Textures are one of the most used resources in making great designs. They can accentuate your images to better portray the feel of the design you’re aiming for. Vintage textures, for instance, can add a classic or nostalgic touch to your work.
Here at You the Designer, you need not blast to the past to get this brilliant effect. This Compilation of Vintage Textures for Designers features resources you can download for free. Make sure you read and follow the terms set by their owners, and enjoy this latest set of freebies with your other designer friends!


























































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Great collection. I’ve seen most of these before, still great textures.
I have a serious addiction to textures, and you just satisfied my jonesing for the day. I’m in love with these – especially the victorian inspirations – and on the lookout for a client who will let me use them.
I actually haven’t seen lots of these so thank you very much for this collection. Totally love it!
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Excellent textures, very useful thank you. Keep up the nice work.
20 free non retro textures here:
I love using some of this artwork in my 3D renderings. Especially with “aged” materials.
I absolutely love vintage textures/patterns – thanks for this!
Umm, haven’t seen this collection in awhile…
[...] By DJ on Jun 16, 2010 in Graphics Stuff, Tools of the trade A Compilation of Vintage Textures for Designers. [...]
Thank you so much for the texture-d post. Can almost feel them..beautiful.
This is so awesome, I really appreciate every design you post.
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