{"id":1455,"date":"2026-05-20T13:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1455"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:37:41","slug":"kohler-chocolat-peacock-poster-c-1900","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=kohler-chocolat-peacock-poster-c-1900","title":{"rendered":"Kohler Chocolat Peacock Poster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Add a touch of opulent Belle \u00c9poque luxury to your home with this stunning vintage advertising poster. Originally created around 1900 to promote the premium Swiss chocolatier <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"175\">Kohler<\/b>, this magnificent print features a majestic peacock perched elegantly against a vibrant, sun-drenched background. Blending the flowing organic beauty of the Art Nouveau movement with bold, eye-catching commercial typography, this meticulously restored print serves as an unforgettable, sophisticated statement piece that warms up any wall.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History:<\/b> Founded in 1830 in Lausanne, Switzerland, by Charles-Am\u00e9d\u00e9e Kohler, Chocolat Kohler was a true pioneer in the confectionery world, famously inventing hazelnut chocolate. At the turn of the 20th century, the brand commissioned leading illustrators and printing houses\u2014including the legendary Parisian lithographer F. Champenois\u2014to create striking, high-end advertisements. This beautiful poster utilizes the peacock, a classic Belle \u00c9poque symbol of luxury, refinement, and beauty, to mirror the premium quality of Kohler&#8217;s chocolate, perfectly capturing the artistic flair of early European print media.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> This iconic poster is a masterclass in Art Nouveau color theory and composition. The deep, velvety blues and rich emerald greens of the peacock&#8217;s plumage and magnificent tail train stand out in dramatic contrast against a radiant orange-to-yellow gradient background. The stylized, flowing typography of the &#8220;Kohler&#8221; brand name frames the top, while the cascading vertical lines of the bird&#8217;s feathers create a striking rhythm that instantly catches the eye and fills a room with nostalgic warmth.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\">Kitchens, dining areas, home cafes, or dining rooms looking for a vibrant vintage touch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\">Art Nouveau lovers, collectors of classic French advertising, and chocolate enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\">Living rooms, executive home offices, or entryways that benefit from a bold splash of rich color and historic elegance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"10\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist:<\/b> Artist Unknown (Printed by F. Champenois, Paris) &#8211; Vintage Advertising Poster<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"102\">Title:<\/b> Chocolat Kohler (Peacock)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"135\">Subject:<\/b> Vintage Swiss Chocolate Advertisement<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"182\">Original Year:<\/b> c. 1900<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"205\">Style:<\/b> Art Nouveau \/ Belle \u00c9poque Graphic Design<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"12\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. 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