Mario Bellini - Olivetti, Studio 46 - Typewriter - 1970-1980

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Olivetti Studio 46 portable metal typewriter in turquoise with a rigid case, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Olivetti, origin Spain, from 1970 to 1980, in excellent condition, rarely used with minor signs of wear and aging, in working order and with verification marks.

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Portable Olivetti Studio 46 typewriter in a hard case

The Olivetti Studio 46 is a portable typewriter produced by the renowned Italian company Olivetti between the 1960s and 1970s. This model represents the excellence of Italian industrial design, combining functionality and aesthetics in an object for everyday use. The Studio 46 was particularly appreciated for its robustness, portability and the quality of typing, making it popular among students, writers and professionals of the era.

These vintage typewriters are highly sought after by collectors of vintage office objects, enthusiasts of XX century industrial design and nostalgic for pre-digital technology. The distinctive blue color and the original case significantly increase the collectible value. Connoisseurs appreciate these pieces not only as functional objects, but also as testimonies of an era in which mechanical writing was the main tool of professional written communication.

Portable Olivetti Studio 46 typewriter in a hard case

The Olivetti Studio 46 is a portable typewriter produced by the renowned Italian company Olivetti between the 1960s and 1970s. This model represents the excellence of Italian industrial design, combining functionality and aesthetics in an object for everyday use. The Studio 46 was particularly appreciated for its robustness, portability and the quality of typing, making it popular among students, writers and professionals of the era.

These vintage typewriters are highly sought after by collectors of vintage office objects, enthusiasts of XX century industrial design and nostalgic for pre-digital technology. The distinctive blue color and the original case significantly increase the collectible value. Connoisseurs appreciate these pieces not only as functional objects, but also as testimonies of an era in which mechanical writing was the main tool of professional written communication.

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Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Metal
Designer/artist/maker
Mario Bellini
Manufacturer/ Brand
Studio 46, Olivetti
Colour
Turquoise
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
42 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1970-1980
ItalyVerified
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