romance of long-haul flight. Qantas joined with TEAL—then the New Zealand flag carrier, later renamed Air New Zealand—to promote South Pacific routes. This poster’s reductive style echoes contemporary screen-print aesthetics: fewer colours, stronger shapes, more dream.

Styling & palette

• Key tones: deep teal, coral-rose, inky black, soft white.

• Pairs well with: natural timbers, linen, rattan, sisal, matte black hardware, travertine.

• Room moods: coastal, Japandi, mid-century modern, contemporary minimal.

Where it shines

• Over a sideboard with a ceramic lamp and tropical foliage.

• In a calm bedroom scheme with sand, oat, and sea-glass accents.

• As a single, graphic focal point in an entryway.

Framing ideas

• Slim oak for warm, coastal texture.

• Matte black for a gallery-clean, modern edge.

• White float frame to keep the poster airy and contemporary.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge to edge. Durable and wipe-clean.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

500 × 780 mm (approx. 19.69 × 30.71 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.641 : 1

• Nearest standard frames:

  • 60 × 90 cm or 24 × 36 in (use a mat)

  • A1 (594 × 841 mm) with generous matting or float-mount

• Mat window suggestion (for 60 × 90 cm frame): ~496 × 776 mm to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Mid-century design lovers

• Polynesia & beach dreamers

• Travel & airline collectors

• Stylists seeking a serene, contemporary focal point

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring a hush of South Pacific blue into your space—order your fine-art print of Tahiti — Fly Qantas / TEAL today.