Classic alpine style meets the excitement of the slopes in this personalized ski wall art, featuring a vintage skier in motion beneath bold Aspen lettering and the phrase “America’s Finest Skiing.” The distressed finish, warm retro palette, and old travel-poster styling give the piece an authentic mid-century mountain feel that works beautifully in a ski house, cabin, lodge, entryway, living room, or game room. The location text can be customized, allowing Aspen to be replaced with a favorite ski resort, mountain town, or winter destination. With its nostalgic artwork and timeless skiing theme, this vintage ski décor makes a distinctive accent for skiers, winter travelers, and anyone who loves classic mountain design.
Crafted with the option of wood for a classic, rustic feel or metal for a sleek, modern look, this piece is as versatile as it is striking.
- Wood Signs: Wood signs are made from engineered wood (locally-sourced plywood). This piece features a charming wood-plank style and comes affixed with a picture hanger on the back. Wood signs are recommended for indoor use.
- Metal Signs: Metal signs, made from galvanized steel, are embellished with corner grommets for hanging and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Available in varied sizes from 9-inch by 12-inch to an extra-large 48-inch by 65-inch wooden version, allowing for a perfect fit in a variety of settings.
Extra Large Signs: Given their large size, extra-large wooden signs (48x65, 35x82, 48x82, and 47x47) ship disassembled for convenient transportation and handling. Assembly is a simple and intuitive process. Extra-large signs include a Z-Bracket hanging hardware with complete installation instructions.
Enjoy complimentary personalization for this piece, meticulously handcrafted by our graphic design team. Specify your desired text for point A. To ensure perfection in your custom piece, please verify your text carefully. Missing personalization information will revert to our default design as shown. To remove all text from a field, type "Remove" in that field.
Standard Edition Signs: Ready for immediate hanging upon arrival. Wood signs include mounting hardware on the back. Metal signs are embellished with corner grommets.
Extra Large Signs: Given their large size, extra-large wooden signs (48x65, 35x82, 48x82, and 47x47) ship disassembled for convenient transportation and handling. Assembly is a simple and intuitive process. Extra-large signs include a Z-Bracket hanging hardware with complete installation instructions.
In 1985, a train trip to visit friends introduced Loyd and Laura Meissenburg to the beauty and serenity of Northwest Montana. Enchanted by the small lakeside town of Bigfork, they made the bold decision to sell their home and relocate, finding true nirvana amidst the mountains and setting up a tiny gift shop attached to a bar in Bigfork. The shop laid the foundation for what was to come.
Loyd, who had been dabbling in cartooning and surfing, was encouraged to take an art class taught by Eric Titlebaum, a cartoonist of Playboy Magazine notoriety. With time to tinker during the desolate winters, Laura began asking Loyd to create merchandise for their shop. Recognizing the untapped potential of the skiing crowd, they started designing and producing unique wood and metal signs inspired by vintage ephemera.
What began as a few souvenir signs quickly grew into a full-fledged business. From making homemade inks in a microwave and duct-taping makeshift equipment, they evolved into a state-of-the-art facility with over 1,000 signs in their collection. Meissenburg Designs was born, combining their passion for art and craftsmanship to create distinct, high-quality signs.
Through collaboration and a can-do attitude, they have tackled projects large and small, challenging and growing their capabilities beyond anything they could have imagined. Being stubborn has its rewards!
Americas Finest Skiing - Wood & Metal Wall Art
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Classic alpine style meets the excitement of the slopes in this personalized ski wall art, featuring a vintage skier in motion beneath bold Aspen lettering and the phrase “America’s Finest Skiing.” The distressed finish, warm retro palette, and old travel-poster styling give the piece an authentic mid-century mountain feel that works beautifully in a ski house, cabin, lodge, entryway, living room, or game room. The location text can be customized, allowing Aspen to be replaced with a favorite ski resort, mountain town, or winter destination. With its nostalgic artwork and timeless skiing theme, this vintage ski décor makes a distinctive accent for skiers, winter travelers, and anyone who loves classic mountain design.
Crafted with the option of wood for a classic, rustic feel or metal for a sleek, modern look, this piece is as versatile as it is striking.
- Wood Signs: Wood signs are made from engineered wood (locally-sourced plywood). This piece features a charming wood-plank style and comes affixed with a picture hanger on the back. Wood signs are recommended for indoor use.
- Metal Signs: Metal signs, made from galvanized steel, are embellished with corner grommets for hanging and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Available in varied sizes from 9-inch by 12-inch to an extra-large 48-inch by 65-inch wooden version, allowing for a perfect fit in a variety of settings.
Extra Large Signs: Given their large size, extra-large wooden signs (48x65, 35x82, 48x82, and 47x47) ship disassembled for convenient transportation and handling. Assembly is a simple and intuitive process. Extra-large signs include a Z-Bracket hanging hardware with complete installation instructions.
Enjoy complimentary personalization for this piece, meticulously handcrafted by our graphic design team. Specify your desired text for point A. To ensure perfection in your custom piece, please verify your text carefully. Missing personalization information will revert to our default design as shown. To remove all text from a field, type "Remove" in that field.
Standard Edition Signs: Ready for immediate hanging upon arrival. Wood signs include mounting hardware on the back. Metal signs are embellished with corner grommets.
Extra Large Signs: Given their large size, extra-large wooden signs (48x65, 35x82, 48x82, and 47x47) ship disassembled for convenient transportation and handling. Assembly is a simple and intuitive process. Extra-large signs include a Z-Bracket hanging hardware with complete installation instructions.
In 1985, a train trip to visit friends introduced Loyd and Laura Meissenburg to the beauty and serenity of Northwest Montana. Enchanted by the small lakeside town of Bigfork, they made the bold decision to sell their home and relocate, finding true nirvana amidst the mountains and setting up a tiny gift shop attached to a bar in Bigfork. The shop laid the foundation for what was to come.
Loyd, who had been dabbling in cartooning and surfing, was encouraged to take an art class taught by Eric Titlebaum, a cartoonist of Playboy Magazine notoriety. With time to tinker during the desolate winters, Laura began asking Loyd to create merchandise for their shop. Recognizing the untapped potential of the skiing crowd, they started designing and producing unique wood and metal signs inspired by vintage ephemera.
What began as a few souvenir signs quickly grew into a full-fledged business. From making homemade inks in a microwave and duct-taping makeshift equipment, they evolved into a state-of-the-art facility with over 1,000 signs in their collection. Meissenburg Designs was born, combining their passion for art and craftsmanship to create distinct, high-quality signs.
Through collaboration and a can-do attitude, they have tackled projects large and small, challenging and growing their capabilities beyond anything they could have imagined. Being stubborn has its rewards!