Ettore Sottsass - Olivetti - Valentine - Typewriter - 1960-1970
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Olivetti Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass, in red plastic and metal, produced by Olivetti in the 1960s, 34 cm wide by 35 cm high by 12 cm deep, one unit, in excellent condition and in working order with a new ribbon and original case.
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Olivetti Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass.
Original Antique
Beautiful Vintage
Iconic piece of 1960s history!
Made in Olivetti Plant Barcelona, Spain, 1969.
Olivetti “Valentine” typewriter by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore Sottsass, with the help of Perry A. King, designed the red Valentine typewriter, which is considered one of the defining creations of 20th century design. It is considered a milestone in industrial design. Almost every major design collection contains examples, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The machine was available in red, green, white and blue.
It was manufactured first in Italy, then in Spain and finally in Mexico.
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All complete
Comes with a new ribbon installed.
Original case.
Serial Number: 6021620
Dimensions approx.: 34 × 35 × 11.5 cm
Weight approx.: 5.2 kg
Carefully preserved since the 1960s.
Full working, revised, tested and cleaned.
Great item for any collector!
Absolutely stunning typewriter!
Olivetti Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass.
Original Antique
Beautiful Vintage
Iconic piece of 1960s history!
Made in Olivetti Plant Barcelona, Spain, 1969.
Olivetti “Valentine” typewriter by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore Sottsass, with the help of Perry A. King, designed the red Valentine typewriter, which is considered one of the defining creations of 20th century design. It is considered a milestone in industrial design. Almost every major design collection contains examples, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The machine was available in red, green, white and blue.
It was manufactured first in Italy, then in Spain and finally in Mexico.
⸻
All complete
Comes with a new ribbon installed.
Original case.
Serial Number: 6021620
Dimensions approx.: 34 × 35 × 11.5 cm
Weight approx.: 5.2 kg
Carefully preserved since the 1960s.
Full working, revised, tested and cleaned.
Great item for any collector!
Absolutely stunning typewriter!
Details
Specific region of origin
Italy
Style subtype
Italian design
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Olivetti Valentine
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Designer/Artist/Maker
Ettore Sottsass
Material
Metal, Plastic
Manufacturer/ Brand
Olivetti
Model
Valentine
Style
Design
Colour
Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
35 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
12 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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